Southeast Trips

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The southern Appalachians are the focus for whitewater in the Southeast. This is largely due to the longer season and warmer water than in the north, plus a well-developed community of whitewater fans. Tough rivers to leave off our list included the Nantahala (which is, thanks to Nantahala Outdoor Center, perhaps the mothership for whitewater adventure in the Southeast), the Ocoee, the Green, and the wily Watauga.

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