Guides, shops and venues

Guide services, gear shops and venues in the Southeast, A to Z. Listed from their public websites; they don't pay to be here and are never mixed into the communities.

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1st Place Sportsshop · Road running · Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville running store that hosts group runs and community running events.
24 Hours of Booty (24 Foundation)event company · Road · Charlotte
24-hour cycling and walking fundraiser for cancer survivorship, on Charlotte's Booty Loop.
A Walk in the Woodsguide service · Day hikes · Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg naturalist guide service leading half- and full-day hikes and backpacking trips in the Smokies since 1998.
Adaptive Climbers Festivalevent company · Sport · Red River Gorge, KY
Four-day adaptive climbing festival at Muir Valley with Catalyst Sports, welcoming people learning to climb.
Adventure Damascusshop · Family & casual rides · Damascus, VA
Damascus bike rental and shuttle service for the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Servicesvenue · Walking groups · Alpharetta, GA
City of Alpharetta, which runs parks and the Big Creek Greenway with recreation programs.
Amicalola Falls State Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Dahlonega, GA
State park west of Dahlonega with Georgia's tallest waterfall, the AT approach trail and ranger programs.
Anderson County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Anderson, SC
Anderson County parks department managing local parks, trails and lake access with community events.
Anne Springs Close Greenwayvenue · Day hikes · Rock Hill, SC
2,100-acre nature preserve near Rock Hill with trails, paddling rentals and nature programs.
Appalachian Outfittersevent company · Canoeing · Dahlonega, GA
Dahlonega outfitter running canoe, kayak and tube trips with shuttles on the Chestatee and Etowah rivers.
Appalachian Ski Mtn.venue · Skiing & snowboarding · Blowing Rock
Family ski and snowboard area near Blowing Rock with terrain parks and an outdoor ice rink.
Asheville Turkey Trotevent company · Road running · Asheville
Downtown Asheville Thanksgiving 5K and one-mile Gobble Wobble, 26th year.
Aspire Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Clinton, TN
Free private park in Clinton with about 20 miles of bike and hiking trails, a pump track and river access.
Augusta Canal National Heritage Areavenue · Kayaking · Augusta, GA
Augusta canal and towpath with guided boat tours, paddling and trails.
Bad Beard Eventsshop · Trail running · Chattanooga
Chattanooga trail race company staging trail runs and ultras on Lookout Mountain, Signal Mountain, Prentice Cooper and Raccoon Mountain.
Base Camp Cullowheevenue · Beginners welcome · Sylva, NC
Western Carolina University outdoor program running hiking, paddling and climbing trips and skills clinics near Sylva.
Beech Mountain Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Beech Mountain
High Country ski and snowboard resort with lift-served mountain biking and scenic lift rides in warmer months.
Bernheim Forest and Arboretumvenue · Day hikes · Clermont, KY
Research forest and arboretum south of Louisville with trails and guided nature programs.
BlocHavenvenue · Bouldering · Greenville, SC
Bouldering gym in a former mill in Greenville with a cafe, fitness area and yoga.
Blue Heron Whitewaterevent company · Whitewater · Hot Springs, NC
Rafting outfitter on the French Broad in Marshall, near Hot Springs, with half-day, full-day and float trips.
Blue Mountain Bikesshop · Mountain biking · Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge bike shop offering guided rides, rentals and group rides.
Blue Ridge Adventuresevent company · Mountain biking · Brevard
Pisgah mountain bike race organizer.
Blue Ridge Hiking Co.guide service · Day hikes · Hot Springs, NC
Guide service running guided day hikes and backpacking trips, with a bunkhouse in Hot Springs.
Bluegrass Climbing Schoolguide service · Sport · Slade, KY
Red River Gorge climbing guide service offering beginner days, courses and private guiding.
Broad River Outpostshop · Kayaking · Athens, GA
Outfitter in Danielsville near Athens with kayak and canoe trips on the Broad River for all levels.
Bryson City Outdoorsshop · Mountain biking · Bryson City, NC
Bryson City bike shop that has served as the start point for the Fire Mountain Inferno race.
Camp Griervenue · Mountain biking · Old Fort, NC
Old Fort camp and outdoor center that hosts mountain bike programs, community events and G5 trail weekends.
