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The Evolution of Outdoor Kitchens

The Colorful World of Guy Harvey

Inspired by Water

Waterfalls of the South

Just grilling outdoors has become a thing of the past. Learn how to create the best outdoor kitchen.

Artist, Conservationist and Entrepreneur. Find out about the man behind the famous signature.

Using the water as inspiration to create works of art. These artists bring it up to a new level.

The artwork of nature, some are hidden, some well-known, all are beautiful.

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20 Events

10 Reflections

22 Best on the Water

12 Voices

food. friends. fun…get festive this fall

Bukka White Blues Festival - Aberdeen, Mississippi Hangout Music Festival - Gulf Shores, Alabama W.C. Handy Blues Festival - Florence, Alabama Alabama Jubilee - Decatur, Alabama Oktoberfest - Panama City Beach, Florida

Pickwick Lake, TN-MS-AL Danville, Tennessee on Kentucky Lake

Raven Cliff Falls, South Carolina Whitewater Falls, North Carolina

25 Pensacola, Florida 27 Lake Cumberland, Kentucky

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25 Pastimes

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52 Dock&Dine

60 Marketplace

Saturdays in the South mean football

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54 Flo Rivers

65 Resources

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the companies, organizations and agencies that believe in Life on the Water

55 Recipes

66 Meditations

pumpkin…more than just pie

final thoughts from photographer Jerome Cartier Wonderful Waterfalls of the South

How to Create the Best Outdoor Kitchen

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The artist. The conservationist. The t-shirt icon in the South. Meet the man that has brought millions to love our oceans in an artistic way, Guy Harvey.

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Change is coming. You may not notice while you’re sitting in traffic or driving on the interstate focused on the broken white lines. But if you’re cruising the river…floating on one of our glorious lakes…or walking beside a creek, the change of colors during the fall can pierce your very soul. I’ve had a love affair with fall as long as I can remember. It’s the colors. Seeing a canvas of crimson red, burnt orange and vibrant yellow calms and soothes. And nowhere on earth is fall more spiritual than on the water in the South. This is our COLORS issue. As you flip through the magazine, you’ll see what I mean. John Felsher introduces us to the man who is synonymous with art, conservation and water, Guy Harvey. His following of fans in the South wear their t-shirts proudly, bringing his art and conservation awareness to mainstream America. Sit back and meet the man behind the artwork on page 35. This is also our annual BEST ON THE WATER issue, featuring the FESTIVALS on the water that make the South so special. Our readers gave us their favorites and voted. We congratulate Aberdeen, Mississippi and the BUKKA WHITE BLUES FESTIVAL for being voted Best Festival on the Water. Those folks were passionate about Bukka! Read the story on page 22. I’m on the water quite a bit and every trip, I find a new place that’s, well, a little quirky. Fall is the best time of year for cruising our waterways and discovering the coves and anchorages that really let us escape the mundane. Betty Boyd’s QUIRKY PLACES on the water on page 25 will take you to just a sampling of our picks for getaways. Capturing the essence of what we all feel when we’re on or near the water deserves recognition. Our featured artists and photographers in INSPIRED BY WATER on page 40 have taken their talents to new levels… and just might give you some great ideas for Christmas. Vernon Summerlin and his wife Cathy are truly Southern treasures. He’s written countless travel guides and cookbooks but starting on page 46, he takes us to his favorite WATERFALLS in the South. Pack this issue in your suitcase and hit the road to find these escapes. From Dana Todd’s EVOLUTION OF OUTDOOR KITCHENS on to SATURDAYS IN THE SOUTH and PUMPKIN TIME from online editor, Adam DeMaioribus, and Flo Rivers’ childhood memories of SNUFF, we hope our FALL issue sets the mood for enjoying the season with your family… and your friends…on the water.

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John N. Felsher grew up in Slidell, Louisiana and now lives near the banks of Eight Mile Creek near Mobile, Alabama. He is a freelance writer and photographer and co-host of Mobile’s WNSP 105.5 FM weekly syndicated show Outdoor Live. John told us, “It was such an honor to talk with Guy Harvey. He’s done so much for our oceans and is truly a worldwide treasure.” Read the interview on page 35. Contact John at johnfelsher.com. Dana W. Todd lives and writes near Lake Murray, South Carolina, a major source for her creativity...and striped bass. Being an admirer of architecture, some of Dana’s best memories of home began in a kitchen. Today, many kitchens are moving OUTSIDE. Read her EVOLUTION OF OUTDOOR KITCHENS on page 28. dana@danawtodd.com

Vernon & Cathy Summerlin became a travel writing team with their first book, Traveling the Trace, in 1994. Since then they have written four more travel guides. Today they freelance and write a weekly blog for www.tnvacatio.com/triptales. Vernon has written and co-written two books on fishing, three game and fish cookbooks and is editor of Mid-South Hunting & Fishing News. They live in rural Williamson County near the community of Leipers Fork, Tennessee. Jerome J. Cartier Jr. is a freelance photographer who lives with his wife, Ginnie, on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay in Olde Towne Daphne, Alabama. Jerome enjoys traveling the back roads and waterways, taking photos of life as it happens. For MEDITATIONS, Jerome captures the space underneath a Mobile Bay pier, serving as a metaphor of the journey we all experience in life. Jerome’s weekly travel blog documents his travels through photography and essay. See his work at J. Cartier Photographer on Facebook and Pinterest or by following his travel blog, jcartierphototravels.com. For Jerome’s services, jcartierphotography@gmail.com.

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reader comment from DIGITAL magazine I LOVE the article Woods and Water. But I think there’s a mistake. You mention Deep South Partners in the paragraph but the credit is for Deep River Partners.

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MOMS & DADS on the water CONGRATULATIONS to reader and Instagram follower JoAnn Long who sent us this photo of she and her mom living LIFE ON THE WATER for our MOMS AND DADS ON THE WATER Contest!

Paducah, Kentucky Billy Martin responds: June. You are correct. We messed up. It should have been Deep River Partners. We think it was subliminal on our part…we’ve told Mr. Sherer he really should come to the South!

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Coming in the HOLIDAY ISSUE VIDEO highlights Antique boats. And seaplanes. Oh my. Watch the highlights from our sponsored event May 17th. Take a ride on a seaplane with Michael Kirkpatrick over Lake Guntersville.

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Three favorite festivals from our staff – be sure to mark these on your calendar!

The Four Roses Kentucky Bluegrass & Bourbon Experience @ The Louisville Water Tower Labor Day Weekend August 30th-September 1st You can’t get more Kentucky than this… Bluegrass. Barbeque. Burgoo. And bourbon. Now in its 9th year, you’ll hear the music of local and national bluegrass performers, experience Kentucky’s favorite foods – barbeque and burgoo, and taste a variety of bourbons. As part of the Water Tower Music Series, the grounds will play host to an expansive vendor market, showcasing authentic arts and crafts from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Parking is FREE but no outside food, drinks, or pets are allowed. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted.

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HorsEShoe Riverbend Festival Clifton, Tennessee

BayFest Mobile, Alabama

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October 3rd - 5th

This festival uses the funds raised to support numerous local, state, national, and international charities. There’s live music, a children's night, local food vendors, a military fly-over and more all taking place on Main Street with the Tennessee River passing nearby.

