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Adventures with Addy
Marching Down the Trail
The Climb Out The Climb Out Addy Pumpkin Pickin’
Adventures with Addy Photography by Jacob Gragg
CML is active on social media, and we often come across posts on Facebook and Instagram that inspire stories about local people and places. When we happened upon Jacob Gragg’s posts from hiking adventures he has shared with three-year-old daughter Adaleigh, we couldn’t resist reaching out to him and asking him to share some of his photographs—and the heartfelt stories behind these images—with CML readers.
Marching Down the Trail
One rule of hiking with my little adventure partner is ninety-nine percent of the time she is the leader. Even a half step in front of her will get the quick remark, “No Dada, I’m the leader!!” There is so much joy and fun I take from watching her stop and calculate each turn in the trail as well as how to climb each and every root and rock as she leads us to our destination. A recent trip to Linville Falls was no different. My Little Guide was determined to take us to the falls. As she led the way I couldn’t help but snap a picture of her marching down the trail!
Watching the Storm Roll In
After a stop at a nearby gift shop, Addy couldn’t wait to check out the view at Chestoa Overlook with her new binoculars she had just purchased. As we arrived, the thunder started to rumble in the distance and the sky grew dark. From the overlook, Addy watched through the glass as clouds gathered and the storm rolled in across Table Rock, creeping in our direction. Witnessing such a powerful yet beautiful scene of nature in the mountains is surreal. Being able to share it with my daughter, though, is truly a blessing.
The Climb Out
One thing I love about hiking with Adaleigh is seeing her perseverance. The drive to keep going when the trail gets a little rough or rocky. The push to see just what awaits over the next hill. On a hike out of Blue Hole Falls in east Tennessee, I watched that determination kick in to climb up a root-covered incline. The hill must have looked like a mountain to such a small girl. Without issue or struggle Addy made the climb out. With that attitude and drive my little girl is bound to accomplish great things and conquer any mountains she may face in life.
Addy’s Fairy Tale
One spring morning Addy and I set off to Rough Ridge Trail as the fog lay on the mountains. The serenity and scenery of the trail was amazing. The surrounding floral
Addy’s Fairy Tale
Watching the Storm Roll In Addy Showing Off The Gorge
and greenery popped against the white background. The wooden bridge glistened from the morning rain. Of all the pictures I have taken of Addy on our adventures, this is my favorite. The magical setting with such a special little girl made this photograph look truly like a scene out of a fairy tale.
Addy Showing Off The Gorge
There’s not a place I can think of that I’d rather be than Linville Gorge. The beauty of this rugged area is second to none and I find it so fortunate to be able to share its beauty with my daughter as well as other members of my family. On a hike to Wiseman’s View my nephew Ethan got to tag along with me and Addy for the day. Side by side Addy and Ethan explored until they finally found a spot to sit and take in the clouds and mountains before them.
Addy Pumpkin Pickin’
October has always been my favorite month. Now that I have a little pumpkin picker to spend it with it’s even more exciting. Last year we took a road trip all the way to Darnell Farms in Bryson City just to find the perfect pumpkins to bring back home. Helping her sort through the huge display to find the candidates was a blast. Looking back I’m already excited for this October. I wonder where we will wind up this year in pursuit of the perfect pumpkin? Does another road trip await, or will we find a winner right here in the High Country?
through the lens You, too, can follow Jacob Gragg and his adventures with daughter Addy, and view some of his photography on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jacob.gragg.790 and on Instagram at jgraggphotography. THROUGH THE LENSThe photographer with daughter Addy CAROLINA MOUNTAIN LIFE Autumn 2022 — 77
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Birding:
Sparrow Time!
