Ocoee Outdoors Competitors

The Nantahala Outdoor Center is the nation’s largest outdoor recreation company. Over a half million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of over 80 different whitewater rafting and land-based itineraries, learn to kayak at NOC’s world-renowned Paddling School, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at its flagship retail stores, or enjoy NOC’s resort amenities such as its four restaurants and multi-tiered lodging. A privately-held company, NOC is one of the largest employers in Western North Carolina and 23 Olympians and Olympic coaches have called NOC home. NOC has been recently recognized by The New York Times as the “Nation's Premiere Paddling School,” “The Best Place to Learn” by Outside Magazine, and as “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic ADVENTURE.

Zoar Outdoor offers the best in New England white water rafting trips, paddlesport clinics, zip line canopy tours and kayak rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts. Based out of our convenient location in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, Zoar Outdoor river trips, zip line canopy tours and instructional clinics are only 2 hours from Boston and Hartford and just 3 hours from Providence and New York City.

Since 1971, Wildwater has been running rivers in southeast. Our attention to detail has made us a leader in the outdoor adventure industry. Providing high quality experiences on our adventure rafting trips and zip lining is our number one priority. With locations on the Chattooga, Ocoee, Nantahala, and Pigeon Rivers along the Smoky Mountain area, we are sure you'll find an adventure that suits you. You may not recognize our state of the art equipment or know of our intense staff training programs, but you will recognize our commitment to Quality, Safety, and Service.