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Boone
Canoeing and Rafting
Near Boone and Blowing Rock, the New River, a federally designated Wild and Scenic River (Class I and II rapids) provides excitement for canoeists and rafters, as do the Watauga River, Wilson Creek, and the Toe River.
Wahoo's Adventures. This outfitter offers rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing on several rivers in Western North Carolina (including the Nolichucky, Watauga, and New rivers), and Class V "extreme rafting" trips on Wilson Creek. 3385 S. US Hwy. 321, Boone, NC, 28607. 828/262-5774 or 800/444-7238. www.wahoosadventures.com.
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Travel Deals in The North Carolina Mountains
- $169 -- Luxe North Carolina Hotel near Biltmore, $50 Off Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville
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