Whether you want to tackle a mountain or sit by a stream, you’ll find just what you’re looking for here. It’s the perfect place to step outside and enjoy nature. […]
Known for their natural beauty and genteel lifestyle, the areas surrounding Highlands and Cashiers offer visitors and residents alike numerous and varied opportunities to enjoy the cool summer temperatures and […]
Nicholas Gould, a North Carolina State University doctoral student, has a bear of a job…and he couldn’t be happier. In partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and […]
This adult male in breeding plumage is found on quiet wooded ponds and, in the spring, perched high in forest trees. Nests are built in tree cavities and large nest […]
Remember the movie “Love Story,” when Ali McGraw told Ryan O’Neal, “Love means never having to say you’re sorry?” Well, if you’ve got roses, you’ll probably agree, since roses […]
Each summer the Highlands Biological Station offers a wide variety of classes, workshops, lectures, camps, and hikes for every member of our community. Whether you’re interested in the in-depth […]
Most red fox activity occurs at night, but daytime movements are not uncommon. The red fox mates once a year, and in North Carolina, this generally occurs in January. The […]
With winter’s icy breath enveloping the mountains, the desire for typical outdoor activities wanes in many. However, those daring enough to brave the cold on the plateau and venture outside will […]
Winter holds its own special avian gems in and around our local wetlands – lakes, ponds, flooded fields, and estuaries. At Mirror Lake near Highlands, for instance, you can […]
During the winter months our resident avian friends – the Titmice, Dark-Eyed Juncos, and Carolina Chickadees that live around and amongst us – become more easily seen and appreciated. With […]
