by Chris Wilkes | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog
A fantastic write up regarding Highlands ad particularly Shopping in Highlands. Everyday more and more people find our Summer Time escape. An great overview of all Highlands has to offer. Especially, liked the review of Mountain Fresh Grocery. Read the full article...
by hilary@highlandhiker.com | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog, Travel
Daydreaming while passing storybook chalet on a drive in the Alps. Enjoying an Aperol Spritz while cruising along Lake Como. Devouring a pot of piping hot fondue in a famed tavern in Switzerland. It doesn’t take long for the things we experience on our travels to...
by Chris Wilkes | Jun 19, 2019 | Blog, Fishing, Travel
A review by Chris Wilkes Having been in the fly fishing business for over 33 years, we have certainly seen our share of destination fishing trips. We have stayed at all manner of lodges, camps, and even staterooms that revolved around fishing. We have caught lots of...
by Chris Wilkes | Mar 7, 2019 | Blog
WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN LENGTH AND DIFFICULTY: 2 mile loop, moderate, USGS Quad-Highlands The road to Whiteside Mountain is located on Highway 64 4.6 miles west of Cashiers and 5.5 miles east of Highlands at the Jackson/Macon county line. Just west of the...
by Chris Wilkes | Mar 7, 2019 | Blog
GRANITE CITY LENGTH AND DIFFICULTY: 0.08 miles one way, moderate, USGS Quad-Highlands A popular bouldering area, Granite City is a tumbled mass of giant boulders. Narrow rock “streets” lead to unexpected caves and ledges. An interesting place to explore,...
