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Competitions
Guest Blogger & Master Guide Brad on the Little White Salmon Race
It's a big year of races for NOC's Master Guide Brad McMillan, including the iconic Little White Salmon Race in Washington... Read More...

NOC Trips
Father’s Day Adventures
Summer weather is here, and Father’s Day weekend is around the corner—sounds like the perfect time to plan an outdoor... Read More...

NOC Guides
Guest Blogger & Master Guide Brad McMillan Trades One Blade for Two!
It's a big year of races for NOC's Master Guide Brad McMillan. Currently training in the Pacific Northwest (and fresh off his

NOC Trips
Top 5 Things to Do at NOC Gatlinburg
Located at the Gatlinburg entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NOC Gatlinburg is a popular summer destination for... Read More...

NOC Guides
NOC Graduates Professional Master Guides
Innovative Program Invests in Advanced Training for Company’s
Top River Leaders
This May Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) named... Read...

Events
NOC’s 6 Best Memorial Day Adventures
Here’s our short list of exciting rafting and zip line trips for the holiday weekend. Get ready for some serious fun! Remember... Read...

Events
Paddle with World Champion Michal Smolen Friday, May 9
Come out to paddle with World Champion Michal Smolen at 6 pm this Friday at the Nantahala Bridge Gates.
This fun, free... Read More...

Events
Gearfest 2014
Join NOC Gatlinburg on May 10 for the premier of Gearfest. Celebrate the outdoor gear we love with experts in the outdoor... Read More...