GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS –– The Raven Fork, a Class V whitewater river located in the Great Smoky Mountains, descends rapidly from its origins near the Appalachian Trail to the valley floor in the Big Cove section of the Qualla Boundary. The steep, narrow descent is a favorite of extreme whitewater kayakers and the centerpiece of an […]
Trails in the future of WCU
March 16, 2011 by
Josh Whitmore, Associate Director of Outdoor Programs at WCU’s Base Camp Cullowhee, also has big plans for trail building near the campus. A nearly 300 acre tract of land across from the university is essentially open for trail building. “It’s been a multi-year process in getting all the proper support within the university,” said Whitmore. […]
Ocho Rios-Jamaica
March 10, 2011 by
Jamaica is an area that thrives off of tourism. The white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters are some of the things that bring the travelers in. Ocho Rios is full of lush green vegetation that leads right down to the beaches leaving the area less populated along the shoreline, which many travelers enjoy. It […]
“Drivers, start your engines”; Daytona International Speedway
March 10, 2011 by
NASCAR, the great American sport, takes place at Daytona Speedway every year around the founding date in the middle of February. March 12, starts the next event and fans will gather from all over the world to watch. The next race being held at Daytona International Speedway is the Daytona 200, which will consist of top riders […]
WCU baseball tailgating: A dying trend?
February 26, 2011 by
Last week, Western Carolina University’s baseball team opened up the season with a home series against Morehead State. Much to the delight of the fans, the Catamounts swept the series 3-0. However, some fans were not able to enjoy the game from their usual seats. In past years, students were allowed to tailgate around the back […]
Cats sweep Moorehead State Eagles
February 24, 2011 by
Opening weekend for the Western Carolina University baseball team February 18-20, was a success. The Cats swept the series with a 9-3 win on Friday, 18-0 on Saturday, and a close 9-6 win on Sunday. The Cats’ next home series starts Friday February 25.
