Food. It’s one of the greatest pleasures to partake in while on vacation. You don’t need to worry about dieting, cholesterol, fat intake, and whatever else you worry about when it comes to food. Vacation is a get-out-of-food-jail-free-for-all. So, have at it! You know...
Fall will arrive soon with cooler temperatures that make you want to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors without the blazing hot sun making tempers flare. What better way to do that than going to fall festivals? Carolina Outfitters white water rafting have put...
Camping is such a fun experience. Sleeping under the stars, or in a tent, with nothing but the sound of a forest and the crackle of a campfire at night brings peace and happiness. The smell of the smoke from a fire glowing in the dark, marshmallows roasting, and happy...
The dark, flowing, white-tipped waters of the Nantahala River are recognized by people from all over the world as a recreational ground for outdoor enthusiasts. People travel to this natural rainforest of the south for whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking,...
One of the best ways to enjoy nature is to get out and hike the many beautiful trails in Western North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the Nantahala National Forest. Some trails lead to beautiful waterfalls, others lead to spectacular views, and others are...
I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree… -Joyce Kilmer The following trees are found in the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. Methuselah is a 4,853 year old California tree, and the oldest living tree in the world–the oldest living...
On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted for the American Colonies’s independence from Great Britain. It became known as the Declaration of Independence. This was then announced to the public on July 4, 1776. In 1870, the United States Congress made the 4th of July...
When the weather warms around the Nantahala River Gorge, it's time to pull out those bicycles collecting dust all winter long, and go on a biking adventure. Feel the endorphins kick in on the uphill climb, and the wind in your face on the downhill runs; hold your bike...
The Nantahala River is rich in aquatic wildlife, and wildlife that lives near the river, from the Noonday Globe Snail to Rainbow Trout to Beavers. If you sit quietly near the river, or on a white water raft in the calmer stretches of the water, you’re more likely to...
What You Need to Know About Park it Forward Do you have to pay to park in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Yes. Due to a nearly 60% increase in park visitation since 2011, on March 1, 2023 the National Park Service began collecting parking fees. Those who want...
Carolina Outfitters
715 U.S. Hwy 19
Topton, NC 28781
Reservations: 828-488-6345
E-mail: raft@carolinaoutfitters.com