Discover the best waterfalls near you: from easy walks to challenging hikes, explore scenic spots like Bridal Veil Falls, Cashiers Sliding Rock, and Whitewater Falls. Perfect for all levels and ages!

For those who live in Western North Carolina, nothing says summer quite like a leisurely drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. With sweeping vistas at high elevations and entertaining stops along the [...]

13th Annual 3 River Fly Fishing Festival

From May 2 to 4, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau witnessed a weekend of merriment and memories for anglers of all skill levels at The 13th Annual 3 River Fly Fishing Festival. Participants converged upon the town of Highlands and then scattered throughout the serene wilderness of Western North Carolina, fishing in three different rivers that each provided a unique and challenging experience. Beyond the festivities and shared enjoyment of the outdoors for entrants, the event supported a compelling local cause.

In a land of lush forests, pristine waterways, and rushing waterfalls, residents and visitors on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau suffer no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. The area’s two largest [...]

Outdoorsmen who arrive on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau this Spring will be greeted by a brand new Brookings Anglers store on Cashiers Lake, with a grand opening planned for May 11.

Culture vultures descended upon downtown Highlands, North Carolina, from May 17-19 to savor the varied delights of the town’s inaugural High Style event. Described as “a celebration of art, cuisine, [...]

Since its inception in 1999, the Highlands Performing Arts Center (PAC) has entertained the town’s residents and visitors with a comprehensive schedule of live theatrical productions and concerts each year.

Perfectly positioned within the Old Edwards complex on Main Street in Highlands, North Carolina, Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar provides an ideal spot to get away from the hustle and bustle while immersing oneself in the distinctive local culture. Upon entering the restaurant, diners immediately notice the open kitchen, stone bar lit from [...]

Spend your next holiday at The Greystone Inn. This hidden gem of a resort is situated amidst the winter landscape of the North Carolina mountains. With its serene lakeside location and ultra-cozy accommodations, The Greystone Inn promises the perfect luxurious and tranquil winter getaway for all who visit. 

Home to lush valleys, snow-capped peaks, and scenic vistas, North Carolina’s High Country is a picture-perfect backdrop for an idyllic winter escape. Nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts flock to the region from all over to experience the rustic charm of winter destinations like Boone Mountain, Banner Elk Mountain, and Beech Mountain.

Spring and summer events and activities on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. 

Summer Concert Series
May through October
Various Locations

Get ready for the season of live musical entertainment on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau! Read the latest issue of NC Living’s comprehensive guide to this year’s events. 

Locally Grown on The Green 
Wednesdays from 2 pm to 5 pm
Commons Lawn, The Village Green, Cashiers, [...]

Artist Talk with Casey Engel @ The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts | March 23 | 4 pm | Free

Join The Bascom for an artist talk with Casey Engel, an interdisciplinary artist primarily working in textiles, [...]

Winter Activities

The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau region of Western North Carolina offers visitors several unique opportunities to relax, explore, and unwind from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The area boasts numerous festivals, art shows, and cultural activities that showcase the history and culture of the region while providing entertainment and fun activities for locals and tourists alike. Check out these upcoming events on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau of Western North Carolina.

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Looking for something pink to drink for a Valentine’s Day outing? Turn to rosé in a can by Amble and Chase. This rosé, sourced from Provence, France, will add to the fun while wetting your whistle, $19.99 for four [...]

At the end of every year, we turn the page to move ahead into the next year. Like the old saying goes, “out with the old, in with the new,” we reflect on our past and plan for our future. With good intentions, we look ahead with a positive forecast bound by our goals and resolutions. Personal growth in the form of fitness, money, self-help, [...]

Several decades ago in the days of spy secrets, espionage, and space wars, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) had a little known and well-hidden facility right in our own backyard, an undisclosed satellite-tracking center sitting on 200 acres.  Opened on October 26, 1963, this top-secret campus located deep within North [...]

I scan the ground at my feet and spy the green clover-like specimen I am instructed to look for. As I am encouraged to do by our knowledgeable guide, I pluck it from the grassy patch and pop it into my mouth. I taste a mild tangy lemon flavor on my palette. Not bad. “Welcome to backyard foraging,” someone next to me bellows. Despite the [...]

8/2 - Speaker's Bureau: Kristy Woodson Harvey

8/7 - Burger & Game Night

8/9 - Fashion Show & Luncheon

8/9 - Speaker's Bureau: Dr. Howard Neufeld

8/10 - Pottery Class

8/15 - Mah Jongg Couples Night

8/17 - Chestnut Pool Dinner

8/21 - Burger & Game Night

8/22 - Dinner in the Garden

8/28 - Book Guild

8/30 - Iron Chef Chattooga

8/31 - Bow Wow [...]