Discover why families choose whitewater rafting on the Watauga River near Boone NC. Family-friendly rapids, expert guides, beautiful scenery, and unforgettable memories for ages 3 and up. One of the reasons families love rafting on the Watauga River is how easy it is to incorporate into a Boone vacation. The Watauga River is located just…
If you’re planning a trip to the Boone area, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is whether to go tubing or rafting. After helping guests enjoy the rivers of the High Country since 1978, we’ve had this conversation thousands of times. Families call us every day asking which adventure is best for their group,…
If you’re looking for the best day trips from Charlotte, NC this summer, you don’t have to spend hours on a plane or book a week-long vacation to feel like you’ve truly gotten away. In fact, one of the most refreshing summer escapes is just about two hours from Charlotte. The High Country of North…
When people visit Boone in the summer, they usually have a list of mountain activities they want to try. Hiking, shopping, ziplining, sightseeing, breweries, restaurants, scenic drives, and whitewater rafting all have their place. But there is something different about river tubing. There is nothing quite like being on the river in the High Country,…
If you’ve never been whitewater rafting before, it’s completely normal to have questions before your trip. You may be wondering: Is it safe? Will my kids be okay? What should we wear? Is it scary? What if someone in our group is nervous? At Wahoo’s Adventures, we hear these questions all the time — especially…
Summer in the Boone, NC area is one of the best times of year to get outside, cool off, and spend a day on the river. But if you’re thinking, “We’ll just figure out tubing when we get there,” spring is the time to rethink that plan. After years of helping families, church groups, Scouts,…
If you ask families what they remember most about their trip to the Boone area, many will talk about the mountains, the cooler temperatures, and the beautiful scenery. But after nearly 50 years of helping guests experience the river, we’ve noticed something else: Families remember how they felt tubing the New River. At Wahoo’s Adventures,…
If you’re planning a river tubing trip, one of the most common questions people ask is: “Can you bring food and drinks with you?” The short answer is: yes—but how you do it can make or break your entire day. After decades of hosting guests at Wahoo’s Adventures, we’ve seen everything—from perfectlypacked floating picnics to…
Wear quick-dry clothing like a swimsuit or athletic wear and secure shoes such as water shoes or sandals with straps. Avoid flip flops, denim, and anything you don’t want to lose or get wet. If you’re planning a tubing trip, one of the most important questions is: What should I wear river tubing? It seems…
If you’re searching for river tubing in Boone, NC, you’ll quickly notice something: Most tubing trips are one-and-done. You float the river once… and your day is over. At Wahoo’s Adventures, we do things differently. We offer the only all-day, unlimited tubing on the New River, giving you the freedom to float, relax, and go…