My husband and I enjoyed this experience so much that we did it twice during our one week vacation…read moreto the area. Adventure Damascus & Sundog Outfitter had high-quality, feature-rich bikes and helpful staff. We rented the Velotric ebikes because we were interested in trying them out and they were fantastic (although not really necessary for the trail). Only the Abingdon to Damascus portion is currently open, but having never done the trail, we didn't miss the other half. We will certainly be back to try it once it opens though!

Have done this gorgeous trail twice now. The first time we rented bikes from here they could not…read morehave been more personable and accommodating; the second time the service was eh the folks fitting us were very disengaged Overall the bikes are very good and the trail is a joy to experience

Amazing service. We were traveling and realized we left a carrier key at home. Everyone was so kind…read moreand helpful as we tried to work through the situation. They had everything we needed and we were able to head in our way! Thank you to all that helped!

This is my all-time favorite and go-to outdoor store EVER! The staff is uber friendly and…read moreknowledgeable in the materials they sell! They can equip you for a run on a trail, a hike or a bike at the local trails, a backpacking adventure, a fly fishing expedition, and even a relaxing outing out on the lake on a paddle board or kayak! They have everything! Good quality gear for the best adventurers! Also, if you have a problem with your bike they have an awesome bike mechanic who can fix almost any bike problem! If you have a problem with Chaco's to your favorite Patagonia jacket, they are happy to help you! If you are ever in Bristol, give Mountain Sports LTD. a try whether you're looking for some amazing wool socks to a new trucker hat or beanie!

In Blowing Rock, NC this is the place for outdoor and hiking gear and shoes. Those Keens caught my…read moreeye as my wife and I went inside. A minute or two for a separate staff person to come help us, as another staffer was there in the shoe area. A couple of try ons (as my shoe size in Keens can be 11 or 11 1/2) and I was ready to go; however, my wife who initially did not look the look of the bubble toe on the Keens (for women or men) was finally talked into trying a pair of Keens on and walking around in the shop. Comfort for her, and thus a pair of Keens for her and, of course, one for me. My last Keens were bought here about 6 years ago, are still quite comfortable and not showing wear, but sometimes you just have to spend a dollar or two and get more comfort, right? Yep.

Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Can't remember his name but he answered all of our questions…read moreand made suggestions for Grandfather Mountain!

This is my favorite outfitter in the area. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful…read more While the physical location isn't massive, they stock everything you could need for backpacking, fly fishing, rock climbing, and kayaking. Added bonus is they are NOT located downtown where parking is a nightmare.

Local, stocked, and knowledgeable. Good experience, good customer service, great selection of…read moreproducts. Shop local y'all!!

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.

Awesome day wade fishing with Paco and Owen. Both guys were great with the 10 and 14 year old boys…read morewe had with us. Super patient and knowledgeable. Went out of their way to coach up the young boys and work with them all day. Nice guys and a great experience. Will definitely be back. Caught about 20 fish. Browns, rainbows and brook trout.

Had a great day on the creeks catching rainbows and brownies with Kirby and Isaiah. They were very…read moreaccommodating of our group of six with many first time fly-casters. Everyone caught fish and enjoyed some beautiful scenery. Boone's Fly shop was very friendly and communicative through the process. All gear was in good shape and we stayed dry during our trip. Thanks Kirby and Isaiah--can't wait for our next trip!

It was a great time Isaiah was my guide and he was awesome. I have NEVER fished before this time…read more My guide had a great deal of patience and a great teacher. I went for the 4 hour trip, one on one . We went to the River and then moved to a stream. We had success in both spots. I would definitely go back. If you want to learn how to fly fish it's great - I can see it would be cool to go again because my guide knew where the fish were !

Pros: Was able to tube down the New River same day that I called. The young lady who checked us in…read morefor floating was friendly, as well as the guy who drove us to new river state park to get in. (We did the short float trip) The price is fair. The store had a few necessities, good for what you need from them. The river itself was great for floating. The water level was up, no getting stuck on rocks on our day. Cons: The manager looking guy was a little grumpy looking and not approachable in the store. I actually thought about 3 stars because this was so noticeable, but the others working there don't deserve that. It would have been great to have a few picnic tables or a changing area down at the river. Just a little shack with half doors like a dressing room would be great. We had that in Bryson City after a trip down the river there, and it was wonderful to not have to get in the car while still wet. Everyone was making makeshift beach towel dressing rooms for their friends at this spot.

Thankfully we came on a day when a friendly young girl was running the store :)…read more The establishment is no frills- but it's exactly what is needed; a store on the river that offer rentals (canoe, kayak, tubes) and shuttle. I called around and they had the best summer 2016 prices by far. If you just want to give a few dollars to float the river then this is your place. Extra bonus- it's close to Shatley Springs. You can fill up and then work it off paddling :)

Bass Pro has everything dealing with outdoor activities. Fishing, camping, clothing, and…read moreaccessories, Bass Pro has a wide selection for your outdoor needs. Bows, ammos, rifles, knives, camouflage gear, containers, the list can go on. The price is up there, but you're paying for the quality. Staff members are friendly and welcoming. The inside is clean and well-kept.

As I'm zipping around the USA in my Sprinter van, I'm usually on the hunt for a good place to stop…read morefor the night. This Bass Pro is one that allows overnight parking and that's pretty darned awesome. A level parking lot, a quiet space and plenty of room to spread out. That makes it pretty good in my book. It is at the back end of a massive shopping center on the Tennessee side of the border, adjacent to I-81. [Review 19568 overall - 391 in Tennessee - 539 of 2023.]

I've visited a number of Mast Store locations so this store's inventory looked familiar, I stopped…read moreat this location before finding out the main store is located only a few hundred yards up the road maybe that a visit for another time. The products here have always been of good quality and there's always a great selection. This store brand has always been a sort of a novelty in my opinion although the description is "general store" all but one location I have visited is very upscale and resembles more of a general merchandise retailer offering lots of clothing and outdoor supplies verses what the original intent was at its inception. It's a great place to browse and find something unique - the staff here was very friendly and engaging it's worth stopping in...

I definitely prefer the other store to this one. This one has rows of candy right when you walk in…read moreand check out. It's so crammed if there is a line. I was looking at the candy in the barrels and I was rudely pushed aside a few times. I wanted to get out of there it was such an odd layout and people were beyond rude. Bonus, there's plenty of parking. Will be choosing the other one over this one in the future.