{"id":55,"date":"2013-05-21T18:49:05","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T18:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2024-09-24T12:56:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:56:02","slug":"haywood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/es\/haywood\/","title":{"rendered":"Haywood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Haywood County&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Haywood Header Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Haywood1.jpg&#8221; background_url=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Haywood1.jpg&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing_hover=&#8221;0&#8243; button_two_letter_spacing_hover=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; button_one_letter_spacing__hover=&#8221;0&#8243; button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=&#8221;on&#8221; button_two_letter_spacing__hover=&#8221;0&#8243; button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221; button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/WoodBGSlim.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Wood bar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/PaperBG.jpg&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px|0|50px|0&#8243; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Haywood County<\/strong> was established in 1808 and is the third largest county in Western North Carolina. It has a population of 57,000 and is made up of the four towns of Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley, and Waynesville. Waynesville, the county seat, has been recognized multiple times for its charming town and natural beauty. It has been voted Best Undiscovered Town, Best Main Street Town, Best Small Town, and Best Mountain Town in the third edition of America\u2019s 100 Best Places to Retire.<\/p>\n<p>Haywood County has 14 mountain peaks reaching more than 6,000 feet in elevation including Richard Balsam, Mt. Guyot, and Cold Mountain, which was inspired by the national bestselling book by Charles Frazier. Haywood County is believed to be the highest elevated county east of the Mississippi with an elevation of 3600 feet.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/jonathan-creek-haywoodco.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4030\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/jonathan-creek-haywoodco-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/jonathan-creek-haywoodco-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/jonathan-creek-haywoodco.jpg 527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#eda744&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(224,224,224,0.04)&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#eda744&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;rgba(224,224,224,0.04)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#5f5f5f&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; toggle_font_size=&#8221;30&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Close Tab (no content)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Haywood County Community Health Assessment (CHA)&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/2018-Haywood-Community-Health-Assessment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-4568 noreferrer\">2018 Haywood Community Health Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/2018-Haywood-CHA-Overview-Handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-4569 noreferrer\">2018 Haywood CHA Overview Handout<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Video Player\" id=\"vp1fyoht\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/embed.animoto.com\/play.html?w=swf\/production\/vp1&#038;e=1727196965&#038;f=fyohtUu11GjSPSKPKY409w&#038;d=0&#038;m=p&#038;r=360p+480p+720p&#038;i=m&#038;asset_domain=s3-p.animoto.com&#038;animoto_domain=animoto.com&#038;options=\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Haywood Active Living&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #0095c6; font-size: 26px;\">Natural Amenities<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/The-Great-Smoky-Mountain-National-Park.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3114\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/The-Great-Smoky-Mountain-National-Park-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"the-great-smoky-mountain-national-park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Great Smoky Mountains National Park<\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the most visited national parks in the US. Enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, fishing, and camping. The park also features waterfalls, wildflowers, and wildlife viewing.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Pigeon River Walking Trail<\/h3>\n<p>Visitors can access this mile and a half walking trail along the Pigeon River in Canton. Along the trail are benches to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Pigeon River.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cantonnc.com\/attraction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cantonnc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2897 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Park and Recreational Facilities<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/unnamed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3782\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/unnamed-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center<\/h3>\n<p>The Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center is a&nbsp;is a 54,000 square foot facility located in Clyde open seven days a week. Amenities include a six lane heated pool and therapy spa, 3,000 square feet of cardiovascular equipment with cardio-theater, 1,200 square feet of Body Master and Hammer strength training equipment, 1\/10 mile indoor walking track, gymnasium and rock climbing wall, racquetball courts, spin studio, steam room and sauna, towel and locker key services, and full services locker rooms including showers and hair dryers. The facility offers an array of services including personal training, fitness classes, massage therapy, nutrition education, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, body fat analysis, fitness assessments, and nursery services. Memberships are available for individuals, couples or families with senior citizen rates and corporate membership discounts if applicable. Day, week or month passes are also available. Fitness programming for all ages and fitness levels include aqua, balance, boot camp, strength training, interval, yoga, PiYo, tai chi, spin, Les Mills BodyPump, Les Mills BodyStep, step, Zumba and more.&nbsp;Open 24 hours! All units are connected to wi-fi and are bluetooth compatible.<\/p>\n<h3>All About Fitness<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>All About Fitness is located in Waynesville and is just minutes from Clyde and Maggie Valley. Tools for every fitness goal from beginner to advanced. The friendly staff can help you get started and familiarize you with the equipment. The facility offers everything from cardio treadmills and ellipticals to weight lifting strength training and functional training endurance equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>All About Fitness<\/strong><br \/>\n177 Waynesville Plaza<br \/>\nWaynesville, NC 28786<br \/>\n<strong>(828)246-6575<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/allaboutfitnesswnc.com\">allaboutfitnesswnc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/healthy-haywood.