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Supporting Science at the Bio
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 country. In just the past 15 years, over $300,000 in Grants-in-Aid have been awarded. Vetted by the Highlands Biological Station’s Board of Scientific Advisors, these grants make it possible for researchers to …
The Lovely Leucothoe
Highland Dog Hobble is the common name for Leucothoe fontanesiana, an evergreen shrub native to the Appalachian Mountains, but there are other Leucothoe found in faraway places like Japan, China, the Himalayas, Viet Nam and Madagascar. Growing in mounds from three to six feet tall with fountain-like arching branches, its new growth is red and turns a deep burgundy in …
Catch More Fish
There are plenty of reasons to fly fish. Quiet time outdoors in really pretty spots? Yup. A chance to use the new equipment you just bought? Sure. A great way to spend time with friends and family? Of course. But no matter the reason you are on the water, there is one universal constant that will improve the day for …
Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is a popular hot spot for locals as the slippery-sloped falls make for a good waterslide during the summer months. It should be noted that the term waterslide conjures a smooth-carefree ride with slim-to-no-chance of injury. Throughout the approximately 10-foot slidable span of rock there are potholes, so keep your head on a swivel. Lifelong Cashiers resident Macy …
Shopping on The Southside
Everyone, even first-time visitors, recognizes the importance of the Crossroads in Cashiers. Distances and directions are predicated upon this centerpiece of the Cashiers Valley. So it makes sense that a cluster of exclusive shops would spring up here, since “everyone comes to the Crossroads.” If you’re heading South on Highway 107, you can’t miss Highland Hiker – which means both …
Thanksgiving to Order
To cook or not to cook on Thanksgiving, that is the question. Not to worry, there are options available, but act quickly because reservations are required and space is limited. Here is a sampling of what’s available: Take Out Highlands: Mountain Fresh Grocery Call now to reserve your complete Thanksgiving dinner. Pre-ordered dinners are available for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. …
Sharing Food, History, Tradition
The fog is rolling in now. It signals the advance of Thanksgiving – or so I am told. I watch it settling down and it brings up memories of our family celebrations. And it makes me wonder what Thanksgiving might have been like for those who settled here early on. The South had only recently and reluctantly accepted Thanksgiving as …
Pizzazz & a Dash of Oomph
Robin Armstrong Neil has owned Whole Life Market in Highlands since 2004, so I thought she would be the ideal person to share a more natural holiday dessert than a frozen pie from Mrs. Smith. Like me, Robin loves the fall. “In addition to the crisp air, the nourishing, comforting foods and warming spices that fill our bellies at this …
Divine Wine Anytime
To step into Meritage Bistro is to steep yourself in wine. Owner Andrea Schmitt’s passion for wine is on display everywhere – on racks In the restaurant’s Sun Room; in wine cubes covering the back bar and the entranceway. Not visible are the bottles stored under the seats of the banquets in the main dining room and the hundreds …
A Million Miles from Mundane
When you consider “Bistro,” your mind conjures images of intimate tables surrounded by evocative art, with magnificent servers prowling the dining room with a cat’s innate grace. The food is fresh and simple in its list of ingredients, prepared practically before your eyes. Which brings us to the just-arrived Four65, the Wood-Fire Bistro at the heart of downtown Highlands. The …
Bundle Up and Let’s Write
We’re heading into cooler, then colder weather. For members of the Highlands Writers Group, this is the time of year when things kick into creative “high gear.” Members do a lot of writing during the late Fall, Winter and early Spring months of November through April. The Highlands Writers Group meets weekly to share and workshop our writing. It …
Seize the Clay
If you haven’t met Emily Wernig, you’ve only a few days (now until Thanksgiving) to visit this talented artist and athlete. She’s The Bascom’s 2019 Artist-in-Residence, a summa cum laude graduate from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics and Drawing. And she’s an incredible track and field competitor (discus and hammer). Emily …
