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DEAR READERS As our aversion to evasion subsides and our pentup wanderlust threatens to burst forth like the summer sun, it’s time to start formulating some cautious travel plans.

The calendar of events in this issue is a little longer, and a few theaters are turning up the footlights. More live entertainment options are on the fall horizon but, for now, be sure to continue calling ahead or checking websites for event updates.

With this issue we hope to stoke your desire to get out of the house and renew your relationship with all the Upstate has to offer or, perhaps venture even a little further from home.

While we have compiled information on two remarkable celebrations just an hour or two away — the nationally acclaimed Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and Greenville’s aptlynamed “Reinventing America” Chautauqua Festival — our team of writers has also hit the road, thinking you might choose to do the same.

Bill Bauer takes us to the greater Chattanooga area, where outdoor adventure and indoor eats abound.

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would suggest you consider a trip to Beaufort, a Lowcountry gem that is often lost in the shadows of nearby Charleston and Hilton Head Island.

Whether it’s history, outdoor adventures or simply great Southern food you seek, you can’t go wrong in Beaufort.

Speaking of food, if the summer heat has you eyeing a trip up the mountain, you might want to consider booking dinner at the Canyon Kitchen in Cashiers. The food is intriguing and excellent, and the restaurant’s setting in Lonesome Valley is beyond words. In that same neighborhood, golfers may want to pack their sticks and plan to play nearby Cherokee Valley, where golf and good dining are par for the course.

Since many of you are boaters, it may not come as a surprise that boaters tend to put together bucket lists of watery adventures. Dari Mullins has uncovered a few and shares some other possibilities in this issue.

As always, we have featured a wonderful lake home, photographed by new Journal photographer Jerry Beard, and have fishing and finance covered as well.

Be sure to reach out to me with suggestions for future stories, and in the meantime, enjoy summer and stay safe as you venture forth.

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very day there is an opportunity not to be missed in Beaufort, SC. It only lasts a few minutes so it’s important to be in the right place at the right time.

In July and August, it will happen well after Ed and Connie Binot have cleared the plates and repolished the wine glasses

Watersports such as sailing, paddling, canoeing and, particularly, kayaking are popular with residents and visitors alike. Beaufort Kayak Tours is just one local business that offers regular excursions.

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used for The Cuthbert House Inn’s social hour.

But, lingering on the Inn’s porch to witness one of Mother Nature’s magnificent moments is definitely time well spent.

After all, if you want to immerse yourself in Beaufort, it means filling your days with more

than exploring a plethora of boutique shops, embedding yourself in history so vast that the Civil War is practically the Middle Ages, or enjoying true Southern cuisine. It also means going oneon-one with one of this country’s premiere ecological sanctuaries whether by foot, bicycle, kayak or boat.

However, with any part of that experience behind you each day, the place to be for just 10 minutes is in a rocker on a porch on a bluff in Beaufort. Take a book or just sit and relax.

The sailboats anchored in the open water of the marsh will turn their bows into the incoming tide, tipping nature’s hand. And then, suddenly, the sun setting far to the west will sink below the drapery of Spanish Moss cloaking the trees along Bay Street and a ribbon of golden light will whisk past you, bathe the quaint shops along Bay and then vanish as quickly as it came.

It is no wonder that Beaufort has become a haven for nature lovers, artists and authors. It is equally unremarkable that new generations of visitors are discovering the quaint hospitality and Southern charm that still exist here in the shadow of burgeoning Charleston.

There is so much to do and so much to learn that it is hard to capture in a few paragraphs, but here are some thoughts to ponder if you choose Beaufort as a summer destination.

CHARMINGLY QUAINT SHOPS If you yearn for big box stores, you’re in the wrong place. Beaufort has one of the finest collections of diverse, privately-owned boutiques to be found anywhere in the Southeast. Within a few blocks you can explore home décor at such places as Tidal Creek Haven and Hollyhocks, or antiques at the Collectors Antique Mall, Legacy & Whimsey or the Rhett Gallery with its vast collection of prints, maps, antique nautical

Hunting Island State Park lighthouse is a “must see” for visitors. South Carolina’s most-visited state park is a short drive from Beaufort and can also be reached by excursion boat.

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charts and Civil War art and artifacts. Oneof-a-kinds include a vast array of olive oils and balsamics at Olive The Above; the Scout Southern Market, home to the original sweet tea float; the hand-dyed, natural textiles of Island Indigo; The Tabby Store, a gift boutique that offers trendy and unique Southern-made merchandise; and Cabana 22, where women’s Southern fashion combines with home décor and other unique gifts.

In the heart of it all lies an art colony. The Guild of Beaufort Galleries features 12 premier galleries that have combined their talents to forge one of “America’s 100 Best Art Towns.” Be sure to stop in at Thibault Gallery where the work of a dozen artists is featured and where you can watch award-winning artist and owner Mary Thibault paint in the front window. Another must-see is Legacy Art Gallery where artist-owner Lisa Rivers has covered the walls with vivid colors and bold brush strokes that tell the story of African and American Gullah history.

If you’re in town on a first Friday, by all means enjoy the art community’s offer of wine, hors d’oeuvres and extended business hours.

And, last but not least, be sure to wander just off Bay onto Carteret Street where The Chocolate Tree has been offering customers some of the most delicious chocolates to be found since 1980. (Rumor has it that Forrest Gump’s chocolates came from The Chocolate Tree.)

A VERY LONG HISTORY Don’t let streets lined with restored antebellum homes and a preponderance of Civil War era markers and artifacts fool you. Beaufort’s history actually dates back an additional 200 years.

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{clockwise from top} One of several ways to get a good overview of Beaufort and get a grasp of the city’s history is with a carriage tour. Walking, golf cart and boat excursions are also available. • Brigid Fackrell offers a tasting and an overview of the distilling operation at the RLB Distillery, which she and her husband, Brian, own and operate.

Photo courtesy of RLB Distillery • From the porch of the historic Cuthbert House Inn (right) the setting sun blazes a golden trail down Bay Street toward downtown Beaufort.

{left} Ten miles of rail line have been converted into a popular trail for walkers and bikers of all ages. From the former depot near downtown Beaufort (pictured here), the Spanish Moss Trail goes five miles in each direction. {right} This is the desk at which Beaufort’s favorite son, Pat Conroy, sat to write most of his popular novels in longhand while living on nearby Fripp Island. Today, it is a showpiece at the Pat Conroy Literary Center on Bladen Street. Photo courtesy of Pat Conroy Literary Center

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In 1520, less than 30 years after Columbus discovered America, Francisco Gordillo stopped near Port Royal Sound long enough to name the region Santa Elena. In 1562, French Captain Jean Ribault settled on the sea islands of Santa Elena and named the harbor Port Royal. The Spanish countered militarily and routed the French only to have British settlers move north from the sea islands and settle the banks of the Ashley River in 1670. (You can learn all this history and more firsthand from Captain Henry if you take Coastal Expedition’s — www.coastalexpeditions.com — Beaufort River tour out of the waterfront harbor.)

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Walking, carriage and golf cart tours of the historic city are all available. Each will take visitors past countless landmarks including many homes/museums worthy of individual visits.

Beaufort Tours (www.beauforttoursllc.com) offers walking and golf cart tours that take in historical locations, movie locations and plantations. Guides also share Gullah stories of the Sea Islands. Janet Matlock brings history to life during her walking tours (www.janetswalkinghistory.com), and several companies offer popular carriage tours, most of which depart from the Waterfront Park Area.

Boneyard of Bull’s Island, a good examination of nature is essential to any Beaufort visit.

If paddling is your preferred activity, be sure to check in with Jim or Teri Pohorsky at Beaufort Kayak Tours. (www.beaufortkayaktours. com).

Active retirees are their bread and butter, but they welcome kayakers from beginners to wily veterans. Their two-hour interpretive tours are prefaced by safety talks, and they

GET OUT IN NATURE Whether it’s exploring nearby Hunting Island State Park and enjoying a picnic lunch on the beach, walking or biking all or a portion of the Spanish Moss Trail, kayaking through the marshes of the Port Royal Sound or watching the sunrise from the

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The Depot Road trailhead to the Spanish Moss Trail is just a short drive from downtown Beaufort. This marks the midway point of a 10-mile trail that is open to bikers, walkers and countless families with kids and strollers.

Many city events are held in Waterfront Park, which is also a popular place for picnics, lawn games or simply relaxing.

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IS MOVING Beaufort’s annual Summer Festival will return this July, featuring all the fun and flavors the community has to offer, including a fireworks display over the harbor.

Along the converted rail line are several well-marked historical sites, and the water and marsh views of coastal wildlife are simply special.

Coastal Expeditions offers canoe, paddle and kayak tours but they are best known for boat tours. Nine such expeditions are possible, a few of which depart from Safe Harbor at Beaufort’s popular Waterfront Park. The latest is Captain Henry’s guided expedition of the Port Royal Sound, a 90-minute excursion during which he regales guests with history, points out pre-colonial relics and offers an infectious endorsement of the “living” estuary which he navigates.

BEAUFORT ORIGINALS Renowned author Pat Conroy chose to live in Beaufort, but he did more than just live here while writing best-selling novels. Inspired by the community, he was a transforming force as a teacher, mentor and advocate for diverse voices. Today, the Pat Conroy Literacy Center honors his contributions and seeks to continue his legacy through enlightenment and education. Knowledgeable docents lead guests through a collection of personal items and photos that personalize his life and bring his writings to life. The center also offers a year-round educational program and hosts the annal Pat Conroy Literary Festival, which will be held, this year, Nov. 5-7. For more information, visit: www.patconroyliteraryfestival.org.

The center is free and open to the public, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 4 p.m. and other times by appointment.

A couple of miles up Boundary Street, visitors will find RLB Distillery (www.rottenlittlebastarddistillery.com), and Brian and Brigid Fackrell, who with their staff are bottling some pretty fine liquors and having a great time telling visitors how it’s done. Before Brian talks about his distilling process, guests can enjoy a tasting and explore the subtleties of King Tide Vodka, St. Helena “Shine,” Coosa Cut Bourbon and Boundary Street Rum. Be sure to ask about the firm’s name.

“You can mix a good martini or a good mojito,” Brian tells visitors.

“My job is to give you good liquor to start with.”

Finally, the annual Beaufort Water Festival will be held July 1625. This 10-day event captures the coastal town’s Lowcountry culture and cuisine. Visitors can experience talented local artisans at the arts and crafts market or dramatic fireworks at dusk. Those looking to catch a premier spot to enjoy local bands performing live music on the sandbar can anchor their boats off the shore near Waterfront Park. n To learn more about Beaufort and the Port Royal Sound area: visit, www.beaufortsc.org

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LODGING & DINING IN BEAUFORT

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When it comes to putting your head down, there are both chain and boutique hotels as well as countless B & B offerings. At the top of our list, however, is The Cuthbert House Inn, an establishment whose origins date to 1790. Accommodations range from elaborate suites to cozy hideaways.

Each has a private bath, and all are under the watchful and accommodating eyes of Inn owners Ed (PierreEdouard but “please call me Ed”) and Connie Binot.

This antebellum mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits on the intracoastal waterway and is just steps from downtown shops and restaurants.

As lovely as the rooms and gardens are, it is the attention to detail offered by the Binots that makes this place special. Ed would love to make your dinner reservations at one of his favorite haunts and enjoys chatting with his guests, be that in the home’s vintage parlor or on the expansive front porch.

He and his staff prepare and serve wonderful breakfasts and cater to all your needs with wine and hors d’oeuvres during an early evening social hour. The coffee pot is always on. There are complimentary bikes, beach towels and chairs and, if you like the luxury robes and toiletries, Ed will sell you some to take home.

For more on The Cuthbert House Inn, visit: www.cuthberthouseinn.com.

