While visiting the Pigeon River, I decided I wanted to get out and see what else was around this gorgeous area. I asked one of the local raft guides where to find some water falls … Read More
Spring Break Fun!
Wildwater Nantahala Our Nantahala facility is located in the scenic Smoky Mountains with a perfect blend of activities and lodging to meet the needs of groups. Stay at the Falling Waters group lodge or Yurts … Read More
Meet The Wildwater Founding Family
Wildwater was founded by a family who wanted to share their passion for the outdoors with others. Jim and Jeanette Greiner founded Wildwater in 1971 on the Chattooga River, pioneering the first commercial rafting company … Read More
Labor Day Special!
Don’t have your Labor Day Monday planned? Come join Wildwater for any of our Rafting and/or Canopy Tours and bring a friend for FREE**! Good for Rafting and/or the Canopy Tours at the Chattooga (SC), Ocoee (TN), Pigeon (TN) and Nantahala (NC). … Read More
Adventure Bus Driving.
Of course Wildwater is all about adventure, both on and around the river. It has many facets; Rafting, Ziplining, Hiking and Camping. To participate in the rafting trips, people have to get to the river. In the … Read More
Wildwater Means “Family”
Wildwater is a company with family in mind. Which is why we love it when families work for us: on the river, ziplines, or in other aspects of our company. The Barnetts are a … Read More
Rafting + Kids = Fun, August 3rd!
This year Wildwater continues to support the Swain County Big Brothers Big Sisters in our 2nd annual event, Raft for Kids’ Sake! Both Lee and Carolyn Allison, Wildwater Nantahala team members, have been “Bigs” for over 6 … Read More
Ocoee’s Raft for the Cure, August 31st!
Continuing the tradition of giving back, Wildwater is hosting the 7th Annual Raft For the Cure at the Ocoee on Saturday August 31, 2013, which benefits Susan G. Koman Foundation Chattanooga. When making your rafting reservations on this … Read More
Whitewater Kayaks: A (very) Brief History
When Wildwater started up back in 1971, all whitewater kayaks were 13′-2″. Why this specific length? This was the minimum length allowed for international whitewater slalom racing. But like most sports where the equipment is … Read More
Happy Father’s Day!
We would like to thank all the wonderful fathers who help make Wildwater the wonderful company it is. Turns out, there are a lot of Wildwater Dads out there helping to maintain the “Wildwater Way”! … Read More