Fall Colors Lake Tour

Fall Color Week of Lakes

October 19-23

Say farewell to the concrete behind and explore our world by kayak in the peak of Appalachian fall color.

Leave your stress at home during this four-day package, set in the multi-colored world of the Great Smoky Mountains in late October. Explore the most beautiful lakes in the Southeast in a serene touring kayak. We'll help you develop basic flatwater paddling skills that allow for a relaxing wilderness experience. Your instructor will provide you with skills to help develop an efficient paddling style, in addition to water safety skills.

Discover local history and introduce yourself to the diversity of flora and fauna in the Great Smoky Mountains while the foliage is at its peak. We provide everything you need for a relaxing and fun experience-hassle free. Stay in our Mountain Cabins and enjoy meals provided by Relia's Garden Restaurant.

Fall Colors Lake Tour 4-Day
Skill Level:	Novice
Course Length:	4 days
Ages:	12 and older
Price:	$900
Starting Date:	October 19
Check In Day:	3-6 pm Sunday
Check In Location:	Information Office / General Store
Type of Lodging:	Cabin
Number of Nights:	5
Number of Meals:	13
Course Concludes:	After dinner on Thursday
What's Included:	meals, lodging, boat, paddle, PFD, sprayskirt, paddling jacket, Outfitter's Store discount and transportation during the course. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Prerequisites:	none

Each class varies with the needs and desires of the group but the following is an example of your potential itinerary.

Sunday
Begin with dinner at Relia's Garden Restaurant and meet your instructors and others in your group. Share your goals before reviewing the week's activities and enjoy a chance to relax.

Monday
After breakfast, you'll pick up a boat and gear that will help make the weekend enjoyable. The next stop will be Fontana Lake for a skills introduction. Before long, we'll set off on a short trip. A deli-style lunch offers a midday break. Finish the day with dinner and the chance to share stories at the Paddler's Pub.

Tuesday through Thursday
After a hearty breakfast, we'll travel to a new lake each day to tour, explore and relax in a fresh atmostphere. There are so many great choices available that it's hard to say exactly what our itinerary will be. Some of the most popular lakes are the Nantahala, Santeetlah, Cheoah and Calderwood, which all offer incredible scenery, especially during this time of year. Having the flexibility to change our destination gives us the opportunity to explore the very best destinations for viewing the wildlife and natural surroundings.

Each evening, you'll return to NOC for a dinner and a chance to reflect and relax. On Thursday, we'll conclude with a delicious farewell dinner. You'll also receive one of our coveted NOC Instruction.

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