Canoe Kentuckyshop · Kayaking · Frankfort, KY
Frankfort paddling outfitter running guided trips on Elkhorn Creek and the Kentucky River.
Cape Fear River Adventuresguide service · Tubing · Lillington
Outfitter on the Cape Fear River in Lillington renting kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and tubes, with shuttles and intro kayak classes.
Carolina Beach State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Wilmington, NC
State park near Wilmington with trails, a marina and ranger-led nature programs.
Carolina Bound Adventuresguide service · Waterfalls · Bryson City, NC
Bryson City company offering guided waterfall hikes, beginner mountain bike rides and kayak tours.
Carolina Outdoor Adventuresguide service · Kayaking · Columbia, SC
Guide service running kayak trips in Congaree National Park and sunset paddles on Lake Murray.
Carolina Pedal Worksshop · Family & casual rides · Hickory, NC
Hickory bike shop and taproom selling and servicing bikes.
Cartecay Bike Shopshop · Mountain biking · Ellijay, GA
Downtown Ellijay bike shop and brewery hosting social rides and events.
Cartecay River Experienceshop · Tubing · Ellijay, GA
Ellijay outfitter renting tubes and kayaks for floats on the Cartecay River.
Catawba Riverkeeper RiverSweepevent company · Clean-ups · Charlotte
Basin-wide river cleanup at 50+ sites, run by Catawba Riverkeeper.
Cedars of Lebanon State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Murfreesboro, TN
State park near Lebanon, northeast of Murfreesboro, with cedar glade trails and ranger programs.
Central Rock Gym Atlantavenue · Indoor climbing · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta climbing gym on Presidential Parkway with bouldering, classes and belay instruction.
Central Rock Gym Kennesawvenue · Indoor climbing · Marietta, GA
Kennesaw climbing gym with roped climbing, bouldering, guided events and youth camps.
Central Rock Gym Tampavenue · Indoor climbing · Tampa, FL
South Tampa climbing gym with bouldering, auto belays and intro classes for all levels.
Charleston County Parksvenue · Birding · Charleston, SC
County parks system with bird walks, paddling, seashore exploration and other outdoor programs.
Charlotte Turkey Trotevent company · Road running · Charlotte
Charlotte's largest Thanksgiving race, with an 8K, 5K, one mile and tot trot at SouthPark.
Chattahoochee Nature Centervenue · Birding · Roswell, GA
Nature center on the Chattahoochee with trails, guided walks, paddles and family programs.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Areavenue · Kayaking · Atlanta, GA
National park units along the Chattahoochee with trails, paddling and ranger programs.
Chestatee River Adventuresshop · Kayaking · Dahlonega, GA
Dahlonega outfitter running kayak and tubing trips on the Chestatee River.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Chimney Rock
Park around Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Falls with trails, naturalist-led hikes and seasonal programs.
City of Oaks Marathonevent company · Road running · Raleigh
Marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K through downtown Raleigh, NC State and the greenways.
City of Roswell Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Roswell, GA
City of Roswell, which operates parks, trails and recreation programs.
Clarksville Parks and Recreationvenue · Kayaking · Clarksville, TN
Clarksville parks department with the Blueway paddle route, greenway and recreation programs.
Clemson University Forestvenue · Day hikes · Clemson, SC
17,500-acre university forest next to Clemson with public hiking, mountain biking and trail running trails such as Issaqueena Lake and Wildcat Creek Falls.
Climb NuLushop · Indoor climbing · Louisville, KY
Louisville climbing gym with meetups, groups and field trips.
Coastal Climbing Gymshop · Indoor climbing · Charleston, SC
Climbing gym on King Street with classes and events.
Coastal Discovery Museumvenue · Birding · Hilton Head, SC
Nature and history museum with guided tours, birding excursions and nature walks.
Coastal Expeditionsguide service · Kayaking · Charleston, SC
Charleston outfitter running guided kayak and SUP ecotours, boat trips and rentals.
Cobb County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Marietta, GA
Cobb County parks department with trails, nature programs and recreation classes.
