Absolutely amazing place to go !! The staff is amazing and the food is great!!…read moreNot to mention the views and atmosphere

Amazing staff, accommodations, facilities, and views! Their food is excellent and their golf course…read moreis incredible. I look forward to returning.

Literally the best shooting experience - Kevin is hilarious and Andy is fun to work with - but more…read moreimportantly - they are high level instructors laser focused on safety and technique. No ego. It is worth driving extra distance for their expertise.

Kevin & his team are awesome. My 17 year old son had never shot a gun, and Kevin's…read moreinstruction/training had him shooting super-accurate almost immediately. Seriously. I highly recommend BlueRidge Marksmanship. Three courses in less than a month now, and I'm shooting better, my wife (never fired a gun before) is shooting better than me, and so is my son (never shot a gun before). Note: I'm still trying to unlearn bad habits...but I'm improving every time.

Great time here, down to earth and very friendly staff(can't emphasize this enough). I got the…read morefeeling no customer would be able to leave with anything less than a stellar time! Military discounts available too.

If I could give this place no stars, I would…read more I called almost 2 weeks in advance and booked a ride for 6 people. The day of the ride comes up and we get there 15 minutes early. Once we get there we're told we can't ride because they "weren't sure if you all would show up". There was no reason for them to think this. They tried telling us that we didn't have a reservation, then when they saw my name with the number of people in the time slot we had booked they started making more excuses. This is a terrible way to run a business. Own up to your mistakes and honor your reservations. The only good thing out of this was that we found a better place to ride. If you're looking for a place with extremely kind staff members, beautiful views, and well loved horses go to Sandy Bottom Trail Rides. The rides at both places are priced the same too so save yourself some trouble and avoid Bucktown Stables.

The reward of the spider lilies after (easy) paddling is so amazing. It is even prettier in person…read morethan in pictures, and going through the lily maze in the water puts you right up close. It's the best way to experience this short-lived phenomenon. Our group was small, the crew members were informative, helpful, and very friendly. The trip was very well-organized and worth every penny. I would definitely recommend this trip with NCOA.

As an experienced paddler, I expected professionalism from a kayaking provider for the Rocky Shoals…read morespider lilies. I booked in March, received an automated confirmation then had to email the company three days prior to the end of May trip for an updated confirmation bc our trip day coincided with a festival. It was then our group received confirmations three days prior to our trip. - Our group of 10 included novice kayakers & no instruction was given to them. Several struggled on the River. - Incorrect information about the lilies was given on the trip. At least have educated guides! - Our lead guide left us so we had no idea which way to maneuver through the lilies. My friend & I assisted two paddlers who said they were uneasy. After leaving a poor review on the business's FB to alert novices this is probably not the best outfit to take you kayaking, I received snarky responses from the owner (including a phone call), called a bully for posting my accurate account of the trip & then bullied by the owner's friends for my negative review. With that, I say AVOID THIS BUSINESS!! They are unprofessional. An organization is only as good as it's leader & it's no wonder this is a trash operation.

Excellent experience here. The staff were super friendly and explained how to do snow tubing and…read morethe safety practices. Love the conveyor belt that takes you back up to the top of the hills; that made the experience so much easier to do. There is a nice fire pit outside to warm up between snow tubing runs. Two hours was the perfect time to book for a leisurely but fun tubing pace. Would recommend bringing waterproof gloves and sunglasses for the snow glare. Otherwise, have fun here. At the end of the session, when you return your tube, you get some marshmallows to roast in the fire pit. Loved this place and had so much fun!

Today was our third visit to Zip and Slip including a visit in 2018 and 2019! We have always had a…read moregreat time with family and friends of all ages. We took our toddler today for the first time and she absolutely loved it. Making a reservation online was simple and easy. It wasn't too crowded and we went at least 10 times in an hour- as many times as we could make it back up the magic carpet. There are restrooms on site, a little shack serving hot cocoa and doling out marshmallows to roast once you're done tubing. The slope isn't too steep, but it's a fun activity for anyone (especially these Floridians).

