Take a Hike! 6 Must-Explore Trails
Set high on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, Highlands offers trails for every kind of outing, from easy walks to sweeping overlooks to more challenging climbs. Whether you are after mountain views…
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Tag: Outdoor Adventures
The Peregrine Falcons of Whiteside Mountain
There are some experiences in Highlands that stay with you long after the drive home. Spotting a peregrine falcon above Whiteside Mountain is one of them. With its dramatic cliffs, cool mountain air…
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Best Highlands Hikes for Spring Blooms
Spring in Highlands is one of the most beautiful times to get outside. Wildflowers begin to appear across the forest floor, trees start to bloom, and trails feel fresh, colorful, and full of life. As…
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Run, Walk or Stroll in Highlands
Highlands Twilight 5K Get your steps in on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Highlands Twilight 5K. This scenic, family-friendly run/walk (with stroller options) begins at 6pm in Kelsey-Hutchinson…
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Cool Waters
Discover Highlands’ Cascading Treasures There’s a hush in the forest just before you hear it. A gentle rumble, a distant rush, a promise of something worth discovering. In Highlands, that sound is…
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Outdoor NC Trail Town Designation for Highlands, NC
We are thrilled to announce that Highlands has been honored as one of 15 communities in North Carolina to receive the Outdoor NC Trail Town Stewardship Designation! WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A…
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