The Nantahala River showcases an adrenaline-filled itinerary that can pack your entire weekend with adventure. From forested accommodation to daily full throttle guided outdoor activities like whitewater rafting, ziplining and Jeep and train excursions, many … Read More
Pumping Out River Professionals: Why Wildwater is an Industry Leader in Guide Training
If you’re wondering if you should feel safe in the hands of Wildwater’s expert raft guides, checkout this breakdown of the training Wildwater whitewater staff receive before they get checked off to take Guests down … Read More
Quack quack: Why are Inflatable Kayaks nicknamed Duckies and why it’s the perfect way to paddle the Nantahala River
Although rafting is an absolutely amazing way to get down the river, inflatable kayaking is the next step for experiencing whitewater from a more intimate perspective. An inflatable kayak is made out of the same … Read More
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness: A Legacy Across Lake Fontana, Nantahala River
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
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
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
Blue Ridge Mountains Wildflowers: When and Where to See Them
You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers. Spring is in the air in the Southeast which means the wildflowers will be blooming and providing a brilliant showcase of color. If you’re planning … Read More
Weddings at Wildwater’s Falling Waters Adventure Resort
This year we hosted our first wedding at Falling Waters! It was a beautiful weekend full of fun, friends and family in a perfect setting. The happy couple commented that the Wildwater wedding team was … Read More
Everything you need to know about Nantahala River Rafting in North Carolina
NANTAHALA RIVER GORGE AREA Curious about whitewater rafting? Never taken on the challenges of whitewater in an inflatable kayak? The Nantahala is a perfect introduction to whitewater rafting and inflatable kayaking! The spectacular Nantahala Gorge, … Read More