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Bouncing Back in the High Country

Asheville and neighboring towns stay strong after Hurricane Helene

A Passion for the Place

The Highlands Biological Station has a legacy of informing stewardship

Appalachian Folk Art

Mother and daughter find success preserving and repurposing old textiles

A Unique Hospitality Brand in Highlands

Enters the adventure travel segment with one great location after another

Reviews: Movies & Music

Denise K. James on new films and music

Spring 2025 Events Calendar

Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do and explore.

Winter 2025 Events Calendar

Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do and explore.

The Nice List 2025

Plateau philanthropy– 2025’s nonprofit fundraising roundup

Affrilachia – Testimonials

A review of Chris Aluka Berry's new book on black communities in Appalachia

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The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Returns

Brevard College is the proud host of this incredible international event

Winter Fitness Plan

Cashiers, Highlands recreation facilities offer affordable and warm places to stay active

Transformative Collectivity

The Walk Cashiers initiative is changing the way Cashiers connects

Decking the Halls for All

Cashiers Festival of Trees rings in the holiday season

Theater for All

‘Home for the Holidays’ promises something for everyone during a challenging year

Botanicals and Brushes

Margie Bauer’s exploration of nature on canvas

The Plateau is Pawsitively Perfect

Having fun with your four-legged friends this winter

Western Carolina University’s Indigenous Roots

And recognition of its Cherokee history

Social Events Calendar Winter 24-25

Looking to fill your social calendar? We've got the rundown on what to do and explore.

The Annual Pilgrimage

Making the trek to view one of the world's most spectacular leaf change seasons

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

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