Last week I visited Highlands, North Carolina, a gem-like little town set in the mountains, with a small year-round population whose numbers swell in summer. And for good reasons: great air and scenery draw visitors from surrounding states and further afield. This photo was taken yesterday on the drive from the town back to the Atlanta, Ga. airport, leaving Highlands this site overlooks Blue Valley in the Nantahala National Forest - breathtaking. The region boasts countless waterfalls, rivers, gorges, hiking trails, but no mountain climbing as hooks cannot sink into the granite...if you go, the town is about 150 miles from the Atlanta airport...and if you are lucky you will be hosted by a Southern belle as graciously as we were. Mountain lodges, art galleries, theatre, all are on offer. A 2-hr drive from Highlands to Asheville takes you to the Biltmore Estate - truly worth a visit - while there you may be tempted to just hunker down in one of the 250 elegant rooms - believe me the thought crossed my mind...do you think anyone would have noticed?
Welcome back! Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation in a beautiful spot!
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