Upcoming Events

5-Course pop-up dinner paired with wines from Orin Swift.

Join NOC and the community of the Nantahala Gorge as we clean up the Cascades and Upper Nantahala before the first scheduled releases of the year. NOC will provide trash bags, gloves, and vests along with pizza & beverages at NOC after the clean-up (5 pm). All are welcome. Please sign-up here so we can […]

Evy Leibfarth Olympic Homecoming Reception in Downtown Bryson City Join NOC and the Bryson City community in a joyous homecoming celebration for bronze medal Olympian Evy Leibfarth! Gather at 6pm as the town comes together to welcome Evy with a procession and more. The celebration will continue as local dignitaries and others share the stage […]

Come celebrate the magic of the season at NOC Gatlinburg with Santa at the Fireplace! Gather around the cozy hearth for a festive experience featuring free photos with Santa.

Celebrate the season with us at the Merry Market on December 6th from 11AM to 4PM at the NOC Outfitters Store lot! Enjoy a day of local shopping featuring over a dozen talented artisan vendors offering everything from unique handmade gifts to festive treats. Whether you’re getting a head start on your holiday shopping or […]

2024 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, […]

2025 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. Learn more about becoming an American Whitewater member here. The section of the Tallulah River that runs through the Tallulah Gorge is 3.4 miles […]

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.

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

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!

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  Join a group of women paddlers under the supportive instruction of NOC’s rock star female instructors for a weekend of paddling, yoga, and companionship. Our Women’s Kayak […]