Goldenrod solidago is a genus of over 100 species of flowering plants in the Asteraceae (Aster) family. Solidago comes from the Latin word soldago, meaning to make whole, or […]
There’s a crispness in the air, a layer of fog over the river, and vibrant color paints the mountains. October is a month that every fly angler looks forward […]
Just off Highway 107 lies an epic oasis with an incredible waterfall and swimming hole approximately four miles south of Cashiers. The quarter-mile hike to Silver Run Falls is level, […]
With the Open Championship returning to Royal St. George’s in 2020, England and its great courses are in the spotlight. Many people overlook England as a golf destination with such […]
One of Highlands’ best trail systems runs through the Highlands Botanical Garden, which was established in 1962 as a refuge and demonstration garden for the diverse flora of the Southern […]
The male Indigo Bunting, pictured above, is a radiant hue that is well-described as sapphire blue. They are stunning sights in the summer forest The Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) breeding […]
The question is often asked, “Do you always need waders to fish?” No, you don’t. During the summer months, the air and water is significantly warmer, and you can get […]
Helenium sort of sashays into your landscape late summer and prances around throughout September. She may not be a showstopper, but she certainly has perfect timing as most of the […]
A little known trail, an unnamed waterfall, and the third tallest tree in North Carolina. The Plateau is chocked full of amazing day hikes for all seasons, but one that doesn’t […]
The emerald green that carpets the summits and coves of this corner of Western North Carolina represents a series of unique botanical ecosystems. Many of these systems are under threat […]
