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Nantahala*Ocoee*Cheoah Rafting
We want to hear from you!
We appreciate the time you take to share memories of your time spent with us. We have an amazing staff and an incredible setting for whitewater recreation and appreciate the help you give us in letting them know how great both are!And our guests say more about the quality of our staff, instruction, and equipment than we possibly can! Below is a selection of the comments we’ve received over the years.
NANTAHALA RIVER GUESTS
Thanks a bunch for making our day on the river so much fun. The girls are still excited. They have told all their friends. We are looking forward to hearing from you about a fun patch. Hope that works out. Have a great day!
- Stephen Grause 2008
“What a treat! We had so much fun. The day was perfect, beautiful scenery and an absolutely wonderful 2 1/2 hours on the river. John was GREAT and gave us the ride we were looking for. I can't wait until our return visit. Everyone there has been wonderful.... from my first phone call to our goodbyes. You may be the smallest but to us you're the BEST! Don't ever change.
THANKS A MILLION!”
- Linda and Loren Harrison, 2007
THANKS A MILLION!”
- Linda and Loren Harrison, 2007
“Sarah and I would like to thank you for an amazing day of rafting. It was definitely the highlight of our trip to the Smokies so far… Sarge was welcoming, fun, and knowledgeable. In addition he made the trip an experience rather than just another float down a river. By far the best rafting experience we have had so far. We saw three bears on the way home today. A mother and two cubs capping off what we deem the best day yet. Hope y'all do well this coming season and we hope to see you sooner than later with a whole bunch of our friends. You came highly recommended and exceeded our expectations.”
- Greg and Sarah Kern, 2007
- Greg and Sarah Kern, 2007
I want to take the time out to thank you for a wonderful first experience in the sport of white water rafting!! We are working hard here in Ohio to come back down next year for another adventure with you. Thanks again!”
- Christine Ensell, 2007
“Reflecting on things, it has been over 8 years since our relationship first began. Every year I am more and more impressed and satisfied with the service Endless Rivers provides to my students and for my programs. We had an amazing time this past weekend, and although we only rented boats, I was still appreciative of the time and attention that your staff gave to our group during the pre-trip orientation and while we were on the river. The best (out of many) comment that I heard was from a staff member who had been reluctant to go on the trip say as soon as we got to the take-out, that he was ready to head back up river and do it again!”
- Joseph Pate, Director of the Center for Outdoor Leadership at Pfeiffer University, 2007
- Joseph Pate, Director of the Center for Outdoor Leadership at Pfeiffer University, 2007
“Thank you for letting us raft with you this past weekend. All of the students enjoyed the river and spoke very highly of your guides. I appreciate the level of professionalism and direct focus on safety. Thank you for an overall fun and exciting experience. We look forward to working together again in the future.”
- Mike Pletsch, Georgia Tech Outdoor Recreation Department, 2006
“Hi Guys! We had so much fun…we’ll be back before you know it! Thanks for taking care of us on the Nantahala and the Ocoee!”
- Jack Nadia, 2006
- Jack Nadia, 2006
“Thanks a “boat load”! This was a great trip, very efficiently run and super fun. Sarge was a terrific guide and everybody involved proved to be capable and courteous. Will recommend to any and all!”
- Barry and Barbara Humphreys, 2006
- Barry and Barbara Humphreys, 2006
“I wanted to thank everyone at ERA for the great time you provided and the personal touch we would not find at the ‘big’ outfitters.
My friends, Adam, Lisa, and I, took the flatwater kayak tour of Calderwood Lake on Thursday. We were under the auspicious guidance of Sarge. He entertained us with great stories and tips while on the float. I'm proud to say I was the first in our group through the train tunnel that day - a highlight! We also enjoyed saying hello to Sarge as he guided trips down the Nanny right past our campsite later that week.
Lisa and I took a trip down the Ocoee with Kelly, Philly, and Juliet. As calm and peaceful as the Calderwood float was, Ocoee was as intense and thrilling... New experience, new thrill! Kelly was the guide in our raft, and she was top notch. We didn't loose a soul. Again, great stories, name histories, and tips were shared. Even a traffic jam, due to the impatience of youth, didn't slow us down.
I commend you all for the professionalism and personal touches I found in every experience I had with Endless River Adventures. You've made an ERA supporter out of me!”
- Scott Hildreth, 2006
My friends, Adam, Lisa, and I, took the flatwater kayak tour of Calderwood Lake on Thursday. We were under the auspicious guidance of Sarge. He entertained us with great stories and tips while on the float. I'm proud to say I was the first in our group through the train tunnel that day - a highlight! We also enjoyed saying hello to Sarge as he guided trips down the Nanny right past our campsite later that week.
