Like the potato, tomato, corn and tobacco, the Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is a North American gift to the world. According to Lovett Williams, in 1492 the population of this […]
A lot of folks visiting the Western North Carolina mountains look at the end of October as the end of trout season. Those who live here know that there’s a lot […]
Ever read Aesop’s Fables? If so, I’m sure you remember the one called …“The Fox and the Grapes.” One hot summer’s day, a Fox was strolling through an orchard till […]
The Highlands Biological Foundation has been committed to fostering research and education focused on the rich natural heritage of the Southern Appalachians since 1927. Our mission is expressed in the […]
Summer is long gone by now, and we have entered that long season of short days and cold nights when Nature, having shed its final riot of autumn color, invites […]
In the mood for turkey and all the trimmings, but not so sure you want to cook? Not to worry, there are options available, but act quickly because reservations are […]
It’s time to make your reservations for the annual Christmas Day Dinner, sponsored by the Highlands Area Non-Profit Donation Sharing. HANDS has sponsored this event since 2001 and has been […]
Donna and Chris Alley have owned The Colonial Pines Inn in Highlands since 1984 after “escaping from the business world of Atlanta.” They were the first B&B in Highlands and […]
I had a chance to visit Highlands Wine Shoppe in mid-September. I spent more time there than I expected. As I was looking for a wine for the afternoon, I ran […]
I’m a sucker for a good pizza. But my love of pizza is well-earned and proclaimed without reservation. In writing this review, I looked back to the momentous times in […]
