The Magic of Falconry
Pete Kipp knew he wanted to be a falconer at the tender age of eight. That’s when he had a magical encounter. On his way to fish, a hawk […]
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Article Month: August 2017
The Oven Bird
A Poem for Our Time and Place The Oven Bird by Robert Frost There is a singer everyone has heard, Loud, a mid-summer and a mid-wood bird, Who makes the solid […]
Making Space For Cosmos
Cosmos. Space. The final frontier. No, not that Cosmos. This month, our attention is skyward in anticipation of the solar eclipse, but that event is just one day. […]
Never Too Hot for Smallmouth
In the summer months, trout fishing can be pretty slow. Warmer water temperatures and lower water levels cause the trout to expend less energy swimming and feeding. This means […]
Revisiting the Bartram Trail
My favorite trails take me deep in the woods, forcing me to notice and be a part of the abundant life all around me. The Bartram Trail from Jones Gap […]
New Ownership, Same Good Food
The Kitchen Carry Away and Catering has been serving Highlands since 2000. Now under new ownership, you can still expect the very same quality and selections you had when Holly […]
Any Chance to Entertain
Southern hospitality is more than a saying, it’s a way of life here on the Plateau. Whether it’s a house full of friends and family visiting for the weekend, a […]
Highlands Food and Wine Festival
November 9 through 12 are the dates for this year’s Highlands Food & Wine Festival. If last year’s event is any indication, it’s going to be one heck of a […]
This Takes the Cake
Kat Evans has been visiting Highlands with her family for 40 years. One year she decided to see what the winters were like and never left. Kat and Annelize, her […]
Wine Talk
I’ve been a fan of this producer of Sancerre for years and happened upon a bottle last week. As I opened my bottle of Henri Bourgeios “Petite Bourgeios” […]
