For some, it’s enough to sit on the porch and gaze at the distant mountains. For you—it’s adventure! ‘Outdoor Recreation Blue Ridge Style’ is about hiking through quiet woods, scaling a sheer rock face, pedaling up a mountain bike trail, flying through the treetops tethered to a zip line or taking a paddle to an unruly mountain stream. You only go around once—grab for the gusto in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The French Broad River is the closest whitewater rafting to Asheville, North Carolina. This gorgeous river in the heart of Pisgah National Forest is an exciting introduction to rafting for the whole family! Your raft will be guided by a professional river guide, with you helping out with the paddling, or you may choose to paddle a one person inflatable kayak that we call ThrillKats. No experience is necessary! 1.866.USA-RAFT also offers rafting trips on the nearby Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN.
Resting atop one of the grandest ridges in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Earthshine is the storybook grandmother's farm you always dreamed about as a child. Earthshine loves families and activities abound for every age: Barnyard trecks to see the farm animals, our famous "Flight Thru the Treetops" zip course, hammocks and rockers, a climbing wall, Pioneer and Cherokee living history, babysitting and creek hikes, water games, and much more. Earthshine takes care of you all the way while you're here with our friendly staff and by creating unforgettable memories.
We are only 30 minutes from Asheville so come and go rafting with us! We offer a five mile or nine mile whitewater rafting trip, high adventure rafting or calm water rafting trip. We are the only outfitter with a covered pavilion on the river for lunch or snack and we provide a guide in every raft, GUARANTEED! We offer special discounts and private trips. For more information call our 24 hour reservation line. See you on the river!
Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge and a nature preserve of global importance. Inspiring scenery helps you leave city life behind when you cross the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, photograph bears, otters, cougars, eagles and deer up close in natural habitats, and hike some of the South's finest trails. Special activities for families and children are scheduled throughout the year. Bring a picnic or enjoy our restaurant. Come visit us for the greatest Highland Games in the U.S. One mile from Blue Ridge Parkway, only 70 miles from Asheville. Open all year.
Outdoor Adventures for entire family! We offer peaceful self-guided river trips on the French Broad River by canoe, kayak, or tube. New for 2008 we offer guided fly-fishing trips on our private trophy waters as well as the Davidson River, the East Fork and many other streams in Western NC. If you are looking for a great weekend get-away, try our overnight canoe camping trip. Groups of all kinds are welcome as well as honeymooners. Join us for a fun filled day on the river!
At MagicLight we offer photo adventure tours all over the world from British Columbia to China. Headquartered in Asheville, one of our most popular adventures is the WNC Vistas and Waterfalls Tour. Camera in hand, hike to some of the areas most spectacular places. Learn how to capture its beauty from seasoned photographers. From the professional to photo enthusiast, we invite you to join us on our next photo adventure. Visit our website for details.
Mountain Adventure Guides is a professional outfitter and guide service. We offer whitewater rafting trips on the French Broad River (near Asheville), guided rock climbing and instruction (Asheville and Brevard), guided caving trips (near Elizabethton, TN), and a summer teen adventure camp with 14, 21 and 28 day sessions. No experience is necessary for many of our trips and all gear is provided.
