Here is a partial listing of the many non-paddling activities available during Week of Rivers.  (Distances from Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground in parentheses). If you find you are in need of a break from the river, announce your plans at the morning meeting and you just might find others in need of a break!

Oconaluftee Visitors Center (20 miles)

Museum of the Cherokee Indian (15 miles)

2014 July 4th Celebrations/Fireworks

Fireworks near Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground (Distance in parenthesis)

Fireworks at Smoky Mountain Meadows campground: the campground will be doing an early set of fireworks July 4 and some more after it is dark. Details TBD.

Bryson City (5 miles)  When:  Starts at 10:00 p.m,  Where:  Visible From Ingles Parking Lot

Bryson City Freedom Fest

 

The only thing better than seeing my kids’ smiling faces after a fun run on a river is seeing the faces of over 30 kids and 40 moms and dads after a day on the river making new friends and sharing days outside in the fresh air and cool river water. That is what Families Paddle Too! is all about – it is to encourage the enthusiasm and joy of our next generation of whitewater paddlers.