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The trips you remember start with a little planning.Get first access to summer events, savings, and the moments that don’t live in a...

Cathy Kennedy: Grace Under Pressure
Cathy Kennedy Nantahala Outdoor Center In the early summer of 1972, Cathy Kennedy was sixteen years old and had just moved to the Nantahala...

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...

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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...

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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...