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Guest Blogger & NOC Master Guide Brad McMillan on the 2014 Green River Race

It’s the first Saturday in November in Saluda, NC – my favorite time of year. It’s Green Race Day. For the past 19 years,... Read...

Competitions

Guest Blogger & Master Guide Brad McMillan on the 2014 Lord of the Fork Race

The Lord of the Fork Race is a Southeastern tradition that showcases one of the area’s most stunning and challenging river... Read More...

Events

500 Pumpkins, 30 Kayakers & 1 Beaver-shark. It’s NOCtoberfest!

Fall 2014 has been a season to remember. Colors in the southeast started appearing early and slowly improved each week. The... Read More...

Community

Leaf Season is NOW!

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived—it’s the beginning of peak leaf season in the mountains—and... Read More...

Community

Peak Color on the Horizon

Fall colors are gorgeous with any backdrop, but there’s something extra special about bursts of yellow, orange and magenta... Read More...

Community

First of Fall: This Week’s Photos + Ideas for Sight-seeing

Fall has officially arrived, and we've been on the trails scoping out the best spots to enjoy the season as it goes from... Read More...

Community

Top Fall Color Spots of 2013

It’s our favorite time of year – or at least the most colorful. Autumn is creeping up on us in Western North Carolina and we... Read...

NOC Guides

More Than Just Paddling Lessons: NOC Women’s Adventure Getaway

This Fall NOC Paddling School is offering a week long women's getaway focused on adventure while building friendships and... Read More...