Gem Valley LLC is a family-owned business just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Founded in 2006 by Debbi Farmer and Harry Davis, Gem Valley is the only public panning facility in Ashe County, NC. We are located near the historical Ore Knob Mine that was in operation from the mid 1800’s to the mid 1900’s. Our creeks feed into the New River, which is the second-oldest river in the world! Please visit our Directions page for how to find us!
This trip is the gem of the French Broad River. It starts at the small town of Barnard, N.C. On the first half of this trip you will be running class II and class III whitewater. At the halfway point, if you have decided to include lunch in your trip, you will stop so your guides can lay out a custom deli style lunch with all the fixings on a small little island.
Hot Springs Rafting Co. is a family owned company dedicated to custom whitewater rafting,tubing,and funyak trips,giving you the exact river experience you’re looking for. Our experienced and fully certified river guides insure you get the most out of every minute you spend on the water. We offer full-day, half day trips at 9am and 1pm.Located near Asheville, between Marshall, NC and Newport, TN. We’re also close to Knoxville, and just a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg.
Caney Creek Cabins provides you with convenience and privacy, allowing you to fully enjoy the majestic beauty of nature. Our vacation rental cabins offer one of the best values for family vacations in the Smoky Mountains.
Tucked away in a shady mountain hollow, Bill and Shirley Huskey operate their sweet little cabin rental office out of what was Bill’s childhood home. Living on a road may have had it’s drawbacks while raising kids ~ but it works out great for an easy-to-locate business.
In the foothills around the cabin rental office you’ll find your perfect vacation cabin, equipped with all the comforts of your home. Your hosts know you want Smoky Mountain views, just enough seclusion, and don’t be surprised if you see a WiFi repeater duct taped to a tree ~ they know you want that, too.
Bill and Shirley have worked hard to run their operation with their eye on maintaining their 80% repeat business rate. They know that all the technology in the world can’t win ’em back those guests year after year. It takes consistent value, cleanliness, and mountain hospitality.
Perfectly situated off the Foothills Parkway Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, take a short ride to shopping and attractions, if you can bear to leave your Caney Creek cabin. A fishing lake, a picnic pavilion, and a gazebo round out the possibilities for making the most of your vacation in the Smokies.
If you do drive the beautiful Spur to Gatlinburg, you’ll find a huge selection of fine restaurants, along with the local lunch counters. They say all trolleys lead to the Aquarium of the Smokies ~ located in the heart of Gatlinburg ~ so park your car and hop on a trolley for the easiest and cheapest way to tour around the sights, including the Glades Arts and Crafts area. Gatlinburg also boasts several ‘motorist friendly’ entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Go in the opposite direction to find yourself only minutes from the bustle of Pigeon Forge. Plenty of eats abound if you get tired of cooking in your cabin. Take the kids for a fun afternoon of go-karts and fast food, saving room for one of the dinner shows later that evening. Pigeon Forge is home to Dixie Stampede and Dollywood, among other fun attractions and shopping malls.
This all adds up to comfort and convenience at that great Caney Creek price! Select your cabin and see why Bill and Shirley’s guests become their repeat friends while vacationing in the Smoky Mountains for going on twenty years!
No shenanigans! Bring on the auditor! At Caney Creek Cabins, we always have, and we always will treat your money as we would want our own to be treated by keeping it safe in an escrow account until your departure.
Caney Creek Cabins provides you with convenience and privacy, allowing you to fully enjoy the majestic beauty of nature. Our vacation rental cabins offer one of the best values for family vacations in the Smoky Mountains.
Tucked away in a shady mountain hollow, Bill and Shirley Huskey operate their sweet little cabin rental office out of what was Bill’s childhood home. Living on a road may have had it’s drawbacks while raising kids ~ but it works out great for an easy-to-locate business.
In the foothills around the cabin rental office you’ll find your perfect vacation cabin, equipped with all the comforts of your home. Your hosts know you want Smoky Mountain views, just enough seclusion, and don’t be surprised if you see a WiFi repeater duct taped to a tree ~ they know you want that, too.
Bill and Shirley have worked hard to run their operation with their eye on maintaining their 80% repeat business rate. They know that all the technology in the world can’t win ’em back those guests year after year. It takes consistent value, cleanliness, and mountain hospitality.
Perfectly situated off the Foothills Parkway Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, take a short ride to shopping and attractions, if you can bear to leave your Caney Creek cabin. A fishing lake, a picnic pavilion, and a gazebo round out the possibilities for making the most of your vacation in the Smokies.
