Welcome back to Radio Cashiers for this special Tuesday, July 7th episode as Hannah Lee and Cassidy recap a spectacular, firework-filled weekend celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday! Now that the holiday crowds have cleared, we share our ultimate local guide to experiencing Sapphire Valley, Cashiers, and Highlands without the heavy traffic, including crowd-free waterfall views at Dry Falls and peaceful morning strolls along Whiteside Mountain. We also debut our brand-new summer park feature, shining a spotlight on the historic Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in downtown Highlands, which is the perfect mountain spot for community gatherings and live entertainment.

Later in the episode, we deliver your localized four-day plateau weather forecast detailing the warm, humid days ahead with daily highs hovering around 80 to 82 degrees and nigh ...