Pick your music and you’ll hear it at BayFest: country, classic rock, alternative, pop, jazz, R&B, rap, gospel, modern rock and more. One of the festival’s stages, the Launching Pad, is specifically designed to spotlight local and regional talent. The event’s family activity area has garnered rave reviews. All of this at a price that’s less than the cost of most individual concerts!

Beginning on Thursday, a children’s night with a carnival and family centered events are held, and starting on Friday afternoon, vendors offer wonderful food and artisanal products for you to peruse while listening to live entertainment. All day Saturday is the main event; with music and entertainment, capped off with a spectacular fireworks show and well recognized artists playing their hit songs.

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$10 before 6 pm, $14 after 6 pm Children 10 and under FREE & the event will feature a Kids Entertainment Area!

$20 in advance for weekend pass. Day passes are $12 per day at gate.

A Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 event in the Southeast, BayFest is a nonprofit corporation run by a volunteer board of directors. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, a crowd of more than 200,000 is expected! Chairs are allowed in designated areas only. The festival will go on rain or shine.

Hours: Friday, October 3rd, 6:30 pm - 12 am Saturday, October 4th, 2 pm - 12 am Sunday, October 5th, 2 - 10 pm

Tickets: $60 for weekend pass. Day passes are $40 per day at gate. Children 12 and under admitted free with ticketed adult.

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we asked. you voted. Bukka White Blues Festival October 17-18, 2014 » Aberdeen, Mississippi Blues in Bukka White's hometown . . . authentic Mississippi Blues at its best, featuring some of the most outstanding Blues artists of our times. The Bukka White Blues Festival has developed into a destination for those Blues artists - a place where they WANT to perform, a place where several of their own were born and raised . . . AND received the influences that shaped their approach to the Blues. Add to the mix - arts and crafts, food concessions, kids' activities, a desert animal show, antique and classic car display and more.

Visit lifeonthewater.com/bestonthewater for information, links and video about these great festivals!

The Hangout Music Festival

W.C. Handy Music Festival

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Florence, Alabama JULy

One-of-a-kind music festival that takes place on the beautiful beaches of Alabama’s coast. Soak up the sun and dance in the sand at this incredible event featuring over 70 bands. With hundreds of rental properties within walking distance, there’s no excuse to miss this party!

William Christopher Handy was born in 1873 in the Shoals city of Florence, Alabama. Since 1982, the Music Preservation Society (MPS) has been honoring and celebrating the "Father of the Blues" with an annual ten day series of events held in W.C.’s hometown with the best names in blues and jazz.

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Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic Decatur, Alabama May The Jubilee draws about 60 pilots from 20 states for two days of competition and has been named a Top 20 Tourism Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Oktoberfest Panama City, Florida September 26-27, 2014 “Das Party.” Sour kraut, weiner schnitzel, lederhosen, a polka version of Margaritaville, and a lot of beer…all on the beach! From accordions to carnival rides, to sausage eating contests, this all-day event, offers plenty to keep the kids busy while the adults make their rounds at the various beer tents.

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uirky Places…on the water By Betty Boyd

Quirky is a fun word. Peculiar. Unexpected. Even strange. We found some doozies.

Flora-Bama It’s a bar. A package store. A roadhouse. A legendary honky tonk. And a church. Yes, church. This very famous bar on the Alabama and Florida stateline…on the Gulf in Pensacola, Florida turns 50 this year. It’s been rated the top beach bar in the world. Jimmy Buffet has written songs about it. (Bama Breeze 1976). And locals and tourists alike may have worshipped underneath the Budweiser sign. Flora-Bama’s church services were established by pastor Jeremy Mount. Mount grew up in Panama City, Florida and served in the U.S. Army, currently a Chaplin for a Special Forces Group. He founded the Central Flora-Bama Worship on the Water Church 3 years ago on a 4th of July weekend. Today, an estimated 600 people attend weekly services. “The uniqueness of the bar and church builds community outreach to very different and diverse groups,” says Mount.

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The Old Danville Grain Elevator

Dry creek cove on pickwick lake

Mill SPRINGS Mills

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Mill SPRINGS Mills Boats of all shapes and sizes dot the horizon of Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. But if you’re a history buff, you’ll want to visit the working gristmill at Mill Springs Mills on the southern shores of Lake Cumberland near Monticello, Kentucky. Billy Brown, a licensed miller learned the trade from his father and is now teaching the art of milling to his 11-year-old son. Thirteen natural springs run through the mill. He shared with us that in the 1700’s, Daniel Boone found the spring system that the runs the mill and also mapped out the area. Mill Springs Mills was built in 1817. Corn meal was ground and shipped along the Cumberland River to Nashville, Tennessee. At 40’ x 10’, the water wheel is the largest in the world. It ran year round from 1817 to 1949. The Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky, fought on January 19, 1862 near Nancy, Kentucky led to the first significant Union victory of the Civil War. From 1949 to 1976, the mill was not in use. The TVA and Army Corps of Engineers took over the site in 1976. Currently, the mill only runs on holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

76 Falls Another party cove… well not exactly. This place has a lot more to offer. It is on Lake Cumberland 5 miles from Wolf Creek Dam, and is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Judy Daulton, Natural Resource Specialist with the US Army Corp of Engineers states, “it is a big waterfall, at the end of a cove. The top of the falls is 44 feet in height. Many people have jumped off these falls. Small boats have gone under the falls. 76 Falls is a popular spot for gazing over the edge into the lake below or coming in by boat to admire the falls. It is a very popular partying spot on the lake.” Daulton emphasizes, “When the lake was lowered in 2006/2007 for the rehabilitation of Wolf Creek Dam the partying place moved to Harmon Creek due to limited access to the 76 Falls area. Now that the lake is back to normal, it is predicted that both places now will remain the partying places on Lake Cumberland.”

The Phenomenon of the Hang Out What makes a place become a hang out on the water? The water depth… the anchorage…the view? Sometimes, it just happens.

But the destination that the locals congregate to and teenagers use as a rite of passage is Waterfall Cove. Just like it sounds, this is a cove with a towering waterfall. To jump to the lake from the top of the falls is worn as a badge of courage.

The Old Danville Grain Elevator You’re cruising the Tennessee River in West Tennessee and you see a structure in the middle of the channel. The closer you get, the more perplexed you become. Close to Tennessee River milemarker 66, you’ve arrived at the Old Danville Grain Elevator…or what is left of it. The city of Danville, Tennessee was used as a crossroads for the Tennessee River and the L&N Railroad. The grain elevator was constructed in 1918 and was in use for over 20 years.

Pickwick Lake is filled with little coves and three in particular attract hundreds of boaters. For over 50 years, Zippy Cove has been one of those places. “It’s just a hang out. A real destination on Pickwick,” says Rachel Baker, Hardin County Tennessee’s Director of Tourism. Located across from Grand Harbor Marina, Zippy Cove is mentioned in countless blogs and articles about Pickwick Lake.

According to local historian Nina Finely of Erin, Tennessee, “The Old Danville Grain Elevator was used to load and unload different grains and other products. It is 3 stories tall and has been underwater since the early 1940’s when the TVA flooded the Danville area. TVA thought it was too much trouble to blow it up, so they left it there. The entire 60’x40’ structure is made of concrete and steel with 2 of the 3 stories still underwater. Today it is used for fishing, boating, and other recreational enjoyment.”

Another great place to hang out on Pickwick is Dry Creek Cove. Located in the Dry Creek Recreation Area about 1 mile from Bruton Recreational Area in Savannah, Tennessee, Dry Creek Cove is much bigger and very popular for camping and well, partying.

