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Research in Residence
For over 50 years the Highlands Biological Foundation has provided grants in support of scientific research, bringing graduate students and research scientists to Highlands from all over the world. Vetted by our Board of Scientific Advisors, these grants make it possible for researchers to conduct their research in residence at the Highlands Biological Station, fostering an active research corps …
Tee Time with Tommy
I thought for this issue I would take a break from golf instruction and share with you my experiences when my son Tommy and I played in the International Father and Son Golf Tournament in St. Andrews Scotland. Our trip started in Atlanta. Upon arriving in London, we found out that there were no connecting flights to Edinburgh that day and …
They’re Just Drawn That Way
One day I was talking to my friend about a mini-drama I witnessed on the Franklin Greenway. It was late in the day. A fox was stalking a rabbit. He had the bunny, frozen in terror, dead in his sights. I bragged that my coming along upset the kill. My friend, who is a lawyer, and used to seeing all …
Northern Flicker
The Flicker is a year-round resident of the Highlands Plateau with golden brown plumage festooned with black spots and crescents, red bars, and a bright white spot at the base of the tail. The underside of the wings and tail flash bright yellow in flight. The male of the species sports a black malar or mustachio. Few birds match the …
Hello, Helianthus
Hello Fall and hello Helianthus (aka Sunflower). Sunflowers get their name from the Greek Helios meaning “sun” and Anthos meaning “flower.” There’s something about gazing at the majestic sunflower against a Carolina blue sky. Sunflowers are like little children paying homage to a parent – they do this by tilting their heads toward the sun and following them all …
Travelin’ Light
Fall is here! October is one of the best months of the year for fly fishing. The water temperature for trout activity is optimal, hatches are plentiful, and the fish are biting! It’s time to get in the water! But stop me if you’ve heard this one: It’s a beautiful morning and you want to get some fishing in before …
A Relaxing Meander
Recently I was in the mood for not so much a hike as a relaxing meander through the woods somewhere, and none of my usual go-to trails seemed appealing. A local hiking connoisseur suggested hiking the Bartram Trail from Hickory Knut Gap Road to the summit of Scaly Mountain, and sure enough, that satisfied my itch. A willing adventure buddy …
Appellation Celebration
Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine, and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. To qualify for an award, a wine list must present complete, accurate information, including vintages and appellations for all selections. In August, Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro on Main Street in Highlands was awarded the …
Labels Matter
Anyone who has a retail wine establishment can tell you that a label really matters. Some wineries have created such an attractive package that they eventually put less effort into the wine itself. On the other side, of course, there are wineries that have adopted such an off-putting package that no amount of attention to the actual wine will …
A Generous Pour, And More
The Highlands Food and Wine Festival is back from November 9 through the 12, and includes a full schedule of activities and even more ways to participate. New this year, the festival has partnered with ZeroHero and will be composting all food waste and donating it to local farms on the Plateau. So not only is the festival fun, …
Comfort on a Platter
Scott Paxton has creativity in his blood. Most people know him as actor, director, and co-creator of The Instant Theatre Company in Highlands; and if you’ve ever been invited to his log cabin for dinner, you know his talents extend to the kitchen. When Scott was newly married to actress Collin Wilcox Paxton he recalls Collin had a friend who …
4118 Kitchen + Bar
4118 Kitchen and Bar fills a particular niche in the Highlands restaurant landscape. It’s carefully calibrated to foster conversation, from hushed intimacies to lively friend-to-friend-to- friend debates. It fills the same space that in the UK would be occupied by the corner pub, a gathering spot where you and your love or you and your friends can unwind the day …