If you do drive the beautiful Spur to Gatlinburg, you’ll find a huge selection of fine restaurants, along with the local lunch counters. They say all trolleys lead to the Aquarium of the Smokies ~ located in the heart of Gatlinburg ~ so park your car and hop on a trolley for the easiest and cheapest way to tour around the sights, including the Glades Arts and Crafts area. Gatlinburg also boasts several ‘motorist friendly’ entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Go in the opposite direction to find yourself only minutes from the bustle of Pigeon Forge. Plenty of eats abound if you get tired of cooking in your cabin. Take the kids for a fun afternoon of go-karts and fast food, saving room for one of the dinner shows later that evening. Pigeon Forge is home to Dixie Stampede and Dollywood, among other fun attractions and shopping malls.
This all adds up to comfort and convenience at that great Caney Creek price! Select your cabin and see why Bill and Shirley’s guests become their repeat friends while vacationing in the Smoky Mountains for going on twenty years!
No shenanigans! Bring on the auditor! At Caney Creek Cabins, we always have, and we always will treat your money as we would want our own to be treated by keeping it safe in an escrow account until your departure.
Our Ocoee River rafting trips in Tennessee provide extraordinary adventure for outdoor fun with family & friends.You will experience an exciting whitewater rafting adventure on a premium rating trip with Quest Expeditions. You will discover outstanding service & attention to details well above other Ocoee River rafting companies.We are 31 years old with the same owner with a passion for safety, whitewater & customer service. Cabin rentals also available.
Come experience the best white water rafting in Tennessee at Quest Expeditions! Nothing beats a rafting trip on the Ocoee River with your friends and family. You’ll splash through waves and run challenging rapids for a trip you’ll never forget! Each of our rafting trips offer excitement and thrills on the Ocoee River, not to mention gorgeous views of the gorge in the Cherokee National Forest. You don’t want to miss the chance to come white water rafting on the Ocoee River with us!
Rafting season on the Ocoee River will start on weekends in April. We raft 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday starting Memorial Day through Labor Day and weekends in the fall. Check out all our trips below!
We pride ourselves on delivering high quality boat and pontoon rentals on the edge of the beautiful Deep Creek Lake. Since opening in 2004, we strive to offer the best customer service. We are proud of our helpful and informative staff who are always prepared to go that extra mile. We want all of our customers to get the most out of their trip on the lake and so we aim to make reserving your rentals as quick and easy as possible.
Our fleet of boats and pontoons are of the highest quality and we actively update them every two- three years, meaning that you’ll never rent a run down, poorly looked after boat from us. Our current fleet includes vessels from brand leaders such as Sea Ray, Axis, Harris and Tahoe.
In addition to our boat and pontoon rentals we are able to offer you an array of watersports accessories to add to the enjoyment of your trip! We rent a variety of tubes for your whole group to enjoy, as well as waterskis, kneeboards and more! The add-on accessories are available for both daily and weekly rentals.
So, what are you waiting for? Come experience the stunning Deep Creek Lake firsthand aboard one of our top quality vessels. We can’t wait to see you!
Deep Creek Marina in McHenry, Maryland serves boating enthusiasts in McHenry. We offer boats, ski boats, wakeboard boats, I/O boats, Harris, Barletta, Tahoe Pontoons, Regal, Supreme boats, and Bayliner. We also now have available bicycles from Specialized Bicycles. Check out our New Inventory page for all of the most recent models, including our top-selling units.
We also have an up-to-date inventory of our pre-owned ski or wakeboard boats, pontoons, and outboard motors. Visit our Pre-Owned Inventory page to view our complete list of used boats, pontoon boats and outboard motors at great prices. Have questions about a boat, a pontoon, or an outboard motor? Call us at (301) 387-6977 or contact us online.
Ready To Kick Your Outdoor Escapades Into High Gear?
From pontoon boats to kayaks, paddle boards to tubes, we’ve got everything you need to get your Squatch on and make a splash in the pristine waters of Watauga Lake. Don’t wait around for a sighting—secure your spot with Bigfoot Outdoor Company today and get ready to make some legendary memories! A unique and exhilarating way to experience Watauga Lake. Balance and glide across the glassy surface of the water as you soak in the sights and sounds of the surrounding landscape. Perfect for family outings or group excursions, our pontoon boats offer ample seating, smooth rides, and stunning views of the surrounding scenery. For a laid-back and leisurely adventure, grab a tube and float along the gentle currents of Watauga Lake. Drift along at your own pace, taking in the sights and sounds of the lake.
At Amicalola Zipline and Aerial Adventure Park, you and your family have the opportunity to enjoy stunning scenery, thrilling ziplines and some crazy fun suspension bridges as you hike through the trees at Amicalola Falls State Park. See views of the park that can’t be seen from the ground!
Whitewater Rafting + Kayaking
Wet and wild is the best way to describe whitewater rafting and kayaking in Western Maryland. If you’ve never held a paddle, we will show you the waters on the only mountaintop recirculating whitewater course in the world with gentle rapids in a controlled environment. And if you’ve been paddling for years, we offer private boating day passes.