Beaufort’s dining scene is rich with fresh seafood and Lowcountry flavors. Local restaurants continue to garner national attention for their fresh-from-the-boat seafood creations and a Gullah influence that dates to the 1700s.

Legend has it that Frogmore Stew originated in the Frogmore community on St. Helena Island near Beaufort. The seafood stew is also oftentimes referred to as Lowcountry Boil or the Beaufort Stew, recipes for which can be found on postcards in local shops.

Dinner options include the Saltus River Grill, a higher end but intimate waterfront restaurant with a menu of locally sourced seafood and Lowcountry ingredients, and the Old Bull Tavern, Beaufort’s neighborhood gastropub featuring European and American comfort foods and innovative cocktails. Offering everything from bar snacks and small plates to lamb shank and duck breast, the Bull has a really cool vibe.

Panini’s Café is located in a historic bank building on the Waterfront Park. It features stone-baked pizza, panini sandwiches as well as local seafood. Just up Bay Street is Q on Bay, a relaxed and comfortable spot to unwind and get a barbecue fix. Around the corner in the old Post Office building on Carteret Street is Lowcountry Produce, one of two eateries operated by Campbell Thorp. It offers cafe and market goods, from soups to sandwiches plus grab-&-go provisions and products made and packaged at its own nearby facility.

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{clockwise from top left} Ed and Connie Binot own and operate the historic Cuthbert House Inn on Bay Street, just a block from downtown Beaufort. The couple pride themselves on unmatched service in an exquisite setting. Photo courtesy of The Cuthbert House Inn • A former post office building provides a unique setting for Lowcountry Produce, which offers breakfast and lunch, as well as food produced at their nearby plant and a variety of crafts created by several local artisans. • If you like your dining a little more “upscale,” try the Saltus River Grill. It comes highly recommended for both its cuisine and the view if offers of Waterfront Park and the marina. • Old Bull Tavern is one of Beaufort’s “happening bistros,” offering casual food and good drinks, all of which can be enjoyed while overlooking the harbor. • The Eastlake Suite is one of several elegant accommodations available at The Cuthbert House Inn. A social hour early each evening features complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres that can be enjoyed on the porch overlooking the marina or in the parlor of this 18th Century bed and breakfast. Photo courtesy of The Cuthbert House Inn

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108 S. LAWN DRIVE • $1,175,000

As a summer cottage or year-round dwelling, this Great Lawn home in The Reserve at Lake Keowee offers a warm and welcoming open floor plan.

Designed by the renowned and award-winning architect Keith Summerour of Summerour & Associates, it is in the center of The Village with the market, clubhouse, pool, tennis, marina, and golf all a few steps away. The main level of this home has a spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace. Kitchen and dining room are open to the living room. A screened in porch is off the dining room with an additional porch with fireplace on the opposite side of the dining room.

248.866.6007 • Loreen (Lori) Parks / lori@justinwinter.com

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104 NINE BARK WAY • $3,629,500

Generously endowed with natural, architectural and aesthetic charm, this listing represents one of the finest properties not only within The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards but on Lake Keowee. From its enviable situation on a premier, south-facing waterfront lot with golf course and State Park views to its timeless character and luxurious finishes, no detail has been overlooked. Precisely poised to capitalize on privacy, slope and exposure, the boutique architecture is at once enchanting, comfortable and practical. Inviting living spaces extend over three levels (with the option of an elevator), and overflow onto balconies and patios, and on to the lawn, beach and tree-hung lot.

864.506.6387 • Justin Winter / justin@justinwinter.com

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310 E. FORT GEORGE WAY • $2,689,000

Possessing all the most coveted characteristics of a lake home, this handsome design is open, bright, and inviting, with wonderful lake views and easy water access in The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Harmoniously combining stone, cedar and slate on its attractive, low maintenance exterior, the contemporary interior blends light floor treatments, walls, custom cabinetry and trim, in a uniquely transitional design. Fabulous lake views are apparent immediately, and accentuated by introductory glimpses upon approach, and through the front door. This attractive property offers quality of design, exquisite attention to detail, and the substance borne of a high level of craftsmanship and maintenance.

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115 MOSSY WAY • $2,680,000

Offering the tranquil waters of a deep cove in The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, yet positioned to capture incredibly long views of Lake Keowee’s main channel and distant mountains, 115 Mossy Way is a home designed for sharing with family and friends. The great room flows to the dining area and kitchen. Glass doors recede to the lakeside screened porch with fireplace and grill. The master suite includes porch access. An extra-wide staircase leads to the lower level, which can also be reached via the elevator, to a family room and kitchen with dining area. 3 spacious bedroom suites accommodate guests, as does a 2nd laundry area. Above the 3-car garage, there is a luxurious apartment. A paver cart path leads to a terrace with fireplace and the covered dock.

864.202.0505 • Melissa Wiles-Sellers / melissa@justinwinter.com

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256 MOUNTAIN VIEW POINTE DRIVE • $2,305,000

This property spans 2 lots, enjoying privacy and one of the finest views on Lake Keowee and within the community of Mountain View Pointe.

Inside, the great room overlooks the broad lake and distant mountain view. The kitchen boasts fine cabinetry and appliances. The master bedroom commands wonderful views, and is served by 2 en suite bathrooms and 2 walk-in closets. On the lower level there is a 4th bedroom, with access to the large screened patio. The media room lies adjacent to a games room, with fabulous bar and 2nd kitchen. Above the 3-car+ garage, there is a private apartment. A dock with lift awaits beyond a lakeside patio, fire pit, outdoor kitchen and lush landscaping.

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A Explore Southeast Tennessee From outdoor adventure to great eats and sleeps, greater Chattanooga has it all! story by Bill Bauer | photos courtesy of SE Tennessee Tourism Association

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t 652 miles, the Tennessee River is the longest tributary of the Ohio River. It meanders through Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky and narrowly misses Georgia by a mere 250 feet. Its waters are the lifeblood of countless cities from its beginning in Knoxville to its terminus in Paducah. Along the way, major ports like Chattanooga, Decatur and Muscle Shoals thrive on its river traffic. One of the river’s most vibrant stretches through Southeast Tennessee lures visitors to adventure and recreation opportunities, a host of culinary choices and abundant accommodations.

Enter the 10-county region surrounding Chattanooga from any direction — on any road — and you will see signs and billboards advertising Ruby Falls and Rock City, two of Southeast Tennessee’s most visited venues.

Then there is the infamous Chattanooga Choo Choo — not only the Glenn Miller tune from the 1940s, but also a classy hotel and restaurant housed in the former Terminal Train Station in the heart of downtown.

Chattanooga itself is an energetic city whose riverfronts are the hub of activity. Choose a hotel, park your car, and walk to the pubs, restaurants and shops on the Southside, head to the Bluff View Art District, or visit a host of attractions. (See separate article.)

And, then there is the greater Southeast region.

“Locals and travelers find Southeast Tennessee to be one big outdoor adventure,” said Jenni Veal, tourism coordinator for the Southeast Tennessee Tourism Association, referring to opportunities to hike, bike, and cycle the trails, and swim, paddle and fish the waterways in and around the Sequatchie Valley and Tennessee’s South Cumberland region.

A series of dams on the Tennessee River has created multiple lakes and rivers in Southeast Tennessee; overlooks such as Sequatchie, named after a Cherokee Indian chief, are popular tourist spots.

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A series of dams on the Tennessee River has created multiple lakes and rivers, including the large and popular Nickajack Lake. Here, the Hales Bar Marina and Resort caters to all lake needs. One- to threebedroom floating cabins, an RV park, land cabins, pontoon rentals, boat slips, tiny homes and a restaurant are located near the historic Hales Bar Dam. Rumor has it the dam is haunted … but not haunted enough to dissuade entrepreneurs who are opening a distillery this summer in the dam’s original building (https://halesbarmarina.com).

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The Ocoee and Hiwassee rivers offer distinctly different rafting and floating adventures. The Ocoee, site of the kayak and canoe competitions of the 1976 Atlanta Olympics, provides bone jarring whitewater rapids that promise to get the adrenaline flowing.

The Hiwassee, meanwhile, has three sections of whitewater — ranging from swift to slow moving — that allow for tubing, kayaking, rafting and fishing. Multiple outfitters provide equipment and guided trips. The Sequatchie River, which flows through Cumberland Trail State Park before emptying into the Tennessee Hales Bar Marina and Resort on Nickajack Lake caters to all lake needs. A variety of accommodations are offered, including these oneto three-bedroom floating cabins. Photo Courtesy of Hales Bar Marina

River near South Pittsburgh, TN, offers family friendly paddling. Visit SoutheastTennessee. com for details.

Southeast Tennessee also has no shortage of forested mountains that provide a paradise for outdoor lovers. Chattanooga has twice been voted “Best Town Ever” by the readers of Outside Magazine, and the surrounding towns of Dunlap, South Pittsburgh, Monteagle, Pelham, Jasper and Tracy City offer world class rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking.

Within the Cherokee National Forest and South Cumberland State Park are trails, caves, waterfalls and overlooks for adventure seekers of every skill level.

Serious mountain bikers can explore miles of single-track and gravel (see TennesseeGravel.com), while road cyclists have a network

of routes as part of the Bikeways of the Scenic South system (ScenicBikeways.com). Beginning rock climbers can get going in Chattanooga’s three indoor climbing gyms before heading out. Classic climbs, steep sport routes and perfect bouldering can be found within an hour of the city center. The sky’s the limit, literally, whether its attached to a zipline soaring through the treetops or paragliding from the mountaintops surrounding Dunlap in the Sequatchie Valley.

And, if you need to keep your feet on the ground, many overlooks are accessible by car or a short hike (https://outdoorchattanooga. com).

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music venues like The Caverns in Pelham, which is home to the Emmy Award-winning PBS television series Bluegrass Underground.

Called “The Greatest Show Under Earth,” The Caverns is located inside Big Mouth Cave and can hold up to 1,000 guests. Currently, concertgoers sit in 2, 4 or 6 person socially-distanced pods (https://www.thecaverns.com).

Trips through the countryside will take you to quaint towns like Dunlap and South Pittsburgh. Dunlap is home to the historic Dunlap Mercantile and Coke Ovens Museum & Park, and the Cookie Jar Café, which is located on an operating dairy farm and is the place to enjoy Mamaw’s country cooking Tuesday through Saturday. The Lodge Factory Store in South Pittsburgh has been making quality cast iron cookware for over 100 years. Heading home with a seasoned pan or griddle may be a must. The University of the South, in Sewanee, originated in 1857 and was named by Travel + Leisure as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. Majestic stone buildings provide the backdrop for a wonderful scenic drive. The Sewanee Inn on the campus is a casual but elegant, 42-room hotel that oozes with Southern hospitality and houses Shakerag, the inhouse bar that offers scratch made cocktails and a small but savory menu of Southern delights. Greens View Grill is located on The Course at Sewanee, a challenging 9-hole track behind The Inn. If you’re a golfer, be sure to also squeeze in a visit to Sweetens Cove Golf Club in South Pittsburgh. A reservation, not a tee time, is required for this 9-hole, play-all-day, golf course (sweetenscovegolfclub.com).

Dining with a view is a Chattanooga experience, and there’s no shortage of mountaintop restaurants. Top of the Rock Restaurant & Brewery at the entrance to Jasper Highlands always has several beers and ales on tap that pair well with their made-from-scratch food.

The Lookout Winery/ Wood Oven Pizza overlooks Nickajack Lake from the opposite direction and provides amazing sunsets. The moun-

{above} Jim Oliver’s Smoke House Restaurant, Lodge and Cabins is a Southeast Tennessee staple and, although a fire in April destroyed the Smoke House Restaurant, owner JD Oliver plans to soon be offering these whole racks of BBQ ribs with corn fritters, green beans and fried green tomatoes. {left} There’s good food and cold ale at the Top of the Rock Restaurant & Brewery, but the view from the overlook really makes the meal!

