Every December I like to take a break from writing articles about fly fishing techniques and fishermen and focus on the people who have the unfortunate task of trying to […]
A year ago this month I planned and executed a mini-tour of my favorite places in the Highlands area for my then-friend, now boyfriend, Matt. Other than a quick caffeination […]
The Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a native of North America, abundant on the continent when Columbus arrived. According to Lovett Williams, in 1492 the population of this indigenous bird […]
Oh, Beautyberry, where have you been all of my life? Callicarpa is a captivating deciduous bush grown best in zones 5-8, and although there are different genus in the large […]
This time of year is a wonderful time to wet a line. Crisp fall weather keeps the water temperature perfect for active trout and the leaf season crowd has died […]
Some aspects of nature seem made for interaction, while others seem built for contemplation from a respectable distance. Rainbow Falls on the Horsepasture River in Pisgah National Forest is one […]
With the arrival of the annual Fall Leaf Show, you’re seeing the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau at its best. The bold colors carpeting the mountains around us suggest a quilting bee that […]
We just returned from Scotland after completing another great trip. After getting off our overnight flight from the US we drove straight to Kingsbarns where we enjoyed an afternoon round […]
Owls are steeped in myth and legend. According to Virgil, the appearance of an owl foretold the death of Dido. Both the Sumerian goddess Lilith and Greek goddess Athena have […]
It’s that time of year again. Fall, better known as pumpkin season. If you look in the grocery store, just about everything comes in pumpkin spice flavor or scent. […]