Just a few minutes up the mountain from the base of Wisp Resort sits the the world’s only mountaintop re-circulating whitewater course. Whitewater rafting can be enjoyed by beginners, families and paddling enthusiasts atop Wisp Resort. Just watching? Walk the one-mile trail surrounding the whitewater course and watch the excitement on the world’s only mountain top river!
Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to soar among the trees, then have we got a surprise for you! The Flying Squirrel Canopy is the first challenge course canopy tour of its kind in the Deep Creek Lake area offering amazing tree-top views, agility challenges and 5 breathtaking zips from 180 feet to over 400 feet!
Mountain Coaster
The Mountain Coaster at Wisp Resort is a gravitational hybrid of an Alpine Slide and a Roller Coaster boasting a 1,300-foot uphill track while twisting, turning, dipping and rolling for 3,500 feet downhill over 350 vertical feet on the eastern side of Wisp Mountain. Guests ride in ‘coaster carts,’ and regulate their own speed with a set of handbrakes on the side of each cart. A centrifugal braking system restricts the coaster cart’s downhill speed at approximately 28 mph.
Lodestone Golf Course
36 Holes of Excellence. A modern trail-style golf course whose design was dictated by the mountaintop terrain and shaped by 3-time U.S. Open Champion Hale Irwin. Lodestone Golf Course is in a league all its own. Ranked the #2 Public Golf Course in Maryland by Golfweek Magazine (2012-2015, 2017, 2018 & 2019), Lodestone has some of the largest greens on the East Coast, fairways large enough to be forgiving, and various tees offer variety and challenge for every golfer. With sweeping and stunning views of mountain ranges along Deep Creek Lake, Lodestone Golf Course is a mountain gem.
Pontoon Boat Tours
Leave the boat driving to one of our experienced Adventure Guides and sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of Deep Creek Lake. This approximate 1 hour tour offers local knowledge, interesting tidbits and history about Deep Creek Lake and the surrounding area. Don’t forget your camera!
Deep Creek Lake State Park
Adventure Outpost & Concession
A water sports adventure outpost and concession stand located at the beach area at Deep Creek Lake State Park offering everything you need to make your visit to the beach the ultimate good time! Maryland State Parks charges a fee for entry to the park that is not included in the pricing below. Deep Creek Lake State Park is approximately 8.3 miles from Wisp Resort.
Precision Rafting takes every effort to make your rafting experience one you will never forget. We go overboard on safety with guides stopping to set ropes and extra safety boaters on the trips. We have been running the local rivers for over 38 years and have an excellent safety record with you, the guest, as our number one priority during every whitewater boating and family rafting trip here in Friendsville, MD, or in one of West Virgina’s many rivers. With that said sometimes people do fall in the river occasionally and a class five swim can occur. We make extra efforts to keep this from happening and will always get try hard to get them back to the boat. Precision Rafting takes extra pride in setting the standards for the Upper Yough and will continue to do this and keep improving, to make your whitewater boating or family rafting trip in Friendsville, MD, or West Virgina the best it can be.
Unique Maryland Canoe, Kayak & Tube, Livery in an Old Power Plant up here right on historic Antietam Creek.
Blue Ridge Georgia’s Adventure Park, Zip Lines, Canopy Tours, Rafting,
Discover the beauty of a pristine mountain lake with NO MOTORBOATS and no worries. A very scenic thirty-minute drive from McHenry into the heart of the Savage River State Forest and the Big Savage Mountain Wildlands is part of what makes this tour great. Looking for a great experience? Book a Kayaking Tour near Deep Creek Lake with All Earth Eco Tours today….
Don’t miss this Deep Creek Lake Snowshoeing Tour adventure into the magical winter wonderland, away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Venture into forests and backcountry areas with boulders, rivers, large old growth trees, waterfalls and scenic splendor.
Yoga to You with All Earth Eco Tours at Deep Creek Lake, is a wonderful way to enjoy the many benefits of stretching and relaxing without any of the effort to actually go somewhere to do it. Our certified instructors come to you, bringing mats and a positive attitude and lead you through a custom session that’s perfect for your group.
Our 3 Hour Bushcraft and Survival Skills Program is an excellent introduction into the basic outdoor skills and survival concepts needed to withstand and handle natures elements for a few days to a few weeks or more. The Boy Scout
Our Maryland Photography Workshops are mini 1/2 day adventures into accessible natural areas in western Maryland offering superb nature, landscape and scenic image making opportunities. Half Day workshops usually travel to two natural ares. Sometimes we pick new and interesting.
Herrington Manor was designated as a state park in 1964. The 365-acre park, located within Garrett State Forest, offers swimming, canoeing, kayaking, biking, picnicking, hiking, tennis, basketball, volleyball and 20 furnished log cabins for rental use year round. Interpretive programs are scheduled during the summer; and popular special events such as “apple butter boil” are held in the fall. At the heart of this park is the 53-acre Herrington Lake. Come try our cross country ski and snowshoe rentals as conditions permit, as well as fat tire bike rentals year round.