Chattooga Quarterly
Fall 2006/Winter 2007
“During the months of October, November and December there was an almost continuous string of hogs from the Tennessee line to Asheville.” - John Parris
Director's Page
This is the season for giving. More often than not, one fulfils this need to be generous in terms of giving material objects. Thoughtful deeds and actions can be an even more meaningful gift. In that sense, promoting or engaging in conservation is a great gift. More importantly, it is a way to give something to everybody at once. This gift to all people is accomplished by doing something to contribute to the welfare of the Earth that in turn, benefits everyone’s wellbeing. What better gift than clean air and water, or a healthy supply of plants and animals, which in turn supply food and medicine, or in a more aesthetic sense the beauty and experience of unspoiled wild lands. We at the Chattooga Conservancy would like to thank our members for your gift of supporting the conservation of the Chattooga River watershed, that is so important to so many. Read more.
Wild Hogs in the Chattooga Watershed
The cultural heritage of the Chattooga River watershed is rich with the legacy of wild hogs. Since the 1500’s imported hogs have been leaving their mark on the forests and folkways of our region. Indians and European settlers alike used hogs for meat and trade. Their impact can be seen in names like Hogback Mountain, Hog Holler, and the Walhalla High School Razorbacks. Read more.
The Drover's Road
Zachariah Candler stood in the door of his wayside inn and watched the dust boil up far down the turnpike. He knew the signs only too well. The Buncombe Turnpike, he mused, was beginning to resemble a parade out of Noah’s Ark. Read More.
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