Lisa and I took a trip down the Ocoee with Kelly, Philly, and Juliet. As calm and peaceful as the Calderwood float was, Ocoee was as intense and thrilling... New experience, new thrill! Kelly was the guide in our raft, and she was top notch. We didn't loose a soul. Again, great stories, name histories, and tips were shared. Even a traffic jam, due to the impatience of youth, didn't slow us down.
I commend you all for the professionalism and personal touches I found in every experience I had with Endless River Adventures. You've made an ERA supporter out of me!”
- Scott Hildreth, 2006
“I have bringing my grandchildren, my nieces and nephews and friends of all ages from all over the states, to Endless River for several years now. They've had kayak lessons, trout fishing lessons and rafted the river. You always make us feel welcome and that we are among true professionals. Thanks for the great job you're doing and we'll see you in the spring!”
- Helen McVicker, 2006
- Helen McVicker, 2006
“You guys have such a wonderful company. We can't wait to come each year! We will never raft with anyone else. You are always so nice and pleasant and the guides are so much fun.”
- Deborah, 2005
- Deborah, 2005
“We just visited the Nantahala gorge for the first time… We called your place the first time and spoke with Jennifer. We are so happy that we found Endless River Adventures on the web. From our first call to Jennifer and booking confirmation, through her assistance getting us to our trip after our vehicle broke down, continuing to our first rafting experience with Patrick which led to a second reservation two days later by Trish, then a ducky trip down the river led by Phillip in a raft, and Sarah on the ducky with us paddling our 5 year old with her. You all have made our vacation a fantastic time… The family has come away falling in love with the river rafting and kayaking experience. Your staff has everything to do with that. Everyone that we had an encounter with during our trip made us feel welcome, and showed genuine concern for our enjoyment as well as our overall safety on the river. We were even treated to seeing Ken in the water showing us a roll in the kayak. We know are seriously contemplating taking up kayaking as a family activity, and although you are not right around the corner, our lessons and training will be with you and your staff.
Thank you for making our vacation such a pleasurable trip.”
- The Silverman family, 2005
Thank you for making our vacation such a pleasurable trip.”
- The Silverman family, 2005
“I just wanted to say what a great time we had yesterday. Patrick and Brian were fabulous, experienced, and professional (but laid back). Next time we go rafting – ERA will be our top pick. Thanks so much!”
- Kim Miller, 2005
- Kim Miller, 2005
“Thanks for a fantastic day! My group really enjoyed themselves! Your people are all great, a special thanks to John and Trish for going over and above great customer service norms to make our day! The rain and high water level only served to make a better show. Thanks also to Nancy for awesome hot chocolate.”
- Donald Johnson, 2005
- Donald Johnson, 2005
OCOEE RIVER GUESTS
I just wanted to tell everyone at ERA, thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. My friend and I went on Aug 28th and had the best time ever and was treated so awesome. The guides were fabulous and so well experienced. Whom ever prepared the lunch, hands down! Fantastic lunch and we appreciated all the time and effort that went along with that. Thank you! I couldnt of asked for a better time, and the best b-day yet!!!! We will be returning next summer for sure!
-Erica Miller, FL 2008
We all had such a good time this past weekend !!! Cant wait for next summer-- we are already making plans to come back again. In our raft our guide was Steve and he is now my HERO !!!! All of the guides we have had in the past with
- Cathy Floyd, 2008
Thank you and your guides (Jeff was ours and he was great!) for an awesome raft trip down the Ocoee. We can’t wait to raft with ya’ll again!!
-The DeLong Family and Friends, 2008
”Hi There! Don't try this at home, these are professionals, that have been trained for this extreme sport.The
This is the email we sent to our friends to show how much fun that we had rafting with you guys around July 13 2008. Please show Jeff. The files were shrunk down pictures for emailing, so probably will not print too well. If you want the full size file just let me know.
-Regards rich and lois Neuroth, 2008
Guides Kelly & Jeff (the Dynamic Duo!)
"What a blast!!" Thanks so much for a safe and fun "private" trip--Can't wait to do it again. Have a great year.
- The Olds Family, 2008
- The Olds Family, 2008
I just wanted you both to know that Alex and Lindsay and their friends had an absolute ball rafting down the Ocoee last Friday. They told me that Link was the BEST! They were sure that you had given your banker extra special treatment by sending him. I have the best picture of all of them and will email it soon. It was the first time ANY of them had been down and he couldn't believe they lived here and hadn't rafted. I guess they've led a sheltered life! HA! Anyway, Alex is leaving for
-Melanie Hughes, 2008
I had a great time seeing everyone when I was back for my visit! A bit hout-out to Linc for making sure my family was safe and sound on the Ocoee raft trip. Thanks a million for creating priceless memories for 3 generations of Parker women! Love you guys!
