Highlands, North Carolina: Waterfalls, Winding Roads & WNC Wonder

[CypressSighter]

Stopped at a roadside stand—bought peaches, left with a rescue dog (no joke). Highlands = full of surprises.


Also, rained every single afternoon. Is that normal??

[FerryFiddler]

Came to visit friends in Highlands, left wishing I lived there. Got caught in a downpour hiking to Glen Falls, ended up taking shelter under a bridge with a family from Florida and a dog named Waffles.


Heard live bluegrass at the Ugly Dog—if you leave without hearing “Wagon Wheel” twice, you weren’t really there.


Every single photo I took looks like a Windows wallpaper. I lost my sunglasses, my patience, and my fear of carbs (that bakery, y’all).


Seriously considering moving here to sell fudge and raincoats.

[PineywoodsPioneer]

Did the whole “waterfall tour”—sat on a rock, lost my sandwich to a duck, saw a couple get engaged at Glen Falls, and got sunburned on just my left ear.


Next trip: more sunscreen, fewer sandwiches.

[LakesideLounger]

Heard a kid busking on Main Street—banjo, harmonica, and what I *think* was a kazoo. Highlands, you weird, I like you.

[SequoiaSeeker]

Just here for the epic waterfall hikes and to search for that dang lost boot.

[SalmonSeeker]

Can’t decide if the coffee or the rain is stronger. Both will keep you awake past midnight in this town.