Really great rafting outfitter. Guides were great and worked really hard so that we had a great…read moretime on the river. They were also educational about the river and the history of the river. Emma was our guide. We didn't know how hard she worked until we got the photos! Wow! She was so great, all the while working very hard! Definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to raft the French Broad River.

Team-building in a whole new light I love it I was 11 that went, and all 11 came back. Nobody fell…read moreout of the boat we took care of each other. We had the best day. Thanks so much to Nathan, Leigh and Joy they were the best RAFT guides we met , they had such a great personality for the day. Ask the puns of the Jungle Cruise with none of the animatronics on the shore line. did a half day with lunch and it was perfect.

I went down the river on 5/21, and we had a great experience with NOC on the Upper Pigeon River…read more On our first day, because I am a bit spacey, I somehow ended up in the middle of the mountains with no gas station nearby and on Empty. Thankfully, I noticed it when we were very close to a rest area, so we did not end up stranded on the side of the road. Triple A came out, and all was well, but we missed our original rafting time. When we called NOC Upper Pigeon, they allowed us to reschedule for the next day without any fee or hassle. I was very grateful for that because it would have been awful to have to pay again just because we missed it. The check-in process was very smooth. Everything was clearly explained; the instructions were easy to follow, the bus ride was short, and the bus was clean. "@b****nee" was our guide, and she was really great at her job. You could tell she genuinely enjoyed it, and she shared a lot of interesting information about the river. One of the best parts was that she tried to get a sense of whether we wanted a more adventurous ride or something a little calmer. Being able to tailor the experience a bit to what we wanted made it even better. At one of the rapids, I ended up falling out of the raft (it happens), and "@b****nee" basically turned into Hercules and helped me get back in easily. I am not someone who is very easy to please, but @b****nee was excellent. You can tell she enjoys what she does, and she was also very hospitable, professional, and reassuring throughout the trip. Overall, it was a great experience.

My husband and I went on our first white water rafting trip with NOC. It was so much fun. If you're…read morethinking about going here, I definitely recommend. The guides were fun and experienced!

Super awesome experience on the Nolichucky with Andy! He was very informative of the surrounding…read morearea and history, kept us engaged with silly jokes, and kept us on the edge of our seats! Definitely a trip worth making. Can't wait to come back!

This place used to be really nice. As of this year I think we've had what will be our last stay…read more Overcrowding: The campground has added way too many tent sites without adequate parking. The result is 0 parking spots and no space for anyone to comfortably enjoy themselves. The fire pits all blow smoke at each other and the tents fill up with other tent sites fire pit smoke. Noise issues: Want to go to sleep at a reasonable time? Too bad. Two nights in a row a bunch of drunkards were blasting music and having a great time from 9pm until 3am. Don't plan on getting much sleep if it's a busy weekend. Barking dogs, screaming kids, loud music, and noisy people well into the night. Safety concerns: the main small beach near the domes where everyone plays is littered with boulders and sharp rocks in the water. Maybe nothing can be done about that. However open inspecting the rotting wood steps leading to the water I found an actual sharp-to-a-point metal spike sticking straight up out of the wood. Luckily I was able to hammer down with a large rock, however that was an impaled foot or worse waiting to happen. There's lots of exposed rebar and it's generally unsafe. Considering how many kids and drunk adults loiter in that area, it's only a matter of time until someone needs stitches. No wonder they have you sign a liability waiver to be here. Lack of facility maintenance: The door locks on most of the bathrooms don't work. The hot water in the showers is barely functional if at all. The wood ramp to the shipping container showers becomes very slippery when wet and poses a safety hazard. There's a wasp sanctuary under the deck as well. Several adults and children were stung this weekend simply walking up the ramp to the bathrooms. With all the money this place is making is there no time to fix and maintain these things? Last but not least, THE CAMP DOGS: a gentleman came to our group and asked that we put all our dogs on leashes (despite them already being on leashes at the time...) and then allows the "camp dog" which is a large black and white husky to roam freely. This dog is an A**HOLE. It constantly bothers people's camp sites and tries to pick fights with other dogs. Our dogs were personally harassed by this dog when he came to our campsite and started eating our dogs food. Then tried to start a fight with our dogs. Then tried to BITE MY WIFE. I had to chase him off every couple hours both days. This dog should not be allowed off leash however the campground owners don't have enough self awareness to do so. All in all, it's been fun over the last few years, but this place has grown too big for the owners and staff to properly manage. Won't likely be coming here again, and we'll be sure to let everyone know what it's become.

