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Find Your River Match

February 7, 2026

This Valentine’s season, we’re matching adventurers with their perfect river. Whether you’re into classic mountain floats or ready to dive into a wild, all-day whitewater experience, there’s a river that gets you. Use the arrows on the image to swipe through and find your next river with NOC!

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Moderate

Chattooga Section 3 River Rafting (with Lunch)

Clayton, GA

from $135

Rated “#1 Thing Every Southerner Ought to Do”, experience family-friendly rafting on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River.

Chattooga Section 4 River Rafting (with Lunch)

Clayton, GA

from $155

Experience one of the most iconic whitewater rafting trips in the Southeast on the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River. Natural beauty and thrilling rapids make this the “#1 Thing Every Southerner Ought to Do”.

12+ Years Old

March-October

5-6 Hours Long

Yellow raft going over rapids on the Chattooga River Rafting: Section IV (with Lunch) trip

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Easy

Nantahala River Rafting: Fully Guided in North Carolina

Bryson City, NC

from $62

White water rafting in North Carolina is a classic family friendly trip down the iconic mountain river: The Nantahala River. This popular rafting trip is perfect for families and paddlers of any skill level.

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Guided fly fishing on the nantahala river

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Chattooga Section 3 River Rafting (with Lunch)

Chattooga Section 4 River Rafting (with Lunch)

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Nantahala River Rafting: Fully Guided in North Carolina

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