Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens

Great activity for the entire family

This is a great place to meander around relatively easy trails in the woods and around a lake. It has a boardwalk that is wheelchair accessible. It's a good (free!) place for a short hike near downtow...

Must see while I. Highlands NC

So many great outdoor activities here in H-Town. Understanding the indigenous species is a must if you are going to visit the Plateau. Please understand we keep Highlands and the surrounding areas c...

Very confusing maps, bear encounter warning signs, pitiful parking

Wanted to enjoy visiting the Nature Center here in Highlands, but could not. The maps were terribly confusing, the bear encounter warning signs were disturbing and the pitiful parking made the entire ...

Lots of walking paths

The walking paths covered a variety of terrain and plants. There are boardwalks and pollinator gardens. Very peaceful. Definitely a must see.

Prepare to smile a lot ...

The station itself is a nice building with geology displays, a small gift shop and bathrooms. The basic trail is a delight: mostly flat, well maintained, with lovely views of the lake and water lili...