Cole Watkins Toursguide service · Kayaking · Augusta, GA
Augusta guide offering escorted kayak tours on the Augusta Canal and nearby waterways.
Columbus Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Columbus, GA
City parks department overseeing the RiverWalk and outdoor recreation programs.
Congaree National Parkvenue · Canoeing · Columbia, SC
National park near Columbia with ranger-led walks, canoe tours and owl prowls.
Cool River Tubingshop · Tubing · Helen, GA
Helen tubing outfitter running Chattahoochee River tube floats.
Croft State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Spartanburg, SC
State park just outside Spartanburg with miles of hiking, biking and horse trails and ranger programs.
Crossroads Cycling Co.shop · Road · Winston-Salem, NC
Clemmons bike shop with a weekly Tuesday evening shop ride at a conversational pace.
Crowders Mountain State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Gastonia, NC
State park outside Gastonia with 20-plus miles of trails, climbing and ranger programs.
Crux Climbingvenue · Indoor climbing · Tuscaloosa, AL
Climbing gym in Northport, across the river from Tuscaloosa.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Parkvenue · Day hikes · Corbin, KY
State park near Corbin with naturalist-led hikes on botany, reptiles, insects and fungi.
Curtis Wright Outfittersshop · Fly fishing · Weaverville
Fly shop and outfitter near Asheville with beginner fly tying classes on Saturdays.
Cycology Bicyclesshop · Road · Maryville, TN
Maryville bike shop hosting free weekly intermediate group road rides.
Danville Science Centervenue · Conservation volunteering · Danville, VA
Science museum with an outdoor River Lab for water-quality learning and a seasonal butterfly garden.
Davidson River Outfittersshop · Fly fishing · Pisgah Forest
Fly shop and guide service at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest.
DeSoto State Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Fort Payne, AL
Lookout Mountain state park near Mentone with waterfalls, trails, climbing and naturalist programs.
Dirty Wolf Racingevent company · Trail running · Brevard
Trail and ultra race organizer in the Carolinas.
Dunbar Cave State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Clarksville, TN
State park in Clarksville with wooded trails, cave tours and ranger programs.
Dunwoody Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Atlanta, GA
Nature center in Dunwoody with trails, camps and public nature programs.
Durham Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Durham, NC
City of Durham parks programs, including nature outings, birding walks and outdoor activities.
ECOmersionguide service · Kayaking · St. Petersburg, FL
Guided kayak and paddleboard tours and rentals in Weedon Island Preserve, led by ACA-certified guides.
Edenton National Fish Hatcheryvenue · Birding · Edenton, NC
Federal fish hatchery in Edenton with grounds and trails popular for birding and wildlife viewing.
Elachee Nature Science Centervenue · Walking groups · Gainesville, GA
Gainesville nature center in Chicopee Woods with trails, guided walks and public programs.
Epic Paddle Adventuresguide service · Kayaking · Orlando, FL
Orlando clear-kayak and paddleboard tours and rentals.
Farmdog Surfguide service · Beginners welcome · Nags Head, NC
Nags Head surf school offering beginner surf lessons, camps and board rentals.
Fernbank Museum of Natural Historyvenue · Walking groups · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta natural history museum with 65 acres of forest trails and nature programs.
FIND Outdoors (Cradle of Forestry)venue · Conservation volunteering · Pisgah Forest
Pisgah Forest nonprofit for forest education and stewardship that runs the Cradle of Forestry and public lands sites in North Georgia, with evening programs, stargazing and family events.
Fire Mountain Trailsvenue · Mountain biking · Cherokee, NC
Free bike-optimized trail system owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, home to the Fire Mountain Inferno race.
FirstHand Climbingvenue · Bouldering · Winston-Salem, NC
Downtown Winston-Salem bouldering gym.
Fish Cherokeevenue · Fly fishing · Cherokee, NC
Tribal fishing program for Cherokee waters that issues permits and runs family fishing days and tournaments.
Fleet Feet Athens-Oconeeshop · Road running · Athens, GA
Athens running store hosting casual Monday group runs of 3 to 5 miles from the store.
Fleet Feet Augustashop · Road running · Augusta, GA
Augusta running store hosting free weekly group runs and training programs.