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tains of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee can be seen from owner Chuck Bordogna’s covered balcony and patio.

Lodging options are countless and unique, ranging from a downtown boutique hotel with easy access to Chattanooga’s vibrant nightlife or a cabin in the woods. Or imagine spending a night in a remodeled Pullman car at the Choo Choo, or on a Tuft & Needle Mattress in a North Georgia treehouse!

Monteagle has been home to family-owned Jim Oliver’s Smoke House Restaurant, Lodge

and Cabins for more than 60 years. In April, a fire destroyed the Smokehouse Restaurant, but JD Oliver has one-, two- and threebedroom vacation cabins with fireplaces and Jacuzzis, and a full slate of motel accommodations up and running. n

Medal of Honor recipients from Chattanooga and across the nation dating to the Civil War. https://www.mohhc.org.

• Chattanooga Choo Choo: Eat, drink and be merry on Choo Choo Avenue and Station Street where you’ll find the Songbirds Guitar Museum and the Glenn Miller Gardens, surrounded by a host of eateries with names like The Frothy Monkey, as well as the Choo Choo Hotel on the site of the South’s first railway station. https://www.choochoo.com.

You can plan your visit to Chattanooga and the surrounding Southeast Tennessee region at SoutheastTennessee.com. It is the ultimate site, complete with travel guides and upcoming events for planning your journey.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS ABOUND If you haven’t checked Ruby Falls, Rock City or Lookout Mountain off your Chattanooga bucket list, you really haven’t experienced Southeast Tennessee.

Take the mile-long Incline Railway to the top of Lookout Mountain. Stroll through Rock City where you can see seven states, and then descend 260 feet to Ruby Falls, the tallest and deepest cave waterfall in the country. After that, check in to one of the many downtown hotels, weigh countless dining options and be sure to take in these five, walkable attractions around the city center: • The Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center: Recently opened, this 19,000-square foot center houses permanent and revolving exhibits recognizing 24 ‹ UPSTATE LAKE LIVING

• Tennessee Aquarium: Purchase required timed-entry tickets to the River and Ocean Journey buildings on Chattanooga’s riverfront, and the IMAX Laser 3D Theater. Allow 2+ hours for the aquarium and 45 minutes for IMAX. www. https://tnaqua.org/plan-a-visit • Bluff View Art District: Located on the river, the Houston Museum, the Hunter Museum of American Art, the River Galley and the Sculpture Garden are dedicated to the visual, horticultural and culinary arts, all in a 1 1/2 block historic neighborhood. https://bluffviewartdistrictchattanooga.com.

• The Moon Pie General Store & Chattanooga Bakery: It all got started in 1917 at the Chattanooga Bakery as a lunch pail snack, “as big as the moon” was called for by a Kentucky coal miner. One hundred years later, MoonPies are still going strong. Grab a MoonPie and an RC Cola, while browsing MoonPie merchandise, toys, candies and gifts at the General Store. https://moonpie.com.

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SOUTHPORT AUDITIONS FOR ‘MOST CHARMING TOWN IN AMERICA’ story by Vanessa Infanzon photos courtesy of NC Brunswick Islands

Oak Island Lighthouse, a short drive from Southport, has been guarding the coast since 1958.

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t’s easy to imagine a movie crew filming in Southport, NC. Restored homes with wide porches and gingerbread woodwork boast long histories. Plaques hanging near many a front door honor the homes’ original owners, dating back to the 19th and early 20th century.

Southport is one of several coastal towns, along with five islands, that make up North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands. More than 40 films, movies and television shows have been filmed in Southport including “Crimes of the Heart,” “Safe Haven,” “Under the Dome” and “Weekend at Bernie’s.”

Spend a long weekend or a full week in Southport after the six-hour drive from Upstate South Carolina. Explore shops and restaurants, relax on the beach, golf or fish … you’re the director on this getaway: ON SET On a quiet road in Southport, the Bell Clemmons House operates as a three-room bed and breakfast. Bev Holm, the innkeeper, welcomes guests with baked goods from Burney’s Bakery of Southport. Guests are treated to a gourmet breakfast — sweet or savory — served in the dining room or in the garden patio.

The house, originally built in the mid-1800s, was restored in 2004. Rooms are equipped with modern conveniences and private bathrooms, each offering a romantic atmosphere. Two rooms open to a second-floor porch with views of the street below. The B&B is walkable to downtown’s attractions, restaurants and shops. A stay at Bell Clemmons will warrant a command performance.

{above} Bell Clemmons B&B is walkable to downtown attractions, restaurants and shops.

Rooms are romantic and outfitted with modern conveniences.

• {left} Originally built in the mid-1800s, Bell Clemmons House was restored in 2004.

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SPECIAL EFFECTS Downtown Southport is filled with galleries, restaurants and shops that provide a perfect scene for someone playing the tourist. Wander through The Artisan’s Gallery on Howe, The Christmas House, Lantana’s Gallery, Talefeathers and Walks on the Beach for local art, crafts, photography and gift items.

Oliver’s on the Cape Fear has a casual environment with indoor and outdoor dining.

Burgers, grilled cheese, Maine-lobster bisque, shrimp and grits and other sandwiches and salads fill the menu. Be sure to ask for the house-made hazelnut dressing for your salad.

For picnic supplies or quick snacks, vis-

it the Southport Market. Homemade fudge, candy bins, a variety of spices, sauces, wines and honey line the shelves. Find your Southport hoodie and other gifts in the back of the store.

Silver Coast Winery Tasting and Taproom offers beer and wine tastings seven days a week. More than 100 bottled beers and 10 on draft are available from craft brewers.

Public beach access from Oak Island is a quick drive from Southport. The Oak Island Lighthouse, with a nature boardwalk across the street, is in the town of Caswell Beach.

Bald Head Island is just a 25-minute ferry ride away. No cars are allowed on the island,

making it safe for bikes and golf carts. Visitors can rent them when they get off the boat.

Although the 360-degree view from the top of Old Baldy Lighthouse is breathtaking, it’s not for everyone. The 108-step climb up a steep and narrow staircase ends at a straight ladder through a narrow hole. Take a photo from down below and head to the beach, bike along tree-lined streets and grab a Rolls Royce Margarita at Jule’s near the Bald Head Island Marina.

INTERLUDE The Brunswick Islands is spread out over 1,000 square miles. If your home base is Fishy Fishy Cafe, a dockside seafood restaurant in Southport, is a favorite spot for lunch or dinner.

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Southport, these destinations make for great day trips: • Nicholas Spark’s fans will appreciate Bird Island’s Kindred Spirit Mailbox. Spark’s book, “Every Breath,” was based on the mailbox, which was placed there more than 40 years ago by a resident. Two wooden benches and a standard black mailbox stand in the dunes,

about 1.5 miles from Sunset Beach’s southernmost beach access point. Visitors are welcome to read letters and poems written by previous guests and then add their own. ncbrunswick. com/islands-towns/sunset-beach/ • Answer this trivia question at the next party: Is Calabash a town or a way to prepare seafood? If your answer is both, you’re

correct! Calabash sits on the Calabash River, and it’s also a way to prepare clams, fish, oysters and shrimp — fried quickly in a light batter. The small town has 24 restaurants, eight of which serve seafood, living up to the town’s title of Seafood Capital of the World. Look for A Taste of Calabash, an annual festival in the coming year. (It’s been postponed from April due to COVID-19.) Book a dolphin cruise, two-hour sunset cruise or fishing trip with Hurricane Fishing Fleet. ncbrunswick.com/islands-towns/calabash/ • Sip wine on the patio or front porch at Ocean Isle Beach’s Silver Coast Winery. In 2002, Dr. Bud and Maryann Azzato launched the winery with 14 European-style wines using grapes from North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley and North Georgia. Some favorites include the American Oak Chardonnay, Bella Rosa Dry Rose, Merlot and Viognier. silvercoastwinery. com n For more information, check out these websites: Bald Head Island Ferry: baldheadisland.com/ island/ferry Bell-Clemmons House: bell-clemmons.com Brunswick Islands: ncbrunswick.com Old Baldy Lighthouse: oldbaldy.org Silver Coast Winery: silvercoastwinery.com/ southport-tasting-room

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Navigating on “big water” is at the top on many a boater’s bucket list. If you’re among the fortunate, this view may await you.

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ucket lists among boating enthusiasts take many forms. They may include places they want to take their boat, things they want to do on their boat or items they would simply love to purchase for their boat. Whether it is fresh or salt water, these “wanna” lists can be endless.

Here are some items we found when exploring the in’s and out’s of boating bucket lists.

WANT TO “GO BIG?” • Travel some or all of the American Great Loop — a 6,000-mile circumnavigation of the Eastern United States. The loop runs from the Great Lakes, down the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico and then up the East Coast. It can be completed in two months, but most boaters choose to extend the trip to several months.

Travelers of all ages enjoy this scenic route, winding through the Great Lakes, the heartland of America and the coastal countryside.

The McPhail sisters, Elizabeth, 21, and Katie, 25, launched out to conquer the Loop. To read more of their adventures check out their blog at: “Great Loop Blog: Small Boat, Big Summer” in Boating Magazine.

• If the Great Loop seems a little overwhelming, consider cruising the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway), which runs from Canada to Key West, FL. It is a system of canals, rivers and protected waters maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers that keeps you off the open ocean. For more information and tips on navigating this waterway check out: “Cruising The Intracoastal Waterway In Your Own Boat? I’ve Done It! Here’s How To Plan Your Trip & Navigate The Canals” in The Travel Hacks Guide (thefuntimesguide.com)

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• Or simply charter a boat in an unusual location and spend a birthday or holiday out on the water. Many people take commercial cruises, but it is more intimate and special to get out on the open water with family and friends celebrating a special occasion. Many companies, both domestic and international, will help arrange a private charter that may last only a few hours or could expand to several weeks.

• Explore other places with a trailering road trip. There are many lakes across the country and, if you own a trailer, you can tow your boat and explore the beauty of other lakes. Some of the most wellknown are Lake Powell and Lake Tahoe, but there are many others.

Check out these links for some cross-country options: 12 Best Lakes in the US in Travel + Leisure (travelandleisure.com) or 50 Most Beautiful Lakes In US Best Lake in Every State in America at (countryliving.com) • Go deep sea fishing, whale watching or snorkeling. These are common things to do on vacations

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and can provide some of the easiest ways to enjoy boating. Someone else is captain, and you do not have to help navigate. Basically, you sign up and show up. There are these types of excursions available in virtually every coastal town across the United States. When planning a vacation, be sure to remember these as fun boating options to inquire about and put on your itinerary.

CLOSER TO HOME Those wanting an easier bucket list with destinations closer to home may want to consider these ideas: • Take your boat, paddleboard or kayak, or you can book a charter trip on Lake Jocassee. It is by far one of the clearest and most beautiful lakes in the Southeast. There is only one boat ramp located at Devils Fork State Park; if you go on a weekend, get there early as it closes For Adam McKeon, his boating bucket list wasn’t complete unless it included deep sea fishing. These Yellowfin Tuna show he was able to put a checkmark by that item. Photo by Andy Lockey

once it is full. To find out more about boating on Jocassee visit: Water Sports Abound at Lake Jocassee at (discoversouthcarolina. com) • For great memories simply sleep on a boat. You can ride out to an island, anchor and enjoy being away from home, or simply grab a pillow and blanket and sleep on your boat down at the dock. The gentle rocking and nighttime sounds of a summer evening provide a wonderful escape from our technology driven busy lives. Just be sure you are equipped and have the necessary safety equipment for a night on the boat. {left} The simple pleasures of lake life have filled many a boating bucket list.

