| When Samuel T. Kelsey discovered Highlands, NC with | | | | suffice a lifetime. Harris Lake as well as others are |
| Clinton C. Hutchinson way back in 1844 they had a | | | | well known for superb hook and line destinations as |
| inkling that one day the land would be a major | | | | well. In addition the shops in Highlands offer all the |
| crossroads in the region. Highlands did develop into a | | | | gear you need to make your fishing trip comfortable |
| very popular destination and continues to be to this | | | | and rewarding. |
| very day. The tourist that flocks to Highlands every | | | | If you prefer hiking than Highlands, NC offers some of |
| season causes the population to grow some 15 times | | | | the most beloved nature trails this side of |
| over the permanent norm. People come from miles | | | | Yellowstone. The area could easily be a |
| and miles around to get a way from the day to day | | | | backpacker’s paradise. Whether it is the |
| burdens of everyday life. | | | | Appalachian Mountains, the Nantahala National Forest |
| Highlands, NC and the surrounding area seem to offer | | | | or the many scenic waterfalls the area is a |
| the perfect refuge for those who seek emotional | | | | backpackers dream. Until you have hiked in the land |
| relief. Highlands is located in the southwestern tip of | | | | where the mountains seem to touch the sky or |
| North Carolina in the Appalachian Mountains. | | | | experienced the wonder that is Dry Falls, Bridal Veil |
| Comfortably surrounded by the Nantahala National | | | | Falls or Cullasaja Falls your eyes have not witnessed |
| Forest the area is as beautiful as any you will find on | | | | nature at its finest. |
| earth. Tourists seem to differ on which season is | | | | In addition you can find comfort at one of the many |
| best to visit Highlands. Many prefer the summer | | | | Highlands lodging locations and enjoy some of the |
| season where the temperature rarely hits 80 degrees | | | | finest dining your mouth has ever been blessed with. |
| while others are taken with the winter season and the | | | | If Golf is your idea of relaxation than the Highlands |
| snow blanketed winter wonderland. Highlands, NC | | | | Country Club, which was created by the legendary |
| seems to have something for everybody. Rather | | | | golfer Bobby Jones back in the 1930’s, will satisfy |
| you like to fish, hike, swim, golf, play tennis, shop or | | | | this desire. You can also play tennis or swim. If |
| simply enjoy breathtaking scenery Highlands has it all. | | | | shopping is your cup of tea than you will find numerous |
| The trout fishing in Highlands, NC is as good as | | | | antique shops, clothing apparel shops and gift shops as |
| anywhere east of the Appalachians. The trout are | | | | well. If you enjoy sight seeing you can visit the |
| so hospitable they seem to hop on your hook just to | | | | Bascom, which is a visual arts center or stop by the |
| see you smile. Both the Cullasaja River and the | | | | Highlands Historical Society. There are so many |
| Chattooga River offer fishing that will lay the | | | | things to do in Highlands that it is hard to mention them |
| foundation for memories and fish stories that will | | | | all. |