In the coming holiday celebration, when Christmas greeting cardinals, clasping holly branches, are capped in dollops of pristine snow, we are reminded of the beauty a carpet of white brings […]
Thomas Allison Dillard and his wife Susan Fugate Dillard, parents of seven children, moved in 1900 from Dillard’s Canyon (now known as Lonesome Valley) to property now owned by the […]
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 […]
For over 50 years the Highlands Biological Foundation has provided grants in support of scientific research, bringing graduate students and research scientists to Highlands from all over the country. In […]
Highland Dog Hobble is the common name for Leucothoe fontanesiana, an evergreen shrub native to the Appalachian Mountains, but there are other Leucothoe found in faraway places like Japan, China, […]
There are plenty of reasons to fly fish. Quiet time outdoors in really pretty spots? Yup. A chance to use the new equipment you just bought? Sure. A great way […]
Sliding Rock is a popular hot spot for locals as the slippery-sloped falls make for a good waterslide during the summer months. It should be noted that the term waterslide […]
Everyone, even first-time visitors, recognizes the importance of the Crossroads in Cashiers. Distances and directions are predicated upon this centerpiece of the Cashiers Valley. So it makes sense that a […]
To cook or not to cook on Thanksgiving, that is the question. Not to worry, there are options available, but act quickly because reservations are required and space is limited. […]
The fog is rolling in now. It signals the advance of Thanksgiving – or so I am told. I watch it settling down and it brings up memories of our […]