Fleet Feet Birminghamshop · Road running · Birmingham, AL
Birmingham running store with group runs and training programs.
Fleet Feet Greenvilleshop · Road running · Greenville, SC
Locally owned running store that hosts a weekly pub run and training groups.
Fleet Feet Huntsvilleshop · Road running · Huntsville, AL
Huntsville running store with group runs and training programs.
Fleet Feet Nashvilleshop · Road running · Nashville, TN
Nashville running stores (including Murfreesboro) with group runs and training programs.
Fleet Feet Tuscaloosashop · Road running · Tuscaloosa, AL
Locally owned Tuscaloosa running store that hosts group runs.
Fleet Feet Winston-Salemshop · Road running · Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem running store that hosts group runs and training programs.
Florida Museum of Natural Historyvenue · Conservation volunteering · Gainesville, FL
UF natural history museum in Gainesville with public nature programs and a butterfly rainforest.
Florida Springs Institutevenue · Conservation volunteering · Gainesville, FL
Gainesville-based springs science nonprofit with public education programs about Florida's springs.
Fontana Village Resortvenue · Day hikes · Robbinsville, NC
Resort and marina on Fontana Lake offering on-site and off-site guided hikes and bike and kayak rentals.
Freehub Bicyclesshop · Road · Travelers Rest, SC
Bike shop on Main St in Travelers Rest with Saturday shop rides, including a no-drop group.
GadRockvenue · Indoor climbing · Gadsden, AL
Gadsden climbing gym.
Get Up and Go Kayakingguide service · Kayaking · Orlando, FL
Guided clear-kayak tours on Central Florida springs and rivers.
Grandfather Mountainvenue · Day hikes · Linville
Nonprofit nature park near Linville with the Mile High Swinging Bridge, trails, wildlife habitats and naturalist programs.
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundationvenue · Day hikes · Blowing Rock, NC
Nature park near Blowing Rock with daily naturalist programs, guided hikes and multi-day programs.
Great Outdoor Provision Co.shop · Beginners welcome · Raleigh
North Carolina outdoor gear store with a Raleigh shop and occasional in-store clinics and events.
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremontvenue · Day hikes · Maryville, TN
Residential learning center in the Smokies near Townsend with public naturalist programs and adult and family camps.
Greensboro Gobblerevent company · Road running · Greensboro
Thanksgiving morning 5K and one-mile run and walk in downtown Greensboro.
Greenville County Recreationvenue · Day hikes · Greenville County, SC
Greenville County parks events: festivals, park programs and outdoor activities.
Half-Moon Outfittersshop · Beginners welcome · Charleston, SC
Charleston-based outdoor shop that hosts community events and outdoor programs.
Halyburton Park Nature Programs (City of Wilmington)venue · Birding · Wilmington, NC
City nature center at Halyburton Park with free first-Friday bird hikes, a monthly Walk and Learn series and nature workshops.
Harpeth River State Parkvenue · Canoeing · Nashville, TN
Linear state park along the Harpeth River west of Nashville with canoe access and short trails.
Headwaters Outfittersshop · Fly fishing · Rosman
Rosman outfitter with weekly bring-your-own-vise fly tying nights at the Forks of the River Taproom.
Helen Tubingshop · Tubing · Helen, GA
Helen outfitter offering tube floats down the Chattahoochee through town.
Henderson County Parks and Recreationvenue · Day hikes · Hendersonville, NC
County recreation department running free community hikes that meet in Hendersonville and carpool to trailheads.
High Country Guide Serviceguide service · Fly fishing · Boone
Boone fly fishing guide service with tie-and-try clinics combining fly tying and a guided trip.
High Point Climbing and Fitnessvenue · Indoor climbing · Chattanooga
Climbing gym founded in Chattanooga with downtown, Riverside and Cleveland locations, offering classes, clinics and community nights.
High Point Climbing and Fitness Orlandoshop · Indoor climbing · Orlando, FL
Large climbing gym in the Packing District with ropes, bouldering and classes.
HikeTheSmokys.comguide service · Waterfalls · Gatlinburg, TN
Sevierville guide service leading waterfall day hikes and history walks in the Smokies.
