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The Secret Room
Few early residents of Highlands could match the brilliance and feistiness of Dr. Charles L. Frost. His micro-mini resumé could have read: a man of passion, mystery, honor, and adventure. Travel back to the fall of 1880 when Dr. Charles L. Frost of Hampstead, New York, hobbled into Highlands, 59 years old and in poorest of health. He’d read about …
Status Quo
For many years, starting in 1920, the Dr. Van Epp family drove over primitive highways, from the West Palm Beach, Florida area to summer in Cashiers Valley, renting the north end of the Frank and Minnie Cole residence. Fifty one years later, the Van Epp daughter, Soyrieta Van Epp Law, who had been a sophomore in high school on the …
Zachary-Tolbert House Kick-off
The 2019 season at the historic Zachary-Tolbert House promises to be one of its most exciting yet. Cashiers Historical Society is kicking off their season opening on May 24 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. with a welcome brunch for the volunteers who keep things running smoothly, year-round. There will be an informational morning session for those looking to volunteer …
Face Jug Pottery
The earliest examples of Appalachian face jug pottery were made by African slaves working on the plantations in the South. The slaves brought their pottery traditions with them from Africa and began creating jugs that served a personal and spiritual purpose. They were used, not only as storage vessels, but as grave markers. As an expression of self-identity, the jugs …
Juvenile Green Frog
Habitats and Habits: Green frogs are smaller than bullfrogs, but their habitats and habits are similar. They are found throughout the state with the exception of some barrier islands. Eggs are deposited as a surface mass. The tadpoles resemble those of the bullfrog but are smaller, often having a lower tail fin and lacking distinct black dots. Tadpoles may take …
Highlands Biological Station
The Highlands Biological Station begins to buzz with workshops, family activities, and academic courses in May as our summer season begins. From one-day workshops curated for the Highlands resident or visitor to an evening search for salamanders with the whole family, the Station is an excellent place for you to visit this month. Join us on May 24 for …
Stonecrop Ternatum
Once upon a time…well, no this isn’t one of those stories, but if it were, Stonecrop ternatum would surely be on the page somewhere. Another name for the ternatum is woodland stonecrop. See? When you see a plant with a name beginning with woodland, don’t you see a hobbit in your future? These little succulents are a part of the …
American Goldfinch
This is a year-round bird on the Highlands Plateau. The American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) transforms itself in spring and is gloriously renewed just as the fairy tale sad sister was magically adorned for her prince. Goldfinch molt twice a year, once in the fall (pictured in the inset) and again in spring. The lemon yellow body plumage contrasts with black …
Why Brook Trout?
Here in Western North Carolina, you can angle for plenty of Rainbow and Brown Trout, but only the wild Brook Trout are truly natives in these streams. Fishing for them can be a blast, but it’s not for everyone. People who want to catch lots of fish in a day will find themselves in waters that are not conducive to …
Schoolhouse Falls
Panthertown Valley has over 30 miles of trails spanning approximately 10,000 acres, including waterfalls, mountain views, beaches, pine forests, meandering creeks, sandbars, and a vast array of native plant life throughout this outdoor wonderland. One of the more popular destinations in the valley is Schoolhouse Falls. Panthertown Valley is off Highway 64 about 13 miles east of Cashiers in Jackson …
The Look Boutique
If you go into The Look Boutique in Cashiers, you may notice some new faces in the store. That’s because The Look is now under new management. Wendy and Robb King bought the boutique in February of this year from the original owners, Jan and Bob Lemons. Living in Jacksonville, Florida, Wendy and Robb had always heard about the Plateau …
A Long Time Coming
It’s been a long time coming, but Valerie Campbell Walker is thrilled to announce her lifelong dream: The opening of Town and Country General Store nestled off Norton Road, one mile from Highway 64 between Highlands and Cashiers. It’s an inspiration destination. Though born in Miami, Valerie pined for the mountains, home of her grandparents. At age 12 her …