Here, Victoria Mullen is shown skiing while siblings Margaret Mullen (at the wheel) and Elizabeth Mullen enjoy the ride. Photo by Shane Mullen • {right} Maybe your “on the water” bucket list includes simply having a little fun on a paddleboard. That was certainly the case for Reah Smith who was doing handstands on Longnose Creek on Lake Hartwell. Photo courtesy of Reah Smith

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Fishing is a classic pastime often overlooked by boaters. A great place to find out great fishing spots is (takemefishing. org) • Scuba or snorkel in the lake. Snorkeling or free diving is fun to do off of an island. You can often find hidden treasures at some of the most popular beaches and tie off spots. If you like to scuba dive, one of the neatest places to explore is Lake Jocassee. Whether a beginner or expert you can find a pristine dive site on Lake Jocassee. For more information on Scuba diving on Jocassee check out: Discover Underwater Worlds with Scuba in Lake Jocassee at (discoversouthcarolina.com) This final boating bucket list item is easy to check off, even if you don’t own a boat.

• Attend one of the many boating events in the area — from an antique boat show to a poker run to boat parades. Events on and around the local lakes provide lots of enter-

tainment for boating enthusiasts. Keep an eye out for announcements about local events throughout boating season.

No matter what’s on your boating bucket list, remember that with an increasing number of people purchasing and discovering boating, it is more important than ever to be sure you are properly trained and understand how your vessel operates when exploring the waterways. n

{left} Sleeping on a boat is an easily accomplished bucket list item for some boaters. Young Elizabeth Mullen got her opportunity on this sailboat adventure. Photo by Shane Mullen • {above} James Handy’s boating bucket list has meant enjoying all of Lake Jocassee and as many of its viewable waterfalls as he possibly can. Photo by Korey Bean

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{clockwise from above} Greenville’s Falls Park has been one of the outdoor venues to host Chautauqua interpreters. Photo by Christa Hanson • While learning more about the performers and their characters may require greater social distancing this year, asking questions and getting answers is a key ingredient of Chautauqua events.

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s the summer winds carry us into fall they also carry with them the reality that places we have sought to visit and events we have yearned to experience are returning. One such opportunity is Greenville’s Chautauqua History Alive Festival.

As early as 1904 historical interpreters and other first-person performers began creating the magic of the Chautauqua tent in Upstate South Carolina, almost always in outdoor settings.

While the tradition faded with The Great Depression, it returned with a flourish in the 1970s and has witnessed lively, interactive and authentic opportunities for humanities education ever since.

Now, after a one-year COVID-induced sabbatical, Chautauqua is returning to Greenville with the same “Reinventing America” theme and line-up of presenters as had been scheduled last year — Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Hedy Lamarr and Rosa Parks.

No one is happier to have Chautauqua back than Festival Director Caroline McIntyre.

“We are presenting the exact same show as we would have presented last year, but we are doing all we can to be safe,” she said, noting that this year’s September 3-12 event will be a combination of evening outdoor shows (open air with no tent) and daytime virtual events during which the performers will offer hybrid talks and answer questions from 50-60 “online spectators.”

“Little did we know when Chautauqua chose the theme of Reinventing America, that we would be literally holed up in our homes or valiantly battling an invisible foe in our hospitals.

We have had our lives turned upside down. Yet we are coming up with amazing ways to cope with this disaster,” McIntyre has written on the Greenville Chautauqua website (http://historycomesalive.org).

“This is what Americans do. We improvise, adapt, adjust and find ways to live through. We reinvent ourselves.

“As the COVID-19 virus challenges our American ingenuity and perseverance, more than ever we will need Ben Franklin’s “science and reason,” Thomas Edison’s “perspiration,” Nikola Tesla’s “inspiration,” Hedy Lamarr’s “ceiling crashing” and Rosa Parks’ “grit.”

A HISTORY OF EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT The name Chautauqua comes from a lake in Upstate New York where, in 1874, an adult education program for Sunday School teachers was founded. Housed at a camp on a lake resort, this education program soon added family entertainment and outdoor recreation. The camp became a permanent summer cultural resort that can still be enjoyed today.

From this beginning, traveling cultural tent shows began touring America. The original Chautauqua was a road show of music, entertainment and always a great speaker of the day.

At their peak, Tent Chautauquas appeared in

over 10,000 communities and performed for more than 45 million people. A Chautauqua event regularly came to Greenville and set up its tents in City Park (now McPherson Park).

In 1999, George Frein, a founding member of the National Chautauqua Tour, brought Chautauqua back to Greenville. The next year, Buncombe County, in cooperation with Greenville Chautauqua, began presenting Chautauqua in Asheville, NC. In 2009, Greenville Chautauqua expanded to Spartanburg, and in 2019 the Transylvania County Libraries began sponsoring events in Brevard, NC. This year, free shows are scheduled at the Mauldin Cultural Center Amphitheater (M), 101 City Center Dr., Mauldin; the Transylvania Library Amphitheater (T), 212 S. Gaston St., Brevard; and the Warren Wilson College Pavilion (W), 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC. At all venues except the pavilion attendees should bring their own seating. The Wilson pavilion requires reservations.

The schedule is: June 3 – Franklin, 7 p.m., M June 4 – Parks, 10 a.m., M; Edison, 7 p.m., M June 5 – Tesla, 7 p.m., M June 6 – Edison, 10 a.m., M; Parks, 7 p.m., M June 7 – Tesla, 10 a.m., M; Franklin, noon, T; Parks, 2 p.m., TBA; LaMarr, 7 p.m., M SUMMER 2021 › 39

June 8 – Franklin, 10 a.m., M; LaMarr, noon, T; Tesla, 2 p.m., TBA; Edison, 7 p.m., M June 9 – LaMarr, 10 a.m., M; Edison, noon, T; Franklin, 2 p.m. TBA; Tesla, 7 p.m., M June 10 – Edison, 10 a.m., M; Tesla, noon, T; Franklin, 2 p.m., TBA; Parks, 7 p.m., Mauldin June 11 – Tesla, 10 a.m., M; Parks, noon, W; LaMarr, 2 p.m., W; Edison, 2 p.m., TBA; Franklin, 7 p.m., M June 12 – LaMarr, 7 p.m., M TALENTED PRESENTERS CREATE A NEW AMERICA WITH BEN FRANKLIN PORTRAYED BY LARRY BOUNDS Living in the Age of Enlightenment, Franklin was many things: a printer, a postmaster, an ambassador, an author, a scientist, a founding father. Above all, he was an inventor, creating solutions to common problems, innovating new technology, new governments and even making life a little more musical. Franklin upheld science and intellect and reason! He helped invent and reinvent the American government as well as himself. He was a Loyalist who transformed into a patriot and founding father. As the oldest

delegate at the Constitutional Convention, he declared that the new government was a Republic — if we can keep it.

Larry Bounds has performed on the Chautauqua stage since 2002. Over the years he has portrayed Einstein, Churchill, Disney, Houdini, Crockett, Von Braun, Cronkite and Andrew Jackson to Chautauqua audiences nationwide.

For 35 years he taught public high school, and he has also performed as a professional magician since 1973. He is an active member of Mensa, the International Churchill Society and the South Carolina Treasure and Artifact Association.

TURN DARKNESS INTO LIGHT WITH THOMAS EDISON PORTRAYED BY HANK FINCKEN He was the classic Yankee tinkerer, quintessential workaholic, serial inventor, prolific genius, and overwhelming force of nature driven by compulsive creativity with a gift for turning big dreams into everyday reality. Nearly all his inventions came after thousands of experiments that failed but taught him something. (The only device that worked on the first try was the phonograph.)

Edison held 1,093 patents including the light bulb, phonograph, microphone, motion pic-

tures, fluoroscope, rechargeable batteries, stock ticker, and mimeograph — not including others, such as the X-ray fluoroscope that he left unlicensed for the benefit of medicine. But, perhaps Edison’s greatest legacy is as creator of the modern R&D laboratory in Menlo Park, NJ, which he called an “invention factory,” where constant experimentation was the necessary prelude to discovery.

For more than 20 years, Hank Fincken has toured as a living history performer in Europe, South America and the United States. He has performed in theaters and at educational institutions, corporate meetings, Chautauquas, libraries, national and international conferences, parks, and cultural events as Johnny Appleseed, Thomas Edison, Christopher Columbus, Henry Ford, forty-niner J.G. Bruff, Francisco Pizarro, Prosecuting Attorney Richard Crowley (Susan B. Anthony’s 1873 trial) and W.C. Fields.

ENVISION FREE POWER FOR THE WORLD WITH NIKOLA TESLA PORTRAYED BY IAN RUSKIN Nikola Tesla has been called many things: wizard, showman, prophet, charlatan, magician and Father of the 20th Century — perhaps even of the 21st. He was a prophet dis-

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Tesla sparked the electrical revolution that transformed daily life at the turn of the 20th century. This lone genius inventor is credited with inventing everything from radar to the microwave oven — including alternating current, the Tesla coil and wireless transmission.

Ian Ruskin trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and then worked for the next 15 years in England in repertory companies, London’s West End, and in television and film. He came to Los Angeles in 1985. In 1994, he was cast to play a real-life character by the name of Harry Bridges and his life changed. He has since performed it over 250 times to approximately 50,000 people.

SMASH THE GLASS CEILING WITH HOLLYWOOD’S HEDY LAMARR PORTRAYED BY JUDITH KALAORA Who would have believed that “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World,” Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr, was a genuine ceiling-crasher scientist whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication and made your cell phone, GPS and Wi-Fi possible? But there’s no law that says an inventor can’t be beautiful. She was the scintillating adolescent in “Ekstase”; the cunning wife who wrenched herself free from a dead marriage to a Nazi munitions mogul; and the beautiful refugee who fled the Nazis to become a Hollywood movie siren, who was brash enough to believe her inventions would upend the world. Perhaps the most important thing Hedy Lamarr reinvented was herself. For all the girls, women, and anyone ever told they cannot do math, understand science, or change the universe, Hedy Lamarr will inspire you to continue your pursuit to reinvent your world.

Judith Kalaora is a professional educator, actress and living historian.

She graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University and holds degrees in acting and Spanish language and culture. She also performs as Christa McAuliffe, Dolley Madison, Lucy Stone and Rachel Revere.

GO TO JAIL TO DEMAND CIVIL RIGHTS WITH ROSA PARKS PORTRAYED BY BECKY STONE Sometimes when the status quo needs to be shaken up, it is necessary to take a stand. Other times, one must courageously take a seat. Rosa Parks is best known for being arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat. But Parks was not an apolitical, middle-aged lady whose fatigue kept her seated.

Hers was an act that radically challenged America to reinvent itself.

By the 1950s a different America was emerging. Brown vs Board of Education ruled racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. And, a woman named Rosa Parks and a whole new concept of Civil Rights was about to reinvent American democracy.

Becky Stone is a former teacher of theater and chorus and theater appreciation at Veritas Christian Academy in Fletcher, NC. While raising their four children, she helped her husband start GreenPrints Magazine, a garden quarterly. She has been a regular storyteller-performer at the Biltmore Estate for many years. She has performed as a storyteller at schools, libraries and festivals throughout Western North Carolina specializing in African American, Appalachian and world tales. In 2003, she performed her first Chautauqua character, Pauli Murray, a civil rights activist, lawyer, author and first black woman ordained an Episcopal priest. She has since added Harriet Tubman and Maya Angelou to her repertoire. n To see the complete schedule of events, make reservations or for any restrictions associated with this year’s festival, visit: http://historycomesalive.org

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The hills are alive … with the world’s greatest music story compiled by Brett McLaughlin | photos courtesy of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival

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t took 41 years for the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival to celebrate its 40th anniversary, but that celebration is at hand.

