6 Reasons Why Growing Up in Highland Strengthens Youth

6 Reasons Why Growing Up in Highland Strengthens Youth

Imagine growing up in a small county with a population of 2,204 people, whose median age is 59.3. People know your name, your children’s names, your grandparent’s name, even your great-grandparents’ name, and how almost everyone is related. Even though everyone knows...
Simplifying the Not-So-Simple Life

Simplifying the Not-So-Simple Life

Post Sponsored by: Editor’s Note: All photos are by local photographer Annette Naber, owner of Emerald Mountain Sanctuary and fellow Highland County blogger. To read more of Annette’s work, visit her blog, “Beauty Along the Road.”   When...
Secrets of the Hiner Church Maple Nut Chiffon Cake

Secrets of the Hiner Church Maple Nut Chiffon Cake

When Margaret Smith says she has baked a lot of cakes, it is an understatement. You see, Margaret has been baking for the Maple Festival for over 30 years. Her specialty? Maple Nut Chiffon Cake. She estimates she has baked at least 600-700 of them for the Festival...
Top 10 Things To Know When You Move to Highland County

Top 10 Things To Know When You Move to Highland County

The laid back, unspoiled setting of Highland County life has attracted many newcomers over the years. Waking up to a refreshing, mountain morning. Breathing the fresh, moist air as you open the door and step out on your porch. The rare highs of 85 to 90 degrees in the...