Stayed here for a week during a family retreat in October. The leaves were turning and a cold snap…read morebrought out a noticeable change that was seen both at the main camp and at the Billy Graham Overlook. The food was the most surprising part about the stay. It was well prepared, served buffet style and basically all you can eat. We had a date night where they set individual tables and served a five course meal. Salad, salmon, asparagus, linguine and berry tart. They served each course to our table, meanwhile camp staff were watching our rug rats. (They will not watch rug rats under 2 years old) The high ropes course was a good family bonding experience. The course is set up to be as challenging as you want. The grand finale is a double zip line. It was open for us from 2 PM to 4:15 along with climbing wall and you could go as many times as you wanted. The marina on Lake Broyhill had a fire ring, canoes, kayaks, sailing boats and a pontoon boat. The lake is textured enough to provide a long afternoon of paddling and support sunfish / bass. Bring your fishing pole to access lake from shore or on a boat. Lack of fishing pressure should ensure a good time. There are a couple of creeks thg that the kids can explore with frogs and interesting rocks. They are small enough to be safe, but big enough to support creatures. The camp is 2k+ acres and adjoins a wildlife preserve. This provides seclusion and provides wildlife viewing opportunities. The cabins were great...for kids. The mattresses were uncomfortable for adults, but no complaints from the kids. That may have been due to the multiple activities they experienced during the day encouraged on by an enthusiastic camp staff. Besides the bread and butter summer camps, they do retreats for different groups that can be tailored to their needs. Scout campouts, corporate retreats, special needs retreats, family reunions and weekend campouts are all on the menu. Cellphone service is marginal, but they have wifi throughout the cabin and dining hall.

I came up to Camp Harrison for the Charlotte YMCA's Women's Wellness Weekend. Not sure exactly what…read moreto expect I was pleasantly surprised with the gorgeous facilities, endless activities and all around low key vibe. Whenever you put together mass amounts of women in a defined space, this have the potential of getting a wee bit crazy. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the camp ground, the bonfires and generally laying low for a few days with a handful of my favorite girlfriends. Some of my fave activities... -Morning yoga -Zip line, Jacob's Ladder & climbing wall -Hiking the trail to the gorgeous overlook (yes, it's worth it) -Friendly dude ranch with precious horses -Zumba (praying there are no cameras filming my athletically induced dance moves) The camp is only 1.5 hours from Charlotte and it's a great getaway for ladies, families and kids. You'll find tranquil campgrounds complete with teepees, plenty of activities, pool, lakes, nicely appointed cabins with private bathrooms & shower stalls and a stunning view. The staff are incredibly sweetl and the food is spot on. If you're considering a weekend trip to the mountains, a corporate retreat or a camp for your kiddos, definitely check out Camp Harrison!

My two boys took fly fishing lessons from Kelly at River Girl Fishing. She is amazing with kids…read more They love all things fishing and she was so great teaching them all things fly fishing. She taught them how to tie flies, where to stand in the river, when to fish, and most importantly how to be a good steward of the land. They supplied waders, boots and rods. It was a great experience and we can't wait to go back.

I've known RiverGirl for probably about 20 years. I've gone kayaking multiple times with her outfit…read moreand have taken fly fishing lessons from her. To me she is the heart and soul of Todd. I'm sorry to read some of the critical reviews here. My experience and those of my friends and guests have been universally positive. I guess I keep an eye on the recent weather and the water level to know when the conditions are ideal so as to not be dragging my butt on the bottom and complain about it.

The reward of the spider lilies after (easy) paddling is so amazing. It is even prettier in person…read morethan in pictures, and going through the lily maze in the water puts you right up close. It's the best way to experience this short-lived phenomenon. Our group was small, the crew members were informative, helpful, and very friendly. The trip was very well-organized and worth every penny. I would definitely recommend this trip with NCOA.

