Love it!! This is our third year enjoying kayaking with friends and family. The staff is amazing,…read morefriendly, and welcoming. The equipment is always in good condition and the process is very well organized. I love that you can email them and they respond quickly! Looking forward to next year's adventure!! i recommend them 100%!!

We did a family canoeing trip for an hour at Cape Fear River Adventures and it was nice. The…read morescenery was nothing exciting and it was full sun the whole time, but our daughter enjoyed the experience. I think tubing would be a little more exciting. Everything was very organized and well run. The grounds are nice too; there's some chairs to sit, relax, and watch the river while the kids play.

We had an incredible time with Brian on the Smith River. He took the time to teach the beginners…read morehow to navigate their kayaks and educated us on wildlife along the way. Our crew had a blast! Professional, knowledgeable, and patient!

Spent a few days last week with Brian from Smith River Outfitters on the Smith River. This guy know…read morefly fishing and the Smith River. I was impressed with his knowledge of where to fish, what to use, and the habits of the wildlife on the river. Also find out the his company also does float trips and rental several different types of water craft for river use. It's not often one that a client gets the owner of the business as a guide, I was fortunate. If you decide to fish the Smith call his company and ask for him. He will put you on fish, keep you entertained and provide memories for a lifetime. Check out his web site the pictures are the real deal. I will fish with him again.

I have never been to Charlotte NC before, and as I did my research on what to do, the US National…read moreWhitewater Center often came up as 1 of 2 must-visit attractions. Not being a real outdoorsy person, and only having whitewater rafted once, I felt the $89 day pass was very reasonable. I arrived at the USNWC at open time, and paid $13 for parking. Once parked, I lined up at the Outfitters center to sign up for activities. It was already busy, so I was probably in line for about 20 minutes to get my spot for whitewater rafting. They make it sound like you can only do whitewater rafting once, but after speaking to my guide, you can only have one reservation at a time. Once you finish you trip, you can immediately sign up again if there are spots. As I was there relatively early, I was schedule for a 10am rafting start, which gave me plenty of time to walk around the check out the area before getting to rafting. My general thoughts: - Whitewater rafting was terrific. It was the main focus of my visit, and completely made my day pass worth it. My guide was fun and informative. The conveyer belt bringing the raft back up was operational while I did it, but later in the day, it looked like the conveyer was out of service, so everyone had to carry the rafts back up, which is quite a bit of extra work. Between the heat and extra carrying, I decided not to go back, otherwise I would have. - The bin storage service made it easy to rent a bin to store my gear. It often had lines, so I would recommend minimize the number of times you need to access it. You can access as many times as you want. - I did the kayaking at the flatwater area. It was a much more relaxing area that you can go at your own-pace. - The ziplines were a bit disappointing, unless you pay extra for the longer lines. The lines that don't require reservations are very short, and frankly, not worth doing unless it's your first time trying it. - Most of the rock climbing areas were closed off, and the few areas open was packed with small children. So I decided not to try it. - Because by late day, it was getting uncomfortably hot, so i decided not to do the rope courses, but they looked pretty good. - Entry to the area is free, so a good number of visitors hang out just to have picnics and watch. Overall, I enjoyed my visit, only because of the whitewater rafting. It's much more affordable then what I could do back at home. The ziplines are good for first timers. Ropes courses looked good, and flatwater activities are nice to move at a more relaxed pace. I can see why it's a popular place.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a massive 1,300-acre…read morenon-profit outdoor recreation facility and an official U.S. Olympic Training Site. Located along the scenic Catawba River, it stands as the largest multi-sport outdoor adventure center in the world. The Water Features World's Largest Man-Made Whitewater River: Using a massive recirculating pump system holding 12 million gallons of water, the park features two distinct concrete channels providing Class II to IV rapids. Visitors can go whitewater rafting with a guide or tackle the rapids solo via whitewater kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Flatwater Activities: For a calmer pace, the center provides direct access to the adjacent Catawba River for serene flatwater kayaking and paddleboarding. Deep Water Solo: A highly unique 45-foot-high artificial climbing wall with multiple difficulty paths. It features no ropes or harnesses--if you lose your grip, you plunge directly into a 20-foot-deep pool below. Land & Aerial Adventures 40+ Miles of Trails: A massive, interconnected network of single-track trails woven throughout the forested property. It is heavily utilized year-round for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking. Ropes & Ziplines: The park features over 20 different aerial ropes challenge courses, suspension bridges, and multiple ziplines stretching up to 1,500 feet long that glide high over the water canyons. Rock Climbing: A comprehensive climbing center that offers traditional bouldering and top-rope climbing walls. Community Lifestyle & Kids FeaturesWildwoods: A multi-acre, tree-canopied challenge and play area specifically engineered for younger kids and families.Festivals & Yoga: The center acts as a major local social hub, hosting massive seasonal festivals, over 400 yoga practices annually across various lawns, and the popular River Jam live music concert series.

