During the winter months our resident avian friends – the Titmice, Dark-Eyed Juncos, and Carolina Chickadees that live around and amongst us – become more easily seen and appreciated. With […]
In the November issue we reported on the alarming disappearance of honeybees. In this issue we take a first-hand look at what’s happening to bees in our own back yards. […]
The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a fairly large songbird, rare in the Western U.S., which neither migrates nor changes color by molding. The male is a commanding red, the […]
For the past 88 years the Highlands Biological Station has fostered research and education focused here in Highlands. Each summer hundreds of students come to Highlands to learn more about […]
Whether you pronounce the name of this Christmas favorite “Poin-set-ah” or prefer “Poin-set-ee-ah,” or as some from Across the Pond say, “Poin-set-ya,” it really doesn’t matter. This flower hails from […]
Sitting atop the luscious High Holly Mountain, the Highlands Aerial Park is a perfect choice for those with a desire to mix the gorgeous scenery of the Appalachian Mountains with […]
Last month we asked where you like to catch the sunrise? Your choices were Sunrise Rock, Rhodes Big View and Meditation Rock. You voted and your number one selection was […]
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. […]
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 […]
