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The Woodland people, a highly organized farming culture, appeared in the South around 1,000 BCE (before the Common Era), about the time of the mound building cultures. The Woodland people were unlike the nomadic tribes that followed herds and used spears and atlatls (a mechanical device that threw the spears) to secure game. To fortify their diets, Woodland people hunted …
With a plethora of trails, campsites, fishing spots, and picnic areas, the Gorges State Park serves as an excellent resource for anyone in the area that desires a woodland sabbatical. In addition to these great opportunities, it also provides access to one of the most impressive waterfalls in the in all of Western North Carolina. As the Horsepasture River pours …
I was nonplussed when I got the assignment to review Mountain Fresh Grocery’s pizza. Don’t get me wrong – I adore Mountain Fresh Grocery. The owners have transformed what was once a sleepy purveyor of over-priced garlic paste and sad cantaloupes into a bustling emporium of gourmet foodstuffs, exotic olive oils, killer ice cream (try some of their Vietnamese Cinnamon), …
When I did my phone interview with master craftsman and home remodeler Stephen Owens, I could hear hammers banging and saws buzzing in the background. I asked if he’d always been surrounded by woodworking. He laughingly replied, “All my family was born with sawdust in their blood.” Well, blood wasn’t exactly the “B”-word he used, but that down-home sense of …
The 41st Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade continues to grow and delight onlookers with its hometown flair and wide variety of entries. The parade begins at noon on Saturday, December 12, and promises a new theme and lots of fun for the whole family. Spectators will enjoy floats, vintage cars, a marching band, and of course, many four-legged friends sure …
Last month we asked where you saw the best leaves. Now, with the mountain vistas opening up again, it’s time to catch that perfect sunrise. Yes, it is indeed worth getting up for! If you’re lucky enough to have the perfectly situated home, you may need no more than to step out on your deck with a cup of …
