ELEVATE: Field Guide of the Plateau | Winter 2021-22

2022 Winter in Highlands Walk behind an icy waterfall, ice-skate just off Main Street, and go snow tubing or skiing in Highlands, NC. The hot chocolate is creamy, the fireplace is crackling - so plan your trip now!

Santa’s Mailbox At The Park | Now - December 24 Santa and Mrs. Claus will have a special mailbox from the North Pole set up in the Kelsey Hutchinson Park this year. Be sure to write a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Claus for your Christmas wishes. Santa will be sneaking into the Park to get his mail from you. His mailing address is 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888 Holiday Photo Opportunity | Now - December 24 Holiday photos bring back those special memories for years to come. Stop by Kelsey Hutchinson Park and you will find the elves have decorated Santa’s sleigh for the holidays and your perfect photo opportunity! No worries if the photographer wants to be in the photo too, you’ll find Highlanders are a very friendly bunch and can snap a shot of the whole group! Ice Skating in the Park | Now -Mid March Thursdays 1-8pm, Fridays & Saturdays 1-10pm, Sundays 1-5pm $5 skate rental. No reservations necessary Sapphire Valley Resort | skisapphirevalley.com 127 Cherokee Trail, Sapphire If you have ever wanted to experience snow skiing, snow boarding, snow tubing or ice skating but never had the opportunity, here is your chance at one of the most southern winter sports areas in the US! Ski Sapphire Valley! First opened in 1964, Ski Sapphire has been helping create family memories for generations! Ski Sapphire Valley has a great learning slope with an easy ride ‘moving carpet’ lift and plenty of room to practice! Better make your plans to ski, board, tube, zip, play!!

Snow Fest at 4118

January 29 - 30 Cold-weather magic front and center, featuring everything from twinkly lights and winter fun. Jan 29th and 30th is Highlands first annual Snow Fest. The event is for those of us who are adventurous and unfazed by the blustery wind and temps, and an outdoor activity is just the ticket to fight off those wintertime blues. Put on your best winter coat and mittens for 2 adventurous days of snowballs, ice slides, a merry go round, s’mores, snow-ga and more at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. The Festival will be open Saturday, January 29th from 10am – 9pm and Sunday, January 30th from 10am – 5pm. Avoiding the cold may cause you to miss out on some of the most authentic and festive events in Highlands, NC mark your calendar now!

Winter Event Highlights

Photo credit Greg Newington

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