Do you have a favorite quirky place on the water? Send us your story and photos. info@lifeonthewater.com

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Evolution Outdoor Kitchens By Dana W. Todd

photo courtesy of Solow Design Group, Charlotte, North Carolina

orty years ago, grilling outside meant hauling hamburgers and hotdogs to a small, charcoal grill on wheels that Dad rolled as close as possible to the back door. Without even a place to rest his spatula

between flips, the outdoor kitchen of the 1970s was nonexistent. Fast forward to 2014. A high degree of sophistication in outdoor kitchen design matches or eclipses indoor kitchens. The backyard grill has turned into a full-fledged outdoor kitchen. Gone are the days of grills treated as disposable items rusting away to oblivion after three summers. Outdoor appliances are part of a multi-billion dollar industry that includes everything from institutional grade, stainless steel grills to outdoor dishwashers and refrigerators. We no longer have to trek dirty dishes and mustard bottles back to the inside kitchen. There’s a place for that outside. The newest products on the market, readily available from nationwide vendors, enable homeowners to focus on outdoor entertaining and gourmet cooking, especially here in the warm South where these activities are possible all year. Outdoor kitchens enlarge the footprint of the home, merging inside and outside spaces for increased entertainment opportunities with friends and family members. With a return on investment measured

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at about 80 percent – as much as a major indoor kitchen remodeling project – outdoor kitchens are worth the investment in warmer climates.

Location. Location. Location. Aside from calling in the professionals, the first consideration is to determine the location of an outdoor kitchen. Should it be a “perimeter” space close to the existing home or a “destination” space, which resides away from the main home? Stephen Holt of Crystal Sunrooms emphasizes the importance of location. “Whether you choose a perimeter space or a destination space, your outdoor kitchen should be designed to be a complete entertainment area,” he says. Think through how you want the space to function. Do you want a big screen TV or a wet bar? All of these amenities require planning for additional infrastructure such as electrical, cable and plumbing. Perimeter outdoor kitchens, which are usually walkout spaces attached via glass doors to the inside kitchen, dining area, or living room, are visibly connected to the main interior rooms and seamlessly link the two spaces. “My customer’s new outdoor kitchen is separated from the interior of her condominium by only a glass wall,” says Ric Solow of Solow Design Group. “There’s a physical separation, but no visible separation. Everything is within the same field of vision.” Such a design encourages the free flow of traffic during party time and is easier on the cook. “By locating the outdoor cooking area close to entertainment areas, the chef is not alone during the course of the party,” Solow says. “It is important to have a direct path from the indoor kitchen to the outdoor kitchen for ease of transporting food to the grill,” says Stephanie Villavicencio of Bella Villa Design Studio. There are different schools of thought on how best to integrate indoor-outdoor components. Choose what works best with your

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lifestyle. Bob Carroll of Barbeque Outfitters uses the “Prep–Cook–Serve” concept to drive the layout of the kitchens he designs. David Davison of Realty Restoration focuses on how his clients entertain. “I strive to locate cooking stations within close proximity of the inside gathering space. This orientation encourages guests to participate and/or observe during meal preparation and expands the hosts’ entertaining options both inside and out,” Davison says. Another bonus of close proximity is its inherent multi-tasking functionality. “In the hot summers, our customers like the option to cook outside while keeping a watchful eye on their grill from the comfort of the air conditioned living room. Large glass windows or doors opening to the outdoor cooking area allow for the best of both worlds,” says Kelly Parrish Walker of Parrish Companies. A destination kitchen on the other hand, requires utilities to be installed near the space and should be planned as a new construction project. “When the project’s parameters do not allow for close proximity to the inside space, the outdoor kitchen requires the full gamut of amenities to make it function as a stand-

The backyard grill has turned into a full-fledged outdoor kitchen. Gone are the days of grills treated as disposable items rusting away to oblivion after three summers.

alone space,” says Davison. “By starting with a comprehensive schematic design, homeowners ensure all required utility upgrades and extensions are included. Sometimes appliances’ natural gas/propane and electrical requirements exceed the current capacity of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, thus requiring upgrades. No client wants unexpected costs in the post-budget phase or when construction is underway,” he continues. Brette Parrish of Parrish Companies adds, “In addition to the costs incurred to locate water, gas and electrical supply lines, you also have to account for a new foundation on which your outdoor kitchen can be constructed, such as a concrete slab or flagstone patio.”

Construction Considerations As with any design project, the best outcome happens when the project is well planned. Careful consideration is required in selecting the building materials used to create an outdoor kitchen. Davison cautions, “Often the cost of materials for outdoor flooring and paving leads to material selections that are not conducive to the application or environment. Carefully consider flooring texture to prevent ‘slick when wet’ conditions, along with the thermal dynamics of full sun applications. The most beautiful material in the world is worthless if you can’t stroll across the walkway on a hot afternoon sans shoes.” Consider natural stones such as travertine and slate and using smaller patterns. By adding more grout lines, it is possible to dramatically reduce the inherent nature of these stones’ ‘slick when wet’ characteristics. Other choices include flagstone, pavers, and concrete overlays with texture. Many homeowners choose to construct outdoor kitchens in conjunction with swimming pools and patio spaces. This is where the collaboration between kitchen designer, landscape architect/contractor and pool builder can be critical. “One common mistake we see when visiting with potential clients about retro

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5 Tips for PLANNING an outdoor kitchen…on the water: 1 Have dedicated spaces for prep, cook, serve, and clean. 2 Position the beer tap, water faucet and mini fridge clear of

the cooking area to reduce interruptions while cooking.

3 Have a LIVING SPACE near the COOKING SPACE so the cook is included in the conversation. 4 Making the outdoor kitchen a FOCAL POINT of your home is important…but also consider the VIEW you have of the water.

photo courtesy of Parrish & Co., San Antonio, Texas

5 Keep the floor space as FLAT as possible. Steps can lead to accidents when entertaining.

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fitting/remodeling existing spaces or building new spaces adjacent to saltwater pools, is that consideration needs to be made for the material’s ability to hold up against the inevitable salt spray,” says Davison. Good design and good communication prevent costly mistakes down the road.

To See or Not to See Another critical consideration is adequate lighting to illuminate prep and entertainment

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areas at different times of day. Setting the right mood is important, but so is having adequate lighting for food preparation. “In many instances, recessed can lights are a good choice when installed with a dimmer control switch. A dimmer control allows for a change in lighting levels according to the mood or activity, especially at night when using a fire pit or fireplace,” Holt says. “In order to properly prepare food it is necessary to see what you are doing,” adds

Parrish. Innovative grills incorporate LED lights near the controls and over the food prep area so you can see your steak or chicken being cooked to perfection.

Storage and Cabinetry Although stainless steel cabinetry has been available for some time, the options continue to increase with heavier gauge steel and wood, weather-tight features, and adjustable legs on base cabinets to compensate for uneven

The selection of durable and easy-tomaintain surfaces and cabinets is increasing. Teak, cypress, polymer, masonry, and stainless steel with painted wood grain or outdoor-rated powder coatings are realistic and sustainable in an outdoor climate. When selecting wood, choose a “breathable” oil finish or a sealant to provide a long-lasting result.

ground. Glide-out cabinet bottoms ensure accessibility of heavy items such as bags of charcoal. Just as with an indoor kitchen, open shelving and glass inserts are viable cabinetry accessories. Unique additions such as narrow drawers and angled cabinets ensure storage facilities are customizable to fit each homeowner’s particular needs. “The days of just a few metal access doors are long gone with today’s options of multiplesized drawer banks, paper towel holders and dedicated trash can pull-outs,” says Parrish.

