Asheville Citizen-Times

Nantahala River reopens to all public uses after Forest Service assessment found 'no concerns'

The Nantahala River in the Nantahala Gorge reopened Sept. 4 to the public for all uses, including private and commercial rafting and kayaking and fishing. A technical team led by the U.S. Forest ...
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This mountain lake community might be the most peaceful escape in western North Carolina—and it's home to the largest national forest in the state

The Nantahala area is tailor-made for rest and relaxation. Nantahala, a Cherokee word that translates to "land of the noonday sun,” isn’t just the name of the popular whitewater rafting river and ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

French Broad, Nantahala rivers voted top 10 in US for adventuring on the water: Here's why

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best readers choice awards once again, earning spots on three more lists of outdoor adventures. This time, WNC was praised for ...
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Surviving the Nantahala River

Floating down the white-water rapids on the boulder-strewn Nantahala River can be a chilling experience, especially when you try it without a boat or a paddle. That 46-degree mountain water is where I ...
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This Mountain Lake Community Might Be the Most Peaceful Escape in Western North Carolina—and It's Home to the Largest National Forest in the State

Nantahala, a Cherokee word that translates to "land of the noonday sun," isn't just the name of the popular whitewater rafting river and gorge in western North Carolina, although many travelers may ...