Since 1982, world class musicians have been bringing their talents to beautiful, intimate settings on the Highland-Cashiers Plateau in Western North Carolina.

Now, though delayed one year by the Covid-19 pandemic, the milestone 40th anniversary season is scheduled July 5 through August 8.

Featured will be a larger-than-ever lineup of internationally known classical artists, performing works from Beethoven to Mendelssohn with plenty of notes in between.

The event will feature special activities including a family concert and ice cream social, a free Interlude Concert at Highlands Presbyterian Church, and a ticketed special concert and art exhibit at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Lakeside Restaurant, Old Edwards Farm and The Chattooga Club will host other festival events.

“After the last year, we are bursting with excitement and cannot wait to be back in action,” said Festival Executive Director Nancy Gould-Aaron.

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Opening night performances will be by (from left) Pinchas Zukerman on violin, Amanda Forsyth on cello and George Li on piano.

At the forefront of the festival is the regular concert series, which is held Fridays and Sundays at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., and Saturdays and Mondays at the Village Green Commons in Cashiers. That schedule begins July 5 with the acclaimed Pinchas Zukerman Trio and continues each week, concluding Sunday, August 8, with two favorites — The Eroica Trio and violinist David Coucheron — with the Festival Chamber Orchestra in The Eight Seasons, Vivaldi’s masterpiece interspersed with Astor Piazzolla’s seductive 4 Seasons of Buenos Aires performed by the Eroica. A dinner party at the Wildcat Cliffs Country Club follows.

A QUIET BEGINNING NOW A RESOUNDING EVENT The origins of the festival date to August 1976 when Lucas Drew, having purchased a small summer house in Scaly Mountain, NC, organized a series of three concerts at the Episcopal Church and Highlands Playhouse.

These concerts were a pilot project for the founding of the Festival in 1982 when Dr. Drew obtained a $5,000 grant from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kahn of Miami, FL, through the University of Miami School of Music.

“The enthusiastic response from music lovers in Highlands encouraged the founding of an annual season of performances,” GouldAaron explained.

In 1983, the Festival was incorporated and

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The Eroica Trio includes (from left) Sara Parkins on violin, Sara Sant’Ambrogio on cello and Erika Nickrenz on piano.

was granted non-profit status. The home of the Festival was the Great Hall of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation through the first 10 years. In 1991, all 11 concerts were sold out, and there was a waiting list for tickets. For this and other reasons, various venues were used in ensuing years until, in 1999, the Festival acquired the CBC as a permanent home and gifted it to the town of Highlands for yearround use as a Performing Arts Center. In the early 2000s, concerts in Cashiers became a part of the Festival.

Under the guidance of Dr. Drew, the artistic director and distinguished double bassist, the Highlands Chamber Music Festival achieved a musical maturity that belies its youth. In 2000, William Ransom, founder and Artistic Director of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta and Emerson Professor of Piano at Emory University, began his duties as artistic director. In 2008, GouldAaron joined the organization as executive director.

The Festival is now among the oldest and longest summer chamber music festivals in the United States.

“I am honored to be the executive director of such a vibrant part of the Highlands and Cashiers artistic, cultural scene,” Gould-Aaron said.

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Among this year’s other performers will be Cho-Liang Lin, the Rasa Quartet, the Trout Quintet performing Beethoven’s Violin Sonata #10 in G Major at the Founders Celebration honoring of Dr. Drew, and Sonata Mulattica playing Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata.

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David Coucheron (left) and Yinzi Kong are shown concluding another outstanding performance at an earlier Gala Concert event. Both will return for this year’s festival.

Week 4, July 23-26, will feature Bridget Kibbey — called “the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp” — entrancing the audience with a program called The Enchanted Harp and piano wizard Michael Gurt in The Virtuoso Piano. In the final week of the festival, audiences will be entertained by the groups Sibling Rivalry and Concerto Night.

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The efforts of festival organizers do not end with the final notes of the summer festival. In October a fall residency takes place with a renowned quartet presenting programs at the three Highlands and Cashiers schools and ei-

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Sunsets and service make this restaurant a summer must story by Brett McLaughlin | photos courtesy of Lonesome Valley

The 1,400-foot face of Cow Rock Mountain provides the backdrop for enjoying a glass of wine in the garden before dinner at the Canyon Kitchen.

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Although social distancing and a mask requirement were still in effect, this visit to Sapphire, NC, produced simply the best dining experience I’ve had in years.

The food was very good, the wine selection was well above average and the craft cocktails were great. The staff was beyond polite, knowledgeable and attentive but not overbearing. And, even if all that had not been the case, the sheer beauty of this venue would have made the trip (just 30-40 minutes if you live north of SC183) worth it.

As a public restaurant in a private development, Canyon Kitchen is a unique hybrid.

The Lonesome Valley development, of which it is a part, is a true Appalachian farmstead, featuring conservation areas, dedicated common spaces, responsible deed restrictions and architecture one might expect — timbered bridges, tin roofs, poplar bark Chef Ed Selle siding, stacked stone chimneys and native landscaping.

Among a host of popular starters is this strawberry arugula salad featuring several ingredients from the kitchen garden as well as rosemary-spiced pecans and Green Hill cheese.

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Just beyond those “walls” are magnificent views of the Great Meadow, Cow Rock Mountain and Laurel Knob.

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To that end, a culinary team lead by Chef Ed Selle shapes a menu that changes often based on seasonality and access to the fresh ingredients, including those grown in a kitchen garden that can be seen from the prep area of the restaurant.

Good food meets great service and spectacular views to create a truly unique dining experience at the Canyon Kitchen.

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Our meal was typical of his influences. A melt-in-your-mouth New York strip steak was seared in a cast iron skillet, cooked to perfection and served with roasted fingerling potatoes and Hakurei turnip hash. Our second entrée, a panseared Sunburst Farms trout, sat atop a bed of succotash featuring spring favas and English peas. From a list of vegetable offerings, we chose a Carolina Gold Rice bowl with shaved asparagus, breakfast radishes and spring peas.

From Canyon Kitchen’s ala carte menu diners can also choose from several unique starters, ranging from deviled eggs, to chilled buttermilk and beet soup, to our choices of a strawberry arugula salad featuring Green Hill cheese and rosemary Canyon Kitchen’s trout entrees come from Sunburst Trout Farm. While the fishery is now located in Waynesville, NC, the original Sunburst Trout Farm was at Lonesome Valley and the troughs used to hatch the fish are now used to grow edible plants for the restaurant kitchen.

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The list of entrees at Canyon Kitchen covers a spectrum of tastes, from freshwater fish to tasty steaks such as this filet mignon

spiced pecans and a basil Caesar salad garnished with smoked Sunburst trout and Justo cheese croutons.

As good as the strawberry rhubarb tart and Oreo banana cream pie also sounded, our dessert selections were blackberry sorbet with a Snickerdoodle cookie and a tasty piece of pink grapefruit chiffon cake.

Canyon Kitchen’s wine list is curated by inhouse sommeliers and consists of all sustainable and biodynamic wines. It covers a large spectrum with opportunities to enjoy rare and unusual selections including Canyon Cuvee Rose, a pinot noir grown specifically for Canyon Kitchen in Sonoma, CA. The wine list is complemented by a list of craft cocktails formulated by in-house beverage specialists with some ingredients grown in the kitchen garden.

A few craft beers are also available.

A suggestion would be that you arrive about 30 minutes before your reservation and spend some time with a glass in hand in the restaurant gardens. Again, the view is simply surreal.

Although Canyon Kitchen has a limited season (May through November), many members of the kitchen and wait staff return year after year. Servers know the dishes, will recommend a wine pairing if asked and can tell you exactly what the kitchen garden contributed to your meal. Floor manager Cameron

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“At Canyon Kitchen, we have a wonderful opportunity to bring our Lonesome Valley home and landowners, Cashiers residents and visitors to our area together in one setting,” Jennings said. “We have often been considered a special occasion restaurant, but we also have guests who come every week during the summer.”

“Coming to Canyon Kitchen is an experience. It is a restaurant location unlike any other, and it is a place to bring friends and celebrate milestones. It is comfortable and special,” she said.

I couldn’t agree more. n Canyon Kitchen is located at 150 Lonesome Valley Road, Sapphire, NC (2.5 miles east from Cashiers on Hwy 64 East, turn left into Lonesome Valley and follow the signs to Canyon Kitchen.) The restaurant is open seasonally, Wednesday through Sunday nights for dinner, 5-9 p.m., thru November. For reservations call 828.743.7967 or online thru www.opentable. com

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LONESOME VALLEY: HERITAGE AND HISTORY PRESERVED Canyon Kitchen opened Memorial Day weekend of 2009, but as the Lonesome Valley website states, the valley has been a natural work in progress for millions of years.

Originally known as the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, a 35,000-acre property was purchased by Pittsburgh oilman E.H. Jennings and a group of his industrialist friends in the late 1800s. In the 1920s, Jennings’ son, Richard, began developing the family properties and built five inns, including The Toxaway Inn on Lake Toxaway, The Fairfield Inn in Sapphire and The Franklin Inn in Macon County.

Two decades later, Richard Jr., a Yale-educated engineer, returned to the mountains determined to preserve the remaining 800 acres of his family’s property. “Pa,” as Richard Jr. was known, and his wife, Frances, had three children — Sally, Richard III (Dick) and Binford. Pa rode, fished and hunted his property, and began mink farming and raising trout for food. The Cashiers Valley Trout Farm sustained the family, and to this day, the Jennings’ trout farming continues under the leadership of daughter Sally Jennings Eason at Sunburst Trout Farm in Waynesville, NC. Over the years, Richard Jr.’s three children have managed Lonesome Valley. In order to preserve their father’s commitment to stewardship of the land, the family decided that if change and development were inevitable, they would prefer to oversee the effort themselves. The Lonesome Valley development was created as a southern Appalachian farmstead.

Today, Lonesome Valley is a private, 800-acre gated community. When fully developed, fewer than 160 homes will be built, with the remainder of the land being held in conservation.

In addition to Canyon Kitchen, the only other public facility is the Canyon Spa, which opened its doors in 2014. Housed in the recently renovated Caretaker’s Cottage in the front of the community, the Spa offers an array of natural body and facial treatments, therapies and products, all promoting wellness and relaxation.

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Only 30-45 minutes from the Upstate, Canyon Kitchen provides a unique dining experience that can include a spectacular sunset and a relaxing early summer evening.

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This lakeside view depicts the open, airy atmosphere of the home. Sun porches off the great room (right) and the master suite (left) can be opened to capture screened, cool breezes off the lake. Ample seating is available on both the upper deck and the patio off the guest quarters on the lake level.

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ne step inside Tim and Marsha McKibbens’ home and you know that this place … this space … was built to be shared.

Spend a little time with these Lake Keowee homeowners, however, and you will know that it wasn’t just any old visitors they had in mind.

“We built this home as lake bait,” Tim said, a sly smile accompanying the stated mission.

“We built it hoping the kids and grandkids would come,” Marsha offered as clarification.

“Did it work?”

“Oh, yah,” she said, their grins becoming full-fledged smiles.

The couple — Tim, former Air Force pilot and veteran commercial pilot with Delta Airlines, and Marsha, a retired nurse — lived on the south side of Atlanta when they first began considering life after work. They had never lived on the water, but they wanted to. Even more, though, they wanted to build a retirement home that would bring family together.

With their eyes focused on two married daughters and (so far) three grandchildren all living in Georgia, they knew their move would not be a long one. They began looking at lake communities and, through friends of a friend, were introduced to Lake Keowee. Tim flew his plane into the Oconee Airport, and the couple met with realtors. It didn’t take long to be impressed by what they found.