By Curtis Smalling
Savannah Sparrow Lincoln’s Sparrow Field Sparrow
It is always fun in the High Country to live through our pronounced seasons. Watching winter turn to spring and woods go colorful in fall are two of the greatest joys of our area and our scenic beauty. These times bring changes in the animals and plants, as well, and tuning in to those annual cycles can bring many rewards to the observer. Most folks who have birded with me in the fall know that I love sparrow time! Every September and October, we get a big influx of diversity of these “LBJs,” or little brown jobs. And while they can be a challenging group to identify, there are some tips and tricks that can help.
Timing also helps; learning the handful of species that nest with us all summer can get you prepared for the migrants that peak in late September into October and through the winter months. We really only have about six nesting species of sparrow (not counting other sparrow family birds like towhees and juncos). For us, Song and Chipping Sparrows are the most plentiful and common sparrows you will find across most habitats (except deep woods) and elevations in the High Country. Also fairly common in the right habitats is the Field Sparrow. Then we have some specialists that like large chunks of grassy habitats and include Savannah, Grasshopper, and, at high elevations, Vesper Sparrows.
With sparrows, habitat helps with ID and learning their distinctive songs is a huge help. From the Song Sparrow’s lively “Maid, maid, put on your tea kettleettle,” to the Chipping Sparrow’s dry trill, to the Field Sparrow’s rapidly accelerating trill that sounds like a ping pong ball dropped on a table, the songs can give you quick confirmation of the birds you are looking for.
Migration in fall brings many others, including Lincoln’s, Swamp, Whitecrowned, White-throated, and Fox, and rarely some like Henslow’s, Clay-colored, American Tree, Nelson’s, and LeConte’s Sparrows.
Visual cues are helpful as well, including deciding if the bird has an unstreaked breast (Chipping, Field, White-throated, White-crowned, etc.) or streaked (Song, Savannah, Vesper, etc.). In addition, taking careful note of the head pattern and coloration can narrow the field significantly. Be aware that sex and age differences, as well as stage of molt, can affect the overall appearance, and sometimes these are not reflected in the pictures in your apps and field guides. But that is what makes it fun!
Look for behavioral clues, too; some sparrows are super skulky, rarely popping up for good looks (Lincoln’s, LeConte’s, and others) while others love to feed out in the short grass or along the edge of gravel parking lots, making them easier to see and study (think Song, Vesper, Savannah, Chipping Sparrows). Some species seem pretty solitary, while others are usually seen with others of their kind (White-throated and Chipping Sparrows, for example). If you see a mixed flock feeding at the edge of a road or parking area, pay attention to where they go if flushed. Some species invariably dive for close cover while others fly up into trees or powerlines. You can often find the less common species in the flock by following the odd bird from its companions.
Of course, some readily come to and seek out feeders in fall and winter, which can make observation easier. Most are seed eaters and so will find those abundant food sources; check the ground carefully around sunflower fields, feeding stations, or other high seed environments. Weedy fields often host ten species or more during September and October, and try wetland areas, as well, which often host a different set of species than the drier sites. Some excellent sparrow spots in the High Country include the Boone Greenway (riparian weedy zones and wetlands), Brookshire Park, Valle Crucis Community Park, and other open areas—all can yield great variety and diversity.
While a challenging group for new birders, the effort is rewarded by the beauty of these delicate birds with a maddening array of shades of brown and gray. It wouldn’t be nearly as fun if it were easy! So in between leaf looking and football and the rest of our fall traditions, plan to spend a little time with our little brown birds. You will grow to love them!
PHOTO NOTES AND CREDITS (left to right):
Savannah Sparrow - note the streaked breast and yellow lore (in front of the eye). Photo by Don Mullaney
Lincoln’s Sparrow - note the beautiful subtle colors on this uncommon but regular fall migrant in wet areas of the High Country. Photo by Don Mullaney
Field Sparrow - note the unstreaked chest, pink bill and white eye ring on this cute little bird. Photo by Steven Bullock
Blue Ridge Parkway News
Take a Parkway Pop Quiz!
This year, the National Park Service is celebrating its 106th anniversary, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is celebrating 87 years since construction first began to construct the scenic route connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks. As the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation celebrates 25 years of support for the national park, we hope you’ll enjoy this quiz to test your Parkway knowledge.