-Trish Parker 2008
I wanted to personally write and thank you and ERA for a great whitewater experience (Upper/Middle Ocoee Trip). Kelly, Jeff and Linc were lots of fun and we felt we were in good hands with safe & experienced fuides. Thanks again & look forward to rafting with ERA in the future.
-Nicki Warr 2008
“This long weekend I had such a great time with my friends in your river rafting adventures on Ocoee river. Well the rafting was fun, and then our guide Mr. Mefford was fantastic. It was awesome fun, never believed it to be that much. Just wanted to say keep the good work going... especially to our raft buddy Mefford.”
- Vick, 2006
“Hi, I wanted to send you a quick e-mail to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip this past Saturday. Our guides did a great job. This was my second trip down the river and my daughter's first. Our guide's name was Jeff. He did a wonderful job with the kids. He made them feel at ease on the river. The last time I went down the river, Steve was our guide. My sister was in the other raft with Kelly as their guide. They liked the job she did as well. Thanks again for a really great trip. We will be seeing ya'll next year.”
- Darryll Gregg, 2006
“This is Joseph Pate from Pfeiffer University and I would like to extend my appreciation and praise to Endless River Adventures and your staff for our successful trip down the Ocoee with you last weekend! The students came back that night and talked non-stop about what an incredible time they had. Specifically, they said that their raft guides, Judd, Rob, and Ryan, were "top shelf," and made the experience that much better.
I have never had anything but positive experiences with your company and continue to recommend you to anyone I come in contact with who is interested taking trips down the Ocoee and Nantahala. I regret I was unable to be there, but it is a testament to your company of the trust and confidence I have in you and your guides that I felt comfortable staying at home with my wife and new born.
Thank you again for another great season!”
- Joseph Pate, 2006
“Another AWESOME rafting trip with Endless River Adventures. This is the 2nd year in a row that we've gone rafting with you… Everyone had a blast and can't wait to do it again next year. The combo is the way to go. Lunch was great. Although we requested the same guides as last year, we did get Jeff, the other guide was new to us, Philly was great. THANK YOU,
THANK YOU, THANK YOU. We will all see you again next year.
- Amy, 2006
“I’d like to start by telling you that I looked at so many white water rafting companies, from WV, TN, and NC. Endless River Adventures was by far the best… Steve, Jeff and Joe were our guides, and they were awesome. Not only did we have the best rafting experience, but our guides also had a lot of information about the history of the Ocoee. I had never been white water rafting and was the most scared in our group. I even considered not going and I ended up having so much fun I can’t wait to do it again.
I really paid attention to all the other rafting companies that were on the Ocoee that day. Everyone in our group felt that our guides were by far the best and most experienced while having fun and keeping our safety a priority. Thank you all very much…we will see you again, and also pass on to our friends and family how awesome you all are.”
- Amy Windisch, 2005
“We rafted the Nantahala and the Ocoee double header... We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed ourselves. Your guides were the greatest (our hats are off to Kelly!!). We felt like we were treated as friends and not just clients. We were shown personalized attention and not herded around like some other rafting companies seem to do… This is our second year in a row rafting with you and we will not hesitate to use your rafting for all of our future trips. Hopefully next trip we will dare ‘the ducky’ for our trip down the Nanty. Thanks again. Look forward to seeing you next year.”
- Tre and Becky Howard; Jason and Leslie Chapman, 2005
CHEOAH RIVER GUESTS
Thank you so much for the CD of pics. They turned out so good. I've been showing everyone at work and telling them if they ever do it they should go to you. Hobbit and Brian were great guides. We know that has a lot to do with it. We wish we could do it every week. J Well, take care and have a great summer. - Chad
“My boyfriend Lamar and I spent three days with your crew, private kayak instruction and rafting the Ocoee and Cheoah. We enjoyed every second and will be back for more very soon. Thanks for making our trip memorable. Also I would like to personally thank Steve for his wonderful patience and awesome teaching skills. Thanks again.”
- Jennifer Patzkowsky, 2007
- Jennifer Patzkowsky, 2007
Thank-you very much for making me aware of the opportunity for the Cheoah trip. I plan to take a group of people to the Ocoee later this summer and I will definitely be contacting Endless Rivers to help me make that happen.”
- Kyle Theriot, 2007