Hilton Head Running Company Run Clubshop · Road running · Hilton Head, SC
Running store hosting weekly group runs on Hilton Head Island.
Hookers Fly Shopshop · Fly fishing · Sylva
Sylva fly shop with casting and fly tying classes, private or in groups.
Hot Springs Rafting Companyevent company · Whitewater · Hot Springs, NC
Outfitter in the center of Hot Springs running guided rafting and self-guided tubing on the French Broad River.
Hub City Runnersshop · Road running · Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg running store that hosts free Monday night group runs.
Hunter Banks Fly Fishingshop · Fly fishing · Asheville
Asheville fly shop and guide service with fly tying classes covering tools, materials and patterns.
Huntsville Botanical Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Huntsville, AL
Huntsville botanical garden with nature trails and public classes and nature programs.
Ijams Nature Centervenue · Birding · Knoxville
Nonprofit nature center and urban wilderness on the Knoxville riverfront with trails and Mead's Quarry, running guided paddles, night hikes, bird banding and nature workshops.
Ironclad Racesevent company · Road running · Kinston
Kinston charity half marathon and 5K at Mother Earth Brewing.
Jackson County Parks and Recreationvenue · Day hikes · Sylva, NC
County recreation department that runs public programs including guided hikes such as Pinnacle Park outings.
Jefferson County Greenways (Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain)venue · Day hikes · Birmingham, AL
Birmingham greenways group whose calendar has hikes, runs and workdays at Red Mountain and nature preserves.
Jingle Bell Run Raleigh (Arthritis Foundation)event company · Road running · Cary
Holiday-costume 5K and kids' mile run by the Arthritis Foundation.
Jocassee Lake Toursguide service · Kayaking · Salem, SC
Naturalist-guided boat, kayak and waterfall tours on Lake Jocassee.
Jockey's Ridge State Parkvenue · Walking groups · Nags Head, NC
Nags Head dune park with free ranger programs such as soundside nature hikes, birding and guided kayaking.
John's Run/Walk Shopshop · Trail running · Lexington, KY
Lexington running store hosting weekly group runs and a Central Kentucky trail club and trail series.
Just Get Outdoorsguide service · Day hikes · Maryville, TN
Naturalist guide service leading interpretive hikes and outings in the Smokies area.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Parkvenue · Day hikes · Marietta, GA
National park in Marietta with 22 miles of hiking trails and ranger programs.
Keowee-Toxaway State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Pickens, SC
Lake Keowee state park in Pickens County with lakeside hiking trails, paddling and interpretive programs.
Kitty Hawk Kitesguide service · Kayaking · Nags Head, NC
Outer Banks outfitter with kayak tours, surf and kite lessons and seasonal events, including in Nags Head.
Lake Hartwell State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Anderson, SC
State park on Lake Hartwell west of Anderson with paddling, fishing, camping and ranger programs.
Lake Lurleen State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Tuscaloosa, AL
State park near Tuscaloosa with about 25 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails and a lake.
Landmark Learningshop · Wilderness first aid · Cullowhee
Wilderness medicine training provider based in Cullowhee, offering Wilderness First Aid, First Responder and related outdoor courses in Jackson County and elsewhere.
Lexington Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Lexington, KY
City parks department running outdoor programs, nature sanctuaries and community events.
Little River Canyon National Preservevenue · Whitewater · Fort Payne, AL
National preserve on Lookout Mountain near Mentone with canyon hikes, whitewater and ranger programs.
Long Hunter State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Nashville, TN
State park on Percy Priest Lake east of Nashville with trails, paddling and ranger programs.
Mac Brown Fly Fishguide service · Fly fishing · Bryson City, NC
Bryson City fly fishing guide service offering guided trips, instruction and casting workshops since 1987.
Maggie Valley Fly Fishing Festivalevent company · Fly fishing · Maggie Valley
Memorial Day weekend festival with fly-fishing demonstrations, casting instruction and vendors.
Mahanaim Adventuresguide service · Kayaking · Wilmington, NC
Guided kayak tours on the creeks and rivers around Wilmington.
Mangum Marathonevent company · Road running · Ellerbe
Rolling country-road marathon and half near Ellerbe with minimal support.
