Mine your own North Carolina gemstones – a perfect souvenir! Grab a bucket and their expert staff set you up on the outdoor flume line. No experience is needed – especially fun and educational for kids. They help you identify your gems too. If desired, their gem cutters will cut your rough gemstones and set Read More
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Edge of the World
Guided whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking, rappelling and rock climbing for the whole family. Trips include a delicious home cooked lunch. Enjoy rock climbing and rappelling in the beautiful Wilson Creek Wilderness with three phases of instruction. Whitewater rafting includes the Anaconda rapid, and since they lease the property where the rapid is located, you can Read More
High Mountain Expeditions
With more than 35 years experience, take many adventures with the pros: Enjoy the rush and excitement of whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky River, Watauga River and Wilson Creek – with hidden waterfalls and scenic wonders. Relax with river tubing on the New River, floating down the gentle flowing water. Take a canoe or kayak Read More
Hawksnest Zipline
Zipline year-round with Blue Ridge Mountain views! Hawksnest has 20 ziplines including 4 mega zips, 2 over 2000 feet long and 2 over 1500 feet long. With 4 miles of zipline riding with heights over 200 feet and speeds up to 50 mph. Ziplines are over trees, through trees, over lakes and creeks with panoramic Read More