Craig Parks
Hometown: Bryson City, NC
On Staff Since: 1997
Positions: Ocoee Trip Leader, head Kayak Instructor, Trip leader in Costa Rica and Ecuador
Years Paddling: Last 18 years solid, but grew up surrounded by paddlers.
Where did you learn to kayak: Family and Friends, Ken taught me to roll when I was ten, but I was busy skateboarding at the time!
Favorite River in the USA: The Ravens Fork
When you are not paddling: Snowboarded in Park City until I broke my collar bone! Now I am busy selling real estate when not on the river.
Recent Accomplishment: Passed both the agent and broker exams in North Carolina and began working in real estate.