We had a great time. The guys were awesome. Unfortunately a storm rolled in while we were out, and…read morethe guy in charge gave us a small refund to adjust for the time lost. We were happy without the adjustment, but the display of terrific customer service and honesty made the experience even better. Lake Norman is beautiful and these guys will be the service we use anytime we're in the area from now on!

Great experience for our first time on Lake Norman. We did a 2 day boat rental, was ready when we…read morearrived and the kids helping us were thorough. Boat was a little "used" but you get what you pay for, the prices were pretty reasonable. Enjoyed checking out the sights and eating lunch waterfront. Boat was key for this visit!

Great people to work with. Phillip was extremely helpful and made the whole rental process easy for…read moreboth the bass boat and pontoon boat. Everything went smoothly, and the customer service was excellent. Definitely a 10/10 experience and I would highly recommend them.

Chris and his staff was amazing, he is very informational and laid back. Would definitely rent a…read moreboat from him again.

With such a beautiful weekend out was looking for some fresh air and get some action out on the…read morelake. We came to Aloha on a whim to rent some Kayaks. So glad we were able to get some fresh air and much needed sun. The staff is great friendly and some of the nicest folks ever. Originally we were just going to rent a Kayak for only an hour but we were recommended to do 90 minutes, Glad we did the 90 minutes. It was just the perfect amount of time to be on the lake take our time to paddle out at a leisurely pace without feeling too rushed or being out too long. Looking forward to coming back It's so nice being out on the water.

There's not a lot of places to kayak on lake normal surprisingly but if you can get a reservation…read moreat aloha it is always a great experience. It's quick and easy. You walk about 20 yards from the parking lot to sign in and then another 30 yards to hop in your kayak and go. Absolutely beautiful spot on the water and you can cruise around as long as you want. So tranquil.

A couple weeks ago some friends and I rented a couple kayaks and paddle boards from Michael at…read moreRiverside marina. Not only was he incredibly helpful with tips for us first timers (we got on the paddle boards upside down at first lol), but we had a great time on the water and cant wait to come back to rent a pontoon.

When I hurt my foot and we couldn't hike for a while, we went in search of a place to kayak. Since…read morewe don't have our own, this is a bit of a challenge in Charlotte. It's especially challenging before Memorial Day. Luckily, we were able to find this place. I can't remember the exact price, but it wasn't cheap from what I remember and I think it was a 2 hour minimum. Pricing aside, we had a good time. The Catawba River isn't the most scenic place to kayak, but there are some nice branches off it it where you can spot lots of turtles. The employee that helped us was very friendly and gave us some pointers on the best areas to explore. If you want to kayak close to Charlotte, check them out!

This was such an exciting fun-filled ride thru the city! Grab your buds, you'll have a blast!…read more You won't fall flat on your face with the guidance of their expertly trained pros, who show you what it takes to glide along smoothly and safely! You won't be disappointed !

Rented a bike to transport to Mt. Airy, NC to ride the Granite City Greenway. They were most…read moreaccommodating. I had intended to rent an e-bike but they were concerned that my bike rack was not certified to carry the weight of the ebike. They did a search for my rack but could not find it and we agreed we would just rent a regular pedal bike. I appreciate their concern and ability to accommodate my change in bike rentals. Staff is most helpful and very friendly.

This place was fun! During the summer they have concerts…read moreand you can bring your blanket and chairs and enjoy the music. They have several places where you can buy beer and other drinks as well as food. You can whitewater raft, go on hiking trails and zip line too. Ample parking but beware, it can get packed during certain times and events.