As an experienced paddler, I expected professionalism from a kayaking provider for the Rocky Shoals…read morespider lilies. I booked in March, received an automated confirmation then had to email the company three days prior to the end of May trip for an updated confirmation bc our trip day coincided with a festival. It was then our group received confirmations three days prior to our trip. - Our group of 10 included novice kayakers & no instruction was given to them. Several struggled on the River. - Incorrect information about the lilies was given on the trip. At least have educated guides! - Our lead guide left us so we had no idea which way to maneuver through the lilies. My friend & I assisted two paddlers who said they were uneasy. After leaving a poor review on the business's FB to alert novices this is probably not the best outfit to take you kayaking, I received snarky responses from the owner (including a phone call), called a bully for posting my accurate account of the trip & then bullied by the owner's friends for my negative review. With that, I say AVOID THIS BUSINESS!! They are unprofessional. An organization is only as good as it's leader & it's no wonder this is a trash operation.

Tremendous summer camp experience for children aged elementary through senior high. Higgins Lodge…read moreprovides accommodations to visitors as well as meeting and dining space for conferences. Friendly, caring staff.

Not kid friendly. It's more of a fitness workout gym for teens and adults. Wasted money to find…read morethis out after about 10 minutes.

A heads up from the get-go, this is not a rope-based climbing gym. They're in a warehouse without…read morehigh ceilings so top rope and course setting including clip-in points is not a thing here. There is another place in Boone for that, though admittedly their hours are much shorter. I was happy to find this place open on a Saturday evening until 10pm. There's plenty of wall space if there are just a few climbers here but I bet it can easily get crowded. There is lots of other equipment for cross training, but most of it is quite dated. Like something your dad or uncle had in their garage in their teens and 20s. A rusted fan-bike and nylon wrapped, thin foam padded bench. There's a cool "moon board" on the opposite side of the gym at a 40 degree angle. I personally have a hard enough time climbing vertical walls though. There are some rings and balls suspended from the ceiling for you to impress your friends or yourself with some gymnastics level moves. And of course lots of fingerboard options. Normally a Saturday would be packed I bet but I came in during an event elsewhere in town that was specifically popular with the climbing types. So I basically had the gym to myself. At a price of $14 (I brought my own shoes and chalk, not sure if they rent them) it was in line with the gym back home in Charlotte. There's a waiver process that will take you a few minutes to complete. The bathrooms are large and there's a relatively limited amount of cubby space to put your stuff. The hand holds felt tight and I didn't find a single spinner. I was able to clear all of their V0s, most of their V1s and one of their V2s. As you can see I'm barely a bouldering beginner but I will say these seemed to fall in line with my expectation for difficulty. Lastly, the music choice for the evening I was there was not kid friendly and not really to my liking. I imagine it would be different on crowded days or if children were here. All considered though, I would definitely come back.

As a teenager back in mid 1960's I had the awesome experience to be a month long camper at this…read morebeautiful location. The Sharp family owned and operated it for many years to help develop mature youth. Sometimes I have flashbacks of swimming, riding horses and campfires singing,

Wonderful time for everyone! They provided excellent service and made planning for a big family…read morereunion excursion easy and super fun.

We will absolutely be back! Very much enjoyed our day and the staff was exceptional!!read more

Our party of 6 did both the rock walls (Boone) and the half day rock climbing adventure in Foscoe…read more Ryan and Jenny run a terrific operation. The climbing wall is a great place to start and very affordable. We all enjoyed it! Carter and Eli were our guides to the REAL thing, they were very experienced, we felt super safe. They pushed us all and made the trip an incredible memory for ages 9-56.

I wanted to take two of my grandsons on an outside top rope climbing experience while we were in…read moreBoone, NC. Andrew was our guide and the experience was better than I could ever had hoped for. Andrew pays close attention to all the safety aspects of climbing yet made it completely fun for them and encouraged them all the way. I have done guided climbs with other climbing outfits, mostly in CA, and this was the best experience I have had over 20+ years. Thank you! I highly recommend Rock Dimensions and their guide Andrew! Darrell K. Danville, CA