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Your weekend guide — parks, trails, attractions, sports, arts, and more across the region.
📍 Erwin
Whitewater rafting and fishing on the Nolichucky.
Commercial outfitter shuttle and rental services for paddling the legendary Nolichucky River Gorge — a Class III–IV whitewater run through a…
📍 Elizabethton
Premier trout fishing and paddling river through Elizabethton.
Kayak rentals, shuttles, and guided trips on the Watauga River and Watauga Lake — flatwater and mild current paddling near Elizabethton.
📍 Kingsport
Boat and paddlecraft rentals at Warriors Path State Park on the Patrick Henry Reservoir — kayaks, canoes, and fishing boats.
Kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals on Boone Lake. Seasonal hours; great for flatwater paddling near Kingsport and Johnson City.
Public river access for canoeing and kayaking on the Nolichucky. Calmer sections suitable for experienced paddlers; check flows before launc…
Popular float and paddle segment on the Watauga River near Elizabethton. Scenic flatwater to mild rapids depending on section and water leve…
📍 Bristol
Flatwater kayaking and canoeing on South Holston Lake. Multiple public access points near Bristol TN/VA.