This small town between Charlotte and Asheville, NC, is filled with hidden surprises and plenty of places for some outdoor ...

"Bump!" my husband screamed as our raft slammed into a rock. Never mind that the rock wasn't real. The river wasn't real, either. This was, however, real white-water rafting. Very real. "Paddle left," ...

ERWIN, Tenn. — After 24 years of guiding whitewater trips on the Nolichucky River Gorge for other companies, Patrick Mannion finally received a permit last year to operate his own outfitter business.

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — When Hurricane Helene struck the Tri-Cities region in late September, a flooded Nolichucky River tore through several counties and caused widespread destruction. In ...