You definitely need to dress warmer because river water has not yet warmed up in the spring. Dressing in layers is always a good idea!
Our Favorite Irish Blessings
Carolina Outfitters and Carolina Ocoee have put together some of our favorite Irish blessings for you to enjoy in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day!
5 Unique Things to do for Valentines Day
We have listed 5 unique things to do for Valentine’s Day around Carolina Ocoee and Carolina Outfitters.
New Year Celebrations Around the World
Carolina Outfitters and Carolina Ocoee serve whitewater rafting guests from all over the world. This New Year’s day we would like to delve into the many ways our guests celebrate the start of a new year across the globe. We think you’ll discover that the citizens of...
The Magic of Appalachian Christmas Traditions
The Nantahala River winds its way through a gorge in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains where traditions run deep. These mountain folks strive to keep the oldways alive while embracing new traditions. Christmas is a special time of year where families gather and...
Christmas in the Smokies
Concrete jungles are nice for a visit when artificial lights illuminate the night, especially during Christmas with many different colors of reds, greens, blues and whites twinkling all around you; city lights have their own special magic. But, there’s something much...
Thanksgiving with Carolina and Around the World
In the quiet town of Nantahala and Ducktown, nestled between colorful mountains, lush forests, and the swift rivers of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, Thanksgiving is a time of joy and celebration. The air is filled with the aroma of roasted turkeys,...
Halloween 2024 in Bryson City, NC
Bryson City, North Carolina is the closest town to the Nantahala River, and they always have something fun planned for all seasons and holidays, including Halloween. The month of October ushers in the spooky season with events and trick-or-treating fun for the whole...
Ride the Dragon, Try a Duckie down the Nantahala River
Motorcycles and white water duckies are two different activities. But how different are they? Can you get the same thrill? Perhaps each is a different type of thrill to enjoy if you love top-level excitement riding the Tail of the Dragon in the mountains of Western...
Fall Festivals & Events near Nantahala River
When the temperatures drop to a breathable degree, and the trees start to change into their coats of yellow, orange, and red colors, Western North Carolina, in the Great Smoky Mountains, is such a beautiful place to visit this time of year. The weather is pleasant and...
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Carolina Outfitters
715 U.S. Hwy 19
Topton, NC 28781
Reservations: 828-488-6345
E-mail: raft@carolinaoutfitters.com