My Blue Ridge Mountains This Week

1. Hike to Whiteside Mountain & Sunset Rock (Highlands)

A moderate ~2 mi loop around Whiteside Mountain offers panoramic Blue Ridge views. Just a quick half‑mile from town, you can also catch stunning sunsets at Sunset Rock—minimal effort, maximum reward. 

2. Explore the Waterfall Trail Trio (Highlands & Cashiers)

Dry Falls (Highlands): Walk behind the cascade for free and easy views.

Glen Falls (near Highlands): A more scenic 2‑mile trek to multi-tiered falls.

Silver Run Falls (Cashiers): A short hike to a 25‑ft waterfall with a sweet swimming hole. 

3. Cashiers History & Relaxation

High Hampton Resort tour: Daily history tours hosted by the resort’s historian—step back into Gilded Age mountain life.

Canyon Spa at Lonesome Valley: Treat yourself to a massage or water therapy session in a peaceful cottage setting. 

4. Bryson City Outdoor Adventure + Scenic Train Ride

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: A picturesque heritage train ride through mountains, forests, and rivers—relaxing and nostalgic.

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Sapphire Valley Resort has a new amenity!

Sapphire Valley Resort’s newest amenity – High Ropes Course! Summer 2025 Opening!

Sapphire Valley Resort’s high ropes course is an adventurous outdoor activity designed with varying levels of difficulty, making them suitable for beginners as well as thrill-seekers.

Sapphire Valley's High Ropes Course

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My Blue Ridge Mountains Things to do..

Live Music & Cultural Events

Groovin’ on the Green: Commodore Fox
Enjoy an evening of rock and dance hits from the 70s and 80s with Commodore Fox on June 20 at 6:00 PM at The Village Green's Commons Lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this free, family-friendly concert.
 
Steinway Dedication Concert
On June 21 at 5:00 PM, attend the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival's special concert celebrating the donation of a new Steinway grand piano at Lewis Hall in The Village Green.
 
Spare Parts Bluegrass at Whiteside Brewing Co.
Experience live bluegrass music with Spare Parts on June 28 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Whiteside Brewing Co. Enjoy great tunes alongside local brews.
 
Nature & Educational Activities

Locally Grown Farmers Market
Visit The Commons at The Village Green every Wednesday in June (June 4, 11, 18, 25) from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to shop for fresh, locally sourced produce and goods.
 
Kids’ Nature Series: Fungi Fanatics
On June 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, children can explore the fascinating world of fungi with Gina Patton of Balsam Mountain Trust at Lewis Hall in The Village Green.
 
Village Nature Series: A Tale of Three Watersheds
Learn about the three watersheds that drain the Cashiers area and Highlands plateau on June 25 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Lewis Hall in The Village Green.

Outdoor Adventures

Hike to Silver Run Falls
Just a short drive from Cashiers, this easy hike leads to a picturesque 25-foot waterfall, perfect for a refreshing dip.
 
Explore Panthertown Valley
Known as the "Yosemite of the East," Panthertown Valley offers miles of trails, waterfalls, and scenic vistas for hikers and nature enthusiasts. 

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Silver Run Falls

Panthertown Valley

Whiteside Brewing Co.

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