Look to the Skies! On September 18-24, depending on weather conditions, birders will hike up Whiteside Mountain to search the sky for soaring hawks; email [email protected] to join the email notification list
Stunning, spectacular, and awe-inspiring are all overused adjectives to describe the Western North Carolina Mountains. But the end result of a hiking trail in the Nantahala National Forest truly embodies those declarations and many more.
The twin streams leading to Mill Shoals Falls give this hidden jewel its own charm, setting the stage for the seductive beauty of nearby Bird Rock Falls.
The Hudson Library and MGP Production’s Youth Theater Program are planning a murder, and need the help of a team of courageous, clever, and good-hearted (though at least one of them may turn out to be a murderer) junior and senior high school students to carry it out. In partnership with Albert Carlton Cashiers Community Library, they will be …
The Literacy & Learning Center is a nonprofit whose mission is to advance the benefits of literacy on the Highlands/Cashiers plateau and its connected communities. We work hard to raise money to bring free educational programs to those who need them. As a leader at Laurel Magazine, you understand the pressing need for, and the many benefits and opportunities, education …
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation (HCHF), Nantahala Health Foundation (NHF) and Dogwood Health Trust are pleased to announce a continued collaborative initiative to address the need for home repairs in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary. Dogwood Health Trust is supporting the Healthy Homes Initiative and the work of HCHF and NHF with a $400,000 grant. The initiative is targeted to …
HIGHLANDS, N.C. –Visit Highlands, NC today announced its latest nonprofit grant – $20,000 to Mountain Theatre Company to support its year-round productions. Each year, Visit Highlands, NC supports local nonprofit organizations through its Tourism Grant Program and sponsorships. The grants are funded by occupancy taxes collected from guests staying in Highlands’ accommodations. A committee comprised of staff and board …
HIGHLANDS, N.C. – Parts of two downtown Highlands streets will temporarily close to vehicle traffic to allow for the “Halloween on Main” event on October 31, 2002. From 5:15 to 8:30 p.m., the following streets will close: 1st Street to 5th Street South 4th Street to Spring Street About “Halloween on Main” – Oct. 31 – 6 to 8 p.m. Creating a safe, …
Listening to the Land is a nine-month photography exploration of the Bartram Trail near Highlands, NC. Influenced by the legacy of William Bartram, photographers of all levels will be invited to enter an intimate world where the landscape is alive and waiting to be met, understood, and loved. Through workshops and dynamic online engagement, we will help photographers cultivate a …
