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…)
For the complete recap of all the fun that went down in our event #1 click on the link below to see photos, results, & the rest of the story:
http://worldkayakblogs.com/throwdown/2012/05/18/nolichucky-hometown-throwdown-1/
Its Throwdown time in TN!!! The Nolichucky Hometown Throwdown Event #1 is ON for tomorrow @ high noon at Riverpark Campground! Registration will start @ 11:00 A.M at the white tent near the river. The river will be too high for a rodeo, so we’ll do downriver slalom freestyle or a boatercross type event. The ... Read More →
Do you paddle a kayak, canoe, raft or inflatable ducky with your kids, teens or grandkids? If you do, then join members of the Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts, Atlanta Whitewater Club, Carolina Canoe Club, Foothills Paddling Club, Georgia Canoeing Association, Triad River Runners and other Southeastern paddling families in a Memorial Weekend family paddle. The more the ... Read More →
