Welcome to the Tri-Cities Region
The metro Tri-Cities region includes Kingsport and Johnson City, TN and Bristol, TN/VA. An All-American Region in 1999, over 490,000 people call this beautiful region nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains home. The Tri-Cities World Kayak Region encompasses a 50 mile radius that includes 4 states (TN, VA, NC & VA), 18 counties and parts of 14 other surrounding counties. All areas within the 50 mile radius can be reached in less than a two hour drive from any point in the Tri-Cities Metro area. Within a 1 hour drive of any of the Tri-Cities, you can reach southeast classic creeks such as the Elk River Gorge, Watauga Gorge, and the Doe River Gorge. This isn’t mentioning the crown jewel of intermediate kayaking, the Nolichucky Gorge. We have great beginner runs in the Lower Noli, Lower Watauga, and South Fork of the Holston. TVA reservoirs dot the region giving flat-water boaters the option of exploring lakes with a beautiful mountain backdrop. Regardless of the type of boater you are, you will find something to satisfy your insatiable appetite for the liquid lifestyle in the Tri-Cities region. (more…)
Who: Current APE’s Club Members or new recruits
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 @ 8:00 P.M.
Where: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s - 2913 Boones Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 37615
Ryan has the Party Room reserved with TV’s for us to watch a paddling movie! Come on out for some fun, food, event planning, paddle stories and river tales!
Help Secure a Permanent Upper Yough Takeout
A generous land donation has put a permanent, convenient takeout for theUpper Youghwithin paddlers’ reach. However, donations are needed to fully fund this project. American Whitewater is calling on all paddlers to make donations, big and small to secure this access point.
Click the link below for more info and ... Read More →
Last Sat of March, IF the Watauga is over 250 CFS, or on the first Sat that it is over 250 CFS thereafter.
Watch for a post on BT the week before for details.
Dust off those long boats, because the Watauga Race is a blast.
The format will be the same as last year, mass start head ... Read More →