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3118 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/healthy-haywood-300x75.jpg\" alt=\"healthy-haywood\" width=\"300\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/healthy-haywood-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/healthy-haywood-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/healthy-haywood.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Healthy Haywood<\/h3>\n<p>Their mission is to improve the health and wellness of all Haywood County residents. The Fitness Finder, updated each year prior to the county Fitness Challenge, is your guide to active opportunities in Haywood County.<\/p>\n<p>Healthy Haywood is facilitated by the Haywood County Health &amp; Human Services Agency<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyhaywood.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.healthyhaywood.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/waynesville-recreation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3113\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/waynesville-recreation-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"waynesville-recreation\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/waynesville-recreation-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/waynesville-recreation.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Waynesville Recreation Center<\/h3>\n<p>64,000 square foot facility featuring a waterpark, a rubber walking track, basketball courts, a weight and aerobics room, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p>550 Vance Street<br \/>\nWaynesville, NC 28786<br \/>\n<strong>828.456.2030<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/lake-junaluska.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3117\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/lake-junaluska-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"lake-junaluska\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Lake Junaluska<\/h3>\n<p>Lake Junaluska offers beautiful walking trails for community members and visitors to enjoy the amazing views in Lake Junaluska. Spectacular views can be found any time of the year at this beautiful mountain community.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakejunaluska.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lakejunaluska.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/logo_7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3112 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/logo_7.png\" alt=\"logo_7\" width=\"238\" height=\"134\"><\/a>Town of Canton Armory<\/h3>\n<p>Grab your tennis shoes and come check out the Armory in Canton, NC! The Town of Canton Armory is now open to the public Monday through Friday 7:30 AM- 9:30 AM.<\/p>\n<p>71 Penland Street<br \/>\nCanton, NC 28716<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cantonnc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cantonnc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/6a0120a565428a970c0120a67fa36c970c-320wi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3115\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/6a0120a565428a970c0120a67fa36c970c-320wi-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"6a0120a565428a970c0120a67fa36c970c-320wi\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Waynesville Greenway<\/h3>\n<p>The Waynesville Greenway follows Richland Creek for 5.3 miles. This is a multi-use trail and visitors can enjoy hiking and biking while utilizing the Greenway. The path ends at Waynesville Recreation Park.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Maggie Valley Greenway<\/h3>\n<p>By parking at the town hall or Maggie United Methodist Church visitors can access this easy 1 1\/4 mile greenway.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Waynesville-Skate-Park.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3116\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Waynesville-Skate-Park-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"waynesville-skate-park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Waynesville Skate Park<\/h3>\n<p>For years local skaters have dreamed of having a place of their own in Waynesville, North Carolina. A place to get off the street, away from traffic, pedestrians and be able to enjoy their sport. The Waynesville Artisan Skate Park is now open to the public, pads and helmets are REQUIRED.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.artisanskateparks.com\/waynesville-nc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.artisanskateparks.com\/waynesville-nc<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2897 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Recreational Activities<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Bicycle Haywood<\/h3>\n<p>Bike Haywood is an advocacy group dedicated to improving health care, community growth, and reduction upon dependence of foreign oil. These Bike Advocates have developed a comprehensive Bike Plan for Haywood County and focus on the needs of bicyclists in Haywood County. In the warmer months there are weekly rides for community members to participate in together to enjoy the scenic routes in Haywood.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/fitness-challenge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3111\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/fitness-challenge.jpg\" alt=\"fitness-challenge\" width=\"184\" height=\"240\"><\/a>Haywood County Fitness Challenge<\/h3>\n<p>The Haywood County Fitness Challenge happens every Fall and allows participants to pay a small fee of $10 which provides them with a pass to access a variety of local fitness centers and private businesses offering fitness classes up to 24 times for a 6 week period.The Challenge provides increased physical activity in Haywood County and mini grants to improve fitness and nutrition in the community.<\/p>\n<p>For any questions about getting involved with the Fitness Challenge contact Megan Hauser at mhauser@haywoodnc.net.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Haywood Healthy Eating&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Farmers Markets<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Canton-farmers-market.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3128\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Canton-farmers-market-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"canton-farmers-market\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><br \/>Canton Thursday Farmers Market and More<\/h3>\n<p>This Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 4pm to 7pm and features 100% grass-fed beef, fresh veggies, baked goods, and heritage crafts.<\/p>\n<p>Sorrells Street<br \/>Canton, NC 28716<br \/><strong>828.734.9071<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/happy-customers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3127\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/happy-customers-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"happy-customers\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Haywood Historic Farmers Market<\/h3>\n<p>Open Saturdays at the HART theater in Waynesville, NC from 9AM-Noon. Come visit the second largest market in Western North Carolina!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>250 Pigeon St Street<br \/>Waynesville, NC 28786<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.farmstandapp.