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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...

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
2025 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...

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National Public Lands Day!
The fourth Saturday of September is designated National Public Lands Day; we will celebrate the public lands that provide spaces for the...

Chattooga Wild & Scenic Giveaway
Enter to win our Wild and Scenic Adventure Giveaway We are excited to announce that we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wild...

Paddlesports
2024 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...

Community
Rounding Up for Change 2023
Updated May 2023 Change for Change NOC is thrilled to announce our 2023 Round-Up fundraising recipient, American Rivers! The program kicked...

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Appalachian Thru-hiker FAQ
Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker Information Annually, hundreds of hikers leave Springer Mountain in Georgia and head towards the summit of...