Countertops Options abound to customize an outdoor kitchen with durable and stylish countertops and tile accents. Be mindful, however, that what works inside might not work outside. “Granite, ceramic tile, and other natural stone are perfect for outdoor countertops,” said Villavicencio, “but avoid more porous stone such as travertine and marble, which stain easily.” Carroll says natural stones like granite and slate are great choices for countertops in outdoor kitchens but recommends sealing these surfaces regularly to prevent staining. Another countertop choice is tile; however, he strongly suggests grout joints be dark, relatively small, and well sealed.

Appliances and Accessories

photo courtesy of Bella Villa Design Studio, Austin, Texas

The newest appliances erase the image of the outdoor kitchen as an adjunct and establish its role as a fully functioning kitchen that just happens to be located outdoors. “Appliances and accessories complete the kitchen and range from cutting boards, ice machines, cocktail stations, dishwashers, blenders, beer taps and woks. It’s no longer necessary to shuttle between indoor and outdoor rooms when entertaining. Every amenity can be added to an outdoor kitchen, sometimes surpassing the functionality of the indoor one,” says David Hooge of Morrison Supply Company.

What’s a party without good drinks? “A bar can easily be incorporated into your outdoor design in the form of a floating island on wheels you can place wherever needed. Or you can add it on to an existing wall as a more permanent structure with a built-in ice chest, ice maker, sink and refrigerator,” suggests Walker.

No matter if the space is near the house or integrated into a recreation area, carefully consider steps to protect it from the elements like sun, wind and rain. Bugs, too, can quickly put a damper on the most well-planned outdoor gathering. Solar screens designed to drop down create a large screened-in porch, helpful in keeping insects out of the area but still allowing a view.

The Heat is On At some point, heat is a necessary part of any kitchen. “Grills by recognized kitchen appliance names such as KitchenAid, Viking, and Wolf give the same cooking experience as their top-of-the-line indoor counterparts by incorporating infrared sear burners and grease management systems among other features,” says Hooge. A broad array of cooking devices can be integrated into outdoor living spaces. “Today’s grills can be upgraded with accessories that range from a wok to fish grills with features including LED lights, side burners, warming drawers, smoker boxes, rotisseries, canopy grill ventilation systems, and slow cook warming drawers that keep food at selected temperatures,” Hooge adds. “Including a Big Green Egg along with your gas grill is a growing trend that gives you the ability to not only slow smoke but prepare foods such as pizzas, as the Egg is also a great oven,” says Carroll. Some of the newest trends include woodfired pizza ovens, Churrasqueiras (Brazilian BBQs), built-in power burners for crayfish boils or deep-fried turkeys, and high-volume ventilation systems. Finally, try to buy from a local resource that stocks replacement parts. “There are dozens of choices in built-in grills, doors, drawers, refrigeration, ice bins, etc. Consider name brand products that have stood the test of time and have proven local service. An outdoor kitchen is a long-term investment that should last for many years. American-made products are the best in outdoor kitchen applications,” Carroll says.

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An interview with John N. Felsher

A man for all depths Walk around any coastal town and you’ll see many people wearing colorful shirts adorned with exquisite depictions of fish and bearing the distinctive signature of Guy Harvey, but who is this man behind the art and signature?

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How did you become an artist? I never had any formal art training, but my mother was quite an accomplished artist and she encouraged it. When I was growing up, I used to draw all the things I saw around me – cows, birds, flowers, tractors – whatever. When I went to school in England, I’d get homesick and paint fish because I enjoyed fishing when I went home for the holidays.

uy Harvey was born in Germany in 1955 while his father served in the British Army, but grew up in Jamaica. He traces his family history on the Caribbean Island back 350 years. Growing up on an island, he naturally turned to the sea for inspiration and vocation. He received a degree in marine biology from Aberdeen University in Scotland and a doctorate in fisheries management from the University of West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. Among his many honors, Harvey received the Artists for Conservation’s Simon Combes Conservation Award in 2011 for his lifetime supporting conservation through artistic excellence. A lifelong diver, Harvey was inducted into the Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Business School Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2014.

What was it like growing up in Jamaica? My mother’s family landed in Jamaica in 1664 so I’m an 11th generation Jamaican. Growing up, my parents were farmers and raised cattle. They also had a small beach cottage on the 36

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coast. Both loved to hunt and fish. From an early age, I really got into fishing and spear fishing. My dad had a 25-foot long canoe with an outboard engine and bamboo outriggers, so I spent many days on the water. I began to read about, study and paint the creatures that populated the ocean.

I went to the university in Scotland, which has a very cold climate with long dark winter nights. I would do a lot of artwork in the evenings to fill the time. It was a great time to build up a large body of work. I showed some pieces and made some decent money for a poor starving student.

You’re mostly known for depictions of sea life, particularly big game fish such as marlin and sailfish. What else do you paint? Besides the fish, I paint a lot of birds, flowers and tropical scenes. I’ve done many bass scenes because bass is so popular in North America. I also paint other fish.

You famously created a series of illustrations depicting Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man & the Sea, about a man’s fishing adventure. What are some fishing adventures of your own? Growing up on an island in the Caribbean Sea, the Hemingway story was very relevant because people in

Jamaica used to fish like that, even though the story was set in Cuba. It’s the most famous fishing story in the world. In Madeira in 1997, I caught and released two blue marlin in one afternoon. Each weighed more than 1,000 pounds. I dove with the first one and got some great underwater footage. I’ve had some incredible experiences, but my favorite ones involve my family. In July 2012, my daughter Jessica caught a 650-pound swordfish off Mexico. That’s the largest sword-

fish caught in the Atlantic on a rod and reel by a woman. Jessica and my son Alex both set some junior angler world records when they were younger. Jessica caught a 198-pound yellowfin tuna when she was 10. That record still stands.

Most people know you as an artist, but you’re also a scientist. Living on an island inspired me to become a marine scientist, which was my first career. After receiving my doctorate, I stayed on another couple

years as a professor of marine science before the art really took off. Then, my hobby became my profession. I did a lot of research on fishes of the Caribbean. I’ve been an avid scuba diver for 40 years. Scuba diving is not just a hobby, but has been a very important professional tool for me, not only for research work, but for generating inspiration. It’s one of the reasons why I moved to the Caymans. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to make a living doing something I am passionate about, both in my early

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Created by Guy Harvey, the Norwegian Cruise Line “Escape” hull design is effectively a 1,000-foot-long mural featuring massive sailfish, turtles, stingrays and other creatures. days as a professor and now as an artist and conservationist.

Does your scientific background help your artwork? Everything is related, but it all goes back to the artwork. As a scientist, I went to the tournaments to get samples to study. Studying fish was very important for me and my art. Knowledge of the biology, anatomy, physiology and ecology of different fish species helps in the creation of authentic paintings. Secondly, I can use the art as a tool to educate people on the natural history of these animals. I take a lot of underwater footage that we put into documentaries to increase the knowledge of what’s going on around the world in terms of fisheries research and exploitation. I want people to understand the issues facing these resources.