Merchants Millpond State Parkvenue · Canoeing · Edenton, NC
Cypress-swamp millpond state park north of Edenton known for canoeing, camping and ranger-led paddles.
MOAB Bike Shopshop · Mountain biking · Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro bike shop whose staff lead and post group rides.
Monte Sano State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Huntsville, AL
Mountaintop state park in Huntsville with trails, mountain biking and programs.
Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecampvenue · Mountain biking · Ellijay, GA
Mountain bike basecamp near Ellijay with trail access, shuttles, guided rides and hosted events.
Nags Head Woods Preservevenue · Day hikes · Nags Head, NC
Nature Conservancy maritime forest preserve with over 8 miles of trails and free guided hikes.
Nantahala Outdoor Centerguide service · Whitewater · Bryson City
Rafting outfitter, paddling school and outdoor store on the Nantahala River.
Nantahala Outdoor Center Ocoee Riverguide service · Whitewater · Benton
Rafting outfitter on the Ocoee River near Benton running guided Middle Ocoee whitewater trips from March through October.
Nashville Metro Parks Nature Centersvenue · Birding · Nashville, TN
Metro Parks nature centers such as Warner Park and Shelby Bottoms with guided hikes and programs.
Nature Adventures Outfittersguide service · Kayaking · Charleston, SC
Guided kayak and hiking ecotours in the Charleston area.
New River Marathonevent company · Road running · Todd
Marathon, half and 5K along the New River near Todd.
Noccalula Falls Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Gadsden, AL
Gadsden city park around a 90-foot waterfall with gorge trails, mountain bike routes and camping.
Norris Dam State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Clinton, TN
State park near Clinton with 21+ miles of trails and ranger-led hikes and nature programs.
North Carolina Cyclocrossevent company · Gravel · North Carolina
Statewide cyclocross race series, fall and early winter.
North Carolina State Parks: Triangle and Piedmontvenue · Day hikes · Raleigh and the Piedmont
Ranger-led hikes, nature programs and volunteer days at North Carolina state parks around the Triangle and Piedmont.
North Carolina State Parks: Western NCvenue · Day hikes · Western North Carolina
Ranger-led hikes, nature programs and volunteer days at North Carolina state parks in the western mountains and foothills.
Northstar Bicycleshop · Road · Dahlonega, GA
Bike shop with a Dahlonega location that publishes local road ride routes.
Oak Mountain State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Pelham, AL
Large state park south of Birmingham with hiking, mountain biking, paddling and programs.
Ober Mountainvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Gatlinburg
Small ski area and adventure park above Gatlinburg with ski and snowboard slopes in winter and attractions in warmer months.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Areavenue · Day hikes · Hillsborough, NC
State natural area in Hillsborough, the highest point in Orange County, with trails and ranger programs.
Ocoee Adventure Centerevent company · Whitewater · Cleveland, TN
Outfitter running guided rafting trips on the Middle and Upper Ocoee, east of Cleveland.
Oconaluftee Islands Parkvenue · Tubing · Cherokee, NC
River island park in Cherokee for wading, tubing and trout fishing, with evening storytelling by a bonfire.
One Fly Outfittersshop · Fly fishing · Black Mountain
Black Mountain fly shop with fly tying instruction and workshops.
Onsight Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Knoxville
Indoor climbing gym in west Knoxville with top rope, lead and bouldering, classes, and monthly community climbing nights including Queer Climbing Night and a BIPOC meet-up.
Orange County Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Orlando, FL
County parks system around Orlando with trails, springs and nature programs.
Outdoor Chattanoogavenue · Beginners welcome · Chattanooga
City outdoor recreation center by Coolidge Park running guided paddles, hikes, beginner bike classes and history tours.
Outer Banks Kayak Toursguide service · Kayaking · Nags Head, NC
Guided kayak tours on the Outer Banks sounds and marshes.
Outside Hilton Headguide service · Kayaking · Hilton Head, SC
Hilton Head outfitter running kayak, boat and bike tours.
Overmountain Cyclesshop · Mountain biking · Morganton, NC
Morganton bike shop that leads shop rides, including on the Fonta Flora State Trail.
