Flies and Specks
Most of us know them as Brook Trout, or Brookies, but if you grew up in Western North Carolina, you know them as “Specks.” Specks are our only native […]
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Article Month: August 2020
Red-bellied Woodpecker
This relatively large, Robin-sized bird is common year-round on our Plateau and in the eastern U.S. from Canada to Florida. The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) has a black-and-white barred back […]
Perfecting Your Putting
I was recently asked by a student of mine what part of the game I felt players struggled with the most. The answer was easy, putting! I think it’s a pretty […]
Visit Dry Falls
About three miles northwest of Highlands on US 64/NC 28 along the Cullasaja River is Dry Falls. The trip from Highlands follows a National Scenic Byway which is part of […]
A Landscape Mainstay
The Hydrangea is a genus of over 75 species and native to Asia as well as the Americas, but we are used to seeing only three-to-six species in this area. […]
Birds, Bees, & Butterflies
Many of us wonder what we can do to help reverse the alarming declines in many bird, butterfly, and bee populations. One way we can make a real difference […]
Dragonflies on the Plateau
Dragonflies are found throughout North Carolina in a large variety of colors and sizes. The state boasts 187 species of dragonflies and their smaller cousins damselflies, which are collectively in the insect […]
A Virtual Masterpiece
As Covid-19 cuts its swath across the South and Western North Carolina, and events close to maintain social distancing, The Cashiers Designer Showhouse will be thriving virtually this year. […]
Mountain Motoring Cranks Up
Earlier this year, with the coronavirus bringing vast sectors of life to a standstill, organizers of the June 13th annual Highlands Motoring Festival, made the difficult decision to cancel the […]
For the Benefit of Blue Ridge
Add to the toll of the world’s pandemic crisis: The 2020 Annual Songwriters’ Round, featuring Country Music Songwriters’ Hall of Fame honoree Rivers Rutherford and a host of other entertainers […]
