Highlands NC

Highlands NC, Ice Skating Fun

December 11, 2021 by lynn

Highlands NC, Ice Skating Fun

Winter in Highlands NC offers a variety of activities and ice skating is a fun option for all ages. The outdoor rink seems extra magical at this time of year and a place where giggles, cheers, and smiles abound. There is no doubt that ice skating is at the top of the list of winter activities in the Highlands area, as true for the accomplished skater as for a never-ever.

Things to know before you go

Location: Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
Days/Times: Thursdays 1 to 8 pm, Fridays & Saturdays 1 to 10 pm, and Sundays 1 to 5 pm.
Skate Rentals: Ice skates can be rented at the rink.
Cost: $5, whether you bring your own skates or rent them.
Additional: coffee and hot cocoa are available

The rink can be rented for private events as well. Private parties can be scheduled for 6 to 8 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays that are not open to the public. This must be booked two weeks in advance. Call 828-526-3556 to book. Ice skating is a classic winter activity, offering fun for all ages. If you are in Highlands NC for the holidays the rink will have special hours, click here for more information.

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Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn about Highlands NC real estate. I welcome the opportunity to update you on the market while helping you get to know the area like a local. Let my knowledge and experience serve as your guide to Highlands NC.

Highlands NC Fosters Creativity

November 14, 2020 by lynn

Highlands NC Fosters Creativity

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Highlands NC fosters creativity. The natural beauty, stunning scenery, and fresh mountain air help residents and visitors alike embrace the great outdoors. Getting outside offers inspiration and this inspiration often leads to the creation of art in various forms. As a result, painting, photography, and writing are among the art forms that are fostered in the Highlands NC community.

Writing group offers support

A local writing group thrives in the Highlands area, offering the opportunity to both improve and gain feedback. The Highlands Writers Group has been a staple for both professional and amateur writers for a number of years. Typically this group meets monthly but the pandemic has put a pause on in-person meetings. However, the winter is typically a time spent writing away.

A group for everyone

Everyone with a creative interest can find a place in the Highlands Plateau. Whether you are a knitter, a wood-turner, a painter, or a potter, there is a place for you! Additionally, newcomers are always welcome. Whether a person is a seasoned professional or a complete novice, there are opportunities to explore creative passions. While groups are not planning to meet until 2021, the Highlands area continues to boost creativity in all that embrace it.

Learn more about living in Highlands NC

Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn about Highlands NC real estate opportunities and the mountain lifestyle. I welcome the opportunity to update you on the market while helping you get to know the area like a local. Let my knowledge and experience serve as your guide to Highlands NC and how the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains foster creativity.

Highlands NC Community Can Learn About Nature

August 14, 2020 by lynn

Highlands NC Community Can Learn About Nature

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The Highlands NC community can learn about nature. In fact, there are multiple opportunities to learn about the environment, plants, and animals that make our area home. People are drawn to the Highlands Plateau because of the great outdoors and the lifestyle the mountains afford. Learning about the area adds to our appreciation. The Highlands Biological Station is one entity that helps residents and visitors alike learn more about nature.

What is the Highlands Biological Station?

The Highlands Biological Station is a fabulous amenity for the community that enables visitors to learn, students to study, and research to be conducted. It is a research and teaching laboratory, a nature center, botanical gardens, and a foundation. The station protects the environment and helps foster an appreciation for the natural environment that exists in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Classes run the gamut, from learning about mushrooms to learning about birds and everything in between.

Gardens open during COVID

In-person classes are canceled this summer due to COVID but there are online classes available. Additionally, the Botanical Gardens are open for anyone who would like to wander through and learn on their own. The gardens demonstrate the unique and diverse flora of our area. The trail network is open from dawn to dusk every day and is free. This is a great way to get familiar with the true beauty and natural wonder of the Highlands NC area.

Learn more about the Highlands NC community

Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn about Highlands NC real estate. I welcome the opportunity to update you on market conditions while helping you get to know the area like a local. Let my knowledge and experience serve as your guide to the Highlands NC community.

Hiking in Highlands NC, Secret Falls is a Treasure

March 13, 2020 by lynn

Hiking in Highlands NC, Secret Falls is a Treasure

Secret Falls is a treasure and a must on your list for hiking in Highlands NC. Easily accessible this natural landmark is a short hike. Additionally, the falls can be enjoyed for viewing as well as for cooling off in the summer. The swimming hole at

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its base sees a lot of action during our hotter months! If you are out and about exploring the Highlands NC area don’t miss this stunning attraction!