You’ve been a strong proponent of fisheries conservation. Do you think conservation of these resources is getting better or worse in your opinion? Conditions are both getting better and worse in ocean conservation issues. 38

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It’s getting worse because there’s more demand as the human population grows, but better because America is taking a lead in ocean conservation. Many Caribbean islands and other countries are following that example. For instance, there’s now something called the Caribbean Challenge Initiative. By the year 2020, the islands will get together to have the same policies for nearshore, marine habitats, reef systems, mangroves, flats and oceanic habitats to try to conserve more habitat. These countries are starting to learn what a healthy ecosystem means to their tourism industries. As more countries and people realize the value of living fish, living sharks and living coral reefs for recreational fishing, diving and photography, we will see breakthroughs in how different countries treat their natural marine resources.

What is the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation? We started Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation in 2008 as a non-profit organization dedicated to funding scientific research and educational programs to encourage conservation and the best management practices for sustaining marine environments.

We’ve done tagging studies on large sharks such as makos, oceanic whitetips and tigers. We were able to follow one tiger shark that we tagged in the Bahamas for over three years. It traveled more than 27,000 miles, the longest shark track ever recorded. Through that, we could determine seasonal migration patterns. We’ve also studied white marlin, blue marlin, tuna and sailfish in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. We make documentaries about these species and give these documentaries to schools. We translate some into Spanish to give to other countries.

What’s next for Guy Harvey personally? I’m always developing the apparel line. The license business is the core of what we are. It drives everything else. We put back a percentage of our sales toward research and conservation efforts. Whenever someone buys a Guy Harvey shirt, cap or flip-flops, they are making a contribution toward these efforts. We also have programs with many of the music festivals. The fishing, hunting, country music listening and NASCAR crowd form a large part of our following.

People know you as an artist, scientist, entrepreneur and conservationist. What else is there about Guy Harvey that most people don’t know? I love gardening. Coming from Jamaica where the soil is very productive, we had beautiful trees, flowers and shrubs and the birdlife that goes with flowering plants. I love many types of sports. I’ve love playing squash, shooting skeet and playing tennis. When I was younger, I used to play rugby, hockey and cricket. I used to do a lot of dove shooting growing up in Jamaica, a little bit of pheasant hunting in Scotland and some waterfowl hunting.

What advice would you give to someone reading this who would like to become the next Guy Harvey? To any aspiring artists out there, I would first say be familiar with your subject, whether painting, photography or making film documentaries. Be authentic. Do your own research and don’t rely upon others to do it for you. Secondly, take advantage of opportunities to make full use of all the electronic technology available today to broadcast that message. Artists can reach many, many more people now through social media than we could in the old days running around to trade

shows. Also, link up with an organizations active in conservation.

Guy and Gillian, his wife of 25 years, live on Grand Cayman Island, but frequently travel to Davie, Fla., to visit his corporate offices. Guy and Gillian have two children, Jessica, 23, and Alex, 21. For more on Guy Harvey, his artwork and apparel, see GuyHarvey.com.

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For these artists, water is more than a backdrop. Water is spiritual.

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Anne Dentler

Gallery by the Lake Lake Charles, Louisiana Lake Arthur Swamp - Louisiana has an inspiration everywhere we look. It’s beauty inspires painters in swamps, bayous, forests, and lakes. We are endlessly blessed as a “sportsman’s paradise”. Anne found this swap right beside the Lorraine Bridge in Lake Arthur.

Elaine Hruska

Mary Martin Gallery Charleston, South Carolina Moving to South Carolina I found it curious why so many wanted to live on a marsh. After a full year’s cycle of the seasons, I realized not only how enchanting marsh environs are but also found the ever changing colors mesmerizing. As a pastel landscape artist, I never tire painting the summer emerald greens and fall oranges and golds. Lazy Hazy Day of Summer was created to depict the exquisite colors of marshes .

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Blue Heron Fine Arts Gallery » Panama City, Florida

Under the Sea Bracelet - This bracelet features seashells, sea turtle, starfish and 6 pieces of rare, genuine sea glass. Each piece in this bracelet was inspired by my many trips to the sea shore. I wanted this bracelet to remind people of the beach, no matter where they live. I handcrafted each and every piece of this 99.9% fine silver bracelet, including the heart shaped toggle. lifeonthewater.com

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Betsy Henn Bailey

David Horton

Curtis Jaunsen

Nori Hall

The Artists’ Common Murphy, North Carolina

the Mountain Gallery Clarkesville, Georgia

The Pink Rooster Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ann Tower Gallery Lexington, Kentucky

Lover’s Leap - I guess that every town that has a lake or some cliffs on a river, has a similar legend. I have always known about Lover’s Leap and have taken many photographs of it throughout the years. You can make out the outlines of two Indian faces on the rock cliffs. It’s amazing, so I decided it was time to paint it. I did it in watercolor.

Hall's Boathouse-Lake Rabun, Georgia - oil on canvas - Hall's has been serving the residents and summer time visitors to Lake Rabun since the 1930's. I was very fortunate to photograph the boathouse early on a summer morning just as the sun was getting into the small cove in which the marina is located. The lights for the store where still on and this added to the colorful reflections in the still water. It is these reflections that I look for when photographing for my water paintings.

Landscape at Evening - This painting is of a small bayou abutting the Mississippi Sound in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Like most people, I enjoy looking at beautiful scenes such as this one. My great joy is that as an artist I have an excuse to spend hours observing as I strive to render the view on my canvas. I am particularly drawn to quiet moments like this, watching as the sky and the reflecting water slowly shift from one color to another as the day slips into the night.

The Waterscape photography series came about as a result of an EcoArt Grant from the City of Lexington. The basic aim of this work is to depict and promote awareness of local places where water is the main resource, a refuge and a basic source of our health and overall welfare here in the Bluegrass. The aesthetic possibilities of our watershed settings are infinite and inspired for me a wide variety of compositions, subject matter, points of view, mood, and color. mood.

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George Rothery

Guy Mendes

Lina Tharsing

Juddy Fuller

Art Market Gallery Knoxville, TeNnessee

Ann Tower Gallery Lexington, Kentucky

Mary Martin Gallery Charleston, South Carolina

The Prince and The Pauper - When I saw the highly polished dingy tied next to the old beat up rowboat the contrast was hard to ignore. The rowboat was a standard at the Marina while the dingy was from a beautiful yacht moored in the harbor. The mismatch was my inspiration for the painting done in acrylic.

Marble Creek is a microcosm of central Kentucky’s natural landscape: a deep and meandering watershed that drains rolling hills and fertile fields. It’s a prime example of what this part of Kentucky was like hundreds, even thousands of years ago. Over time, I came to see the photographs I made there as way of returning the favor for the many lessons learned, for the spiritual nourishment, and, of course, for the swimming hole on a hot day.

Kentucky Waterways - I became fascinated with using a cheap plastic Walgreens camera years ago. There is something refreshing in this digital age to use something so analog. There is no aperture or shutter speed to adjust, just a simple lens, and a button to shoot. The subject is almost always the glorious nature of Kentucky, its rivers, creeks, and streams. In most of my photographs there is a single figure, the lone explorer.

My art is representational, pure landscape, in the tonalistic style of 19th and 20th century artists. In painting the Southern Wetlands, my search for interesting subject matter involves hours of outdoor observation, sketching and plein air painting oil at those special times of day - including moonlight and campfires. Many of the scenes are only assessable by boat which adds another dimension of rapidity to the artistic challenge.

