Charles Johnson

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And a River Runs Through It

Issue: May 2024

The timeless charm of the Chattooga River and its complementary trails is perfect for picnics and pauses and quick dips.

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Sapphire’s Outhouse Races

Issue: Winter 2024

Outhouses once more take their place as pillars of polite civilization on February 17 at the Sapphire Valley Outhouse Race.

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Falling for Fall

Issue: October 2021

Fall on the Plateau is a wild, sensual overload, with nature setting the stage for a spectacular Finale.

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Where Five Streams Converge

Issue: May 2021

Gorges State Park is a pristine corner of Blue Ridge splendor.

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Health-Oriented Highlands

Issue: June 2020

In the tricorner where the Carolinas and Georgia meet, the town of Highlands was born, March 6, 1875.  At 4,000+ feet, the area was ideal for two curative encounters, one […]

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Look To The Future

Issue: May 2020

Everyone, and that means everyone – residents and wistful seasonal guests and those just looking for an escape from the madding crowd – is looking forward to the time when […]

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Give Bees A Chance, World Bee Day

Issue: May 2018

World Bee Day − what is it?  And why do the honey bees need to bee recognized?  Well, to be quite frank, where have you been?  Bees are the pollinators of […]

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Glorious Glen Falls

Issue: Winter 2018

We’ve all heard of Glen Falls, right?   Visit on a weekend in spring, summer, or fall and the trail is like a superhighway through the woods. I tend to […]

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Winter Waterfall in Cashiers NC

Issue: November 2017

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 […]

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