Where is Secret Falls?

The falls are very close to Downtown, a short half-mile hike that starts at a trailhead off of Walking Stick Road. You can find Walking Stick Road as you head east out of Downtown Highlands NC on Horse Cove Road, the right-hand turn is approximately 4 miles east of town. The hike will lead you to the top of the falls, which offers a stunning view of the multi-tiered falls and the swimming hole below. The Secret Falls hike is clearly marked. While close to town, this hike will make you feel miles away.

Learn more about hiking in Highlands NC

Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn about Highlands NC real estate and all that our area has to offer. There are so many opportunities to get outside and enjoy an active lifestyle. I welcome the opportunity to serve as your guide to the area and the market. Get outside and enjoy hiking in Highlands NC!

Winter in Highlands NC, Great Time for Photos

January 14, 2020 by lynn

Winter in Highlands NC, Great Time for Photos

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Winter in Highlands NC is a great time for photos. The natural beauty of our area takes on a different life during the winter. Capturing the environment through a camera can become a passion. Luckily there is a photo contest going on now to submit your fantastic photos! The Laurel Magazine’s annual photo contest is taking place to find a photo for its 2021 Winter edition. So, if you love taking photos in the Highlands NC area get out and start clicking away!

The 2021 Laurel Winter Photo Contest is accepting photos through March 31, 2020. All ages and all ability levels can enter. The only requirement is that photos be taken in the Highlands-Cashiers area and that they are submitted in a high-resolution format. All of the photos will be posted on the Laurel Magazine’s Facebook page and viewers are able to vote for their favorites.

Highlands and Cashiers NC provides a beautiful backdrop for any photo. The annual contest is a great opportunity to take advantage of your favorite natural setting. Whether you capture the frost, the snow, the trees, or a panoramic view of the mountains, your lens will undoubtedly see the beauty that draws so many to our area.

Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn about Highlands NC real estate and living in our area. I welcome the opportunity to update you on the market while helping you get to know the ins and outs of the community. Let my knowledge and experience serve as your guide and help you get to know winter in Highlands NC.

Make Highlands NC A Part of Your New Year

December 30, 2019 by lynn

Make Highlands NC A Part of Your New Year

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Make Highlands NC a part of your New Year. New Year’s resolutions run the gamut but most of them have to do with a healthier lifestyle in the coming year. Whether it has to do with eating better, working out, drinking less, being more organized, or making more time for family and friends, your goals can be achieved here in our mountain town. If you are looking to achieve your New Year’s Eve resolution schedule a meeting with a Highlands NC REALTOR today.

Fresh mountain air is good for the soul

The Highlands NC area is full of activities to enjoy outside. From golfing and fly fishing to hiking and biking, fresh air and mountain scenery can be enjoyed while being active. Likewise, most Highlands NC homes have outdoor spaces to enjoy. Screened porches, decks, and patios may feature fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and room to relax or entertain. Spending time outside is good for both the brain and the body.

Vacation time is great family time

Buying a home in Highland NC ensures a lifetime of memories ahead. Time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life offers a welcome respite. This can be time for families to unwind and reconnect. No matter how you slice it, more time with family and friends and less stress is a great New Year’s Eve resolution to achieve!

Learn more about Highlands NC

Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn about Highlands NC real estate. I welcome the opportunity to update you on market conditions while helping you get to know the area. Make the Highlands NC lifestyle a part of your New Year’s Eve resolutions!

Highlands NC, One More Saturday for Photos With Santa

December 17, 2019 by lynn

Highlands NC, One More Saturday for Photos With Santa

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There is one more Saturday for photos with Santa in Highlands NC. Photos with Santa are a time-honored tradition that spans generations, providing a keepsake to treasure. All month long Santa has made an appearance, allowing children an opportunity to deliver their wishes in person. This Saturday will present Santa’s final opportunity for a photo for the 2019 holiday season.

Highlands NC is a perfect backdrop for the holidays!

The holiday season is a special time for the Highlands NC community. There is a feeling of tradition that emanates from our small-town charm. It is possible to feel more relaxed while enjoying a small-town feel in our Southern Blue Ridge Mountain area. Santa will be on hand from 11 am to 4 pm this Saturday, December 21, in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. If you would like to enjoy a visit with Santa before he takes off to the North Pole to wrap up his work make sure you take advantage of this last photo opportunity!