1. At what milepost is the state line between Virginia and North Carolina?
__Milepost 86 __Milepost 153 __Milepost 217 __Milepost 294
2. How many miles of trails are within the Blue Ridge Parkway national park?
__72 __212 __369 __469
3. What was the name of George Vanderbilt's lodge (pictured above) along what would become the Blue Ridge Parkway?
__Shut-in Chalet __Cornelia’s Cottage __Pisgah Lodge __Buck Spring Lodge
4. What was the first restaurant to open on the Blue Ridge Parkway?
__The Bluffs Coffee Shop __Peaks of Otter Lodge __Pisgah Inn Restaurant __Crabtree Falls Cafe
5. What animal has returned to the Parkway after a long absence?
__Moose __Elk __Coyote __Bobcat
6. Which National Forest does not border the Blue Ridge Parkway?
__Pisgah National Forest __Nantahala National Forest __Uwharrie National Forest __George Washington National Forest
7. In addition to apples, Moses H. Cone planted many other varieties of fruits on his estate near Blowing Rock. This included how many varieties of peaches?
__11 __7 __33 __80
8. What was the first recreation area to open on the Parkway?
__ Cumberland Knob __Doughton Park __ Julian Price Memorial Park __ Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
9. What birthday is the Blue Ridge Parkway celebrating in September this year?
__56 __65 __77 __87
10. What famous camp for boys became part of the Blue Ridge Parkway?
__Camp Tanawha __Camp Catawba __Buck Springs __Camp Rocky Knob
11. How many visitors did the Blue Ridge Parkway welcome in 2021?
__1.6 million __4.8 million __9.7 million __15.9 million
About the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Since 1997, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has provided more than $20 million in support for the Blue Ridge Parkway. A portion of that funding is made possible by sales of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation specialty license plate in North Carolina. To order yours, visit GetThePlate.org.
Answers:
1 - Milepost 217 / 2 - 369 / 3 - Buck Spring Lodge 4 - Bluffs Coffee Shop / 5 - El k / 6 - Uwharrie National Forest 7 - 33 varieties of peaches / 8 - Cumberland Knob / 9 - 87 10 - Camp Catawba / 11 - 15.9 million
Cumberlalnd Knob Picnic Area
Camp Catawba Mainhouse
Photo by Jeremias Lewin
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
Buck Springs Lodge, Kitchen-dining room Milepost 407.5 / August, 01,1961 Earl W. Estes, Garrett A. Smathers
FISHING
Make Time
By Andrew Corpening
Autumn tends to be a busy time of year for many people. For hunters, fall means hunting season, not fishing season. They put away their rods and get out their guns. Fall also sees many festivals and fairs such as the High Country’s Woolly Worm Festival, Oktoberfest, and Valle Country Fair.
Then there is football. Whether cheering on your favorite team, collegiate or pro, from the stadium or couch, football takes up most Saturdays and Sundays. Autumn also sees numerous holidays. Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas activities all take time during the fall. All of these things take time away from fishing, but if you don’t make time to fish you are missing the boat.
Lots of fishermen think of fishing as a spring and summer activity only. This idea is only partly correct. True, trout fishing in the spring is great. The fish are active and insect hatches are abundant. However, as the summer progresses and the streams heat up, trout become less active and harder to catch. The truth is that the two best seasons for trout fishing are the spring and fall.
As we go into September and October the days get shorter and the temperatures cooler. This means that the area streams and rivers get cooler also. As the water temperature goes down, trout, a cold water species, get more active. The fish are much more likely to move to take a fly than in the warm days of late July and August.
Another reason that fall fishing is great is that winter is coming. Trout seem to know that soon there will be fewer insects to eat and they start to stock up on fat to hold them through the lean winter months. This makes them more opportunistic feeders. In other words, if it looks like food, they will try it. This makes it easier for the angler to fool them.
