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Bloomers and Bicycles
Bloomers and Bicycles. What do they have to do with the Centennial celebration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote? Just step into Colonel John’s Cabin on the grounds of the historic Zachary-Tolbert house at the Cashiers Historical Society and view their exhibit A National Milestone With a Mountain View: 100 years of women’s …
Two Small Shards
Intrigue, confusion, fear, excitement, joy, tears…it was all there, a full spectrum, and oddly enough, the embodiment of those emotions came into the frame shop one day in a small sandwich baggie. Carefully laid out before me on my design table, there they were….so famous…actual pieces of freedom. As I listened to the captivating story of how Franklin residents James …
Highlands Aerial Park
Highlands Aerial Park is recognized as one of the finest “Tree Based” Zipline Parks in the World by several knowledgeable sources. The signature “Squealing Mare” line has been claimed to be the singular best experience of its kind. Trip Advisor, the number one rating service, named HAP in the top five operations in the country, currently top 15 in the …
Go Small Before You Go Big
The old saying, “Go big or go home” does not apply here. I feel fortunate – over the past nine years at Old Edwards Club, I have had the opportunity to work with and observe a variety of players. From beginners, to returning beginners, to avid golfers, they all invariably approach the game from the same direction, from the tee …
Bugbane, Buttercup’s Cousin
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemose) is from the Ranunculaceae family and is a cousin of the Buttercup. It’s from the genus cimicifuga which translates to “bug flight,” rendering the common name for Cohosh or Bugbane because of its bug-repellent qualities. Other names for this plant are Black Rattlesnake or Rattlesnake Root, because it is also known for treating snake bites. This …
A Garden in Every Season
The Highlands Nature Center at the Highlands Biological Station may not be physically open, but we continue to provide the Plateau community and beyond with environmental content and resources that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. In order to connect with our community during the pandemic, the Highlands Biological Foundation transitioned some of our in-person programming to virtual …
A Great Escape
What a wild year 2020 has been so far! Most all of us were affected one way or the other this past spring by the effects of Covid–19. Even if you weren’t directly impacted by the virus, or even the quarantine, it’s almost a given that your stress levels went up a bit. Whether they have found a cure …
The Carolinian Catbird
The Gray Catbird gets its vernacular name from its distinctive vocalization that sounds like a cat’s mew. Not somewhat like a cat’s mew, the call is a clear feline “mew.” Prepare to be surprised. The Catbird’s formidable Latin name is Dumetella carolinensis, which refers to its being a small thornbush dweller in the Carolinas. Yes, it’s a Carolinian. Not our …
Seductive Panthertown
Check out Wilderness Falls and Frolictown Falls in a gorgeous two-mile loop trek that can be done in an hour or two in Panthertown Valley’s west side. The Valley is over 6,000 acres of protected forest land in Jackson County between Cashiers and Lake Toxaway. There are entrances on the east and west sides of the Valley, Wilderness and Frolictown …
Trunk Shows at Narcissus
This summer, Narcissus in Cashiers is highlighting a trunk show by Lafayette 148, a New York-based company. The show will take place Thursday, July 9, through Saturday, July 11. The line features modern, sophisticated, luxurious, Italian designer fabrics in a wide range of sizes – from petite to regular, and women’s XL. Then, on Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday July 30, ShuShu, …
80 Years on Main Street
Wit’s End, a family-owned and managed retail store opened in the summer of 1940, six months before the start of World War II. To say the business has weathered its share of economic storms during its 80 years is an understatement. Susie Young explained that after closing for two months this year, Wit’s End, like other businesses in Highlands, reopened …
Through Eyes of a Master Jeweler
Bijou, the new jewelry store at 177 West Main Street in Highlands, is appropriately named, as it’s indeed a small, delicate and exquisitely wrought jewel. Master jeweler Laurel Parham-Martinez has created the perfect showcase for her one of a kind creations. Laurel is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a bachelor of fine art in …