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Odessa Kelly

Blue Heron Fine Gifts Panama City Beach, FLorida A native Floridian, Kelley is an awardwinning Wildlife and Gyotaku Artist. The World is Your Oyster! is an acrylic on canvas painting commissioned by a friend and collector whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family LOVES oysters. When the family has get togethers they all go to the local restaurant called Hunts Oyster Bar and have a feast of Apalachicola oysters. We are particular about our oysters here and Apalachicola oysters are the best!! The painting took 3 and a half months to complete due to the size and amount of detail.

Robert Tharsing

Ann Tower Gallery Lexington, Kentucky

Raven Run - This painting depicts the natural occurrence of a huge slab of limestone that tumbled down from the cliffs above, landed, and balanced on the bank, probably eons ago, just below the confluence of two small creeks that flow into the Kentucky River. The rock hasn't been altered or stabilized by humans, and it's big and flat enough to seat several people. It's always felt like a very special place, this unusual and mysterious natural phenomenon, worthy of being celebrated with a painting while it lasts. It's never seemed at all unstable, but I'm always relieved to see it's still there.

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Dave Alexander

High Country Art and Antique Blue Ridge, GeorgiA

Blue Heron Fine Gift Gallery Panama City Beach, florida

Blue Ridge is the cradle of my art. I've lived here for over a decade. Every mountain and river, every bush and tree make up the fountainhead of my inspirations and creations. Rippling Mirror is only a small picture of the Blue Ridge in my heart, and also one of the representing works of my heay impasto pallete knife style. My thought behind the painting was: the world at present fills people with stress and worry; the fast paced lifestyle makes people tense and impetuous. Thus, I hope to make a callout for the return of nature through this fresh, serene work. Within it, I especially expressed the cool, mirror-like, clearness of the springwater in Blue Ridge. The goal is for the viewer to be able to breathe in the fresh forest air and bask in the first rays of sunlight peeking into the woods in my painting, and that when they hear the rippling of water against stones, they can finally lose the stress and relax.

Path to Dave's Beach - This photo was taken at Pier Park looking over the sand dunes toward "Dog Beach". This picture was taken mid-morning on a "Picture Perfect" day! I love this inviting path and how you can get a glimpse of the emerald green water and the waves of the Emerald Coast! I have walked this path so many times with my yellow lab named Logan! We both love the beach and the beauty of the Emerald Coast!

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the low down on the South’s High Country Cathy & Vernon Summerlin writer & photography

Long known for its hospitality and mouth-watering cuisine, the South could just as well be known as the “land of waterfalls”. The mountains and hill country of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, the Carolinas and Tennessee have hundreds of wonderful waterfalls. KENTUCKY

Enchanting in Moonlight Some call Kentucky’s Cumberland Falls “the Niagra of the South”. A 125-foot wall of water thunders over a 65-foot-high drop. It draws visitors from around the world to see the way the mist becomes a magical moonbow on moonlit evenings. As exceptional as they are, moonbows are not the only reason to visit Cumberland Falls State Park. Hiking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayak and fishing are popular too. (parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/Cumberland-Falls) There’s been a resort at the falls since 1875. The current historic lodge sitting above the falls overlooking the Cumberland River was built of native sandstone, knotty pine paneling and hemlock beams by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1941. The back terrace has a terrific view overlooking the Cumberland River.

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As a flatland state, Florida is blessed with sand and surf, crystal clear springs and sparkling rivers teeming with wildlife, but waterfalls are rare. Much of the state rests on a bed of limestone that is prone to erosion by acidic rainwater. The resulting karst topography is honeycombed with underground streams and caves.

In northeastern Alabama, the Little River winds its way through azaleas, rhododendrons and evergreens carving a steep canyon and forming DeSoto Falls, the tallest waterfall in the state and the best known of the 15 waterfalls in DeSoto State Park (alapark. com/desotoresort).

Weirdest Falls in the South

If a caveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface collapses, sometimes beautiful places like Falling Waters State Park on the outskirts of Chipley, west of Tallahassee, are created (floridastateparks. org/fallingwaters). The parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main attraction is 73-foot Falling Waters Falls which disappears into a cave at the bottom of a sinkhole. Nature trails, a two-acre lake and overnight camping let you enjoy this glimpse into what Florida must have looked like when Spanish explorers arrived.

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A 20-minute drive away, Mentone was a thriving health resort during the 1880s with healing mineral springs and an attractive climate. Today lovely old vacation homes, rustic inns, bed and breakfasts and summer camps welcome people seeking both physical and spiritual health to the village. The drive alone is worth your time. Little River continues south and drops 60 feet at Little River Falls where the second deepest canyon east of the Rockies continues through the gorge to Canyon Mouth Park before flowing into Weiss Lake.

Amicalola Falls

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A Peach of a Cascade Georgia claims Amicalola Falls, at 729 feet, is the tallest cascading waterfall in the Southeast. The beautiful mountainous northeastern part of the state is home to Amicalola Falls State Park (gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls). Hiking trails include the Appalachian Trail Approach Trail from the lodge to Springer Mountain, the southern terminus of the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. Five miles by foot beyond the top of Amicalola Falls, the Len Foote Hike Inn has four main buildings with 20 private guest rooms offering bunk beds and fresh linens. Hot showers from solar-thermal heating, composting toilets and two home-cooked family-style meals provide most of the comforts of home but there are no electric outlets for cell phones, beepers, pagers and laptops. As you might imagine, the changing seasons here are exquisite.

Fall Creek Falls

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Grandeur in the Volunteer State From tranquil cascades to awe-inspiring, freefalling plunges Tennessee has more than 200 waterfalls. Many are found on the Cumberland Plateau, a nearly 2,000-foot highland that cuts across Tennessee in a 40-55 mile swath from the state’s northern border to the southern line near Chattanooga. The state’s most popular waterfall is the 256-foot Fall Creek Falls on the Cumberland Plateau. It is the tallest waterfall in Tennessee and among the tallest east of the Mississippi River. Fall Creek Falls State Park has five additional waterfalls, scenic hemlock-lined gorges and overlooks, an inn, cabins, camping, a restaurant, a 375-acre lake with good fishing and 34 miles of hiking trails within more than lush 20,000 acres (tn.gov/environment/parks). Other popular waterfalls on the plateau include

Burgess Falls State Park eight miles south of

Cookeville where Falling Water River forms a 20-foot cascade, 30-foot upper falls, 80-foot middle falls and the dramatic 136-foot lower falls (tnstateparks.com/parks/about/burgess-falls).

Cummins Falls

Nine miles north of Cookeville, Cummins Falls is formed as Blackburn Fork State Scenic River hurls itself 75 feet over a precipice into a deep, wide pool that makes a perfect swimming hole. A loop trail drops 200 feet into the gorge and crosses ankle-to-knee deep portions of Blackburn Fork River (tnstateparks.com/parks/about/ cummins-falls). The most popular waterfalls in East Tennessee’s portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are reached by hiking trails. Cades Cove Loop Road leads to the Abrams Falls trailhead (nps.gov/grsm). The trail to Laurel Falls begins on Little River Road. Trails leading to Rainbow Falls and Grotto Falls begin at Roaring Fork Road near downtown Gatlinburg. Farther east, US 321 leads to trailheads for Ramsey Cascades and Henwallow Falls in the Greenbrier area. Other East Tennessee waterfalls are found in the Cherokee National Forest including Bald River Falls outside Tellico Plains which has a small parking area and easy access to the 90-foot cascade.

