Spirit Island is close by, yet wayyy far away. Spectacular outdoor experience, where canoe & kayak paddling yields to camping out amongst the wildlife. The only noises out here are the blue herons, owls, and the river waltzing thru the nearby Swepsonville Dam. It’s a completely primitive 5-acre island, accessible only by boat. Your self-guided […]
It takes of a village, to keep a village. We provide our esteemed volunteers a free canoe rental, along with gloves & trash bags. You’ll have fun paddling and a bit of a workout. Most importantly, you’ll be helping in the restoration of the Haw River’s natural beauty & health. We donate the canoe rentals […]
Go on a Haw River adventure on high-quality, durable tubes! After checking in and receiving their inflated tube, life jacket, and optional paddle, guests take a short nature walk up the riverside trail and are free to put in at either Saxapahaw Lake or in the mill race under the dam. The lake offers a […]
Haw River getaway on an off-the-beaten-path gorgeous reservoir just above the Bynum Dam. There are many island channels to go explore here. Watch for herons, mink, and even bald eagles amongst the unique horsetail reed landscape. We’ll meet up at the 15-501 bridge parking lot. Your day begins with a shorter nature walk, as you […]
Where the Haw River meets Jordan Lake – “oh hi Jordan … Haw are you.” Located just below the infamous Lower Haw whitewater rapids – this is a peaceful, secluded piece of water paradise. All skill levels enjoy, including beginners. Paddling begins from the easy access floating dock at Robeson Creek Canoe Launch. Then explore scenic […]
Canoe-lovers rejoice, this is for you! This trip is based from our outpost in Glencoe, NC – a beautiful village community with lots of history. The waters here provide an idyllic setting for paddling and exploring the wildlife and fauna that surrounds. This is a two-hour, self exploratory canoe paddle. All experience levels can enjoy, […]
You’d be hard pressed to find a more gorgeous & peaceful spot in central NC than Stoney Creek. It’s located on the outskirts of Burlington and we meet-up at the Stoney Creek Marina. This is an out & back, self-exploratory paddle on flatwater. You won’t hear a lot of noise and you’re likely to spot […]
Paddling begins at Red Slide Park in the nice little town of Haw River, NC. It’s a scenic journey through largely undeveloped landscapes. Class I rapids are scattered throughout and vary depending on the water level. You’ll single kayak cruise 3.5 miles down to Graham, NC. You’ll take out at the Graham Paddle Access near […]
Whitewater seekers will find some Class I/I+ rapids here (depending on current water levels). Plenty of gorgeous flatwater sections too, as the Haw slices through undeveloped rural countryside. You’ll launch on our sit-on-top single kayaks in front of our shop, at the Saxapahaw Mill Race and paddle down through the Saxapahaw Rivermill area (“downtown Saxapahaw”). […]
Paddle down a 5.5 mile peaceful, nature-filled journey down the Haw River. We shuttle our guests and boats north of the shop, through the rural countryside, and arrive in Swepsonville, NC for your launch. The river is quiet and there is lots of wildlife on the undeveloped, woody shoreline. You’ll often see blue herons, egrets, […]
Our most popular trip is an out-and-back on the “Saxapahaw Lake” stretch of the Haw River, just north of our town’s dam. Your day begins with a 1/4 mile lovely nature walk. The trail hugs the river, then you’ll pass the dam, and arrive to meet our staff dockside. Launch to explore and paddle at […]