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Not in the Mood for Winter?
Some people see the changing of the colors of leaves in the fall as a reason to spend more time outdoors and to start getting excited about the holidays ahead. There are some who react to this time of year with drained energy and feelings of depression. The clinical name for this is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you …
A Norton Christmas Dinner
The people of the Norton Community of Hamburg were busy having festive dinner parties to celebrate Christmas in 1912 according to the news posted in the social gossip column ran in the January 3, 1913, issue of the Jackson County Journal. Norton had about 220 people living on the western higher mountains above the village of Glenville when the village …
That Rings A Bell
My aunt lived in Social Circle, Georgia. It used to be way, far-away from Atlanta. Now it’s practically a suburb. There was a drug store, a couple of churches (one of which survived Sherman’s march), a freezer locker (remember those?), and something that resembled a service station. If you wanted to call someone, you’d speak to the operator who, for …
A Step Back in Time
December, the month when Mother Nature provides us with the quiet and welcoming embrace of near silence, offering a chance to step into her welcoming arms and escape the hustle and bustle of the season. When you’re ready for a break from the clamor of the holiday season, the Cashiers Historical Society invites you to visit the Zachary-Tolbert House grounds …
Clear Creek Christmas Memories
Last month, the Plateau lost one of its Good Guys. Eugene Talley was something of a living legend. He was gruff, quick to challenge those who thought they might have an edge on him, just as quick to laugh at himself. And that rough-as-a-cob exterior couldn’t quite hide a generous spirit that knew no boundaries. The stories about that sweet …
Where the Wild Things Are
This summer, the Highlands Nature Center’s programming celebrated the rich natural history of the Plateau. Our campers explored wild spaces ranging from the HBS Meadow to Panthertown Valley, digging into topics like geology, ecology, and gardening along the way. At Nature Center Nights, attendees searched for fluorescent millipedes in the Botanical Garden, meandered for salamanders, and listened for bats over …
Gather the Galax
Galax comes from the Greek word Gala, which means milk, and refers to the white-as-milk dainty flowers that bloom into an eight to 15-inch spire in late May through early summer. Other names are Beetleweed and Wandflower. This ground cover plant is native to the Southeast, and grows from New York to northern Alabama, but thrives in the Southern Appalachian …
The Northern Cardinal
This bird is close to the human heart, the state bird in seven states. We revere Cardinals and have made them mascots of many sports teams from grade school to the major leagues including the St. Louis, Arizona, Ball State and Wesleyan Cardinals. We take them as totems and even have a College of Cardinals, appropriately attired, in the hierarchy …
Winter Fly Fishing
For most fly anglers, the perceived “Season to Fish” is Spring through the Fall. For a lot of trout destinations around the world, this is true. Here in the Southeast, however, it’s not the case. In fact, our larger rivers and streams (the ones that are most desirable to fish for most people) actually fish a lot better in winter …
Exploring Norton Mill Creek
Whiteside Cove Road is a gateway to several popular sweet spots throughout the Nantahala National Forest, including Granite City, Cashiers Sliding Rock, Ammons Branch, Ellicott Rock, and Iron Bridge, to name a few. All of them offer visitors a unique day-trip experience. One of the lesser known spots in this area is the footbridge at the confluence of Norton Mill …
Entice Your Senses
It’s easy to get lost in Tia Dana…its spell is subtle, it seduces the senses and entices the imagination. And it’s all part of a vision made real by owner Dana Davidoff and her four-legged sidekick, Freeway. “Curating beautifully considered, functional items for others to enjoy is my passion,” Dana says. “By sharing these items, my intent is to …
The Corner Store
The Corner Store at 44 Village Walk Way is a fun stop for the young at heart and those seeking the heart of Cashiers. For the young at heart, this is a shop filled with puzzles, toys, gifts and greeting cards. The toys are perfect for younger children and gifts for newborns and baby showers. The puzzles are meant to …
