Outdoor adventures and education - River and Earth Adventures, Inc.

Find your adventure!

River Earth adventure sustained significant damage during the hurricane, after lots of hard work we are now fully functional and open for business! We could use your support more now then ever as we continue to rebuild. We look forward to hosting your next adventure.

Headquarters & Outposts

Can’t find your way? Give us a call locally or toll-free.

Toll free: 1-866-411-RAFT (7238)
Local: (828) 865- RAFT (7238)

New River Outpost
Todd, NC

Near Fleetwood NC, West Jefferson NC, Fleetwood Falls, and Glendale Springs.

Please give us a call for directions.

6201 Castle Ford Road
Todd, NC 28684

Watauga River & Cave Outpost
Elizabethton, TN

Our river-side outpost is close to Boone, Banner Elk, Johnson City, and Bristol.

187 Patterson Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643

French Broad Location
Marshall, NC

The Madison County owned Barnard Park meet-up location is close to Asheville and Hot Springs, NC.

1995 Barnard Rd.
Marshall, NC 28753

Adventures for everyone!

Rafting

Caving

Kayaking

Tubing

Our primary booking season for outdoor adventures runs from May to October, but we have winter activities, too. Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Give us a ring and let us create the perfect experience for you and your group.

Space is limited: Book now to hold your spot!

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Give a gift they’ll never forget

Need a gift for the outdoorsy type in your life? Want to show your friends what they’re missing?

Our gift cards are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and holidays!

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Check out our reviews!

River & Earth Adventures

4.3

Based on 135 reviews

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Josiah Corrigan

01:38 21 Aug 22

We had a large group (27 boys and adults) for a white water and caving trip. River and Earth created a FANTASTIC experience for us! All do the guides were great. They took extra time to get to know us and curated an experience that fit our group perfectly. We never felt rushed. We always felt safe. The boys had an amazing time.

Judith Collins

05:24 10 Aug 22

We love this place and all they have to offer. My favorite is kayaking on the New River ....
Cool, relaxing, peaceful. It can also be fun of laughs and great vistas. They take good care of you! Love my nice Hoodie, hat, etc. Thanks for the fun, good quality mdse. at a reasonable price, variety in both along with your care and kindness.

Madison

02:36 08 Aug 22

We went on the 2 hour Watauga river trip for my fiancé’s birthday and we had a wonderful time. The class 2 and 3 rapids were pretty mild and perfect for beginners like my group. Dave made our trip extra special. He was an amazing guide and human! He was very knowledgeable about the area and even gave us recommendations for things to do during the rest of our stay. It is rare to find people like Dave. If you ever go rafting in the area, I highly recommend this company and Dave as a guide! We will definitely return when we visit NC again.

Justin Harville

23:55 25 Jul 22

Gunner was amazing. We did cave rafting combo. Well worth the money. Exceeded our expectations and something me and my family will never forget. Gunner made us feel very safe and was so friendly. So happy we got him as our guide. Caving is a real adventure here and very non commercial feel. We were in shock of the things we were allowed to do and accomplish. Highly recommend this company and gunner.

Brian Walker

15:50 10 Jul 22

Me and my kids went rafting French Broad river. Had a great time all the way. A lot of rapids the whole way and the guides keep you entertained in the flater areas with a little history and dad jokes. Best way to spend the day off work. Thanks again for helping make more memories REA.

Guide-Owned and Operated

Safe and professional service

River and Earth Adventures, Inc has been providing economical safe shuttles for over 15 years, From 15 passenger vans to 40 passenger school buses, from wedding, parties, wine and brewery tours, we do it all. Serving the High country of North Carolina.

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