Blog
Late Summer Nantahala Fly Fishing
Late summer is no time to put away the fly rod! The number of white water enthusiasts has dropped to nearly nonexistent number, but the trout have not!!
Rescheduled 2020 Upper Nantahala/Cascades Releases
The postponed April 18 and 19, 2020 scheduled Nantahala Bypass Flow Releases have make-up dates. The first make-up date is this Saturday, August 29, 2020. The second make-up date is Saturday, September 12, 2020. These make-up release dates should align and support...
Endless River Adventures-starting with Wave Sport
Wave Sport Kayaks and Endless River Adventures: two companies willing to think outside the box -an interview with Chan and Juliet Paddling Pioneers: How ERA and Wave Sport Conquered New Frontiers in Whitewater Kayaking For many new boaters, having a good time on Class...
A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY REGARDING RETURNING TO THE RIVER DURING COVID
During this unprecedented time, your health and safety is what is most important. You returning to the river means we can return as well. Our Retail Store is Open 7 days/week Guided fly fishing and kayak instruction is available. Rafting on all three of our rivers is...
Slalom Is So Hard
by Carli Beisel From Green Truss to the Nantahala I was supposed to be paddling the Green Truss in White Salmon, WA, but instead I have found myself back in the Nantahala Gorge. Life has come full circle: the Nantahala is where I first learned to kayak, and it is...
Virtual Shopping: Bringing Our Store to You
We're Here to Help You Find Something in the Store to Brighten Your Day While our river operations are temporarily on hold, our store is not! Why not browse through a couple of the fun merchandise hanging out here in the store, just waiting for someone to buy!! Call...
April is the best month for Spring Fly Fishing in WNC
April is the best month for spring fly fishing in western North Carolina Fishing season for hatchery supported streams will open on the first Saturday of April. The fish have had a months rest so get ready, they should be hungry. Also, the delayed Harvest steams, such...
What is the Best Spray skirt for a White water Kayak?
How to decide which skirt is best for you. There are numerous options out there!! The two biggest choices you have to make when thinking about buying a spray skirt for your whitewater kayak are 1) whether you want a rand or bungee skirt, and 2)the composition and...
Unraveling the Mystery of Choosing a Kayak Helmet
The Helmet is one of five essential pieces of kayaking gear Whitewater kayaking necessitates an investment in 5 essential pieces of paddling gear: boat, paddle, sprayskirt, helmet and pfd (personal flotation device). When headed out to purchase your gear, or...
Cold Weather Gear: Starting with Neoprene – What is it and How Do You Take Care of It?
Looking out of the shop at the cold winter scene outside, we are so grateful for all of the great cold weather gear available to paddlers! For those who don’t want the temperatures to keep them from the river, choosing the right gear is important. But there is no...