We spent August, 2012, in and around Highlands, North Carolina. Highlands is located in the southern Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 4,114 feet and is 6 miles northwest of the point where North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia intersect.


"The Region" photo gallery below contains photographs taken around the village of Highlands, along the trails and lakes of the region, in an American cut glass museum, in the Bascom visual arts gallery, in a restored 1877 residence and from Sunset Rock overlooking Highlands at sunset.


"The Waterfalls" photo gallery below contains photographs of selected waterfalls and environs in the area including Glen Falls, Whitewater Falls, Bridal Vail Falls and Rainbow Falls among others .

2012 Aug - Highlands, NC - The Region

2012 Aug -   Highlands, NC - The Region

2012 Aug - Highlands, NC - The Waterfalls

2012 Aug - Highlands, NC - The Waterfalls