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Waterfalls Among the Clouds Most of the falling water in South Carolina occurs in its “upcountry” region which has dozens of waterfalls, unspoiled lakes and rivers and lovely parks and forests. Scenic Highway 11, or the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, has a long tradition of drawing visitors to view the impressive rocky ramparts along the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the western part of South Carolina. To say the Scenic Highway is beautiful is an understatement, tucked as it is in the Saluda River valley where it passes portions of the 11,000-acre Mountain Bridge Wilderness, the 78,000-acre Sumter National Forest, cascading waterfalls, tumbling rivers and historic sites. Waterfalls found in the region include Lower Whitewater Falls (one of a set of two falls shared by both Carolinas) that forms the highest series of falls in eastern America by plunging close to 700 feet before emptying into Lake Jocassee. Five miles off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway along a winding road that seems determined to climb into the clouds, lofty Caesars Head State Park is part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area (southcarolinaparks.com/caesarshead ). The two-mile Raven Cliff Falls Trail leads to 420foot Raven Cliff Falls, where a suspension bridge offers one of the two publicly accessible overlooks to the falls as they plunge deep into the mountain cove below. Named for an immense granite outcropping that rises 3,266 feet to overlook a panoramic view of the surrounding peaks and valleys, the park is well known to birders who come to watch hawks catching the updrafts created by warm air from the valley floor meeting the cooler air at Caesars Head. The annual hawk migration usually occurs in midSeptember. The Visitors Information Center tells the story of the old Caesars Head Hotel built in the 1860s for visitors to beat the summer heat and the threat of malaria. According to a journalist in 1895, “the way up [was] torturous,” but once visitors arrived, the healthful climate and beautiful scenery kept them here for weeks. The old hotel burned in 1954 and never rebuilt but camping is available at 18 primitive sites.

Raven Cliff Falls

NORTH CAROLINA Glorious Falls Galore

Southwestern North Carolina is overflowing with waterfalls. At 411 feet North Carolina’s Upper Whitewater Falls is the state’s tallest and one of its most spectacular. A short trail leads to an impressive overlook on the Whitewater River. Hwy US 64 provides gorgeous views of several waterfalls as it winds its way toward the venerable resort town of Highlands, elevation 4,118. US 64 counts 120foot Bridal Veil Falls among its most popular sites because it’s not often you can drive your car through a waterfall. If you aren’t able to snag a spot at Lower Cullasaja Falls, it’s about a mile down the road to 75-foot Dry Falls where there’s plenty of parking and picnic tables too. We found it wasn’t really dry when we followed the paved trail to walk behind it but the mist provided natural air conditioning on a warm day that couldn’t be beat. US 64 also passes 180-foot Glen Falls which has three connecting waterfalls with steep trails leading to upper, middle and lower sections.

Whitewater Falls

But Hollywood’s current darling, Triple Falls in Dupont State Forest, lies between Brevard and Hendersonville and was used during the filming of The Hunger Games. Because of publicity associated with the movie, current visitation is outpacing resources, especially on busy weekends, so plan your visit carefully to avoid crowds.

Bottom Line

Falls Make You High Maybe the best low down on high country waterfalls is that researchers say some of the highest concentrations of negative ions in nature are found near waterfalls. This is a result of air molecules breaking apart due to sunlight, air currents and moving water. So each breath you take increases oxygen flowing to your brain, boosts serotonin levels and elevates your mood.

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We live for football Saturdays in the South. Here’s our STAFF PICKS of great gathering places with multiple televisions and great menus to match.

Pineapple Willy’s

Gulf-front Panama City Beach, Florida

In 1984, ‘Pineapple Willy’ aka William Buskell aka ‘Pine’ changed the name of the Pier 99 lounge to Pineapple Willy’s. This designation and his title were both derived from the name of what is now our signature rum drink, The Pineapple Willy. Walk in right from the beach try the PW on the pier. Pineapple Willy’s has amazing seafood but they’re famous for something a little more gameday appropriate…ribs! With a Jack Daniels glaze, fall-off-the-bone tenderness, and an ocean-side setting to enjoy them in, the ribs are a must-try. With the best ribs on the beach, amazing drinks, an awesome staff, and a huge dining area on the pier wellstocked with flat-screens for the game, you won’t want to leave even when the game is over! Check out their live 24/7 beach cam online…with the sign that says “Wish you were here.” So do we!

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Blue Moon Waterfront Grille

Fillin’ Station Grille

Rock Harbor Marina » Cumberland River MM 17 West Nashville, Tennessee

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The original Blue Moon restaurant literally washed down the Cumberland during the Nashville floods in 2010. After three years of hopeful patrons blowing up the Rock Harbor phone lines, the new Blue Moon Waterfront Grille was open. The rebirth of the Blue Moon offers guests a casual atmosphere with first-class ambiance.

The Pickwick Lake location is the Fillin’ Station Grille family’s third and most recent opening and is so much more than a sports bar.

Now with indoor and outdoor dining areas, roll-up doors to welcome the gentle breezes from the Cumberland River, and several flat-screens adorning the walls, the Blue Moon is back to being a boater destination. One of our favorite features is the entrance by land. Visitors walk onto a floating barge and follow the dock to enter the restaurant. USA Today named The Blue Moon Waterfront Grille as a top 10 seafood restaurant in Nashville. The menu boasts their famous basil-infused grit cakes as an appetizer option and tequila shrimp as an entrée. With a late night menu, Sunday brunch and happy hour every day, you can’t pick a bad day to visit the Blue Moon.

Last year, FSG received the Taste of DeSoto award for “Favorite American Food”. This is one of the most diversified menus you’ll find: traditional American, barbeque, burgers, Cajun/Creole, Mexican, seafood, soul food/ southern and breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. The restaurant is in the harbor and on the water. It resembles a 1930’s gas station, complete with roll-up garage doors for access to a patio and courtyard. They offer live music every Friday & Saturday, blues on Sunday’s, and special events throughout the year. The Fillin’ Station is family friendly, plenty of TV’s for any and every game that’s on but you must be 21 to enter after 9pm…sounds like fun to us!

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This is a story about passion. And snuff. Saturdays are just as sacred as Sundays in the South. Conversation starts rolling about Wednesday as to which house will be hosting which game on Saturday. Menus are planned. Outfits are purchased. Decorating committees are formed. One Saturday, it was a minor game for most of us, but not for Aunt Bertie. Her family was originally from Mississippi. She had never lived there. She had never visited. But family roots run deep. So Aunt Bertie was an Ole Miss fan. As loyal as she was to the University of Mississippi Rebels, Aunt Bertie was loyal to Coca-Cola. She would buy the cute little returnable bottles. Even when aluminum cans and plastic bottles were all the rage, Aunt Bertie would have no part of that. Her Coca-Cola had to be in a bottle. She even taught me to put peanuts in the Coke {generic word in the South for any soft drink - light or dark}. It was time for the game to begin. The Tennessee Volunteers had already taken the field. Aunt Bertie was ready, too. She pulled out a sweet-smelling twig she had pulled from the peach tree behind the house. She opened the little marble box, got a small scoop and gently maneuvered it between her teeth and gums. Aunt Bertie dipped snuff. And it mesmerized me. How could she drink a Coca-Cola with Garrett snuff in her mouth? I would try not to stare. But each time she would take a drink, I had to wonder if she swallowed part of that snuff. I wondered what it tasted like and who in the world invented it. The game was underway and family had arrived. What a spread on the dining room table!