“The quality of the water and the fact that Duke (Energy) controls the lake levels — that was important to us,” Tim said, recalling the details of their lot purchase two years ago.

The home’s front entry gives way to this expansive space that provides seating, dining and cooking options. Note the nickel gap shiplap ceiling and large beams, which are actually lightweight structures, covered with repurposed oak. A similar technique was used to create a large mantel that adorns the fireplace located on the wall to the left of this picture.

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With a lot in hand, they set about designing a home that featured “minimal bedrooms and maximum entertaining” space. An architect helped hone the details, but it was Upstate builder Gabe Yoder who made their plan “doable.”

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momentum as the COVID-19 pandemic flared in China and began its race around the globe. Grounded from his job as an international pilot and with a lockdown looming, the couple decided to move even though Yoder was still hard at work.

“The house wasn’t finished when we moved

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This seating area and kitchenette serves guests who are staying in the two guest suites on either side of the lake level.

in” Tim said. “There was no landscaping, no drive, no path to the dock and piles of dirt everywhere.”

“A lot of red clay,” Marsha mused, her mind recalling how difficult it was to keep the dirt where it belonged … outside!

“At home” but pinned down by COVID, the couple set about making a house built to accommodate family and friends into a home whose furnishings and décor are testimony to those very same people.

Yoder had done his part. The front door enters into a spacious area where kitchen, dining and great room are housed under a single nickel gap shiplap ceiling.

The large beams that appear to support the structure are actually lightweight configurations covered with repurposed oak, which made the foundation of the home much easier to construct. A similar technique was used to create a large mantel that adorns the fireplace in the great room, a feature flanked by built-in bookshelves.

The ceiling design, combined with distressed oak plank flooring, give what is a wide-open space an almost “cottage” feeling that is only enhanced by a wall of windows and sliding doors offering an uncluttered view of Lake Keowee.

The nearby dining table will easily seat a dozen people, and five more seats are steps away at a massive kitchen island that features a quartz countertop. While the kitchen boasts all the latest appliances, the true highlight of this space is the built-in cabinets, many of which feature glass doors that allow Marsha to display an extensive collection of dishes and pottery, many pieces brought home from trips to the Far East. A library-type ladder glides across the space, providing access to the highest points.

“I’m height-challenged,” Marsha said.

The kitchen also offers a first glimpse of how Marsha has chosen to use vintage tin ceiling tiles for a backsplash. Similar pressed tin pieces have been used decoratively behind towel holders in some of the home’s bathrooms.

The couple’s collection of pottery from around the world is displayed throughout the home, but most prominently in these lighted kitchen cabinets. The “library ladder” provides access to all the room’s storage areas. Note the vintage tin ceiling tiles used to create a backsplash.

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Off the kitchen is a sunporch that features both screens and collapsible windows. It is a warm place to relax in the winter and, when thrown open to the lake breezes, a great place to spend a morning or late afternoon. Access to a deck that runs across the lakeside expanse of the home is possible from the sunroom, the great room and the master suite at the other end of the home. The deck offers a 180-degree view of Lake Keowee.

“That right out there is Pirate Island where our grandkids are going to build their fort,” Tim quips, pointing to a small island directly in front of the home.

The master suite is large but, as the couple had intended, not huge. It features a large bath with “roll-in” tile shower and a double vanity. A separate, smaller, screened porch on the lake side is “Grandma’s getaway” where Marsha enjoys her morning coffee and an occasional quiet escape.

The upper level also features a functional laundry room decorated with a collection of old-fashioned washboards, a half-bath and access to the garage over which is a finished bonus room that features bunkbed accommodations for up to nine people and a full bath. It was clearly constructed with grandkids in mind although there is also an exercise room with a great view of the side yard, flower gardens and a weather station Tim constructed.

The sun porch located off the great room/kitchen is a great place to spend an afternoon. The “glass” panes can be folded away, giving way to screens that welcome lake breezes.

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Access to the lower level can be gained via a stairway or an elevator the couple had installed as they hope to age together in their new home. The lower level is a home-away-fromhome for family, visiting missionaries and overnight guests. A pair of suites, complete with full baths, flank a large gathering area and feature walkouts onto an expansive patio. One room is home to several pieces of furniture owned by Tim’s grandmother.

The living area is perfect for board games, watching TV or simply relaxing by the fire. A vintage airplane prop hangs above the sliding doors leading to the patio. It fits in nicely with a collection of military mementos in the home, including the saber Tim had as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, a Union cavalry saber from his mother’s family and a trunk that dates to his great-uncle who was in the Normandy Invasion and was part of the American forces that liberated Europe. Today, the trunk holds memories and family collectibles.

As is the case on the main level, Marsha has decorated tastefully with collectibles from family travels to Europe, Africa and the Far East.

“We built the house for family, but we also built it with family,” Marsha said proudly.

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t the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Travelers Rest, there is a golf course community that takes its name from the first people to set foot in South Carolina — the Cherokee.

On 452 acres of rolling topography, Cherokee Valley Course and Club offers outstanding mountain golf just minutes from downtown Greenville and less than an hour from Hendersonville and Asheville, NC. If you’re

looking for a round of golf in a serene setting with spectacular scenery and the solitude that is synonymous with mountain courses, you’ll find it at Cherokee Valley The course is a modern P.B. Dye design that opened in 1994. Not only did Dye create the course, but he was married on it. One of the more impressive holes is the sixth, a 175-yard par-3 with an elevation drop of 70 feet. It was here, with Glassy Mountain in the background, that Dye tied the knot.

While the sixth easily owns the signature hole label on this demanding layout, each hole is spectacular in itself. In fact, Discover South Carolina’s team of golf writers described Cherokee Valley’s “thoughtfully sculpted and masterfully designed” design as “top notch golf with stunning mountain vistas.” Adding to its recent accolades, Cherokee Valley has been named to the SC Depart-

ment of Parks, Recreation and Tourism list of “Can’t Miss Upstate Golf Courses.”

Whether heading to the golf course on scenic Highway 11 or on U.S. 25 out of Travelers Rest, it’s a winding drive through the countryside. On the way to The Shop, the course’s well-appointed golf shop located under the new Core 450 restaurant, you get a glimpse of what awaits — a stunning, awardwinning golf course with dramatic changes in elevation that will not only challenge your game, but provide a fun round of golf regardless of your age or skill level.

The Shop itself is welcoming at check-in or at the turn. Its bright, modern interior has flat screen televisions and a craft beer cooler for building your own six-pack. Add an extensive selection of golf gadgets, clubs and apparel, and you have more than your average pro shop offers.

This is the 13th hole green and 14th hole tee complex at Cherokee Valley.

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For 23 years Cherokee Valley was a semiprivate course with a country club feel. But in 2017, Matthew and Renee Jennings acquired the property, and an exciting new chapter in the club’s history began.

As the Jennings enter their fourth year, the opening of Core 450 and The Shop enhance an already great golf experience.

“The timing could not be better to shine,” said Jennings of the opening of his restaurant, which overlooks holes one, nine and 18. “This area needed a place that is a safe beacon to enjoy great food in a welcoming atmosphere. We have the opportunity to serve our guests in our open-air, indoor dining room along with dining outdoors, while enjoying beautiful views and music.”

According to Cherokee Valley’s website, the course “offers golfers a ‘softer’ start to their round with a manageable par-4, a short par3 and a reachable par-5. Second, it allows for a true ‘turn’ after the ninth hole where golfers can restock on drinks, snacks or grab a lunch to-go.”

After the opening four holes, be prepared for the challenge that ensues as you cross into “The Summit” neighborhood of Cherokee Valley and ascend to one of the highest points on the property on the tee box of hole six.

From there, it’s all downhill, so to speak, on holes seven through nine.

Cherokee Valley’s back nine continues the roller coaster ride making club selection and placement paramount. Hole 11, a 540-yard par-5 — one of the hardest holes in the Upstate — is the number one handicap hole. It presents golfers with a 120-foot rise from tee to green. Plan on an extra club or two as you

make your way up. Starting with the 11th hole, be prepared for one picturesque hole after another until reaching the sharp descent at 16, the beginning of three daunting finishing holes.

If the back nine had a signature hole it would be hole 17. From the tips, it is a monster par-4 at 461 yards with a sizeable lake sitting below and right of the green. The finisher, the par-4 18th, is the No. 3 handicap hole and requires a full-carry over a ravine from the tee.

On all three, shorter hitters have a distinct advantage from the green tee boxes, taking the hazards out of play. Par these three and head to Core 450 for a post round meal, small plate or drink.

TOTAL EXPERIENCE Jennings is not a newcomer when it comes to restaurants and golf, and he is passionate about having created a first-class venue for the Greenville area. A seasoned entrepreneur and golf course manager from a family-owned course in Ohio, he has fulfilled his dream in opening Core 450, having envisioned it before purchasing the course. It didn’t take long for him to hire Executive Chef Todd Warden to head the Core 450 team. And, it’s not just for golfers adds Jennings.

“Whether you come by golf cart, car, bicycle or Harley, or if you’re wearing a suit and tie or coming over from the pool in your beachwear, we have a spot for you,” he said.

{top} Yes, you can take a motorbike, complete with club carrier, around the course. • {left} Number 11, a 540-yard par-5, is one of the hardest holes in the Upstate. It is the number one handicap hole, presenting golfers with a 120-foot rise from tee to green. • {right} This beautiful waterfall comes into view on the 14th hole.

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And, although Cherokee Valley is a short hike from anywhere in Upstate SC, its stayand-play packaging makes it a destination as well. Its cottage collection features three elegantly appointed homes on the course, each with four suites.

The cottages afford a relaxing atmosphere with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rates start at $130 a night for one room with one bed and range up to $600 for a four-bedroom cottage with two beds per room.

A round of golf at Cherokee can be added for $33 on weekdays (Mon. – Thurs.), $43 on weekends (Fri. – Sun.) or $60 for “all you can play,” subject to availability. n For more information on all that Cherokee Valley has to offer, peruse www.cherokeevalleyclub.com. Be sure to click on “The Kee” from the pull-down menu for the most up-to-date information.

Golfers can also call The Shop at 864.689.3585.

The sixth hole, a 175-yard par-3 with an elevation drop of 70 feet, is the signature hole on the course. It was on this tee that designer B.P. Dye was married with the view of Glassy Mountain in the background.

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With five independent breweries and taprooms from Cashiers to Sylva and Dillsboro, a mere 27 miles down the road, Jackson County, NC, is actively marketing its increasingly popular Ale Trail. Photo courtesy of Jackson County TDA

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y neighbor, Jefferson Lever, enjoys traveling around Western North Carolina, camping with Gayle, his wife, and their dog Harley, never missing an opportunity to discover a new brewery, sample some suds and report back to me about a particular beer or ale.

Over time he’s developed an affection for a particular IPA, “Hoppy Camper,” brewed in Sylva, NC, by Innovation Brewery. He is truly a “hoppy” camper when he gets a chance to return and savor a pint.

Known to enjoy a brewski myself, I decided I needed to check out Innovation and the Hoppy Camper IPA. To my surprise and delight I found that Jackson County is home to five independent breweries and taprooms from Cashiers to Sylva and Dillsboro a mere 27 miles down the road. In fact, North Carolina boasts more craft breweries than any state in the Southeast.

Obviously, my findings required a road trip on what has been dubbed The Jackson County Ale Trail.

According to Nick Breedlove, executive director of tourism for Jackson County, while walking one afternoon in Sylva, he came across a lady ambling along with a hiking stick — the kind you’d expect to see on a mountain trail. They struck up a conversation, and he queried her as to the stick. “I’m walking the ale trail,” she answered.

