Oxbow River Snorkeling

Guided Hiking Tours
​​**SAVE $$$ BY BOOKING IN GROUPS***​

HALF DAY AM or PM
Private Nature Hike
​$175 (1 to 3 people)
$30 each additional person
Maximum: 5-8 People
FULL DAY
Private Nature Hike
​$275 (1 to 3 people)
$40 each additional person
Maximum: 5-8 People
We offer several hikes that include spectacular panoramic views, pristine rivers and streams, majestic waterfalls, and plenty of opportunities to observe animal and plant life. Our trained guides will walk you through changes in plant community structures and offer educational tips that may include mushrooms, insects, geological and geographical information, indigenous salamanders, leave no trace, and many other subjects that will leave you wanting to learn more. Our guides have expertise and possess extensive knowledge of the natural history of the Southern Appalachians.

Half day hikes include water and snacks
Full day hikes include water, snacks, and lunch.

Hike with a Naturalist

Hiking with a Naturalist is definitely the way to go! We have several biologists and  naturalists who will introduce you to unique forest communities. At any given time during your adventure, our naturalists can, and will, stop and talk about various organisms, species, communities, and whole ecosystem structures. They will amaze you with their knowledge, especially within their specific field (or fields) of expertise. Our naturalists have years of research and field experience, developed from years of training from classes and workshops, that have led to degrees from accredited institutions, and certifications from esteemed organizations.

Hike with an Outdoor Adventure Specialist

Our Outdoor Adventure Specialist are knowledgeable about many components of the forest ecosystem. Many of our Outdoor Adventure Specialists teach high school, have taken numerous workshops that highlight certain ecological or biological topics, or have associated degrees in wilderness leadership and experiential education (WLEE) and paticular certifications from that field of study. Our WLEE majors have experience in outdoor leadership and are certified to teach you about important issues such as "Leave No Trace," and can instruct you in backpacking, camping, trekking, reading weather, taking shelter or building a temporary shelter, what to do in emergency situations, orienteering, etc.