Fried pies of every flavor. Apple, peach and chocolate. A huge pot of pinto beans.

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The best cornbread I have ever put in my mouth. Freshly-sliced onion and tomatoes from the garden. And plenty of Coca-Cola in the cute little bottles to go around. “Can you get me another Co-Cola, darling,” Aunt Bertie asked me. Right away I jumped at the chance to sneak a fried peach pie, a Coca-Cola for me and a Coca-Cola for Aunt Bertie. Ole Miss on the 4 yard line, ready to score. The excitement was brewing. Aunt Bertie looked at the oversized fried pie in my hand. I knew her look meant she’d like to have one. Gently, I divided the pie and gave her half. I took a bite and reached for a drink of my Coca-Cola just as Ole Miss ran the ball in for a touchdown. Aunt Bertie’s celebration could be heard for miles. It completely drowned out my shrill scream and look of extreme and excruciating horror. I had taken a swig of Aunt Bertie’s spit bottle!

The burning sensation in my eyes. The vapor coming from my nose. I think my hair was on fire. Tennessee won the game that day, 29 to 17. Aunt Bertie went down for a nap early in the 4th quarter. And as for me…well, let’s just say I can tell you how many tiles we had on the bathroom floor.

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Mike DeMaioribus’Pumpkin Soup 10 cups cut pumpkin pieces 2 lbs ground sausage 1 small package of carrots 2 large white onions, diced 1 can Italian chopped tomatoes 2 cans tomato sauce, med. size 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 cans chicken broth, large size ¾ tsp crushed red pepper ½ tsp celery seeds ½ tsp pepperoni seasoning

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instructions: Cover and microwave pumpkin for 20 minutes. Brown sausage and drain off most of the drippings. Add onions, garlic, celery seeds, pepperoni seasoning, bay leaf, basil, oregano, sage and simmer until soft. Add pumpkin, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots and two cans of chicken broth and simmer for four hours. Adjust liquidity with water or remaining chicken broth. Remember to save and toast your pumpkin seeds with a little salt or other seasoning! Season to liking with bay leaf, basil, oregano, sage, salt and pepper. Fresh or dried herbs will work.

Pumpkin Cake Rolls

3 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 2/3 cup pumpkin ¾ cup plain flour 1 tsp ginger ½ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp soda 2 tbsp powdered sugar 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 container cream cheese icing instructions:

Beat eggs and high for 1 minute. Gradually add sugar, lemon juice, spices, salt and soda. Fold in flour and pumpkin then spread in greased and floured 15.5 x 10.5 x 1 cookie sheet. Sprinkle nuts on top (or not!). Bake 20 minutes at 350. Turn out on paper towel sprinkled with the powdered sugar, roll carefully, and allow to cool. When cool, unroll and spread with icing and re-roll.

Pumpkin Lasagna

2 lb lasagna noodles 3 tbsp EVO, save 1 tbsp for tossing 1 large white onion, finely chopped 2 lbs Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cans pumpkin puree ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 4 cups fresh ricotta 2 large eggs, beaten 6 ozs fresh-grated Parmigiano -Reggiano cheese 8 ozs shredded Fontina cheese pinch nutmeg pinch cayenne pepper Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper for seasoning and butter for pan

instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°. Boil lasagna noodles about 3 minutes until slightly soft. Drain well then toss with a little olive oil and transfer to a baking sheet. Toss the noodles with olive oil to prevent them from sticking together. Sauté the onion over low heat in a large skillet about 7 minutes then add the Swiss chard and sauté until wilted and no more liquid remains, or about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and allow to cool slightly on a plate. Mix together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, nutmeg and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, mix ricotta with eggs, 4 ozs of Parmigiano, 4 ozs fontina and 1 ½ tsps of salt. In a well-buttered, 9x13 ceramic baking dish, spoon ½ cup of pumpkin mixture in an even layer. Arrange 3 or 4 lasagna noodles in the dish, overlapping them slightly. Spread half of the remaining pumpkin mixture over the noodles in an even layer. Top with half of the Swiss chard and another layer of noodles. Cover with half of the ricotta mixture then repeat the layering with lasagna noodles, pumpkin, Swiss chard, another layer of noodles and finish with the ricotta mixture. Cover the lasagna with foil and bake about 40 minutes, until heated through and slightly firm. Remove from the oven and uncover and preheat the broiler. Sprinkle the remaining Parmigiano and Fontina on top and broil about 4 inches from the heat until golden brown and crisp on top then remove and let rest for 15 minutes then cut, serve and enjoy!

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» PUMPKIN is part of the squash family. » GRILLING pumpkin is easy: Cut into wedges. Coat with olive oil, fresh rosemary and sea salt. Grill to liking. » SEEDS found in Mexico dating back to as early as 7000 BC are the earliest evidence of pumpkin. » Pumpkin is a super food with high fiber, low calories, potassium, panthothenic acid, magnesium, vitamins C & E, and bioavailable carotenoids! » The addition of a little pumpkin for a couple of days is great for our canine friend’s digestive system. » The world’s heaviest pumpkin weighed 2,009 pounds when it was presented by Ron Wallace in Topsfield, Massachusetts in 2012.

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1 cup canned pumpkin purée ¾ cup natural cane sugar 1/3 cup water ¼ tsp vanilla extract instructions:

Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl until mixed well. In a pot, bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat then simmer until reduced by 1/3, or about 10 minutes. Let cool completely, transfer to a sealable vessel of your choice and store in the fridge for up to one month. Enjoy in coffee, on pancakes, or any other way like to enjoy syrup!

Pumpkin Mousse

*Diabetic Dessert! 1 (3.4 oz) package of intstant, sugar-free, fat-free cheesecake flavor pudding 1 cup fat-free milk 7.5 oz canned solid pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 4 oz sugar-free whipped topping instructions: Whisk pudding mix and milk in a bowl until well blended. Stir in pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg then add whipped topping and mix well. Serve immediately or cover in fridge for up to two days.

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New waterfront home in one of the most desired locations in Guntersville! Amenities include hardy plank, tile, granite, custom cabinets, crown molding, 9 & 10 ft ceilings, vaulted ceilings & exposed beams in living room. Home will have 1100 sqft boathouse. New waterfront subdivision with underground utilities, curb and gutter, street lamps, sewer, wooded lots with great view. MLS#466751

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NEW PRICE! Waterfront home perfect for weekend retreat or full-time home for a couple or small family featuring 2 slip boathouse with jet ski lift, electric hoists, 5 roll up doors, stone seawall, & sundeck. 3 BR/2 BA home offers beautiful hdwd floors, Living Room w/FP, open eat-in Kitchen w/island. Screened in lakeside porch, & lakeside deck/ patio Great for relaxing, eating and entertaining. MLS#551764

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Relax at the Lake! Beautiful main channel waterfront cabin features 4 BR / 3.5 BAs, 3,181 +/-sq.ft, 2 slip boathouse w/electric hoist & electric roll-up doors, deep water, stone seawall & 3 car det. garage/w’shop. Inside offers an eat-in Kitchen, hdwd floors, stone FPs with wood burning inserts in the Great Room and Master Bedroom, awesome views from the Lakeside Sunroom & Screen Porch. One look at this wonderful Lakefront retreat and you’ll fall in love! MLS#418763

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