First time tubing w friends was just an amazing experience. We had so much fun, just a couple of…read morecasualties one lost phone in the river and a broken sandal. Other than that, the weather was perfect. I want to do it again!

We came here Sunday and had a great time with our family. My wife was a little nervous to bring our…read moretwo girls, ages 9 & 7, who had never been tubing before and aren't the most adventurous. We had a great experience. We were greeted warmly and the staff was super friendly. They answered all our questions and showed us a diagram where we should all put in the river to avoid some of the bigger rapids above the bridge. We felt safe and cared for and the life jackets for the kids were clean and gave us another level of safety. A few tips: -They say to get there 15 minutes before to go over a safety speech. We got there 15 minutes early but felt rushed to get our things out of the car and get ready, so next time I would plan come 25-30 minutes early. -The green tubes are the "premium" ones and they fit me (6'4" 200lbs down to my kids). Having the rope connector is super helpful to keep our group together. -The website says it normally takes 2-3 hours, but I felt we moved pretty fast (I even quickly walked and pulled my group the last quarter mile to avoid an incoming rainstorm) and we were on the river about 2.5 hours. We were way ahead of the rest of our group, so if we casually floated the river, I'd say it was closer to 3-3.5 hours. -There are changing rooms (stalls behind a curtain), a rinse off station, and a place to store your keys/valuables if you don't leave them in your car or plan to take them down the river. -Our kids only had to wear the life jackets down the first set of rapids after the bridge and didn't want to nor need to wear them the rest of the time. Our girls were sad you didn't offer pink tubes, but hey, can't please everyone :) Thanks for a great trip!

We had the best experience! I love that the site was a small community with a saloon and everyone…read morewas so incredibly friendly. I wasn't sure what to expect but they exceeded whatever that expectation was. I can't wait to bring the kids back and also come back without them. The complimentary breakfast was a little less than expected but lunch is provided with zero complaints and the guides were absolutely amazing.

Went WW Rafting with them again on Friday 13th. My buddies and I had a great time and will go with…read morethem again next year. We stayed with them as well both Thursday and Friday Night. Excellent. I highly recommend them.

It's true even if it's cliché. Spending time in the great outdoors can really change your…read moreperspective and give you a hopefulness that things will be alright. We decided to check out Paul's place because it was fairly close and he was so friendly on the phone when I called for more specific info. It's definitely a laid back and rustic environment but I was all in. Paul takes care of his customers and he was very adamant in teaching us the rules of the river before letting us launch. I had $60 in cash and he would only take $40 even thought the price was listed as $50. It's a great deal for you to kayak, paddle board and tube on the gorgeous river. We had it basically to ourselves that day and it was a revelation. The only thing I'd say is there needs to be upgrades to the life jackets. Most of them were child sized. However, all of the other equipment was well maintained. Please go and support this business!

Mr. Paul is just as good a person you would ever meet..... This is great for all ages and skill…read morelevels.... God Bless you Mr. Moody.

We had a great time tubing! I appreciated the steps leading down into the river. The river was nice…read moreand straight and flowing rapidly so that we had mini- rapids. The bathrooms and changing area was clean.

PROS: Pleasant and efficient staff at check-in, good quality and quantity of equipment (we were…read moretubing), short wait time for van and friendly driver. CONS: We were not given an estimate as to approximately how long the route would take. The website said 2-2.5 hours (ended up over 3 hours). My entire party were newbies, and we were disappointed there was no assistance or guidance when first entering the water. GIANT CON: Really shallow water. At least 3/4 of the time was spent trying to get off the rocks and kicking to try to get momentum to get over obstacles. By the end of this arduous journey I was exhausted, injured from falling on rocks and close to tears. I know Zaloo's cannot control water levels, but I would have greatly appreciated a "heads up" regarding the conditions, thereby allowing the chance to reschedule or receive a partial refund. Sorry to say our expectations were not met.