By Guest Blogger, Paul Lightfoot, Grounds Supervisor for Taylor University/Botanist Several of the tops of the Southern Appalachians are “balds.” This term describes an area that, while not above timber line, has few trees growing. Many believe that Native Americans or early settlers kept these areas “bald” for grazing of animals. Whatever the cause, when [...]
Ouch! Watch Out for Hot Tub Rash!
June 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is embarrassing, so I’m not going to name any names. But a certain relative of mine was recently infected with itchy skin and red bumps after a long, lazy soak in our cabin’s hot tub. Yuck, huh? It got worse the next day. Let’s just say that we were out and about in Pigeon [...]
Become a Friend of the Smokies!
June 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ever heard of the organization Friends of the Smokies? Here’s what I’ve learned about them: Friends of the Smokies exists to preserve and protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by raising funds, helping with awareness and providing volunteers to help with various projects. The group was organized in 1993 and is an incorporated non-profit [...]
