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Tag Archives: Highland County
A Rare Find
A couple weekends ago, my husband and I went for a drive to parts of the county we had not been to in years. As usual, I scanned the landscape for beautiful vistas and wildflowers. That morning, we saw scarlet-red … Continue reading
His Name was Skip
Earlier this week, I wrote a photo essay about an abandoned house. So many questions arose about the last occupant of the house who left an unfinished boat in the living room, that I decided to do some more research. … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachia, History
Tagged boat builder, Dyer County, hermit, Highland County, inventor, John Gerfin, recluse, shooting by deputy, Skip, Skippy, Tennessee, Virginia
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Quintessential Country Spring (2)
Looking down into Highland County’s Blue Grass Valley on a spring evening: Bright green grass fueled by abundant spring rains feeds the cows and turns their milk into a rich liquid which yields a yellow, creamy spring butter. Similarly, the … Continue reading
Posted in Animals and Critters, Appalachia
Tagged Blue Grass Valley, butter, grazing cows, Highland County, nourishment, pastoral, soul, tranquil, Virginia
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Inside the Maple Sugar Camps: Sweet Winter Harvest
Just when you think that winter has frayed your last nerve and spring still seems a distant dream, Mother Nature is quietly working her magic. When the nights are still freezing but the days are starting to warm a bit, … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachia, Weekly Photo Challenge
Tagged Back Creek Farms, evaporator, Highland County, Laurel Fork Sapsuckers, maple candy, maple sugar, maple sugar camps, maple syrup, maple syrup production, maple tree, Pat Lowry, postaday, spile, sugar bush, traditional foods, Valerie Lowry, Virginia, weekly photo challenge inside
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A Sunday Drive through Cold Winter Country
The sun was shining all day from a blue sky but barely had the strength to raise the temperature. As the shadows grew longer in the afternoon, we warmed up the car for a short drive, just to escape the … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachia
Tagged Appalachia, cows on hill, Highland County, sheep in pasture, tree silhouette, Virginia, winter afternoon
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The Beauty Along the Road 