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See what’s going on in whitewater and outdoor adventures in the Southeast! From news, trip highlights, guest experiences, staff spotlights, and more, follow along for the best of NOC!
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Join the Adventure: NOC Casting Call
Some of the best moments at NOC come from the people who share them. Families on their first river trip. Friends laughing between rapids....
Adventure Fueled Summer Offer: Fuel Your Summer Escape with a Free Gas Card from NOC
Adventure is Calling – and We’re Helping Cover the Cost to Get Here. Gas prices may be up, but your summer adventure doesn’t...
Things to Do
The Best Southeastern Rivers for Western-Style White Water Adventure
Things to Do
Best Outdoor Adventure Staycations Near Asheville, NC: Explore Your Own Backyard in Western North Carolina
The Big Bear Naming Contest
Meet Big Bear! You’ve probably seen this bear in our Gatlinburg store. Always waving. Always showing up. Always ready for an adventure,...
Community
History & Rafting the Ocoee Olympic Whitewater Course
Where the Olympic River Runs: NOC and the Story of the Ocoee The first thing Wayne Dickert, Executive Director at Nantahala Racing Club,...
News
From Olympic Course to Iconic River: The Story of the Ocoee
30 Years After the Olympics, the Ocoee River Still Runs Legendary Thirty years ago, the world’s best paddlers gathered on a stretch of...
NOC Trips
Spring White Water Rafting
What to Expect When White Water Rafting in Spring In this blog, you will find TIPS & TRIPS for Spring White Water Rafting: Season...
