This month’s Home of Distinction is the perfectly-distilled tonic for the cares of the world. A large dose of its charm is derived from its very location — Resting atop […]
Thamnophis sirtalis. Garter snakes come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. They may be blue, brown, green or red, with black or dark brown spots and/or stripes. These […]
The Cerulean Warbler nests in mature deciduous forests in the northeastern quadrant of the country, but mainly to the north and west of North Carolina. It does migrate through the […]
According to the old Farmer’s Almanac, in 2015 the vernal equinox (which is also called the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere) falls on March 20 at 6:45 P.M. As […]
The Appalachian Mountains have long been inhabited by settlers with Celtic bloodlines. You can recognize it in the language, the music, the food and even family names. Most people think […]
Next time you are entertaining or hosting a dinner and you are ordering wine, consider a large format option. Nothing sets a festive atmosphere like a server bringing a giant […]
Easter is coming. If you’re contemplating the use of food coloring to dye Easter eggs, think again. It’s been linked to a multitude of health problems, ranging from hyperactivity to […]
One reason Highlanders and visitors alike appreciate life in Highlands is the multi-faceted arts scene. Highlands Playhouse stands out as the go-to place for theater and movies. Amazingly, the Playhouse […]
The Highlands Performing Arts Center will stage the MET’s performance of Rossini’s “La Donna Del Lago” at 12:55 P.M. Saturday, March 14. This stirring opera, set in Scotland, tells the […]
After its triumphant 2014 season wrapped in last August, you’d expect the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival’s Artistic Director, William Ransom, to take a little time off. After all, Ransom is […]
