We had a fabulous time with Jesse caving. The cave itself was pretty diverse. Most of it had a high…read moreceiling so it never felt claustophobic. There is lots of water, so wear clothes and shoes that you may never get clean again - fair warning. If you have mobility issues, I'd avoid this one. Otherwise, go and enjoy. You will absolutely love it. The cave is pretty amazing.

After drying off and getting into dry clothes they play a prank on you and spray you with water. So…read morenow I have to sit in wet clothes for an hour ride back to the base. Like, do that when I'm still soaking wet but let me get dry and be dry.

My 13 year old daughter and I went fly fishing with Due South. We had a great time! Our guide,…read moreKarson Decker, was amazing! He knew all the fish in the area and chose the perfect baits. We caught three fish too! It was beautiful and fun. We loved it so much and would definitely recommend.

Tyler took us out for a full day float trip on the Watauga River. We had a wonderful day landing 34…read moretrout in the boat. Tyler provided expert fly fishing guidance, was quick to tie on the best suited flies, and quickly untied air knots and tangles for us with a positive attitude. His Sage rods and reels and hand tied flies performed perfectly. Tyler worked hard in the wind to put us in advantageous spots to catch fish. We had a fantastic day on the river.

Everything was perfect. We got rained out the first day and…read moreBrad, our guide, quickly arranged to meet us the next morning. The horses were beautiful, cared for, and very mannerly! I couldn't recommend this company more!!

I am giving this guided horseback ride a poor rating because of what happened during the ride and,…read morejust as importantly, how the situation was handled afterward. At the beginning of the ride, my horse got too close to my son's horse, and his horse tried to nip at mine. I made sure to stay back and mentioned to Brad that his horse seemed territorial. Brad agreed and said that the horse could be territorial. As the ride continued, Brad fell back, leaving me in front and my son behind me. We rode that way for approximately 20-30 minutes. Later, Brad moved back to the front and held onto my son's horse so I could get in front of my son, with my son following behind me. We rode in that formation for at least another 30-45 minutes without any problems. My son's horse was approximately 5-6 feet behind me, and I was riding on the opposite side of the trail. Then, without warning, my son's horse took off, charged toward me, and bit my leg. The bite tore my jeans all the way down to my ankle. Brad asked if I was okay, and I told him I was, but that it hurt very badly. My biggest concern is this: if you know a horse can be territorial and aggressive toward another horse, why would you put an inexperienced rider on that horse? I am extremely thankful that it was me who was bitten and not my son. What has upset me just as much as the incident itself is what happened afterward. Brad never called to check on me, never followed up to see how I was doing, and never offered any type of refund or compensation. I would have expected at the very least a phone call to check on my condition and acknowledge what happened. This incident ruined the rest of my vacation that week. The lack of concern afterward made the situation even worse. His actions after the incident are a major reason for my poor rating. It left me feeling that the money was more important than the safety and well-being of his customers. I hope this review helps other riders understand what happened so they can make an informed decision about whether this is the right horseback riding experience for them.

I am afraid of heights but this was awesome. This was our second time with Sky Valley…read more We love the fact that the two guides give a practice run first, going over all the safety issues and they teach you how to brake. The first three zip lines were also practice runs where the guides had us comfortable on the platforms in the trees. Then the first real big run was Big Mama. What an incredible view. It was 1200 feet long and over 300 feet high. After this first rush, everyone was wanting to keep going. Sky Valley does an excellent job of making everyone feel comfortable and safe.

Love this business so much! My 11 year old and I went on the zip line tour today. I spoke with the…read moreguide at check in because my son was pretty nervous. He was so kind and explained that if he felt uncomfortable at any time we could leave the course. The guides were excellent and made the experience so enjoyable. The views while ziplining are just so beautiful. I'm already planning a trip back with my entire family. Spend a few hours flying through the treetops. I promise you won't regret it.

