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!

Staff was so friendly and professional. Awesome little gift shop as well. Would highly recommend…read morethem if you're doing the Virginia creeper trail!

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 an excellent outdoor sports store primarily because of the staff. The shop is mid-sized and…read morecarries several brands which are linked on their website. I have made several purchases at Mountain Sports (MSL). The staff is well trained and never pushes a product or brand. I take my time (days or weeks) making bigger purchases and they are very patient with me as well as informative. I have purchased fly fishing gear and flies, a bicycle and cycling equipment, as well as performance clothing from MSL. If I was a backpacker, this would be my primary source of gear. Most of the products are premium brands so they can be a bit more expensive than Dick's or some other chain. If you want to buy quality gear from a local shop, consider MSL.

Alex Hennage is passionate about assisting people with their Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Climbing,…read moreand Fly Fishing needs. They have new and consignment items. He wants everyone to enjoy the great outdoors. He has a handicapped wheelchair that lifts and tracks like a tank for rough terrain. He supports the community--a small Business with a Big Heart.

From the owner: Appalachian Outpost is Elizabethton's premier fly fishing and outdoor shop specializing in trout…read morefishing gear for East Tennessee rivers. We stock quality fly rods, fly reels, fly lines, leaders, tippet, and hundreds of trout flies for the Watauga River, South Holston, and local tailwaters. Our selection includes Rio, Scientific Anglers, Maxcatch, RoxStar, Daiwa, and Kelty. We also carry outdoor essentials like camping gear, knives, and hiking accessories. Whether you're a beginner learning to fly fish or an experienced angler, our staff provides expert local knowledge about hatches, stream conditions, and the best spots to fish around Elizabethton. Stop in for fly fishing advice, gear recommendations, or to pick up everything you need for your next fishing trip in the Appalachian mountains.

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!!

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.

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 !

We had a fantastic time. In our party were 3 adults including a 74 year old an two boys ages 10 y…read moreand 11 y. The general store was nice, staff incredible. Checking in was easy - and quickly brought to our launch site. Easy access via ramp or steps - in the water and off we went. Knowing when to exit the river was very obvious (my worry not having done this prior, etc.) Can't be missed. We all had a nice time and are already talking about when to go again. (Plus, you are trucked to the site - and when you are done - you are at your vehicle. Easy to dry off some, hop in the car up the small hill to the shop where you can easily change into dry clothes for your trek home.)

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.

I love a big Bass Pro Shop and this place did not disappoint. Staff was very courteous and friendly…read moreand professional. We found everything we're looking for and then some. All items were well organized and the store was very clean, even the restrooms. We would definitely come back here again.

Although the staff is friendly and helpful this Bass pro is just meh . They have minimal amounts of…read morethings that most other locations have lots of . If you are looking for clothing they lack sizes and option . They push their brand so much here they drop the ball . They do have a good selection of ammo and guns but looking at guns at this location is a pain .

The Mast Store Annex is located in Valle Crucis, NC, about 2 tenths of a mile from the Original…read moreMast General Store. But it has a completely different layout, is smaller, and sells a different inventory. The building was built in 1909 by R.L. Lowe, a competing merchant. John and Faye Cooper preserved this location, officially opening it in 1982 because they needed more space for their growing business. The building has a much more open layout than the Original store and even sells ice cream outside! The Annex features a massive candy barrel room with hundreds of varieties of candies, from saltwater taffy to chocolates to old-fashioned hard candies. This location also carries more of the rugged outdoor wear, camping supplies, backpacking gear, and sleeping bags Because the two buildings feature completely separate inventory layouts, I didn't end up buying anything here. My arms were completely full with items at the original store, so I didn't go back for the rest of the stuff I wanted and just planned to get it at the other store instead. Once I got to the Annex and realized they didn't carry the same items, I almost drove back to the original store to get them, but ultimately didn't. Make sure to buy everything you want at whichever building you are at before leaving their parking lot!

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...