The Annual Pilgrimage
Making the trek to view one of the world's most spectacular leaf change seasons
Culture
Kayaking on the Plateau
From wild and crazy to peaceful and laid back, this mountain sport draws enthusiastic participants and spectators
Leave the Leaves
Mother Nature will thank you
Western Carolina University Homecoming
It is a regional event for students, faculty, alumni, and everyone who loves the Cats
A Tradition About Change
Colorful fall foliage inspires Cashiers’ annual Leaf Festival
Formidable Female Leads
From fantasy to non-fiction, women take center stage in these page-turners
Entertainment Reviews
Denise K. James reviews new films and music
Event Calendar October-November 2024
Looking to fill your social calendar this fall? We've got the rundown on what to do and explore.
With A Giving Spirit
Plateau food banks fighting food insecurity
Mountains of Art
The Mountaintop Art and Craft Show
Take A Two Hour Tour on Lake Glenville
A top rated Trip Advisor excursion that is fun and educatoinal
Dazzling Dahlia Festival 2024
Highlands 14th annual dahlia tradition grows and blooms
Mountain Song Festival 2024
Local, regional and national acts to be featured
Outpost Inn
Highland's new boutique hotel
Charting a Course to Reach the Summit
Summit Charter School to open new high school building
Protecting Water on the Plateau
How our environment cleans our water supply
Porchfest Highlands 2024
A walking tour of Highlands with live music all along the way
Events Calendar Fall 2024
Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do and explore.
A new chapter
Page turners to mark the seasonal changing of the guards
Playing With Dirt
The Bascom Clay Symposium
Sowing Seeds
Discovering and sharing stories of Macon County’s remarkable women