I have been going to this place since the mid 1980's as a young boy and we've brought the kids here…read moreseveral times over the past few years. They have both a Gem mine and the trout fishing and in the old days had a mini golf course but that is long gone now. The main guy who operates it, Heath, is super nice and helpful. He got us setup and helped my kids learn to cast the poles and get the hook out once the fish were caught. They charge by the pound and the trout are pretty big so plan a big meal ahead. There's a little extra for cleaning the fish but that's worth it. If you are looking for a fun kid activity this is also a kid friendly place as long as they can hold the pole and reel with your help. The poles, bait, and buckets are supplied so you don't have to bring anything with you. They'll pack it in ice for you also when you leave so you'll be able to keep your fresh catch cold. ----TL;DR----- PROS: plenty of parking, friendly folks, usually it's pretty easy to catch a fish, family run, family oriented and kids will likely enjoy it CONS: none, it's lots of fun BOTTOM LINE: if you like fishing and want to spend a fun few hours, check them out. We've been many times and still love to go back!

They supply everything. Three ponds. The man who works there was very friendly and informative…read more Very nice guy. You don't pay if you don't catch. They even have collapsible chairs. Clean spot. Great time!

Rode horses here on 07/17/15 and had a blast. This was my husband's second time riding here and my…read morefirst. The horses were all beautiful, healthy and good tempered. I hadn't been on a horse in about 40 years so I was a little hesitant. There were 6 of us altogether plus the lady that led the group. We went across a stream and around the side of a mountain. Beautiful scenery and a slightly challenging path. Nothing too scary but lots of ups and downs and a couple of switchbacks. My horse, Shelby was very responsive and did everything I asked of her. My husband was on Josie, Shelby's sister. I wish I could have taken them both home with me! :-) We had a little scare as one of the riders was older and appeared to have heat exhaustion. She had a hard time staying in the saddle near the end of the ride, but the lady in charge kept calm and was able to help her down. Their horses went back to the stable and Hubby went to help. It all turned out okay in the end. And it was handled very capably. :-) I wish I could remember the lady's name that led the ride, but I cannot recall. She was blond and tallish. She also took pictures of us with our phones at a scenic overlook that came out nice. This experience made me want to start riding regularly. And I would definitely recommend this place to rank beginners or experienced riders. They have different trails and everyone there was helpful and friendly.

DO NOT LISTEN TO BAD REVIEWS. This was the best horseback riding experience my family and I have…read moreever done. Mike and his parents are the kindest individuals we have met on our trip and practice social distancing and wear masks when necessary. The horses were well trained and followed the horse in front while still having control to maneuver around certain areas. Best time ever!!! Best views ever too!!

What a treat this is! Only about 2 hours from Charlotte to…read moreget to this remote resort! If your'e looking for peace and quiet, this is your place! There are multiple cabins with various size of accommodations for large and small groups. I was really surprised to learn it's just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. While it's remote there is a WalMart Supercenter just ten minutes away. Located on the Toe River, there is trout fishing, they also have a stocked trout pond on the property. Tubing on the river and there are several outfitters nearby if you want to go kayaking or canoeing. The big draw is the on-site stables where you can ride horses! The cabins are all updated, heated and A/C some with fireplaces. All the modern conveniences including Cable TV & Wi-Fi.

What an amazing horseback experience! I've done a few trail-guided rides and this was the best for…read moresure! All of our ladies that went with us were so welcoming and kind. Very knowledgeable about their horses and the terrain. Got to go across the river a couple of times and that was such a fun experience! The trail is beautiful and the horses were very sweet! Definitely want to come back next time we come to Spruce Pine!

What a blast! Racing around the figure 8 track with family and friends. It was a little cramped,…read moresqueezed into the cars but too much fun. I took my point and shoot with me the first time around. The second time I just wanted to rip! BRAPPP. . The third time I did not race, instead I made photos of the my crew. The arcade was fun, I lost money to the claw... lol... The Pedelin' Pig BBQ was right down the street! Yummy BBQ. We'll be back to Appy Happy State, Pedelin'Pig, Cook Out and Fun'n'Wheels in Boone NC next year when we holiday on top of Bald Mountain. Bring back your youth and ride the Go Carts. . PEACE

So glad to see this business open during our vacation!! Staff is great, kids and adults had so much…read morefun!! Will be back!!