Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical … Read More
In 1971, Wildwater Opened on the Famous Chattooga River
Wildwater History – Over A Half Century Of Adventure Wildwater is the Southeast’s oldest rafting outfitter, having opened its doors in 1971 on the Chattooga River in Long Creek, South Carolina. From conception, Wildwater has … Read More
Generations of Families at Wildwater
Wildwater is in its 45th season and families have made Wildwater their home for work and play. Because Wildwater is a family owned and operated company, we love it when families work for us! Jim and Jeanette … Read More
Wildwater Gives Back
Wildwater is always striving to be the best we can be. As a company, we believe in being close to the communities that surround our locations and the people in them. But we also stretch … Read More
Asheville Trips Never to Forget!
I remember the first time I went ziplining. I was nervous and apprehensive, being that I was not that fond of heights. My husband had talked me into going to celebrate our 11th anniversary. When … Read More
Fall Photo Contest!
We want to see what you LOVE to do outdoors in the Fall! For me, it’s hiking and taking photos of all the Mushrooms that pop up. Submit your photo of an activity, hobby, … Read More
Colorful Fall Season
Fall; leaves change color, the weather gets cooler, and you get to break out sweaters and long pants again! Fall is by far the best time to travel around in the mountains. The vistas alone … Read More
Join Wildwater on Social Media
People are relying more and more on the World Wide Web to do almost everything nowadays. The Web is used to find where things are located, to learn how to make things, and even to … Read More
Wild and Scenic Adventures on Chattooga Section III
The Section III trip on the Chattooga River is a different rafting experience than the other rivers that Wildwater raft. There are a couple reasons for that. The Chattooga River is not a dam released river, … Read More
Wilderness Act of 1964
2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Wilderness Act, the landmark conservation bill that created a way for Americans to protect their most pristine wildlands for future generations. 40 years ago the Chattooga River … Read More