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuaryvenue · Walking groups · Franklin, TN
Nature sanctuary near Brentwood and Franklin offering guided hikes and nature programs.
Paddleboard Orlandoguide service · Stand-up paddleboard · Orlando, FL
Paddleboard lessons and guided tours on the Wekiva River from Wekiva Island.
Palmetto Running Companyshop · Road running · Hilton Head, SC
Running store with Hilton Head and Bluffton group runs through its run club.
Palmetto Ultrasevent company · Trail running · Charleston, SC
Lowcountry trail race organizer with ultras and group runs around Charleston.
Paris Mountain State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Greenville, SC
State park minutes from downtown Greenville with hiking and biking trails, a swimming lake and camping.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refugevenue · Birding · Nags Head, NC
Wildlife refuge south of Nags Head known for birding, with seasonal guided bird walks and programs.
Pettigrew State Parkvenue · Canoeing · Edenton, NC
State park on Lake Phelps south of Edenton for paddling, birding and hiking, with ranger programs.
Phinizy Center for Water Sciencesvenue · Walking groups · Augusta, GA
Augusta nature park and nonprofit with trails, guided hikes, birding courses and family programs.
Pisgah Productionsevent company · Mountain biking · Brevard
Brevard race organizer for mountain bike, gravel and adventure races in Pisgah National Forest.
Port Royal Sound Foundationvenue · Conservation volunteering · Hilton Head, SC
Maritime Center near Hilton Head with guided kayak tours, maritime forest hikes and nature programs.
Port Royal State Historic Parkvenue · Canoeing · Clarksville, TN
Historic park on the Red River near Clarksville with trails and a paddling access point.
Powell County Tourism (Red River kayaking)venue · Kayaking · Stanton, KY
Powell County tourism page on paddling the Red River and Mill Creek Lake near Stanton, with rental info.
projectROCKvenue · Indoor climbing · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oakland Park climbing gym near Fort Lauderdale with roped climbing and bouldering.
Raleigh Turkey Trot at Ridgewoodevent company · Road running · Raleigh
Established Thanksgiving morning 8K in Raleigh with a kids' dash.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuaryvenue · Day hikes · Lexington, KY
City nature sanctuary along the Kentucky River with trails and naturalist-led programs.
Red Clay State Historic Parkvenue · Walking groups · Cleveland, TN
State historic park south of Cleveland with trails and ranger-led programs.
Red River Climbing Guidesguide service · Sport · Slade, KY
Guided rock climbing outings and instruction in the Red River Gorge.
Reynoldavenue · Walking groups · Winston-Salem, NC
Historic estate with gardens and trails that hosts walks and outdoor programs.
Rhoddie Bicycle Outfittersshop · Gravel · Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock bike shop that organizes shop rides, including gravel rides, that start from the store on Sunset Drive.
River John's Outfittersshop · Kayaking · Maryville, TN
Maryville outfitter renting kayaks and canoes for trips on the Little River.
River Mill Cyclesshop · Mountain biking · Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough bike shop that hosts group rides, including a women's ride at Brumley Forest.
River Sports Outfittersshop · Kayaking · Knoxville
Knoxville outdoor shop selling paddling, climbing, camping and bike gear, with kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals at Ijams Nature Center and other seasonal spots.
Riverfeet Fly Fishingguide service · Fly fishing · Abingdon, VA
Abingdon guide service running fly fishing trips, schools and group events in SW Virginia and East Tennessee.
Rock Dimensionsguide service · Trad · Blowing Rock, NC
Boone climbing guide service offering half- and full-day guided climbs, climbing camps and caving trips nearby.
Rocktoberfest (Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition)event company · Sport · Campton, KY
Red River Gorge climbing festival with intro sport, intro trad and gym-to-crag clinics.
Run HKYvenue · Trail running · Hickory, NC
City of Hickory running hub with a 5K series, track races and trail runs.
RushSouth Whitewater Parkvenue · Whitewater · Columbus, GA
Urban whitewater course on the Chattahoochee in Columbus for rafting and kayaking.
Sadlers Creek State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Anderson, SC
Lake Hartwell state park near Anderson with about 6.5 miles of mountain bike trails, hiking and paddling.
