Explore and get to know the Andrews, NC area. Raft – Hike – Fish – Bike in Western, North Carolina. Read the latest Chamber news!
Rachel and Bob Carr are the epitome of perseverance. The Carrs were ready to open their Quilt Shop, Reap What U Sew, in Andrews in February of 2020, just weeks before the COVID-19 Pandemic started. They delayed that start, because of lockdowns, and ended up opening in July of 2020. Rachel Carr of Reap...Read More
Written by Alec Greg No matter how long you’ve been fly fishing, there is always something new to learn. An avid fly fisher will always be on the lookout for another style, technique, or fishery to try out. Fly fishers are a unique breed who like spending a day on the river just for the experience...Read More
Written by Wesley Anderson Fishing in North Carolina is a hobby that goes back generations. Fishing around Andrews, NC is the exact same story. There are so many great lakes, rivers, and ponds around here to find what you are looking for. You can take the extra step and add a kayak to your fishing adventures...Read More
Bald River FallsWritten by Nola Cooper If you’re a waterfall enthusiast, there are certainly many falls to see in our area. There are even several that you can easily get to by car. I had the pleasure of seeing one of those on a recent trip to the Cherohala Skyway: Bald River Falls. My husband...Read More
Talking Whiskey revisits Tom at Hoppy Trout Brewing Co. in Andrews, NC. The good folks of Andrews appreciate the visit from them, and are so excited that they featured one of our awesome downtown businesses in their latest video! “Hoppy Trout and Andrews N.C. are both treasures that we and our...Read More
In fishing, trout are one of the favorite “fishing friends” of most anglers. These crafty fish are abundant in our area. In Western North Carolina we have three species of trout: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout. In trout fishing, there are some factors that need to be considered in order...Read More
By now, many of our residents have seen the posters and flyers about Andrews’ 4th of July in the Mountains celebration. If you haven’t you can find out all you need to know on our Event Page. This year’s fun-filled event will again be at the Andrews Rec Park, and includes all of the...Read More
Often times as adults, we want to share our hobbies and pastimes with our children. However, it can be difficult to decide when that pastime is appropriate. Children have shorter attention spans that make it difficult to calculate when they are ready for certain things. Fishing is a common hobby of many...Read More
Hiking can be a very rewarding distraction from the daily grind, but hiking safety should NEVER be taken for granted! Preparation for your hike ahead of time, and making sure you pack the essentials will give you peace of mind, and make your experience even more enjoyable. Preparation Plan your hike. You...Read More
Written by Jan Olson We like to go to the organized developed trails but we also like to find roads in the Snowbird Mountains where we live that connect to other roads. One route we take is Webb Creek Road which goes across several streams to a path that connects it into Dan Holland Rd by the Town Reservoir...Read More
Written by Mary Brown I’ve been obsessed with backpacking since I was 18 years old. Because of that, I’ve chosen to relocate to places that put me in proximity to mountain trails: north Georgia, then Colorado, and then western North Carolina. Each of those places gave me access to some pretty...Read More
Written by Jan Olson What do Tsali. Piney Knob, Ramsey Bluff, Santeetlah Lake, Tanasi, Boyd’s Gap, Brush Creek, and Jack Rabbit have in common? They are all Mountain Bike Trails. And those are just a few in the Andrews, NC Area. I love being out in the woods with my husband on our mountain bikes. ...Read More
