Nantahala Outdoor Center leads
the Way in Whitewater Rafting:
Since their founding in 1972, when Nantahala founders
Payson and Aurelia Kennedy and Horace Holden opened a small rafting
company on the banks of the Nantahala River, Nantahala has had a
leading role in the outdoor recreation industry. During the same
year, whitewater slalom made its debut in Munich, Germany at the
Olympics. The growth of whitewater paddling has been exponential
over the past few decades, and Nantahala has seen it all. Nantahala
has been home to many Olympians and Olympic hopefuls, and, in the
playboating world, Nantahala staff have taken leading roles in designing
cutting edge products for the sport.
At Nantahala, your enjoyment and safety are their
greatest concern. Since their beginnings, Nantahala has set the
industry standards for rafting operations and river safety. They
can accommodate any size group on half-day, full-day, or overnight
rafting trips on seven Southeastern rivers located amidst the beautiful
Appalachian Mountains. Nantahala raft trips include flexible trip
times, customized service, hot showers, clean changing rooms, professional
photos, and outpost stores for any of your last minute trip needs.
Their experienced guides will lead your group down the river on
fully guided and guide-assisted trips; or you can choose to captain
your own ducky and experience the rivers on your own terms. When
you white water raft with Nantahala, you can be confident that they
will make your vacation the very best!
