Rafting the Pigeon, Post-Helene

Pigeon River rafting photo.

The hurricane changed the river flowing from Western North Carolina into East Tennessee, but paddling its waters remains invigorating.

A Twilight Paddle

Paddling photo.

Ijams Nature Center outing allows paddlers to observe eagles and otters and other wildlife from kayaks on the Tennessee River.

Paddling Through History

Watauga paddling photo.

A memorable spill at an elusive ledge colors a recent run through storied Sycamore Shoals on the Watauga River.