Little did Breedlove know that the growing number

of imbibers heading to Jackson County had given his hometown breweries a nickname. Not missing an opportunity to market a great idea, the Jackson County Ale Trail was born.

“The Ale Trail has virtually changed the landscape of the county,” he told me as I sampled a beer flight at Innovation Brewery.

Meanwhile he enjoyed his favorite, Soulvation, a tropical IPA brewed with papaya and pineapple tea from a local tearoom. As we sat on Innovation’s deck, the crowd of guests slowly increased.

“It used to be that after 5 p.m. the downtown sort of died as locals and visitors either went home or off to a restaurant. Now it’s thriving!” Breedlove said.

Innovation was my last stop on a three-day, whirlwind visit to the Ale Trail that began in Cashiers on NC107 under the shadow of Whiteside Mountain.

I arrived in Cashiers anticipating my first tasting at the aptly named Whiteside Brewing Company. First, I stopped for some fortification at Cornucopia, or “The Back Porch,” as the locals call it. Celebrating its 40th year, the open-air dining restaurant offers a simple but savory menu of soups, salads and sandwiches, as well as wines, cocktails and … you guessed it, craft beers. I chowed down on the Fried Chicken Salad, a huge plate of crispy romaine topped with fried chicken, tobacco onions, applewood smoked bacon,

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Whiteside Brewing Company sits on a hill secluded from the steady flow of traffic on NC107.

Flexibility is the key to road trip success, and the best-laid plans often go awry — Whiteside is closed on Wednesdays. Luckily, I ran into one of the new owners in the parking lot who enticed me to return on Thursday for lunch and a beer flight on him.

Plan B, head to Sylva, the hub of the Ale Trail.

The road to Sylva is scenic as NC107 winds its way over the Eastern Continental Divide, circles around Lake Glenville, and after a series of hairpin turns, straightens out and follows the troutfilled Tuckaseegee River to Sylva and Dillsboro.

Knowing that four breweries and the Tuckaseegee Fly Shop were in and around Sylva’s one-way Main Street, I circled around the block, located all five stops, and parked with Balsam Falls Brewing Company and The Lazy Hiker Taproom just a few steps away.

My goal at each brewery was to taste an IPA, a red, a wheat, maybe a sour or a stout, and/or a concoction with a unique name. The sampling began at Balsam Falls where I ordered a fourbeer flight. Six staples are part of the 35 beers and dozen ciders on tap. If you like beer with a kick, try the Mango Habanero Wheat. As my server said, “It has just the right amount of heat!”

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fruits from the family farm, some of their homegrown hops and even vegetables in the brewing process.

It was not quite 3 p.m., so it was off to the fly shop, seeking local river knowledge for my morning wade. Dale Collins was a wealth of information and let me know that the “tuck,” as it is called, would be running a little fast for these old legs. Fortunately, however, Scotts Creek was more my speed. Dale repaired my leader, checked my flies and I was good to go.

Nantahala Brewing Company’s Taproom Outpost is located on Scotts Creek. Like most of the stops on Jackson County’s Ale Trail, it offers live music and other forms of entertainment. Photo courtesy of Nantahala Brewing Sylva Outpost

Trail Candy IPA, Wild Hiker Pale Ale, Trail Mate Golden Ale and Espresso Rock are offered on the Taste the Experience flight at The Lazy Hiker Taproom. Photo courtesy of Jackson County TDA

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Right across the street was The Lazy Hiker Taproom, opened in 2019. Its logo, a background of mountain peaks and trail shoes on the end of relaxed legs, says it all as do the beer names — Trail Candy IPA, Wild Hiker Pale Ale, and its flagship, Trail Mate Golden Ale. These are all on the Taste the Experience flight along with Espresso Rock, an aromatic and tasty coffee stout whose slogan is “Get Lazy!”

Dillsboro is just a traffic light and a bridge away from Sylva and The Best Western River Escape where the Tuckaseegee flows below every room’s balcony. Double queen rooms or whirlpool suites, upscale bedding and an indoor pool make it an ideal place to rest and rejuvenate after a tough day on the Ale Trail (or the river).

Dillsboro is also home to Boots Steakhouse, a locally owned restaurant that claims to have “The Best Hand Cut Steaks in the Smokies.” Dinner was fantastic and filling. I enjoyed a choice sirloin done to perfection and topped off by great conversation with Colleen and Jerry Simms, proud owners of Boots.

With the balcony door open to the soothing sounds of the river, sleep came easily. Indeed,

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As promised, a three-beer flight, massive

burger and a very tasty mac-n-cheese were enjoyed. I sipped an Izzie’s Amber, one of Whiteside’s year-round brews, while awaiting lunch and watching brewmaster Stephen Streeter add ingredients and check gauges and timers on the giant stainlesssteel vats. I downed a well paired Cobra Chicken IPA with my Whiteside Burger.

Three down and two to go. It was time to head back to Sylva and the Nantahala Brewing Company’s Taproom Outpost. Located on Scotts Creek, the Taproom brews arrive in Sylva from its brewery in Bryson City.

Over 40 taps including ciders line the wall behind the highly unusual bar imbedded with tiny lights. A patio overlooking the river is the place to sit and sample a flight or down your chosen favorite.

My final destination, Innovation Brewing, has three locations. While Sylva houses the main brewery, and Dillsboro is home to Innovation Station, Western Carolina University also has a taproom in nearby Cullowhee. The Sylva brewery, where I sampled their most popular beers, has 32 taps, homemade ginger ale and three ciders. It was here that I found out what the Hoppy Camper IPA

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{left} Innovation Brewing’s main brewery in Sylva has 32 taps, homemade ginger ale and three ciders. Guests can choose woodfired pizza from the kitchen or head to the Cosmic Carryout Food Truck on the outdoor patio. Photo by Nick Breedlove • {right} Brewmaster Stephen Streeter oversees the making of a variety of craft beers at Whiteside’s in Dillsboro. Photo by Chelsea Conkrite

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Alas, all good road trips must come to an end, but never leave Dillsboro without a stop at the famous Haywood Smokehouse for Texas style barbecue. Fresh briskets and butts are sea-

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the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and enroute they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The Wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help.

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JULY 29 – AUG. 15 THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships.

Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. The Dixie Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of 33 years. And, when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives in the second act, these friends, proving the enduring power of “teamwork,” rally ‘round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction.

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JUNE 4-13 AND THEN THERE WERE NONE This adaptation of the best-selling crime novel by Agatha Christie follows 10 strangers who receive an unusual invitation to a solitary mansion based remotely off Britain’s Devon Coast. Among the guests is an unstable doctor, an anxious businessman, an irresponsible playboy and a governess with a secret. Cut off from the outside world, the group arrives at its destination, only to find that darkness awaits them. As people start to mysteriously die, the members of the group realize there is a killer among them.

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JUNE 25-27 PETER PAN JR. Playhouse performances by summer camp participants ages 6-14; June 25, 7 p.m., June 26, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. and June 27, 2 p.m.

JULY 23 – AUG. 1 IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? Originally based on the book by Ralph Keyes, the musical is a series of monologues and musical numbers tracing each characters’ experiences in high school, both positive and negative. An assortment of old grads is looking back … mostly with affection on their high school days.

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Blue Ridge Arts Center, 111 E. South Second St., Seneca, presents “New Beginnings,” an exhibit that pays homage to the awakenings of spring and the reawakening of our spirits following a dark and difficult winter. Works represent new life, starting anew or new growth; gallery hours are Thurs. –Fri., 1-4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

JUNE 4

Oconee Humane Society benefit golf tournament at The Rock Golf Club & Resort, 171 Sliding Rock Road, Pickens; captain’s choice 4-person scramble begins at 7:30 a.m.; entry fee of $75 includes mulligans, barbecue lunch and prizes; call Chris at 864.878.2830 to register.

JUNE 5

Fore Paws Golf Ball Drop sponsored by Oconee Humane Society. Three balls closest to the target win cash prizes; $20 per ball; to purchase a ball using a credit card or PayPal, visit: oconeehumane.org

JUNE 10

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents The Allman Betts Band; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac.com

JUNE 11 & 12

The Hartwell Lake Poker Run benefiting Meals on Wheels begins on Friday with a kick-off party featuring a live auction and live music that night at Big Water Marina; event day at Big Water Marina is Saturday; for info visit: hartwelllakepokerrun.com/

JUNE 12

West Union Fun in the Sun Festival; family events, live music, food vendors, games and exhibits for children of all ages, including a marshmallow-eating competition; visit www. scwestunion.com for more information.

JUNE 17

Dixie Barnes, 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Greenwood, SC, entertains at PAC Unplugged at Pickens County Performing Arts Center; 6:30-10 p.m.; for tickets, visit: pcpac. org/event.

JUNE 19

Come celebrate Juneteenth in downtown Seneca; free family fun and education including food, beverages, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon artists, art show, 3-on-3 basketball, gospel hour, live music and more; for more info, visit: www.seneca.sc.us 76 ‹ UPSTATE LAKE LIVING

Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, presents its Americana Folk Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; folk musicians, dance performances and workshops; for more information, visit: www. hagoodmillhistoricsite.com Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Chi-Town Transit Authority, a rocking sevenpiece band created in the image of the original configuration of the rock group Chicago; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www. walhallapac.com Jonny Diaz Live In Concert at the Pickens Performing Arts Center, 314 W. Main St., Liberty; 5:30 p.m.; for tickets, visit: https:// eventseeker.com/tickets/eb-137149376477

JUNE 19-20 & 26-27

The South Carolina Sunflower Festival at Denver Downs Farm in Anderson; acres of sunflowers; shrimp & grits, juicy burgers, street tacos and more; visit the Silo Bar for beverages and enjoy lots of farm fun. For tickets and information, visit: denverdownsfarm.com/ sunflower-festival

JUNE 25

Seneca Woman’s Club’s Celebration of Reconnection fundraiser; 7 to 9 p.m. at the new Crown & Crest Event Center, 114 N. Walnut St. in Seneca’s historic retail center; refreshments and entertainment; tickets at $25 can be obtained from any SWC member or by visiting, www.facebook.com/HistoricBallenger-House-Home-of-the-SenecaWomans-Club

JUNE 26-27 & JULY 3-4

Come to Walhalla and enjoy the South Carolina Sunflower Festival! Event celebrates one of the world’s most amazing flowers; admission ticket includes parking and gives entry to a variety of activities, including picking a sunflower; Cow Café will be available for concessions.

JULY 3

Annual Hillbilly Days, 120 Verner Mill Road, Mountain Rest; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; family events, bluegrass music, clogging, fiddle and banjo competitions, BBQ, greased pig chase; free event; bring your own chair; for more information, visit, www. mountainrestcommunityclub.com

JULY 4

Salem 4th of July Celebration; festivities start at 7 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

JULY 16 – AUG. 23

Blue Ridge Arts Center, 111 E. South Second St., Seneca, presents Fabulous Forgeries, which will honor great artists of the past as local artists recreate a specific famous piece or are inspired to create their own interpretations of a piece created by a master. An image of the original work will be displayed next to the new work; gallery hours are Thurs. –Fri., 1-4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

JULY 17

Carolina Reaper Challenge hosted by Upstate Ultras and Go-Green Events at the Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 50K, marathon and half-marathon events; for more information, visit: upstateultra.com Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents An Evening with The Gatlin Brothers; Larry, Steve & Rudy are Grammy award-winners who have dazzled audiences for more than 65 years; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www. walhallapac.com Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, presents its Banjo Extravaganza; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; amazing group of performers and an open jam throughout the day; bring whatever instrument you play and pick along; also a variety of folklife and traditional-arts demonstrations; for more information, visit: www.hagoodmillhistoricsite.com

JULY 30

City of Seneca free Independence Day Celebration at Gignilliat Field; games for kids, food and drink vendors, shagging contest, live music beginning at 2 p.m. and fireworks at dusk; bring a chair or blanket and stay all day.

