Rafting

High Mountain Expeditions. This 30-year-old outdoors company organizes white-water rafting on the Nolichucky River, Watauga River, and Wilson Creek, plus tubing on the New River. The company also does caving and hiking trips. It has outposts in Banner Elk and Asheville, as well as in east Tennessee. 1380 NC 105 S, Boone, North Carolina, 28607. 828/202--1556; www.highmountainexpeditions.com. Half-day rafting $65, full day $85.