In September and early October, some good flies to use are size 16 to 18 Light Cahills, size 12 Dun Variants, and size 20 to 24 black and brown flying ants. The Light Cahills work best usually at dusk and the Dun Variant can work, sporadically, all day. The ants are most effective during the middle of the day when it is warmer and they are naturally most active. Also, terrestrial, or land based, insects are still active this time of year so don’t hesitate to use beetle, inchworm, black ant, and grasshopper patterns.
As October goes into November, terrestrial activity will slow and stop and the aquatic insects will get smaller and darker. Size 18 to 20 Grey Midges, Blue Winged Olives, and Adams are good flies to use during the afternoons. But remember, the trout are becoming more opportunistic feeders, so attractor flies, such as Stimulators, Humpys, and Caddis, can also work well. This is particularly true in faster water when the trout have less time to see the fly.
Since autumn means so many different things to different people, this also helps make the fishing better. With many people watching their favorite college team (Go Mountaineers!) in person or on the TV, there are fewer people fishing. This means less pressure on the streams. The same applies on Sunday when fans are pulling for their favorite NFL team (Go Panthers!).
Hunting season also means fewer people on the streams. Since many fishermen, and women, are also hunters, many have traded their fishing equipment for a bow or gun. Hunting consumes people in much the same way fly-fishing does so more hunting means less stream pressure.
On a serious note, if you are fishing during hunting season, be cautious. This is especially true if you are fishing wild trout streams in the Pisgah National Forest or any large tract of land where hunting is allowed. Even though it is normally recommended that you wear subdued colors when fishing small, wild trout streams, during hunting season it would be a good idea to have on something brightly colored, such as a blaze orange cap. You do not want to be mistaken for a deer.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) also contributes to great fall fishing. Even though the Commission stops their stocking program in the middle of the summer, they stock the Delayed Harvest streams in October and November. Delayed Harvest streams are designated catch and release, and only single hook, artificial lures are allowed. The Delayed Harvest season runs from October 1 to the first Saturday in June. From the first Saturday in June to October 1, Hatchery Supported rules apply. There are several Delayed Harvest streams in the High Country. The Watauga River in Watauga County has two sections designated Delayed Harvest. The first is in Valle Crucis from S.R. 1114, Dewitt Barnett Rd., to the lower boundary of the Valle Crucis Community Park. The second section is from the S.R. 1103 bridge to the confluence with Laurel Creek. Ashe County has several good Delayed Harvest streams. The first is Helton Creek from 900 yards upstream of the S.R. 1372 bridge to the North Fork New River. Also in Ashe County is Big Horse Creek from the S.R. 1324 bridge to the North Fork New River. Finally, consider the South Fork New River from the upstream end of Todd Island to the S.R. 1351 bridge. This river also flows into Watauga County with the same regulations.
Delayed Harvest streams in Mitchell County include Cane Creek from the N.C. Hwy. 226 bridge to the S.R. 1189 bridge, and the North Toe River from the U.S. Hwy 19E bridge to the N.C. Hwy. 226 bridge. Even though technically not part of the High Country, Caldwell County has a stretch of Delayed Harvest. It is on Wilson Creek from the game land portion below Lost Cove Creek to Phillips Branch Creek.
A final reason that fall fishing is great has nothing to do with catching fish. What better way to enjoy the splendor of the fall foliage in the High Country than on a beautiful mountain stream. Even though the fallen leaves floating down the stream can make it a little more difficult to follow your fly and cause you to have to remove hooked leaves, the beauty surrounding you is well worth it. So get out and make time to enjoy the fishing before the rivers ice up.
Trail Reports
Autumn 2022
By CML Staff
Eric Hiegl Mountains-to-Sea Trail Paddy Mountain sunset
Eric Hiegl: Land Conservationist of the Year
North Carolina Wildlife Federation recently announced the winners of its 58th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards. Honorees for 2022 included agency professionals, elected officials, volunteers and organizations committed to North Carolina’s wildlife, habitat and natural resources. Eric Hiegl, Blue Ridge Conservancy’s Director of Land Protection and Stewardship, was named the 2022 Land Conservationist of the Year.