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents The Next Move with special guests The Wailin’ Thorns; formed in the spring of 1985 at Clemson University, TNM cut their musical teeth on songs from classic rock heavies; The Wailin’ Thorns, meanwhile, are a band based out of Greenville who write and perform original material as well as a wide array of covers; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac.com

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Wynonna Judd, whose rich and commanding voice has sold over 30 million albums spanning a remarkable 35-year career; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac. com

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Grammy-winning queen of bluegrass and the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry Rhonda Vincent; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac.com

Walhalla Independence Eve, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; kids’ activities, live music; stroll down Main Street, shop, eat & play; then stay and watch the fireworks display from Main Street.

JULY 31

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NC & SC Reunion in the Carolinas Rally 2021; Rally Central will be at the Quality Inn, 226 Hitech Road, Seneca. Activities will include lots of organized mountain riding, bike games Saturday, entertainment and activities on both Friday and Saturday evenings, a live auction, raffle and door prizes.

AUGUST 7

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents an evening with veteran comedian James Gregory; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac.com

AUGUST 13

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents SkynFolks – The Authentic Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience, featuring totally authentic, accurate renditions of the music on the first five Lynyrd Skynyrd albums; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac. com

AUGUST 20

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Shot Thru the Heart – The Bon Jovi Experience; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www. walhallapac.com

AUGUST 21

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Gene Watson, one of the most masterful voices in country music history; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac. com Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens, presents Rolling Waterwheel Gospel Revue; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the 1845 grist will be operating, and the site will be full of living history demonstrators and artisan craft vendors; the Hagood Creek petroglyph site will be open; admission $5 per person 13 and older. For more information, visit: www.hagoodmillhistoricsite. com

AUGUST 26

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac.com

AUGUST 14

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Lorrie Morgan, a bright and shining country star who is a modern woman who has made music history; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac.com

AUGUST 27

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents

country music icons T.G. Sheppard & Moe Bandy; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac.com

SEPT. 5

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Crystal Gayle; 7:30 p.m.; for information or tickets, visit: www.walhallapac.com Brew & ’Que; Gignilliat Field in Seneca; 6-10 p.m.; over 40 craft beers from South Carolina breweries; you’re the judge of the Bar-b-que Competition; craft vendors, live music and games for the family; for tickets and more information, visit: tickets.beerfests.com/event/brew-que

SEPT. 7-11

59th Annual South Carolina Apple Festival in downtown Westminster; parades, family activities, arts and crafts, food vendors and the annual parade; for more information, visit: www. scapplefestival.com or call 864.647.7223.

SEPT. 11

Friends of Lake Jocassee annual VolunteerImprove-Preserve (VIP) event; join hundreds of volunteers as they collect litter from in and around Devils Fork State Park and Lake Jocassee; divers, road, trail and shore cleanup crews, as well as canoes and kayaks participate; 9 a.m. to noon.

Walhalla Performing Arts Center THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND Thursday, June 10 @ 7:30 PM

The show features original music from their 2 recent BMG albums, songs from their solo projects as well as classic songs by The Allman Brothers Band, the legendary group founded by Devon & Duane’s fathers, Gregg Allman & Dickey Betts.

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Saturday, June 19 @ 7:30 PM

This show is a fundraiser for The Knights of Columbus Charities-Council 6884 of Seneca, SC. Chi-Town Transit Authority is a rocking seven piece band created in the image of the original configuration of the rock group Chicago.

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Country Music Legend, known as Wynonna will bring you to your feet with her old hits, new hits and songs from The Judd’s. Truly, a night to remember.

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LOL is back!

BY DARI MULLINS

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fter a year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, Ladies on the Lake is back and going strong, with 120 women in attendance at the first meeting in April.

Ladies on the Lake started in 2019 to empower women to be independent on the water by offering educational and social opportunities for any lady that loves boating. The group seeks to equip women with the skills, knowledge and confidence to explore and enjoy the water in new and exciting ways.

The ladies also support several independent local charities throughout the year.

The kickoff meeting was held at Hidden Cove at the Keowee Marina with organizers sharing the history and upcoming vision for the group. T. Jay Harlos, training staff officer with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, pointed out some of the new boating laws that have gone into effect for 2021. He also made followup appointments to do on-site vessel checks.

These checks ensure that boats have the needed safety equipment and can often result in a discount on boat insurance. If you are interested in one of these checks, you can contact Harlos at h6lawenf@gmail.com.

Ladies on the Lake is sponsored by Watersports Central, Community First Bank and 313 Café. Meetings are usually held the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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{clockwise from top} After a COVIDinduced one-year hiatus, more than 100 ladies turned out for the first meeting of Ladies on the Lake. Here, Watersports Central employee, Upstate Lake Living writer and LOL organizer Dari Mullins goes over the history and future plans of the organization. Photo by Artie Mullins • Approximately 120 women signed in with (from left) Christy Schwartz, Laura Gurreri and Fran Graham for the first Ladies on the Lake meeting in April. The group meets monthly throughout the year. Photo by Brittany Gurreri • Alicia Keys (left) and Sandy Hadesty review their notes prior to the reboot of Ladies on the Lake in April.

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planned, including a scavenger hunt on the water. Meeting locations may vary, and the content is subject to change, but here is a tentative schedule of the upcoming meetings: June 8, boating basics; July 13, ladies surf night; August, TBD, scavenger hunt on the lake; September 14, docking meeting 2; October 12, TBD; November 9, boating safety/ navigation; December 14, end of year party/ gifts for kids collection.

By the way, LOL does need sponsors to help offset the cost of events and expenses. If you own a business or know of anyone who

does, who might be interested in this opportunity, email me at dari@watersportscentral. com.

If you are interested in joining Ladies on the Lake, check out the Facebook group or send me an email.

Dari Mullins is marketing coordinator and office manager at the Seneca location of Watersports Central where she enjoys sharing her love of the water, boating and sports with people of all ages.

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ew kayak anglers give a lot of different reasons for why they got started in the sport. Some say it’s because a kayak is more economical to fish from than a power boat. Others claim there’s just “too much” with power boat fishing and want to get back to the basics of fishing. Still others yearn for the competition of fishing against other anglers with only human power to get you where you want to go. In a nutshell, this describes kayak bass fishing.

That’s not to say all kayak bass anglers want to compete, but the solace of one rod, one paddle and a black bass on the end of the line is more than enough for many kayak anglers.

For these new kayak bass anglers, there is an entire world of knowledge, comrades, competitors and otherwise rabid paddle fans. By way of introduction, here are few things to know: RODS AND REELS Depending on your skill level going in, your choices are baitcasting gear and spinning gear. Spinning gear is easier to fish with, but more baits and most situations are best fished with baitcasting tackle. Make it a point to learn to use both.

BASS FISHING 101 Largemouth bass love vegetation and woody cover. Smallmouth bass love rocks.

Other than that, volumes and volumes have been written about how to catch bass in a myriad of scenarios. A wacky rig trick worm is hard to fish wrong for a beginner, and it’s mostly weedless. That’s as good as any place to start your learning process.

TAKE A NET Later on in your career you will probably leave the net behind, but nothing is more frustrating than having a fish at the boat and trying to figure out what to do next. Where are my pliers? Where’s my camera? I can’t reach the end of the rod to unwrap the line that’s wrapped up, and I’m about to lose this fish! A net is the closest thing to a pause button you

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can get when kayak bass fishing. Get the fish in the net, then sort things out.

WHAT KIND OF KAYAK FOR BASS FISHING Kayak fishing is not like power boat fishing where you have a specific boat design for bass fishing. You still only have two main types of kayaks — cockpit style and sit-on-tops. Siton-tops are better for fishing, period. After that you can choose your layout, propulsion, storage, size, etc., based on your budget and your preferences.

GO WHERE OTHERS CAN’T Don’t buy a kayak for bass fishing and then go to big public lakes and compete with power boats. Certain tournaments may dictate where you can fish in competition, but for learning and just fishing find those hidden gems that are typically going to be smaller bodies of water. Watershed lakes, farm ponds, swamps, oxbows and rivers abound. The easiest way to find them is Google Earth or some other satellite app. Scout online, then go find access and get permission on foot.

CATCH, PHOTO AND RELEASE Whether you fish online tournaments,

Kayak bass fishing, as both a sport and as in competition, is one of the fastest-growing segments in the world of fishing.

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in-person tournaments or monthly points tournaments, the standard is to measure fish by length, not weight. Tournaments may designate what type of ruler is permissible. One of the most-widely accepted is called a Hawg Trough. All fish are released afterwards.

JOIN A CLUB Most kayak clubs welcome new members, and about half of those you meet will be bass fishing addicts. Try to give back as much as you take from your club, even if that just means buying breakfast for the folks who are taking you fishing until you get your feet under you.

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What can we learn from 2020?

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ow that we’re a few months removed from 2020, it’s a good time to reflect on such a momentous year. We can think about developments in the social and political spheres, but we also learned — or perhaps re-learned — some valuable lessons about investing.

Here are four of them: A LONG-TERM PERSPECTIVE IS ESSENTIAL. Volatility in the financial markets is nothing new, but, even so, 2020 was one for the books. Of course, the COVID-19 outbreak was the driving force behind most of the wild price swings. Soon after the pandemic’s effects were first felt, the S&P 500, a common index of U.S. largecap stocks, fell 34 percent but gained 67 percent by the end of the year. Consequently, investors who stuck with their investment portfolios and kept their eyes on their long-term goals, rather than on shocking headlines, ended up doing well. And, while 2020 was obviously an unusual year, the long-term approach will always be valuable to investors.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE. The pandemic drove down the prices of many stocks, but it didn’t necessarily harm the long-term fundamentals of these companies. In other words, they may still have had strong management, still produced desirable products and services, and still had good prospects for growth. In short, they may still have been good investment opportunities — and when their prices were depressed, they may also have been “bargains” for smart investors. This is the case with virtually any market downturn — some high-quality stocks will be available at favorable prices.

DIVERSIFICATION PAYS OFF. Bond prices often move in a different direction from stocks. So, during a period of volatility when stock prices are falling, such as we saw in the weeks after the pandemic hit in March, the presence of bonds in your portfolio can lessen the impact of

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the downturn and stabilize your overall returns. And this, in essence, is the value of maintaining a balanced and diversified portfolio. (Keep in mind that diversification can’t guarantee profits or prevent all losses.)

THE MARKET LOOKS AHEAD. The pandemic-driven market plunge may have been stunning, but it made a kind of intrinsic sense. After all, the sudden arrival of a pandemic that threatened lives, closed businesses and cost millions of jobs doesn’t sound like a positive event for the financial markets. But the strong rally that followed the initial drop and continued into 2021 has surprised many people. After all, the pandemic’s effects were felt throughout the rest of 2020, and are still being felt now, so why did stock prices rise? The answer is pretty straightforward: The financial markets always look ahead, not behind.

And for a variety of reasons — including widespread vaccinations, anticipated economic stimulus measures from Congress and the Biden administration, and the Federal Reserve’s continued steps to keep interest rates low — the markets are

WHILE 2020 WAS OBVIOUSLY AN UNUSUAL YEAR, THE LONG-TERM APPROACH WILL ALWAYS BE VALUABLE TO INVESTORS. anticipating much stronger economic growth, possibly starting in the second half of 2021.

All of us are probably glad to have 2020 behind us. Yet, the year taught us some investment lessons we can put to work in 2021 and beyond.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by David Adrian Jr., a Seneca financial advisor with the Fortune 500 Company that serves more than 7 million customers and has over $1 trillion in assets under management. Reach Adrian at 864.882.5763 or www.edwardjones. come/david-adrian.

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