TOXAWAY TODAY stories are about contemporary area people, places, and events.

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SHR and the Red Spruce Restoration Initiative

Southern Highlands Reserve, our neighbor on Toxaway Mountain, is leading the way in red spruce restoration. Help with a donation to their greenhouse campaign!
Indian Lake Estates entry
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Neighborhoods:  Indian Lake Estates

Indian Lake Estates is the second feature in our Historic Toxaway Neighborhood series. Peace and quiet are what this community is known for.
Rainbow Falls
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Gorges State Park

Rainbow Falls Trail is the most popular trail in Gorges State Park - but it's not the only one.
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Panthertown Valley

Panthertown Valley, the "Yosemite of the East," features granite cliffs, plunging ravines, soaring peaks, and majestic waterfalls.
Burlingame entry
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Neighborhoods: Burlingame

With the richest of histories behind it, the Burlingame community may just be the real gem of Sapphire, NC.
Milky Way across PARI
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Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI)

The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) has been awarded the prestigious designation of International Dark Sky Park. This is in recognition of the exceptional quality of the night sky over PARI and the commitment to educational outreach.

Southern Highlands Reserve Deserves A Visit

In numerous features and reviews, our local native plant arboretum and research center, Southern Highlands Reserve, has been referred to as magical, amazing, spectacular, and stunning. See why in this feature article.
PARI scope
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The Learning Center at PARI: Science In Our Backyard

The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) has a fascinating history - and it's right in our own Historic Toxaway backyard!
Lake Toxaway Dam to Dam Swim
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A Labor Day Tradition: The Lake Toxaway Dam to Dam Swim

A random idea tossed among friends was the humble beginning of the Lake Toxaway Dam to Dam Swim, a Labor Day tradition since 1994.