Anchor Fly - Guided Fly Fishing Tours in WNC near the Parkway.
Certified fly fishing instructors for anglers of all
experience levels. www.anchorfly.com (828) 490-9077.

Nantahala Outdoor Center - At the intersection of the Appalachian Trail & the Nantahala River in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts since 1972, NOC’s 500-acre campus boasts plenty of exciting adventures to keep your entire group happy & active, whether you spend a day or a week. Whitewater raft, zipline, mountain bike & hike, and explore Fontana Lake in a rental kayak or canoe. Between adventures, check out NOC’s riverfront restaurants & retail stores, spend the night in a cozy trailside cabin, or discover another southeast river adventure with NOC, including rafting on the French Broad River in the Blue Ridge Mountains! www.noc.com (800) 232-7238.

Rafting in the Smokies - 813 E Parkway. www.raftinginthesmokies.com 800-PRO-RAFT.

Shenandoah River Outfitters & River Log Cabins - Canoe, kayak, raft, tube the Shenandoah or stay in the river cabins. www.shenandoahriver.com (800) 6-CANOE2.

Twin River Outfitters - 4 miles from Parkway. Kayak, tube, canoe the scenic James River. Great fun! www.canoevirginia.net (540) 261-7334.