Such a great trip! I booked a half day rafting the Nolichucky with 7 others. None of us had much prior white water rafting experience, but honestly that made it better. Huge shout out to our guide Sprocket: he was witty, super knowledgeable, and whipped us in to ship shape fast. The whole experience lasted almost 4 hours ans was tons of fun. At the end, the group got to "surf" which involved directing the raft upstream and hang in the little water fall. Beautiful scenery in the smoky mountains and we even saw a bald eagle. Overall I highly recommend this trip

My family had a great rafting trip with Lela and David as our guides. They were very safety-conscious but also lots of fun! Their communication was easy to follow, and we all worked as a team, including one teenager and two kids under 12. The picnic lunch was a very enjoyable way to break up the trip.

Stayed at Boone cabin with my hubby and 8 kids! So much fun, totally comfortable and enjoyable spot. Lela and David took our crew rafting down the Noli and showed us a great time. So impressed by their patience, professionalism and joy in what they do. Please ask for them by name when making reservations- you won’t regret it!

Planned this trip a month ago, long overdue vacation with my wife. We scheduled a 1/2 day rafting trip, for 1:30pm. We both work late nights into early morning so getting up for the 8:30trip would have been a rough indevour. However the wonderful staff worked some magic and got us a group for 10:30am. Our guide Lauren was amazing, personable, knowledgeable and made our trip memorable and safe. At night our "Appalachian concierge" Cory was quick to get us what we needed, helpful, friendly and an all around great guy! We had a couple great evenings at the Take Out Tavern. The food was amazing, the beers ice cold, service was absolutely spot on weather it was to warm our bellies after the wonderful white water or after a few beers. We stayed in one of the domes, the pictures didn't even do it justice to how luxurious it would be. The bathhouse facility and sauna were clean and maintained daily. We had a wonderful surprise of live music by the Dirty Dead. The grounds had this amazing vibe and ambiance, it felt like I came home, it was home, and everyone there was my family. A completely magical vacation, we can not wait to go again. Already looking at the calendars! Thank you to everyone, even if I didn't get your name you were intrical to making it the best vacation, what our souls really needed.

I gotta write an updated review. We’ve had a couple (big) bummers trying to camp here in the last year (really do not recommend the overnight car camping spots; twice our reservation was unavailable upon arrival and the staff seems pretty disinterested in addressing this issue), BUT I had an absolutely lovely experience at the take out bar, and enjoyed just chilling on the property while listening to the band by the river. The river access here is prime. We don’t like the camping experience and still resent that (it used to be one of our favorite spots), but as a day/evening hang out, we like the experience and will probably return. Also, NOLI is a very cool organization that meets at USA Raft for several of their events. We participated in the Blue Ghost Firefly hike this past Friday and really enjoyed it! Highly recommend checking out NOLI and participating in their activities!

Absolutely horrible customer service! My group was eligible for a 15% discount for lodging. At the time of my booking, months in advance of the trip, I was not aware of this but became aware a few weeks before the trip. I called and emailed repeatedly trying to get someone to issue a credit and was told that only the office manager, Tiffany could handle this. Tiffany never replied despite direct emails and messages from her employees. Two days before the trip, we were told a credit would be issued and finally thought the issue was resolved. It's now 4 weeks since the trip and no credit was ever issued. I have called 3 times since and finally spoke to Tiffany who was not even remotely understanding about her lack of professionalism and failure to address this the numerous times I had reached out. I was finally issued a store credit good for a year, but no actual refund because that is their "policy." Their "policy" also appears to be to avoid all communication when it isn't to their advantage. Very unprofessional! I feel ripped off. Buyer beware!

Out of the three times I have gone, none have ever disappointed me. We had an awesome river guide named sprocket, and he totally blew we away with how cool he was, especially with his jokes. Not to discount the other guides as they are equally awesome!! Please do yourself a favor and visit this iconic river with the best guides in Tennessee and North Carolina.

Love camping in spots alongside river. Also love the music and arts festivals hosted by river.

