Just a stone’s throw, about 35 miles, from the Nantahala River, across Lake Fontana, lies Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area. Within this wilderness some of the oldest and loveliest old growth trees east of the Mississippi … Read More
Coast to coast Wild and Scenic multidays: Why guests should put the Rogue and Chattooga rivers on their whitewater rafting wishlist
By K.M. Collins In the past 50 years, we have learned—all too slowly, I think—to prize and protect God’s precious gifts. Because we have, our own children and grandchildren will come to know and come … Read More
Why Guest is Capitalized at Wildwater: Elaborating on Wildwater’s Commitment to Guests
By: KM Collins Since June 1971, and Wildwater’s very first commercial trips on the Chattooga River, Wildwater has put Guest experience as our number one priority. As the first whitewater company to operate in the … Read More
Whitewater Rafting North Carolina: All the can’t miss landmarks the Nantahala River region sweeps through
Whitewater Rafting North Carolina: All the can’t miss landmarks the Nantahala River region sweeps through By K.M. Collins The Nantahala River region is full of historic treasures, monuments, and federally protected lands. These sites are … Read More
Chattooga Rafting FAQ
Chattooga Rafting FAQ By K.M. Collins What are typical river flows for Chattooga rafting? 1.8-2.4 feet Where can I look at flows? USGS data What class water is the Chattooga River? Up to class V … Read More
Rafting in Georgia: Song of the Chattahoochee
By K.M. Collins Rafting in Georgia: Song of the Chattahoochee At Wildwater, rafting in Georgia and beyond, we love celebrating everything river related. Wildwater’s whitewater roots sprung up in 1972 on the Chattooga River in … Read More
Conservation Organizations that Make Whitewater Rafting in Georgia Possible
By K.M. Collins Wildwater’s Favorite River Protectors & Agencies The opportunity to wrangle a raft and paddle a pristine, crystal clear, free flowing river through unbridled smokey mountain blue ridge wilderness isn’t something that happens … Read More
Wildwater’s Guide to 2022 Peak Fall Foliage in the Southeast
Wildwater’s Guide to 2022 Peak Fall Foliage in the Southeast According to the National Park Service, over 2 million people visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park and over 4 million people visited the Blue Ridge … Read More
Fall is the Best Time to Go Rafting in the Southeast, Here’s Why
Fall is the Best Time to Go Rafting in the Southeast, Here’s Why Gone are the days of sweltering 90-degree weather as we welcome cooler days and even colder nights. As the chaos of summer … Read More
The Top Summer Activities Near Bryson City, NC
The Top Summer Activities Near Bryson City, NC Bryson City is a small town in North Carolina known as a gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Located about 70 miles southwest of Asheville, this … Read More