Learn more about Highlands NC

Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn more about Highlands NC real estate. I welcome the opportunity to update you on market conditions while helping you get to know the area like a local. Let my knowledge and experience serve as your guide to Highlands NC.

Highlands NC Winters Are Great For Writing

November 30, 2019 by lynn

Highlands NC Winters Are Great For Writing

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Highlands NC winters are great for writing. A local writing group is thriving and taking the time to hone its skills on a weekly basis. The Highlands Writers Group spends the winter writing away, while also offering feedback to one another. The Southern Blue Ridge Mountains inspire creativity in the community at any time of year and winter is no exception.

Writing in all genres is embraced

The Highlands Writers Group is full of variety. Some people write poetry and other memoirs. Others might be working on a novel or perhaps a short story. The weekly group gets together to write, bounce ideas off of each other, and gain feedback personal essay. Furthermore, all interested writers in the Highlands NC area are invited to join the group.

Highlands NC incites creativity

The Highlands NC lifestyle is great for creativity. This is clearly visible through the fantastic art available on display, the talented actors that put on local plays, and the writing produced by the Highlands Writers Group. Winter provides a great backdrop for tapping into ideas and allowing them to come out on paper, canvas, or perhaps through a microphone. The natural beauty of the Highlands NC area is certainly conducive to creativity.

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Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn about Highlands NC real estate. I welcome the opportunity to update you on the market while helping you get to know the area. There are so many ways to enjoy the mountain lifestyle. Let my knowledge and experience serve as your guide to Highlands NC.

Highlands NC Community Enjoys Weekly Market

August 13, 2019 by lynn

Highlands NC Community Enjoys Weekly Market

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The Highlands NC community enjoys a weekly market. The Highlands Marketplace takes place every Saturday from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Food, art, and more can be found here. In fact, the weekly market is a great place to eat and mingle with your friends and neighbors. Whether you are a visitor or a local you will enjoy a visit to the best farmers market in Highlands NC!

What can you find at the Highlands Marketplace?

Farm fresh eggs, locally grown lettuce and tomatoes, and organic salves and soaps are among the items you can find on Saturday mornings in Highlands NC. Of course, there are handmade crafts as well. Another great opportunity is being able to meet the farmers and artisans that are selling their goods. Stop by and Saturday to get some fresh food and perhaps some beautiful flowers for your Highlands NC home. The marketplace takes place at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.

Learn more about the Highlands NC community

Contact me, Lynn Kimball, today to learn about Highlands NC real estate. I welcome the opportunity to update you on market conditions while helping you get to know the area at the same time. Let my knowledge and experience serve as your guide to the Highlands NC community. I hope to see you at the Highlands Marketplace Saturday.

Join Fourth of July Fun in Highlands NC

July 2, 2019 by lynn

Join Fourth of July Fun in Highlands NC

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Get out and enjoy the Fourth of July fun in Highlands NC. Rockets, family games, hot dogs, and a rubber duck derby are just part of the fun! Of course, fireworks are also a main attraction, shooting high above when the skies get dark. If you are in town this week make sure you get out and enjoy the Highlands NC community.

Schedule of events for Thursday, July 4th

9:00 to 10:45 am, Town of Highlands Ball Field, Boy Scout’s Annual Rocket Launch.
11 am, Town of Highlands Ball Field, annual Town of Highlands Fourth of July Family Games.
11 to 2 pm, Town of Highlands Ball Field, Highlands Rotary Club’s grilled hot dogs with chips and a drink, available for a donation.
2 pm, Mill Creek, the Rubber Duck Derby sponsored by the Highlands Rotary Club. Buy a rubber duck to support the Rotary Club and have a chance to win fabulous prizes, not to mention bragging rights!
6 to 8 pm, Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, free concert featuring Elonzo Wesley.
8 pm, at the Presbyterian Church, annual Patriotic Sing with the Men’s Chorus
9 pm, Fireworks, courtesy of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce

The Highlands NC area is a wonderful place to spend any holiday, especially Independence Day! Enjoy old fashioned family fun in the fresh mountain air and make your way to Downtown Highlands this Thursday, July 4.