by Chris Wilkes | Apr 15, 2020 | Blog, Shoes, Video
Spring Shoe Store...
by Chris Wilkes | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Video
Spring Tour of The Cabin Join Chris Wilkes for an update on Highland Hiker and a quick Spring New Products Tour! From all of us at Highland Hiker, Stay Safe and we will see you...
by hilary@highlandhiker.com | Jan 22, 2020 | Blog, Travel
Lifesaving Gear OK, while maybe not technically lifesaving, bringing the right gadgets and using the right packing tools will make life a lot easier on the road. Here is what I found useful: 8. Eagle Creek Luggage and Packing Accessories 9. Sherpa Yatra Everyday Pack...
by hilary@highlandhiker.com | Jan 13, 2020 | Blog, Travel
MAXIMIZE YOUR ADVENTURES WITH THESE MUST-HAVES! Versatile Apparel An overwhelming concern for our customers is the weight restrictions they face when traveling internationally for an extended time period. The savvy traveler knows how to maximize limited space with...
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,...
