Monday, July 17, 2006

Highlands gets front-page, national treatment

One of my favorite places in the entire state is the gorgeous mountain town of Highlands. For at least a little while, the town near the Georgia border is gaining "front-page" notoriety on CNN.com's Travel page with an article called, "Highlands, N.C. blends rustic charm, rich history" as part of the travel section's "Southern Accents" series.

"Since this North Carolina town arranges itself on a ridge 4,000 feet above sea level, the 'high' in Highlands is entirely justified.

"Yet it has taken more than altitude to uphold this town's reputation as a favorite summer refuge for more than a century. It's the related gift of remoteness that's key. Getting to Highlands requires intent. You don't pass through on the way to somewhere else."

The article goes on to do a nice job of describing the history of Highlands as well as the many attractions (such as its high-dollar Main Street stores) that continue to draw people to the town.

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