Really great rafting outfitter. Guides were great and worked really hard so that we had a great…read moretime on the river. They were also educational about the river and the history of the river. Emma was our guide. We didn't know how hard she worked until we got the photos! Wow! She was so great, all the while working very hard! Definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to raft the French Broad River.

Team-building in a whole new light I love it I was 11 that went, and all 11 came back. Nobody fell…read moreout of the boat we took care of each other. We had the best day. Thanks so much to Nathan, Leigh and Joy they were the best RAFT guides we met , they had such a great personality for the day. Ask the puns of the Jungle Cruise with none of the animatronics on the shore line. did a half day with lunch and it was perfect.

Top of the list horse farms for boarding. Top of the list for great lessons for the beginning,…read moreintermediate or advanced equestrian. Great value in private lessons. Well cared for lesson horses. Really serious about Covid-19 containment, so this facility has it all. Highly recommend.

My daughter asked for a horse experience for her 9th birthday, and I reached out to several local…read morestables to ask about bringing a small group of her friends for instruction and experience grooming and riding (all beginners). I was not asking for a "party experience" - just a group lesson. Pegasus Hill Farm was the only stable that responded immediately and positively. They worked with my schedule and were prompt, honest, and professional in all communication with me. They even offered the use of their picnic tables and/or field for us to bring a picnic/cake if we desired. As the day approached, the weather was looking iffy, and the stable doesn't have their covered arena built yet. They offered to change the date or change up the experience to grooming and painting a horse if I could bring non-toxic paint. Horse painting! A new one for me. The day of the lesson, the staff at Pegasus Hill welcomed us even though we arrived 30 minutes early. They were very kind and hands-on with our group, and got the kids started with the grooming and painting. Several of the kids were able to get a short ride led by a staff member before the rain started. The staff were so kind and professional, even when some of the paint didn't totally wash off of the horse (stay away from hot pink/red!). And Megan even took the remaining two kids for a short ride after the rain stopped, though our scheduled time was nearly up when I asked. I am very excited that my girl is going to one of their camps this summer. All the horses seemed content and healthy, the stables are new - bright and airy, and the the staff are so generous and kind. The stable is located in a very picturesque area with great views of the surrounding mountains, yet it was a short easy drive from I-26. I feel very confident in their attention to safety and comfort for the kids. What a great experience!

This woman feeds her prized horses moldy hay. They don't get a lot of human attention, except when…read moreriding. I was thrown twice in one day. I still suffer from back problems because of it. I used to believe in Kathy Kimble. Then I lived with her and saw reality. I will always be grateful to her for the help she did provide. She'll mess you up. Good luck.

We had a fantastic time at Mustang Alley! Kathy is so knowledgeable about horses, and has devoted…read moreher life to rescuing horses that have been found to be abused, neglected, and/or starved. She takes them in, and gives them lots of love, food, shelter, and encouragement. Once they're well, she adopts many of them out to good homes. She keeps some of them for trail riding, and she offers that at the super reasonable rate of $25/hour per rider. She welcomes large groups as well. You can feel good knowing all the money you spend there goes directly to the care of horses at this nonprofit. Our guide was so sweet and patient, and the whole atmosphere is just healthy and positive. Kathy also welcomes volunteers, and is always in need of donations of time and resources. We rode today for 2 hours along some of the prettiest trails in the Cherokee National Forest. Our horses were very gentle, and seemed to know instinctively what we needed. I was amazed at the serenity of the forest- it was an emerald haven next to the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. This is the PERFECT PLACE to spend an afternoon with the family. Next time we go, we'll spend the whole day and help out on the farm, feeding, grooming, shoveling, or whatever needs to be done, and then we'll ride. Mustang Alley is truly an inspirational place where good and important work is happening daily, and you're sure to leave with a peaceful smile. NOTE: This nonprofit is CASH ONLY, and you need to TIP your trail guide, as they are volunteers!!