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Your next adventure starts here with NCOA!
It’s time to Get Outside and Explore your world.

Based out of the Blue Ridge mountains in Western North Carolina, NCOA offers over 21 different trips including; tubing, rafting, whitewater kayak instruction, climbing, rappelling, waterfall rappelling, hiking, camping, youth programs, boy and girl scout programs, eco-hiking plus alpine climbing instruction during the winter months. Our diversity in trip offerings makes our family owned company the perfect choice for many families, couples, adventurers, and groups. 

We’d love to have you adventure with us at NCOA.

NORTH CAROLINA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Your Next Adventure
Starts Here!

“Our goal is to offer a trip for any adventurer, whatever your interest or abilities are. We employ the industry’s most passionate, and competent certified guides, and we offer each guest a new feeling of excitement, confidence, and awareness” – Scott and Christy Thrift

outdoor activities

For those looking to explore Western North Carolina we have guided tours and classes for all abilities.

WATERSPORTS

From floats to whitewater rapids we have a water adventure to fit just what you’re looking for on the cleanest river in North Carolina.

Accomodations

We take full service to another level with our family owned, unique, accommodations for rent. Stay in our Root Cellar Tiny House or our one of a kind TeePee.

Call to contact us

(828) 260-4505

The experience of a lifetime

Group Adventures your way

EXPLORE. CHALLENGE. GROW WITH NCOA.

Testimonials

What our visitors say

Accommodation Tiny house

AccommodationS

root cellar tiny house

Stay on an historic 1890’s tobacco farm in our fully renovated Root Cellar Tiny House. This house is perfect for 2-4 guests looking for a unique stay they won’t find anywhere else. 

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