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May 2021
Knots for the Outdoors
This comprehensive 3-hour class covers everything from what makes a good knot to how to tie a variety of knots correctly and proficiently. Better yet, you will get to apply them in a variety of real-world applications to reinforce what you learn, something often lacking in less comprehensive classes. Location: NOLI Outpost at USA Raft, Erwin, TN – Directions can be found here
Find out more »Wilderness Survival – One Day Course
This fun one-day course familiarizes participants with many of the essential concepts of wilderness survival that will help you stack the odds in your favor including preparation, prevention, attitude, shelter, fire craft, craftmanship, water procurement, knot tying, aidless navigation and rescue signaling. The focus is on providing practical, real-world skills to use if lost or injured in a wilderness setting. Location: NOLI Outpost at USA Raft, Erwin, TN – Directions can be found here
Find out more »Intermediate Whitewater Kayak
Whether you’re a paddler wanting to increase your comfort on class 3 water or a solid class 3 boater looking to take it to the next level this one-day course will help you get there. Learn to paddle smarter and more confidently as you spend the day on one of the area’s class 3 rivers working on improving fundamentals, strokes, boat control and river running technique. Location: French Broad River Section 9 or Nolichucky River depending on levels and group
Find out more »27th Annual Siege at Fort Watauga
It is the summer of 1776 and the Watauga settlement is at war. Join us as 200 colonial and Native reenactors present this dramatic retelling of the Cherokee attack brought on the settlers of the Watauga valley. Visit the living history camps, shop and period vendors, and witness battle reenactments both days. Hear the rattle of muskets, smell the campfire smoke, and see history come to life at the Siege of Fort Watauga. Contact the park for detailed schedule.
Find out more »NOLI Campfire Dutch Oven Cooking
During this fun and informative workshop, learn about the history and current uses of cast iron and Dutch oven cookery, how to choose and care for a Dutch oven and, most importantly, how to use various ingredients to create delicious camp meals perfect for sharing. Class will include a demonstration of how to cook a one pot meal, scrumptious cobblers and breads, and other delights. Location: NOLI Outpost at USA Raft, Erwin, TN – Directions can be found here
Find out more »NOLI The Combat Roll
This class gives paddlers an opportunity to improve their combat roll technique in a safe, controlled and focused environment with a supportive instructor. Instruction will first be given on skills and techniques to improve your roll on flatwater, and then ample opportunity to practice in carefully selected locations in moving water that are conducive to safe learning as you move downriver. Location: USA Raft & Lower Nolichucky River (class I-II), Erwin, TN – Directions can be found here
Find out more »27th Annual Siege at Fort Watauga
It is the summer of 1776 and the Watauga settlement is at war. Join us as 200 colonial and Native reenactors present this dramatic retelling of the Cherokee attack brought on the settlers of the Watauga valley. Visit the living history camps, shop and period vendors, and witness battle reenactments both days. Hear the rattle of muskets, smell the campfire smoke, and see history come to life at the Siege of Fort Watauga. Contact the park for detailed schedule.
Find out more »Kingsport Chamber 29th Annual Golf Scramble
Click here to email Bob Feagins to enter or for more information.
Find out more »Whitewater Kayak Immersive
Spend 3 days immersing yourself in the joy of whitewater kayaking as you work with an instructor to take your paddling to the next level on one or more of the region’s beautiful rivers. Location: Varies. Options include the Nolichucky, French Broad, the Toe and other rivers in Northeast TN and Western NC
Find out more »Whitewater Kayak Immersive
Spend 3 days immersing yourself in the joy of whitewater kayaking as you work with an instructor to take your paddling to the next level on one or more of the region’s beautiful rivers. Location: Varies. Options include the Nolichucky, French Broad, the Toe and other rivers in Northeast TN and Western NC
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