Find Your River Match
This Valentine’s season, we’re matching adventurers with their perfect river. Whether you’re into classic mountain floats or ready to...
A Parent’s Guide to Atlanta Summer Camps at Nantahala Outdoor Center
Summer Camp at the Chattahoochee River Choosing a summer camp is about more than filling a calendar. For many Atlanta families, it’s a...
Whitewater Paddler’s Gift Guide 2025
Looking for the perfect present? Our Paddler Gift Guide 2025 rounds up the best ideas for every type of boater. Shopping for paddlers...
News
2025 Master Guides at NOC
Leading the Line: Meet NOC’s 2025 Master Guides Each year, a select group of standout guides enters the Master Guide Program,...
2025 NOC Guides of the Year
At the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), we’re much more than just an adventure destination for whitewater rafting or serene mountain...
Community
Celebrating the Hemlocks on Arbor Day
At Nantahala Outdoor Center, we know that some of the greatest adventures happen in a healthy forest, and in Western North Carolina, few...
Community
Returning to the River in 2025
The State of Flow After six months of rebuilding and resilience following Hurricane Helene in 2024, we’re excited to share that Nantahala...
Paddlesports
2026 Scheduled River Releases
As the days grow (hopefully) warmer, boaters in the Southeast are looking forward to whitewater season! Click on each river below to see...