Upcoming Events

Women’s Wilderness Weekend is a fun and interactive weekend spent learning the fundamental basics for survival and first aid! Participants will get hands-on in the wilderness, and spend quality time in the company of experienced teachers and like-minded women. The weekend includes both classroom and experiential education, Wilderness First Aid Certification, CPR, and wilderness survival […]

Get ready for the first Women’s Pedal Fest for mountain biking education, experience, and empowerment in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest!

Camp Wesser – Adult Summer Camp. Join us in Bryson City for a day of adventure and nostalgia. We have an exciting lineup of activities planned, including a fully-guided whitewater rafting trip, followed by a lunch that is better than pb&j and an afternoon on the lake or in the air!

Join us for a weekend celebrating mountain biking in Western North Carolina! Local trail rides, clinics, kids courses, gear swap, live music and more all culminate into a day of adventure and biking!

Join us to celebrate Women in the Outdoors! Meet up with like-minded women for fun, camaraderie, and adventure at a number of weekends this summer and fall! Women’s Kayak Retreat – May 5-7 & Sept 8-10 Join a group of women paddlers under the supportive instruction of NOC’s rock star female instructors for a weekend of […]

Just west of Asheville, you’ll find some hidden gems buried in the small mountain towns of Western North Carolina. From local breweries with unique and tasty pours to creative artisans and quality craftspeople, these folks help make our home as unique as the rivers that flow here. Help us celebrate with a weekend festival full […]

NOC’s beloved Guest Appreciation Festival brings together outdoor and adventure enthusiasts and guests for a weekend festival to close out the season! Enjoy retails, gear and boat sales, demos, Nantahala Releases, live music and more!

The West Fork of the Tuck is 5.5 miles of class III- IV+ whitewater, from Thorpe Dam to Thorpe Powerhouse. View the release schedules!

Ocoee whitewater with NOC is Tennessee rafting at its best. View the dam schedules including the lake levels and release schedules.

Several times a year, Duke Energy creates more forceful water releases in this section of the Nantahala River where kayakers like to paddle and bringing onlookers to watch. NOC will provide shuttle to paddlers parking at the Cascades put-in.

2023 Tallulah River scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater’s work to protect and restore rivers across the country, especially in the Southeast. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater’s work to protect and restore rivers across the country. Learn […]

2023 Cheoah River scheduled releases are brought to you by American Whitewater. Nantahala Outdoor Center is a proud sponsor of American Whitewater and their efforts to conserve whitewater here in the Southeast. Learn more about the non-profit organization American Whitewater and how to become a member here. The 9.25 mile section of the Cheoah River, […]