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
1702 Steam Powered Locomotive with Wildwater
If you are looking for a new experience this Fall, come to Bryson City for The Steam of the Smokies! The 1702 Locomotive is back and is sharing the love on the Nantahala Gorge Excursion. … Read More
Raft for Kids Sake 2017
Wildwater is hosting the 6th Annual event, Raft For Kids’ Sake, on Saturday, August 19th at our Nantahala Adventure Center! This event is to support the Swain County Big Brother’s Big Sisters organization which pairs … Read More
Wildwater Nantahala Area Bucket List
Are you looking for things to do this summer? In continuation of our “Bucket List” blogs, we want to include a list of “must-dos” in the Nantahala Gorge Area. Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. … Read More