I have never been to Charlotte NC before, and as I did my research on what to do, the US National…read moreWhitewater Center often came up as 1 of 2 must-visit attractions. Not being a real outdoorsy person, and only having whitewater rafted once, I felt the $89 day pass was very reasonable. I arrived at the USNWC at open time, and paid $13 for parking. Once parked, I lined up at the Outfitters center to sign up for activities. It was already busy, so I was probably in line for about 20 minutes to get my spot for whitewater rafting. They make it sound like you can only do whitewater rafting once, but after speaking to my guide, you can only have one reservation at a time. Once you finish you trip, you can immediately sign up again if there are spots. As I was there relatively early, I was schedule for a 10am rafting start, which gave me plenty of time to walk around the check out the area before getting to rafting. My general thoughts: - Whitewater rafting was terrific. It was the main focus of my visit, and completely made my day pass worth it. My guide was fun and informative. The conveyer belt bringing the raft back up was operational while I did it, but later in the day, it looked like the conveyer was out of service, so everyone had to carry the rafts back up, which is quite a bit of extra work. Between the heat and extra carrying, I decided not to go back, otherwise I would have. - The bin storage service made it easy to rent a bin to store my gear. It often had lines, so I would recommend minimize the number of times you need to access it. You can access as many times as you want. - I did the kayaking at the flatwater area. It was a much more relaxing area that you can go at your own-pace. - The ziplines were a bit disappointing, unless you pay extra for the longer lines. The lines that don't require reservations are very short, and frankly, not worth doing unless it's your first time trying it. - Most of the rock climbing areas were closed off, and the few areas open was packed with small children. So I decided not to try it. - Because by late day, it was getting uncomfortably hot, so i decided not to do the rope courses, but they looked pretty good. - Entry to the area is free, so a good number of visitors hang out just to have picnics and watch. Overall, I enjoyed my visit, only because of the whitewater rafting. It's much more affordable then what I could do back at home. The ziplines are good for first timers. Ropes courses looked good, and flatwater activities are nice to move at a more relaxed pace. I can see why it's a popular place.

We loved LIPS! The owner, Frank, was amazingly helpful and even gave us directions to find a cool…read morelittle waterfall! We loved it! It looks sketchy but is a very well runner establishment. HINT: if you go to the shack and no one is there, call the number listed. He lives just down the road.

Not a bad spot for a relatively chill day out on Lake Norman and the Catawba river. Prices seem a…read moretouch high, in my opinion. I would say this guy is making good money. Two friends and I each rented a one-person, sit-on-top kayak for the day. We spent a few hours just shootin' the breeze, wandering around narrow water ways and attempting to make our way to the waterfall of legend. Unfortunately, the water level was quite low when we went and we couldn't get quite that far up the stream to see it. It was a beautiful and breezy day with hardly anyone visiting at the time due to coronavirus starting to pick up but quarantine not yet required. Worked out in our favor and was a calm day out. The guy running the shop was very funny and easy going. The kayaks and paddles are a bit beat up from lots of use - it's a good idea to inspect what you get before heading out so that you don't have any issues. As mentioned, prices seem a bit high. However, the prices are for a full day rental. The owner recommended bringing a cooler and getting there early to spend the entire day out on the water drinking beers. Sounds like a good plan for the next time we come out.

Saintly. In the 90's I when I started taking high school kids backpacking, they gave me some old…read morerentals. When I asked Robin how to thank him, he said, "It's a small community, no need to thank me." In the 2000's I bought by first kayak, then my 2nd, then a canoe. When my daughter moved to the mountains, we bought her a winter coat there. Then, when my house burned down in 2022, I reordered a hat from them that I had lost in the fire. When I went in to pick it up, I found it was already paid for by a younger employee who had only known me a year. Raleigh wouldn't be the same without this store. This is community and care, knowledge and wisdom. And by the way, they know their stuff better than anyone. Forever Grateful, Mike Rogosich

A great store with great customer service. I visit often and am never disappointed. Good selection…read moreof camping gear.

I rented 2 paddle boards from Moose Paddleboard for a long weekend at Lake Norman. The boards were…read morein great shape and he delivered them to our rental house plus came back to get them. I highly recommend this company!

Super friendly especially since I had to change day of event from 2 jetskis to a pontoon boat a…read moreweek later. They were very helpful. I'll definitely rent from them again!

Worst customer service and rude people and scammers they won't give you any of your dopsite money…read moreback