Lees-McRae College Outdoor Recreation Management

Lees-McRae College Outdoor Recreation Management Outdoor Recreation Management is designed for students with a career interest in outdoor education, environmental education, and experiential education.

The Outdoor Recreation program at Lees-McRae College is the nation’s only outdoor recreation management program located within a School of Business and one of a handful of programs at an institution emphasizing a liberal arts education. Starting in your first few semesters, you will be immersed in outdoor recreation and business fundamental courses including: Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Living Ski

lls, Teaching and Facilitation, Business Administration, and Principles of Management. Your upper level courses will consist of: Outdoor Recreation Administration, Risk Management, Contemporary Issues in Outdoor Recreation, and Organizational Behavior. As part of your liberal arts education you’ll have the opportunity to take a variety of courses specific to your outdoor interests. These courses include: Environmental Ethics, Wilderness Literature, and History of Wilderness and the American Mind. The program offers a wide range of experiential, hands-on courses that take you outside of a traditional classroom. These courses include: Wilderness First Responder, Internship, Senior Research, Hiking & Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Kayaking & Canoeing and more. Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Mark your calendars!
08/26/2026

Mark your calendars!

Registration is now available for the 2026 Carolina Wilderness EMS Summit, being held September 26-27 in Pisgah National Forest, Burke County, NC!


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Check all the incredible things our Alumni Tom Clement is doing!!
08/26/2026

Check all the incredible things our Alumni Tom Clement is doing!!

Meet Tom Clement, Cedar Rock Resident Course Director and one of our 2026 Buckley Bearing Award recipients! 💫

Over the past six seasons, Tom has been a steady presence within the NCOBS community, supporting both students and staff with dedication, passion, and care. An Outward Bound alum himself, Tom first discovered the power of outdoor education as a student and has since dedicated his career to creating meaningful experiences for others. Whether supporting programs from basecamp, mentoring staff, or helping students grow through challenge, Tom brings a deep commitment to the people at the heart of our mission.

🚲 When he's not at Cedar Rock, you can find Tom backpacking, skiing, mountain biking, boating, or diving into a good book. 📖

Congratulations, Tom, and thank you for all that you do for the NCOBS community! 👏

08/20/2026

We are excited to announce that wildlife conservationist and television personality Jeff Corwin will kick off the 2026–27 academic year as this year's Convocation keynote speaker!

The annual event celebrates the start of a new year and serves as an official welcome to campus for new and returning students.

More information regarding the date, time, and location of Convocation will be shared with students, faculty, and staff via email.

08/20/2026
05/09/2026
05/06/2026

This IS a day to celebrate!

04/27/2026
First Responders Flying Fishing Clinic, May 6th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. McRae South Campus, meet at Barnhardt Gym at 5! Fr...
04/27/2026

First Responders Flying Fishing Clinic, May 6th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. McRae South Campus, meet at Barnhardt Gym at 5! Free and open to the community as a way to say THANKS First Responders for all you do in our community!

We’ll see you there! Registration in bio.

FREE educational event 5/3 at Lees-McRae College!As a part of Lees-McRae College's Wildlife Biology and Outdoor Recreati...
04/22/2026

FREE educational event 5/3 at Lees-McRae College!
As a part of Lees-McRae College's Wildlife Biology and Outdoor Recreation Management programs, we are hosting a student-led 'Birders and Botanists for a Day' event on campus on Sunday, May 3rd, from 12:30 PM until 4:00 PM.
This is a FREE event that will be educational and fun! Students will get the opportunity to learn about native plants, bird ID, meet educational ambassador animals from the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, and help build a pollinator garden!
This event is free of charge and open to any Avery and Watauga County kids between the ages of 8 and 12. Kids are asked to bring their own lunch, water bottle, and closed-toed shoes. Snacks and additional water will be provided. Upon arrival, parents/guardians will be asked to complete a medical form and event waiver.
Register at this link: https://forms.gle/E8WEKteeQCbJuJKN9
or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

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191 Main Street W
Banner Elk, NC
28604

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