Kim Parker was spending a normal weekend afternoon with family in the living room when she spied something out the window that left her speechless. “I looked out and at first I couldn’t get the words out. I’m just pointing at the yard. The bear just came down from my neighbor’s yard, and then just […]
Landing the big one: rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy
February 28, 2024 by
Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to a comprehensive study that analyzed the economic impact of trout fishing. The newly-released study was developed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It dives deep and analyzes […]
Forget the gym, go backpacking!
April 6, 2017 by
Many students need a break from their studies as the semester comes to an end. A great way to escape the hustle and bustle is to take a weekend break to explore and experience new things in the area. Being located near the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Smoky Mountain National Park, WCU offers different recreational opportunities for students, including […]
Climbing competition takes over rec center
February 20, 2017 by
The 10th annual Rock and Rumble Bouldering Competition filled WCU’s Campus Recreation Center Feb. 18 as climbers from all over the Southeast gathered to compete. The atmosphere was lively and energetic as over 70 participants showed up for the event from seven different schools. There were two heats of competition in which competitors could choose to climb in […]
Landmark Learning gets a new and improved campus
December 17, 2016 by
This story was co-written with Jessica Wooten. Landmark Learning is a hands on school in Cullowhee, North Carolina that specializes in teaching and training people who work or want to work in the outdoor community. Landmark Learning has many different courses to choose from in the categories of water, medical and wilderness. Within these courses, you can […]
Hike WCU: a guide to Western North Carolina hiking
May 1, 2016 by
HikeWCU has a range of hikes an hour or less from Cullowhee that are well worth your time. They range from hikes you can take your parents or little kids on to hikes that will challenge you and your adrenaline junkie friends both physically and mentally. (Be prepared to test your sense of direction and […]