Great fishing spots

It’s very beautiful that’s all I know

We had so much fun rafting on the French Broad! Wick was our guide and he has been doing this for 30+ years and it shows as he navigated us through everything with ease. He's super friendly and has tons of neat stories. The other guides Slayton and others seemed great too. I liked that Wahoos seemed a bit smaller so they have more flexibility and fun. Got to stop and jump off a big rock which the other companies don't for example. Will be back next year to do the Nolichucky when it reopens.

I was looking for something adventurous to do with my son for his 18th birthday. I went through a big long list of things to do and he said let’s go ahead and do white water rafting. I called in to book and they were able to get us on the books the next day. They were so nice. They also explained everything very well. It was an awesome 10 mile trip! They also took pictures so we had something to show for it. We will definitely go back! They have a scenic tour and an adventurous tour. Some of the boats in our group did the scenic tour and next time I will take my entire family because I know they can make it whatever level you want it!

Our family of 5 had an outstanding time rafting the Nolichucky with Wahoos. The views were incredible and wild, the rapids felt adventurous but always safe under the direction by our guide Nick. We will definitely be back if we are in the area again.

Had an amazing time with the entire family at WAHOO’S! Our family truly enjoyed an unforgettable white water rafting experience. The guides were so cool, ensuring our safety all while being hilarious making us feel safe and comfortable while flying down the rapids. The scenery along the river is top-notch, and the rafting supplies like the life jackets were really really nice compared to other places we have been. It was a truly memorable journey filled with adrenaline and laughter. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an action-packed outdoor adventure!

Our family of 5 had such a great experience! My husband and I were on a raft with Kat who was very knowledgeable and personable and made our day awesome! Our 3 kids (17, 13 11) were with Slayton! They has such a great time. They were laughing and splashing us! It really was a memorable day! ...and bc we've traveled the world as a family, hearing their stories shows just what a great time it really was!

My wife and I have done a number of rafting trips from Texas all the way to the Canadian Rockies and this one ranks up there with the best of them! From the warm greeting by the owner, Lilly, when we first arrived to the cheerful yet somewhat regretful goodbyes at the end of the day, this was a first class experience. Slayton, our guide, impressed me with the professional yet personable way that he handled our entire trip. Serious when he needed to be (for our safety), but fun, knowledgeable and entertaining otherwise, he made us feel safe so that we could relax and take in the beauty and awesomeness of this upper section of the Nolichucky River. I must admit, I did not expect these Class III & IV rapids to be as challenging as they were, but they did not disappoint. We will definitely be returning to Wahoo’s and recommending this trip to friends and relatives as I’m sure they will be as impressed as we were with the level of service and expertise provided. Thanks Wahoo’s for providing such a memorable experience for us on my 71st birthday!

About a week ago we took a trip down the Nolichucky with the crew at Wahoo’s. This is an extraordinary group of whitewater rafting experts, a real class act. When I was planning the trip, Slayton (the owner) was absolutely outstanding as he gave me a lot of information about his operation, the river, and Slayton helped us plan an awesome trip. I got lost driving up from Burnsville, and he waited for us to get there. When we arrived, his team quickly and professionally got us ready in quick order and onto the van. We have rafted with many different guide outfits, so we have a good sample to compare from. The team at Wahoo’s worked so well with each other at every point during the trip. Our lead guide in the van gave a very engaging and effective safety brief, he got us rafters involved with questions and past experiences. When we arrived at the put in site, our raft guide “Derrick” worked really well with my nephew who was a first-time rafter and my son and I as we launched the raft. While on the river, Derrick was a true professional as he set the stage of what to expect. His tone was measured while giving instructions on what to do while in the raft, and he politely redirected conversations as we approached rapids and provided critical information to prepare us for what was coming next. I had some really memorable discussions with Derrick, talking about his experiences rafting and learning from his extensive knowledge of nature and the river environment. What an adventure! His expertise borders on legendary – you should always ask for Derrick, one of the best rafting guides I’ve had the pleasure of working with. The Nolichucky - I’ve rafted down six rivers in the US (some multiple times) and three in foreign countries. I’m not a rafting expert, but I’ve been on enough rivers to have an experienced opinion. The Nolichucky is a very fun river, how much fun will depend on water flow. When we went it was running at about 1,500 CFS, so we had some good water and many formidable rapids. This was a challenging river with dangerous rocks, and it gets narrow at times with steep walls along the gorge. The New River in WV was more challenging, but in my opinion the Nolichucky is by far the best river in North Carolina for whitewater rafting. I highly recommend Wahoo's Adventures Nolichucky Outpost, the facilities were excellent, everyone was friendly, they helped so much and made everyone feel like valued customers. I know that sounds cheesy, but I got the impression that they cared that we picked Wahoo’s to spend our money on - we will return!