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3123\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Farmstand-150x150.png\" alt=\"farmstand\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.farmstandapp.com\/\">Download the Farmstand to find out what\u2019s going on at your closest Market.<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2897 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Healthy Corner Stores<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/0081.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3130\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/0081-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"0081\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Bethel Grocery<\/h3>\n<p>Located in rural Bethel, Bethel Grocery offers farm fresh produce and healthy snacks so Bethel residents don\u2019t have to make a long trek out to the grocery store to purchase the healthy foods they need for their family! Stop in to Bethel grocery and check out these fresh, local offerings.<\/p>\n<p>5692 Pigeon Rd<br \/>Waynesville, NC 28726<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fergusons.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3124\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Fergusons-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"fergusons\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Ferguson\u2019s Supply<\/h3>\n<p>Ferguson\u2019s Supply has been offering a variety of grocery items to the rural fines creek community since 1919. The store has been passed down for several generations in the Ferguson\u2019s family and has continued to prosper and serve as a community gathering space for Fines Creek residents. We are so excited to have Ferguson\u2019s Supply join us as a MountainMarket and offer fresh, healthy foods to the Fines Creek community.<\/p>\n<p>11571 Betsys Gap Rd<br \/>Clyde, NC 28721<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2897 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Community Gardens<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Cherokee-County-040.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3134\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Cherokee-County-040-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"cherokee-county-040\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Canton Community Garden<\/h3>\n<p>Bringing their community together through environmental connection.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson Farm Road<br \/>Canton, NC 28716<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/daydreamz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/daydreamz-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"daydreamz\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/daydreamz-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/daydreamz.jpg 402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/a>Daydreamz Community Garden<\/h3>\n<p>This garden promotes healthier lifestyles by giving people access to outdoor exercise and to fresh vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>Boundary St.c<br \/>Waynesville, NC 28786<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>NCCGP<\/h3>\n<p>This Non-Profit organizaion has finally reached it\u2019s magic number 100! 100 Community Gardens are now seen across the state of North Carolina. Visit this site to find a state wide directory of community gardens and ways you can get involved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2897 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Local Food Providers<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buy-haywood.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3129\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/buy-haywood.jpg\" alt=\"buy-haywood\" width=\"288\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a>Buy Haywood<\/h3>\n<p>This website offers a list of all restaurants in Haywood County that support local farmers by purchasing fresh produce and other farm products.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buyhaywood.com\">www.BuyHaywood.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-2897\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png\" alt=\"mwdivider\" width=\"1024\" height=\"34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1024x34.png 1024w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-300x10.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-768x26.png 768w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider-1080x36.png 1080w, https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/MWDivider.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">CSA\u2019s<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/listing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3136\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/listing.jpg\" alt=\"listing\" width=\"261\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>The Ten Acre Garden<\/h3>\n<p>Beautiful views surround the Ten Acre Garden in Haywood County. We specialize in u-pick strawberries and raspberries. Many varieties of vegetables are grown in this fertile river bottom are available from April to October.<\/p>\n<p>Chambers Farm Lane<br \/>Canton, NC<br \/><strong>828-235-9667<\/strong><br \/>farmboy53149@yahoo.com<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Haywood Tobacco-Free Living&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Work Place Tobacco Policies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Haywood County strives to maintain a healthful environment for all of it\u2019s citizens. In February 2009 Haywood County designated all County buildings, vehicles and grounds tobacco and smoke free.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Tobacco Free College Experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Haywood County Community College is 100% tobacco free. This policy was helped pass by the Asthma Action Team with the Haywood County Health Department. This group provided HCC with 100 tobacco cessation kits.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0095c6;\">Success Story<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Tobacco-Free Retirees<\/h3>\n<p>When the retirement community, the The Great Laurels of Lake Junaluska in Waynesville, wanted to to adopt a smoke-free indoor &amp; outdoor policy, MountainWise was happy to assist them! MountainWise staff analyzed and summarized date from residents\u2019 surveys to be presented in a resident-friendly handout and connected them with a local health educator from the VA\u2019s Rural Health Team who spoke to the residents on cessation. Due to their efforts this community is now 100% tobacco free! MountainWise also provided tobacco-free signage to be displayed outside the facility.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mountainwise.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/WoodBGSlim.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;WoodBar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Haywood County was established in 1808 and is the third largest county in Western North Carolina. It has a population of 57,000 and is made up of the four towns of Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley, and Waynesville. Waynesville, the county seat, has been recognized multiple times for its charming town and natural beauty. 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