From ecologically significant mountains to working farms in the valleys, Eric Hiegl loves exploring North Carolina’s diverse landscapes. His commitment to conserving the state’s natural resources guides him in his role at Blue Ridge Conservancy.
“It is a distinct honor to work with Eric Hiegl,” said BRC Executive Director Charlie Brady. “The achievements realized over his twenty-year career are substantial and have earned him the respect of others in this field. He possesses immense knowledge of the technical requirements necessary to acquire land and conservation easements.” Brady added, “He earns the trust of landowners because he conveys genuine honesty and concern for their interests. No one is more deserving to receive the Governor’s Award for Land Conservation than Eric.”
Hiegl’s deep knowledge of the High Country, strong relationships with landowners, and passion for protecting critical tracts have led to numerous land protection successes. Grandfather Mountain, Elk Knob, Three Top Mountain and Pond Mountain are among North Carolina’s treasures known for their spectacular views. Hiegl was instrumental in protecting these significant natural resources—and dozens of tracts along the Blue Ridge Parkway—through land acquisitions and easements.
His seven-year pursuit and purchase of Paddy Mountain in Ashe County was filled with twists and turns but ended in conserving 152 acres. Hiegl also played a pivotal role in creating the Middle Fork Greenway, a multiuse trail that connects Boone and Blowing Rock.
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail Turns 45
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) has come a long way, literally and figuratively, since Howard Lee first proposed a trail connecting the mountains to the sea 45 years ago in Lake Junaluska, NC. Lee was then the secretary of the NC Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, and proposed “establishing a state trail between the mountains and the seashore in North Carolina.”
With much, but not all, of the Trail completed, the MST will eventually be a continuous footpath that passes through 37 counties, four national parks, three national forests, two national wildlife refuges, ten state parks, four state game lands, one state forest, one state historic site, and numerous local parks and protected areas. Here in the High Country, the MST offers more than 90 miles of trail, from Beacon Heights to Devils Garden Overlook. In addition to enjoying this special trail on foot, you can celebrate and support the MST in a variety of ways: • Participate in a Volunteer Workday – check out the Friends of Mountains-to-Sea Trail website at https://mountainstoseatrail.org/ events/ to view their event calendar. • Watch the Mountains-To-Sea Trail miniseries, “I Am The MST,” written and produced by Julie Gayheart and Austin DuFresne. • Give or fundraise to support the MST – give a special $45 birthday gift to the trail and receive an MST and Friends of the MST button. • Pick up the official guide to hikes along the MST – This comprehensive guide, available from Friends of the Mountains-toSea Trail at https://mountainstoseatrail.org/, showcases single-day trips that highlight the features and diversity of this 1,175-mile destination trail, which crosses the entire state of North Carolina, from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near the Tennessee line, to Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks.
While out on the trail this season, be sure to share your photos on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtags: #MSTbirthday #MST45Mile.
Blue Ridge Conservancy Receives Important Funding in State Budget
Earlier this year, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law the newest state budget. The budget contained exceptional news for the North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). Both will now receive $24.2 million annually, essentially doubling their annual appropriation. Boone, NC-based Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) will receive a $950,000 appropriation for the Middle Fork Greenway (MFG) to develop the Boone Gorge Park, and $100,000 for the development of Paddy Mountain Park in Ashe County, a cooperative project of BRC, the Town of West Jefferson, and Ashe County.
“The impact on conservation in North Carolina cannot be understated,” said BRC Executive Director Charlie Brady. “This increase in funding will support local conservation and public access projects throughout the state. We are grateful the Governor and Legislature are committed to supporting the important work of the trust funds.”
Brady continued, “These funds will help accelerate our plans to prepare our land on Paddy Mountain for public access, including a trailhead for the Northern Peaks State Trail.”
