On the western edge of the battleground state of North Carolina cuts the Nantahala River and an unlikely spot for an experiment in reconciliation. About 30 Americans went there to navigate the ...

Share images of your summer fun by Aug. 7 for a chance at grand prizes Brent Lightle, a Licensed Practical Nurse with Duke Orthopaedics Arringdon, said his family fit plenty of extreme fun into their ...

While Hartford rafting businesses worried Hurricane Helene flood damage would wipe out their entire tourism season, most were ready to welcome back visitors to the Pigeon River at the start of the ...

It’s time to make memories. What do you want to do this summer? Rafting, ziplining, an easy riverside lunch? Odds are, you can find some version of your family’s outdoor wish list at one of Nantahala ...

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best readers choice awards yet again, earning spots on three lists of best 2024 adventure tours. Results released June 5 ...

A wild half-day of whitewater rafting, west of Walhalla, S.C., features spaced rapids and stunning scenery. wildwaterrafting.com Who’s ready to cool off? South Carolina is still in the early days of ...

It is hard to look cool in a neoprene sprayskirt, but I am trying. The sprayskirt fits tightly around my hips and waist, with a floppy bunch of extra material that I will wrap around a rim on my kayak ...

Two days before Jenni and Austin Foster's wedding in North Carolina on Sept. 17, the couple embarked on a "bold" adventure challenge Wearing a wedding dress and a suit, respectively, Jenni and Austin ...