Excellent experience here. The staff were super friendly and explained how to do snow tubing and…read morethe safety practices. Love the conveyor belt that takes you back up to the top of the hills; that made the experience so much easier to do. There is a nice fire pit outside to warm up between snow tubing runs. Two hours was the perfect time to book for a leisurely but fun tubing pace. Would recommend bringing waterproof gloves and sunglasses for the snow glare. Otherwise, have fun here. At the end of the session, when you return your tube, you get some marshmallows to roast in the fire pit. Loved this place and had so much fun!

Today was our third visit to Zip and Slip including a visit in 2018 and 2019! We have always had a…read moregreat time with family and friends of all ages. We took our toddler today for the first time and she absolutely loved it. Making a reservation online was simple and easy. It wasn't too crowded and we went at least 10 times in an hour- as many times as we could make it back up the magic carpet. There are restrooms on site, a little shack serving hot cocoa and doling out marshmallows to roast once you're done tubing. The slope isn't too steep, but it's a fun activity for anyone (especially these Floridians).

Great time here, down to earth and very friendly staff(can't emphasize this enough). I got the…read morefeeling no customer would be able to leave with anything less than a stellar time! Military discounts available too.

If I could give this place no stars, I would…read more I called almost 2 weeks in advance and booked a ride for 6 people. The day of the ride comes up and we get there 15 minutes early. Once we get there we're told we can't ride because they "weren't sure if you all would show up". There was no reason for them to think this. They tried telling us that we didn't have a reservation, then when they saw my name with the number of people in the time slot we had booked they started making more excuses. This is a terrible way to run a business. Own up to your mistakes and honor your reservations. The only good thing out of this was that we found a better place to ride. If you're looking for a place with extremely kind staff members, beautiful views, and well loved horses go to Sandy Bottom Trail Rides. The rides at both places are priced the same too so save yourself some trouble and avoid Bucktown Stables.

The place is a magical disconnect. Every time I get back to the property I'm wowed by scenery and…read morealso impressed by the continuous upgrades to guest comfort. I'm semi-local and already planning my next visit. The owner/operators are attentive and it's obvious they care.

This little company with a big heart and so welcoming. We had Capt Dan and he was fantastic. Made…read moreus feel safe and although was a little worried about the fours we would encounter we were safe. I would highliy reccomend this establishment and ask for Capt Dan as your guide. Thanks Capt Dan for the wonderful wet enjoyable ride down the rapids.

If I could give Rapid Expeditions 10 stars I would! Our guide Emily was amazing! She was fun,…read moreeasy going and helped ease this Mama's nerves. . The other employees were great too. I would choose Rapid Expeditions hands down to any other rafting company. Thank you so much Emily for making great memories for my family. Andrea H.

Erwin Outdoor Supply is no longer located at 113 Union St. It is a combined business with Uncle…read moreJohnny's Appalachian Trail Hostel, 151 River Rd Erwin TN. Great business.Great people running it, support this local gem!

We stopped by Erwin Outdoor Supply to grab a couple of last minute supplies for a section hike. I…read morecannot recommend this place enough. The people who work here were so incredibly helpful! We found everything we needed and were in and out so quick. We can't wait to come back when we come back to town in the winter so we have more time to shop. Not only do they have anything and everything a hiker needs but awesome outdoor gear for anything outdoors...oh and stop it with the great shirts and hats (we want them all...shirts are so soft and hats are just super rad). I loved that they obviously cater to the stop over hiker too...carrying small to go peanut butter is the sign for me that I want to support this store bc they supply lightweight needs! Thank you Erwin Outdoor we will see you again! (One of us maybe sooner as he is crossing back through there in a couple of days for a zero!)