The ladies that work there are so friendly. The entire place is warm and inviting and make you want to return again and again.

The people here are always friendly, Ave willing to help! If they don't have the info you need they will get it before you leave. Great people!

We were traveling through and caught Mrs. Patricia as she was locking up. She was so sweet, helpful, and informed about the history of this train. She was a doll! I will definitely be stopping by every chance we get.

We went here to find out some history of the area. Very helpful and friendly staff.

We enjoyed a short stop at the welcome center. Some interesting art work by local artist. Musical instruments and even Unicoi wooden nickles. Friendly staff and geniune smiles. Don't forget the guest book at the door, it's near the candy bowl.

The lady that works there is amazing! Explained history of the area and that they were restoring the train out front! Amazing stop for photos on our trip! Thanks again for being awesome!

Every Tues morning they run a Farmer's Market and Flea Market. Watch for the home baked breads by the Johnny Lynch couple. He also grows terrific tomatoes. I buy the basil and tomato bread. Erwin has their market in the afternoon on Tues.

Just completed the 2 day beginner white water kayak course with instructor Ryan S. Awesome couple of days! Thank you, Ryan! I look forward to continuing my progression and taking some more courses with NOLI, and hope to have Ryan again as my instructor.

My first experience with NOLI exceeded my expectations! The Intro to Backpacking weekend class taught by Michelle and Rob provided a hands on learning experience as well as tips on gear and safety. Their in depth knowledge equipped me to safely and comfortably backpack independently. Whether you just want an AT backpacking overnight experience or desire to dive into learning, Michelle and Rob provided an excellent backpacking trip! Within a day of returning I had signed up for my next NOLI class. I can’t stress enough that the folks leading these classes are highly educated, knowledgeable, outdoor enthusiasts that exceed expectations!

I took the Flatwater Safety & Rescue for Paddlers with Deb and John, and I absolutely recommend it! I don’t have a ton of kayak experience (casually been down some rivers), but I left feeling more confident in a flatwater boat, knowing more about strokes and most importantly how to self rescue and help others. Even if you’re a casual, recreational paddler, this course is for you. It was challenging without being difficult and FUN! The instructors are wonderful, and I’m looking into more courses to improve my strokes. Book it! You never know when you might need the knowledge you gain.

Backpacking Overnight Adventure - 2 days: Rob and Michelle were and are awesome instructors! They are kind, patient, and extremely knowledgable folks who made me feel comfortable and safe every step of the way as someone with little to no backpacking/camping experience. Definitely learned a lot over the 2 days, and gained the confidence/encouragement to take the next steps into backpacking. The trail itself was also amazing, with beyond gorgeous views for which pictures do not justice! 1000% do recommend if you are even remotely interested in backpacking!

Thank you to Michelle for the guided hike to Roan High Bluff. Watching that sunset was an incredible experience. Michelle was knowledgeable and I look forward to many more hikes, classes and time outdoors learning with NOLI.

Really great to meet Rob and Michelle. Both Rob and Michelle did a good job leading the hike and also knowledgeable about the AT and the various plants. Also they are mindful of us seniors. Have a great hike and enjoyed the company of hikers.

My 10-year-old son and I had a wonderful weekend in the forest with Scott. We went away with lots of new knowledge and many skills that will increase our confidence in the wilderness, and most importantly had a lot of fun!