Merci, Local Bees
Let’s raise a spoonful of honey (or a Gold Rush cocktail) to our hardworking local bees.
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Article Category: Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Summer Beauty
The jaunty male American Goldfinch is a lemon-yellow exclamation point darting through the Plateau’s forests
and meadows.
Nearby Living History
Cades Cove is a spectacular window into a past where people and woods and wildlife lived in harmony.
Secret Explorations
Who would imagine that a waterfall so beautiful could ever be kept a secret?
High Times
A 60th anniversary: “High Lands” by T. W. Reynolds was published in 1964, the first book devoted to the history of this area, and covers Highlands, Cashiers, Glenville, Sapphire, and […]
Discover the Wonders of Nature
The glories of our natural heritage come into focus with the 2024 Zahner Lecture Season, with presentations throughout this month, all the way to August 15.
The Mystical Resilient Fern
Though they may seem to avoid the limelight, ferns are a fundamental component in a beautifully balanced Plateau landscape.
Annual Soirée at Playmore
Highlands Biological Foundation’s Summer Soirée, set for the grounds of the exclusive Playmore estate on July 29, is a celebration of the Plateau’s precious natural heritage. For tickets or more information, visit highlandsbiological.org or call (828) 526-2221.
Highlands Bio Blitz
It’s no puzzle – Kevin Fitzpatrick’s Bio Blitzes are investigations into the mysteries and miracles of the local biosphere. You’re invited to participate.
Force of Nature
Even the illustrious Dr. Franklin was wrong once in a while – the Turkey is a distant second to the magnificent Bald Eagle as our National Bird.
