Links to Related Sites and Resources
Rabun County
The Foxfire Museum and Center are located in Mountain City, on Hwy. 441 in Rabun County, Georgia. For more information about historic Rabun County, visit the Chamber of Commerce web site at www.gamountains.com/rabun.
Folkways Center of the Georgia Mountains, Inc.
The Folkways Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Georgia mountain culture, music, and lifestyle. Visit their web site at www.folkwayscenter.org.
The New Georgia Encyclopedia
The New Georgia Encyclopedia provides an authoritative source of information about people, places, events, institutions, and many other topics relating to the state. On this site you will find articles and images on nearly every aspect of Georgia as well as convenient links to other web sites related to the history, culture, and life of the state. NGE is a work in progress, with a goal of at least 1,600 original articles for the "first edition" to be completed by January 2006. Take an armchair trip through Georgia - past and present - at www.georgiaencyclopedia.org.
Ila Hatter - Interpretive Naturalist
Ila has more than twenty-five years experience teaching about native plants. Wildcrafting with Ila Hatter can be visited at www.wildcraftingwithila.com.
The Chattooga River Area
Forming the boundary between South Carolina and Georgia and flanked by a protective corridor since the 1974 congressional designation as a "Wild and Scenic River," the Chattooga River is THE wilderness experience in the Southeast. The dynamics of this river and the surrounding area present the most complete package for nature lovers of all experience and thrill-seeking levels. For more information on this natural wonder, visit www.chattooga-river.net.
Isaac Dickson Elementary School, Asheville, NC
Isaac Dickson Elementary is committed to a child-centered, progressive approach to learning. The staff believes that real life experiences and a "learning by doing" approach is the cornerstone of this Experiential School. You can visit their website at www.asheville.k12.nc.us/dicweb/.
Appalachian Traveller
At the Appalachian Traveller's web site you can find a few tall tales and a lot of information on mountain life, including homemaking, farming, and folklore. You will also find information about favorite destinations of tourists in six southern states. You can e-mail the Appalachian Traveller at nospam@apptrav.com or visit their web site at www.apptrav.com.
Steve Turpin Pottery
Steve Turpin was featured in The Foxfire Magazine, Spring/Summer 2001, where he makes his famous Devil Jug. Steve is also featured in "A Devilishly Creative Potter," in the Crafts section of Foxfire 12, available in the Shop. Visit Steve's web site at www.turpinpottery.com for a look at his work.