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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Just 32 miles south of Western Carolina University and only minutes from downtown Highlands sits a unique and integral biological hotspot. The Highlands Biological Station (HBS) was founded in 1927 and has grown its educational and research missions for nearly a century. In 2018, HBS became a multi-campus center of […]
Sunset chasers and casual hikers should look no further than the short, scenic hike to Ravenal Park. With a parking area just minutes outside of downtown Highlands and directly across the road from the Highlands Biological Center, this hike makes breathtaking views accessible. Ravenal Park is popular for all ages […]
Originially published by The Mountaineer 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 […]
Base Camp Cullowhee is an outdoor program offered within WCU Campus Recreation and Wellness. The program offers a wide array of services to help students connect with the outdoors. Base Camp Cullowhee hosts a multitude of events throughout the year including the annual Tuck River Clean-Up which saw nearly 900 […]
Release: Meredith Oakley, moakley@wcu.edu, 828.227.3069 CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University’s Division of Educational Outreach will present Getting the Most Out of Organic Gardening, a 5-week workshop beginning March 28 and running through April. 25, 2023 on Tuesday nights from 6:00-8:00 pm in room 143 of WCU’s Cordelia Camp Building. The […]
