Paddlin the Nolichucky
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Paddlin the Nolichucky is a two week monitoring, education, and outreach trip, starting on the North Toe River in Spruce Pine, NC and finishing at the mouth of French Broad River, 140 miles down stream. This paddling trip is design to monitor the water quality of the river, but to also educate the public about the challenges facing the river and highlight the river as a world class recreation destination.
The French Broad Riverkeeper will paddle the entire length of the Nolichucky River to assess the rivers health and hold a series of fun educational events as part of this journey. The trip will feature a variety of activities for the public to join in the fun. From a camping trip and film festival, to lessons at local schools, make sure you don't miss the fun!
Some of Our Events:
May 23rd - 11am-1pm: Kick Off Event in Riverside Park, Spruce Pine, NC. Event will feature music, speakers, grilled food, raffle, and boating on the N. Toe River. Bring your own boat or rent one in the park.
May 23rd-25th: Paddling/camping trip 18 miles Spruce Pine, NC to Loafers Glory. Sign up to join the Riverkeeper for a 2 day 2 night camping trip down 19 miles of the N. Toe and Nolichucky River. Everything is provided and reservations are required.
May 26th - 1pm: Rafting/paddling/Film Festival on the Nolichucky. Bring your own boat or jump in a raft for an exciting ride down class II-IV rapids. Hang around the Nantahala Outdoor Center on the banks of the Nolichucky River for food on the grill, a paddling film festival, and great prizes from REI. Films will start at dark and feature kayaking films from rapid transit video.
May 30th - 10am-6pm: Riverfest in Davy Crockett State Park near Greenville, TN. A huge variety of fishing demos, food, music, vendor and fun!
RiverLink is a regional non-profit spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River and its many tributaries. RiverLink works in all eight counties of the watershed to improve the regions water quality and quantity
Find much more information about RiverLink and all the events of the Paddlin the Nolichucky visit www.riverlink.org, call 828-252-8474 or email Riverkeeper@riverlink.org.
Stay tuned for much more information about this ground breaking trip!
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