MFG Director Wendy Patoprsty added, “This appropriation is a huge step forward in the development of the next section of [the Middle Fork Greenway] trail, assisting with the parking area and ecological enhancements needed at the new Boone Gorge Park.”
Learn more about the many land conservation, farmland preservation, and public access projects in progress at https://blueridgeconservancy.org.
1920s football Courtesy Library of Congress
Michigan/Appalachian State line of scrimmage
Fall Football Fun!
By Estelle Brewer
Yes! It is that much-anticipated, muchawaited time of the year....Football Season! It’s finally here!!
I enjoy a rousing game of football, especially college football with all the traditional perks: tailgating, seeing friends, the beautiful fall weather, the food....especially the food. But I must tell you that I am married to a real “student” of the game. Translation: football nut! Ok, not a nut, but a connoisseur of the game.
On a beautiful fall morning, we plan everything around the game: when we should eat, when we should depart for the game, what we should take, what we should wear, when we listen to the pregame predictions, and most of all, which games we should record for viewing later. The real indication of his commitment to the game is that he records the game we are going to see for further study when we return.
As a cheerleader in another life, I really appreciate the excitement of America’s pastime. I love seeing friends and enjoying a beautiful afternoon together. If close friends are not with us on a particular afternoon, I find it is a great time for planning in my head the upcoming meals for the week. That is, I do not try to engage my devoted husband in conversation while he is intent on how the play is developing. Don’t think he is not attentive and thoughtful. At halftime, he always asks how I am doing and what I would like from the concession stand, but at that point I am too busy critiquing the halftime show.
After many years of marriage, we have our routine in place. As we depart the stadium, we listen to the post-game wrap up. When we return home, we settle in to make a very difficult choice: do we review the game we just saw or do we view another one we recorded? Either way, I enjoy the tasty pizza we picked up on the way home.
As the fabulous day winds down, he then turns to ESPN to hear the experts’ evaluation of the game AND.....to hear the all-important predictions for next week’s game, which will no doubt be repeated many times during the upcoming week.
Please don’t think of me as a jaded football wife. Quite the contrary! I have invented a wonderful game for football Saturdays. I enjoy discovering the new inventive words the practitioners of football use to describe the game and its participants. For example, value-tivity. I heard a wellknown sports voice say, “His value-tivity to the program is undeniable.” Another favorite is “re-retrieved.” Yes, that was used and a sports-adoring public understood just what that meant. How creative!
I’ve also become an excellent translator of sports language. I can interpret most any statement. For example: “This will be a rebuilding year for us.” Translation: We didn’t get a very good recruiting class and we are going to stink. Please don’t fire me at the end of the season.”
“Our team showed a lot of character and heart.” Translation: “We lost because they were so much better than we were, but we finished the game anyway.”
Sometimes I feel like I could script the coaches’ answers to the often-idiotic questions posed by uninventive reporters as to why the team is losing. “They are not playing well, but they are playing hard. We have to get something going in the next half. We’re just going to have to get more points on the board.” Really? I think the poor coach is saving all his descriptive words for the locker room rant to come.
The absolute best interview statement in my memory is one from long ago when then-sportscaster O.J. Simpson was interviewing a young Archie Manning whose team was behind. At the half, O.J., mic in hand, leans into the quarterback and asks, “Archie, you are down by three touchdowns, what are you going to do when you get back in?”
To which Archie, in his rich Southern accent replies, “I reckon we’re going to try to catch up.” That needs no translation.
Yes, it is football season again. And we are ready for the victories and the heartbreaks of the human condition as expressed in America’s game.
Enjoy your fall. Go Team!
And pass the pizza!
For the Old Photo:
Football Game. [Between 1920 and 1930?] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/2013645852/>.
For the Newer Photo:
Appalachian State vs. Michigan, Sept. 1, 2007. Derrick S. of flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/ dsiao/1297783878/and Wikimedia Commons
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