The 14th Annual Greening Up the Mountains festival was held Saturday, April 23 in downtown Sylva. Hundreds of tourists and community members attended the festival to see the local crafts, hear live music, and feast on a variety of local treats. To hear first hand accounts from visitors watch the video. This annual spring festival […]
High waters impact the 27th annual Tuckaseigee River Cleanup
April 21, 2011 by
The Tuckaseigee River Cleanup sponsored by Western’s Base Camp Cullowhee is the largest single day river cleanup in the nation with an average of approximately 600 volunteers. “Hundreds of concerned volunteers come out every year to show their support,” said Jennifer Bennett, assistant director of outdoor programs at Base Camp Cullowhee. High rainfall from Friday […]
The river less paddled: personal first descent
April 19, 2011 by
NANTAHALA RIVER–– As the crowd gathered to watch from dry land, I got in my kayak. A friend leaned over and asked me if my mother knew what I was about to do. Sheepish, I replied, “No ma’am, I plan on telling her afterwards.” My hands were shaking, and it took me a few tries […]
Nature prevails
April 12, 2011 by
WCU students withheld from flying due to strong winds this past weekend near Chattanooga, TN. The hang gliding trip was put together by the university’s outdoor program Base Camp Cullowhee (BCC), which has been scheduled since the beginning of the semester. The trip had already been postponed for two weeks from it’s original date because […]
6th annual kayak demo day on the East Fork
March 27, 2011 by
Kayakers and spectators gathered on the East Fork of the Tuckasegee River to throw down at Eternity Hole for Base Camp Cullowhee’s 6th annual Demo Day. Demo Day is a promotional tool for major kayak manufacturers to have boaters try their new products. Even more so, it is a reason for paddlers to get together […]
Growing to the fall: Catamount spring football
March 22, 2011 by
The official beginning of spring induces thoughts of fall as the football Catamounts finish their first week of spring practice. Just like the mountainous surroundings the young team is ready to grow this spring. The goals set out for the team to work on during practice revolve around being competitive and consistent to bring a […]
