A Tribute to Toxaway
Lake Toxaway has been inviting people to slow down for over 100 years.
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Article Category: Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Where Five Streams Converge
Gorges State Park is a pristine corner of Blue Ridge splendor.
Go with the Flow
Vexing questions about water need to be answered before buying Plateau property.
At a Glance Waterfall Guide
Enjoy this sampling of area waterfalls, for a deep dive visit thelaurelmagazine.com/recreation.
Likeable, Hikeable Falls: Upper Middle Creek Falls
Stepping just slightly off the Beaten Path reveals hidden wonders like the hypnotic Upper Middle Creek Falls.
Sustaining the Ecology: Highlands Biological Foundation
Keeping track of our winged neighbors requires a concerted effort and a watchmaker’s attention to detail.
No Better Balm Than a Good Dig: Gardening on the Plateau
Joey Kyle’s Plateau Planting Wisdom will pay dividends later in the season – witness his Wild Greens Pesto.
Our Ringed-Necked Ducks
They dive, they dabble and they decorate our lakes and ponds – Ring-Necked Ducks are leaving us for the season, but not without putting on an endlessly entertaining show.
Common Course Courtesy
Erika’s wise words on Golf Course Behavior take on added weight when they’re given as Motherly Advice.
Fly-Fishing Perspective
The view from the stream is one that’s deeply personal, yet infused with a reverence for the majesty of nature and a respect for fellow anglers.