Kid-Friendly Excursions Located between Highlands and Scaly Mountain, Highlands Aerial Park is a thrilling way to spend the day. Kid-friendly activi- ties abound, including ziplines, na- ture trails, a challenge course and a giant swing. Highland Excursion offers eco-tours in the Highlands area, and all are kid friendly. A great one to check out is their Private Gem Mine Tour, which showcases sites along the Cullasaja Gorge and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Camps & Classes A Highlands summer camp expe- rience will create memories your child will likely have forever. The Highlands Biological Station offers highly-popular Nature Center Day Camps where kids ages four to 13 learn about plants and animals while having fun. Be sure to call or check the website for dates, as these camps fill up quickly! The Bascom offers visual arts programming for youth and their families throughout the year, including workshops, classes, private lessons, field trips and demonstrations. The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau offers a summer day camp from early June through late July for ages six and older. Some local churches offer Vacation Bible School in the summer; be sure to contact them directly for schedules. The Performing Arts Center has programs to get kids involved in the performing arts, so be sure to check those out if you have a young thespian. For a sleep-away wilderness camp experience close to Highlands, Camp Merrie-Woode in Sapphire offers summer sessions for girls and young women. 3 2
Happy Hiking Stop by Highland Hiker to pick up a book of good day hikes. Highlands for kids 1
to experience Ravenel Park and Sunset Rock. Though it’s a fa- vorite spot for sunsets, it’s spec- tacular any time of day. The Highlands Plateau Greenway of- fers easy, in-town access to a sys- tem of walking and hiking trails that connect historic sites and natural settings. Looking to experience a family- friendly waterfall? Dry Falls and Glen Falls fit the bill. One of the area’s most popular destina- tions, Dry Falls offers the unique experience of walking behind its rushing, 75-foot cascade. An out- and-back hike, Glen Falls offers multiple viewing points along its 700-foot, one-mile descension. But be sure to conserve energy for the hike back!
You’ll find several trails that are child-friendly! The Highlands Biological Station/ Nature Center is a great place for young ones. With easy walk- ing trails that offer views of the lake and creeks, it is also a won- derful place to learn about and see native plants, vegetation and wildlife. Kids love their Kids Hike Highlands Challenge which awards the collection of all four stamps along the trails with a prize! After your visit to the Nature Center, carefully walk across the street and up a short trail
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