A free-flowing river through the Pisgah National Forest. It pours through one of the deepest canyons in the East and creates challenging whitewater rafting. Several outfitters provide guided raft trips for the 8-mile run through the gorge. Local outfitters: Wahoo's Adventures(Boone), 800/444-7238; Nantahala Outdoor Center(Bryson City), 800/232-7238.