If you had a blast on the Nantahala River and enjoyed all the river adventure-based activities the Smokey Mountain region offers – you and your loved ones are going to have a ball on the … Read More
Adventure weekend (part 1): 48 hours on the Nantahala
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
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