On the western edge of the battleground state of North Carolina cuts the Nantahala River and an unlikely spot for an experiment in reconciliation. About 30 Americans went there to navigate the ...

The 500-acre campus of the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) near Bryson City, North Carolina, is quiet in mid-February except for the rushing waters of the Nantahala River flowing through it. There are ...

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best readers choice awards yet again, earning spots on three lists of best 2024 adventure tours. Results released June 5 ...

As communities across North Carolina continue to recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene, we are pleased to share that Nantahala Outdoor Center’s main campus in Bryson City is fully operational.

The Gorge Zipline in Saluda ranked No. 7 among the best aerial adventure parks. Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City was No. 4 for white water rafting and No. 8 among best outdoor adventure tour ...

Payson and Aurelia Kennedy, and Horace Holden Sr. were ahead of their time when they created the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in 1972. The three like-minded friends shared a love for adventure and ...

On the western edge of the battleground state of North Carolina cuts the Nantahala River and an unlikely spot for an experiment in reconciliation. About 30 Americans went there to navigate the ...