We have sought out the best trails, long and short, challenging and gentle. Whether it's five miles along rolling the greenways you desire or a steeper ascent to a rocky peak, we have both. We always have experienced guides to accommodate both slower and faster walkers and to appeal to the casual but enthusiastic walker as well as the experienced hiker. All of your day hike trips are family and kids friendly.

• Experienced hiking guides with advanced wilderness first aid certification
• Gourmet deli lunch, snack and water
• Round trip transportation from the meeting location to the trail head
• Park permit and entry fees

This area boasts simply the most amazing array of waterfalls anywhere in NC, and all within one and one-half miles of one another. This hike is suitable to family and kids age 10 and over.

Dupont Waterfall Tour
Tour Date: Sat May 3, 2009

This area boasts simply the most amazing array of waterfalls anywhere in NC, and all within one and one-half miles of one another. Maybe that's why parts of "Last of the Mohicans" was filmed here at Dupont State Forest. For the photographer, the diversity and perspectives are second to none, and everyone will enjoy the thrill of standing beneath a waterfall or a swim beneath Hooker Falls. This hike is suitable for people of all ages and ability levels.

If you only had one day to spend in this beautiful part of North Carolina, this is a place. You and your family will enjoy Drift Falls, Turtleback Falls, and the gorgeous Rainbow Falls. We wil aslo hike down to the awesome Stairway Falls and also see several nice cascades along the river.

Some other places that we hike frequently are Crowders Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Stone Mountain State Park, Linville Gorge, many trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Smoky Mountain,  Caesars Head State Park SC and Mt. Rogers VA

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CHOA offers fully equipped customized backpacking trips. We will educate participants the skill of backpacking. Teaching Leave No Trace ethics, primitive living skills, orienteering, while facilitating team-building games and initiatives. Our guides will prepare the meals while you enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends. This activity is a great way to bring people together and is ideal for families, youth programs, corporate groups, friends and developing relationships.

• Experienced hiking guides with advanced wilderness first aid certification
• Round trip transportation from the meeting location to the trail head
• Backpacks, tent, ground pad
• Camp cooking equipment
• Lunches & dinners
• First Aid Kit

Referred to as, 'The Yosemite of the East,' Panthertown Valley is an outdoorsman's dream come true. With 6,700 acres of wilderness to explore this valley has something for everyone. With the terrain being much more accommodating for the light-at-heart hiker, the valley offers scenes that one would find in a storybook. Three mountains with sheer rock faces upwards of 300 feet apiece looking down on the valley, miles of trout rivers waiting to be fished, countless waterfalls with swimming holes lurking around each corner.

Smokies have become on of America 's top attractions. The Cherokee named this area, Shacomage, 'place of blue smoke,' because of the mist and fog that drape the landscape. With over 520,00 acres, 800 miles of hiking trails, endless streams and waterfalls, five separate forest types, and vast amounts of wildlife it is no wonder.

Linville Gorge called the Grand Canyon of North Carolina and is one of the states true treasures. The gorge encompassing close to 12,000 acres of true wilderness is one of the more dramatic and scenic areas east of the Mississippi.

Linville Gorge backpacking opportunities are infinite. Our trip leaders will carefully designing and planning a trek that is suitable for the particular group.

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We have a wide variety of exciting kayak tours ranging from a beginner kayak lesson, to sunset & moonlight kayak trips, to multi-day sea island camping tours. Whether you're an experienced paddler, or brand new to the sport, we have a tour that is perfect for you. Join us and experience the ultimate in paddling.

CHOA is the best flat water kayak outfitter in Charlotte metro area. We provide kayaks, all equipment and experienced guides so you can truly enjoy some fun paddle adventures.

• Kayak, paddle and PDF
• Instruction to beginners
• Gourmet deli lunch and water
• First Aid Kit

North Carolina has a multitude of amazing rock climbing areas and draws climbers from every level to its rock faces year round! On this introductory course, we’ll spend time at areas ideal for beginner climbers

Over one full day, we will focus on the essential skills required to get out on the rock and climb! Topics covered include climbing movement and bouldering skills, knots and rope work, belaying and rappelling and communication in climbing

• Experienced rock climbing instructors with advanced wilderness first aid certification
• All rock climbing gear
• Safety equipment for each customer
• Round trip transportation from the meeting location to the trail head
• Gourmet deli lunch & water
• First Aid Kit