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Kirk’s Raiders
During the 1990s, one of my Cashiers cousins, the late Madge Dillard Merrell, asked me to find out who was the man behind “Kirk’s Raiders” or “Kirk’s Army.” Since she was a child [born 1907] she had been told stories about the renegade group that, during the Civil War, had terrorized the civilian population of not only Cashiers Valley but …
Timing is Everything
Last month, thanks to DST, we added a little more daylight to our spring workday. Whether Daylight Saving Time is your friend or foe, it is an irreversible part of our lives. If we travel back in time to the late 1880s, long before we tried to lasso morning light and the setting sun, Highlands had a timely challenge …
2 Dozen Years of Delight
As far as we can tell from here at the end of March, Cashiers Historical Society’s plans for a busy 2020 season remain in place. At this time, Zachary-Tolbert House will reopen in May. Longevity and sustainability are two things that are often hard for non-profits to achieve, but Cashiers Historical Society is the very picture of success …
Painted Bunting
Our Audubon Contributor, the disconcertingly talented William McReynolds, captured this exquisite portrait of a Painted Bunting during a recent Florida sojourn. Bill being Bill, he was reluctant to allow us to publish this shot. “What has concerned me is that this is not a local bird and I don’t want to mislead anyone or be crassly opportunistic. This is a …
Naturalist & Mycophile Alerts
At the end of March, there’s been no change in this schedule. We’ll let you know if events force a re-scheduling. This summer, the Highlands Biological Station will offer a variety of workshops sure to interest Highlands residents and visitors These fun and educational courses are geared toward the community with options for all. One workshop we are especially …
The Tree Swallow
The Tree Swallow, a radiant presence in field and sky, is a migratory bird that historically has returned to our area in May. With global warming, it’s becoming an April nester on the Plateau. Swallows have another association with April and that is the fact that the 1957 award-winning vinyl recording “April Love” by Pat Boone had on its …
Fly Fishing in High Water
So often when we plan to go fishing here on the Plateau, we check the weather and make sure conditions are favorable. I myself am guilty of only wanting to fish on perfectly still and sunny days. But let’s face facts, we live in a temperate rainforest and Highlands and Cashiers can get a lot of precipitation for a long …
Ewe’ll Love This Plant
Lamb’s Ear is such a sweet name for this plant. He may be a little shy to let you in on his real name, Stachys byzantine, but there’s nothing introverted about his presence in your garden. Lamb’s Ear is native to Turkey, Iran and Armenia, and grows well in zones 4-8. It prefers full sun, but placing in a …
Easy Trail to Bearwallow Falls
Gorges State Park is closed until further notice. We’ll update you when this changes. Bearwallow Falls makes a for a quick roundtrip at Gorges State Park. Upper Bearwallow Falls is an over 50-foot waterfall just half a mile from your car at Gorges State Park. The half-mile Upper Bearwallow Falls Trail is well-maintained and leads down to a grand …
Shopping in Cashiers: East of the Crossroads
Each of these businesses are anxious to see you and show you why they’re unique. Just wait for that glorious day when life returns to normalcy. Some newcomers to the area survey the Cashiers Crossroads, with its Village Green and cluster of businesses and say, “Is this all there is to Cashiers?” Of course, they’re missing the fundamental truth, …
Chadwick Boyd, May’s Celebrity Chef
At the end of March, this exclusive Chefs in the House event was still on the books for Half-Mile Farm. We’ll update this if anything changes. Chadwick Boyd, the visiting celebrity chef at the May 1 Half-Mile Farm “Chef in the House” dinner series, is more than just that. Actually he’s a sort of food mogul– author, …
Make Summer Even Sweeter
Though Cake Bar and Cake Bar at Mill Creek are currently closed for sit-down dining and snacking, you can still take home their extraordinary creations. The word is out about Highlands newest sweet spot, Cake Bar – and now, Cake Bar at Mill Creek. Indulge your sweetest dreams with a slice (or two) of their scratch-made treats, like their …
