Celebrate a sizzling July 4th on the refreshing river of Nantahala Outdoor Center

WESSER, N.C., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), the Great Smoky Mountains Adventure Headquarters, welcomes fun-seeking families to celebrate July 4^th with a whitewater river excursion. NOC's Sizzling 4^th of July celebration features whitewater rafting, sales on gear apparel and footwear,  the new Zip Line Adventure Park, Alpine Tower climbing, great food, live music and brew tasting!

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Cool off with a family-friendly raft trip down the scenic, cool Nantahala River or take a kayak tour on beautiful Lake Fontana. For thrill-seekers, take advantage of the recently opened Nantahala Zip Line Adventure Park that offers an invigorating half-day recreation option in addition to white water rafting for guests visiting the Western North Carolina mountains. Additional outdoor activities include bike rentals, convenient access to hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail, and plenty of onshore entertainment. On Wednesday, July 4^th and Friday, July 6^th, NOC is offering special Alpine Tower samplers, giving younger guests, 7 years and older, an opportunity to climb the 50' tower.

To quench your holiday hunger, stop by Slow Joe's Café for the debut of their new menu featuring summertime favorites such as fish tacos and chili cheese dogs, while enjoying a live band. For age-appropriate guests, don't miss the chance to sample some new brews between 5 and 7 p.m. on July 4^th. Sweetwater Brewing Co. from Atlanta, GA will host a beer tasting on June 30^th, while Lonefider Brewing Co. will host a beer tasting on July 7^th.

"It is my pleasure to welcome families to NOC for our fun-filled July 4^th celebration," stated Sutton Bacon, CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center. "NOC is just a short drive from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Greensboro, Knoxville, and Raleigh and we are a perfect destination for the holiday. We have a spectacular lineup of on-the-water and land activities that are a perfect way for families to celebrate the July 4^th holiday!"

For more information on Nantahala Outdoor Center's events or to make reservations visit NOC.com or call 888.905.7238. Also, check out our new smoky mountains adventures site at http://smokymountains.noc.com

About Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is one of the nation's largest outdoor recreation companies. Over a million guests visit NOC annually to embark on a diverse collection of more than 120 different whitewater rafting and land-based itineraries, learn to kayak at NOC's world-renowned Paddling School, travel to foreign countries with NOC's Adventure Travel program, test the latest outdoor gear and shop at its three LEED-certified flagship retail stores or enjoy NOC's resort amenities such as its three restaurants and multi-tiered lodging. A privately-held company, NOC is one of the largest employers in Western North Carolina, and 22 Olympians including 2 Gold Medalists have called NOC home. NOC has been recently recognized by The New York Times as the "Nation's Premiere Paddling School," "The Best Place to Learn" by Outside, and as "One of the Best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic ADVENTURE.

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