from the editor <strong>June</strong> / <strong>July</strong> <strong>2023</strong> Protecting Wild Places Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust at Work 40 Something Cowgirls Empowering Women and Protecting Animals Women in Business Meet the <strong>Plateau</strong>’s Leading Businesswomen $4.50 US Highlands Tavern Hiking Legend Jennifer Pharr Davis Artist Mase Lucas Give the gift that lasts all year long... a subscription to Subscribe Online Today at The<strong>Plateau</strong>Mag.com or scan the QR Code to order. The plateau is fully awake, teeming with wildlife and stunning flora, people returning for the season or visiting for the first time, and so many activities. No matter what whets your whistle, we have something for you. The Highlands Motoring Fest is a mustsee, as are the multitude of galleries and upcoming art shows and festivals. And of course, you won’t want to miss our weekly outdoor concerts, the majority of which are free. If you are foodie, you will not be disappointed, and we encourage you to try relative newcomer Highlands Tavern, an unassuming, funky tavern with organic delicacies sure to delight. If you are drawn to performances and exhibits, check out the diverse and exciting offerings for the Highlands Performing Arts Center, the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and The Bascom. For those who seek a different kind of experience, the kind that happens deep in the forests, up and around the mountains, and on the lakes, we’ve got you covered. Our in-house adventure expert tells you all you need to know about the best mountain biking trails on and near the plateau as well as the wonders of the Foothills Trail, which is both spectacular and largely accessible, with terrain most will find manageable. We also take a deep dive into conservation, something that is always on the mind of anyone who loves nature. As diverse as the stories for this issue are, they all seem informed by setting. How could they not be? Isn’t that what drew most of us here, what made us lay down roots? The plateau, with its breathtaking natural landscape and charming, vibrant towns, serves us well, and we must play our part in its preservation. Mase Lucas, our highlighted artist, knows this well and reminds us of the power humans hold over their environment. For better or worse, the earth’s creatures live at our discretion. In fact, the earth itself thrives or falters at our discretion. We must use this power wisely. Sustainable farming, on full display at our local farmer’s markets and integral to many of our restaurants, is a good place to start. Supporting organizations like the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, whose mission it is to protect wild spaces for future generations, protects us all. Planting native plants, volunteering, donating time, resources or funds—all of these things sustain us. There is an African concept known as Ubuntu. Although there are many translations, the one that resonates most with me is, “I am because we are.” It is an acknowledgment of our connection to one another and to the earth. This is how I feel when I think of the plateau. How we treat each other and our environment reveals who we are—it is who we are. May we continue to work together to sustain and improve life on our beloved plateau. Enjoy summer! Lisa Gray Youngblood Managing Editor editor@theplateaumag.com We welcome your comments. Please send us your feedback or story ideas by emailing us at editor@theplateaumag.com Find Us Online! Visit us on our website at theplateaumag.com facebook.com/plateaumag instagram.com/plateaumag 22 | The<strong>Plateau</strong>Mag.com
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