Salato Wildlife Education Centervenue · Walking groups · Frankfort, KY
State wildlife center with live animals, nature programs and four miles of trails on the Fish and Wildlife campus.
Sandy Creek Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Athens, GA
Athens-Clarke County nature center with trails along the North Oconee greenway and public nature programs.
Schiele Museum of Natural Historyvenue · Walking groups · Gastonia, NC
Gastonia natural history museum with nature trails, planetarium and public programs.
Scott's Bicycle Centreshop · Mountain biking · Cleveland, TN
Family-owned bike shop in Cleveland, TN since 1978 with a Tuesday evening mountain bike ride and a Thursday road ride.
Sea Pines Forest Preservevenue · Walking groups · Hilton Head, SC
Protected forest preserve with trails, boardwalks and guided eco tours inside Sea Pines.
Sesquicentennial State Parkvenue · Walking groups · Columbia, SC
Columbia state park with guided nature walks, night hikes and bat programs.
Sheltowee Trace Outfittersevent company · Whitewater · Corbin, KY
Corbin outfitter near Cumberland Falls running guided rafting, kayak, canoe and boat trips.
Silver Springs State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Ocala, FL
Ocala state park at the head of the Silver River with glass-bottom boats, paddling and trails.
Smithgall Woods State Parkvenue · Fly fishing · Helen, GA
Protected area near Helen known for trophy trout fishing on Dukes Creek, trails and guided programs.
Smoky Mountain Kayak Fishingguide service · Kayaking · Robbinsville, NC
Graham County guide service offering guided kayak fishing and rentals on Santeetlah and Fontana lakes.
Spartanburg County Parks Outdoor Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Spartanburg, SC
County parks department running outdoor recreation programs and events in parks around Spartanburg.
State Botanical Garden of Georgiavenue · Walking groups · Athens, GA
UGA garden in Athens with trails, guided tours, bird rambles and adult programs.
Stones River National Battlefieldvenue · Walking groups · Murfreesboro, TN
National battlefield in Murfreesboro linked to the city greenway, with trails and ranger programs.
Sundog Outfittershop · Family & casual rides · Damascus, VA
Damascus outfitter renting bikes and running daily shuttles for riding the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Sunrift Adventuresshop · Beginners welcome · Travelers Rest, SC
Outdoor gear shop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Travelers Rest, with hiking, camping, paddling and climbing gear and rentals.
SWVA Outdoor Adventures (White Blaze Outdoors)guide service · Day hikes · Abingdon, VA
Abingdon guide service offering educational nature hikes, field trips, fly fishing and hike-bike shuttles.
Table Rock State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Pickens, SC
Mountain state park near Pickens with classic Upstate hikes, a Foothills Trail access point and ranger-led programs.
Tall Timbers Research Stationvenue · Birding · Tallahassee, FL
Research station near Tallahassee whose bird lab leads public field trips October through May.
Tanawha Adventuresevent company · Trail running · Morganton
Western NC trail race organizer: Fonta Flora, Looking Glass 100K and South Mountains races.
The Bike Shopshop · Road · Johnson City, TN
Johnson City bike shop that lists and starts local weekly group rides.
The Climb Gymsvenue · Indoor climbing · Nashville, TN
Climbing gyms in West and East Nashville and Murfreesboro with classes and youth programs.
The Climb Nashvilleshop · Indoor climbing · Nashville, TN
Climbing gyms in West and East Nashville with classes and community nights.
The Parklands of Floyds Forkvenue · Day hikes · Louisville, KY
Large public park system with trails, paddling and naturalist-led programs on Louisville's east side.
Toccoa River Outfittersguide service · Fly fishing · Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge fly shop offering guided float and wade trips and fly fishing and fly tying classes.
Town of Mentone Outdoor Adventuresvenue · Waterfalls · Mentone, AL
Town page listing Mentone's outdoor options: falls, canoeing, climbing areas and parks.
Trailhead Bicycle Co.shop · Mountain biking · Cleveland, TN
Cleveland bike shop on 1st St NE; riders report a weekly no-drop Thursday mountain bike ride.
Triangle Rock Clubvenue · Indoor climbing · Raleigh
Indoor climbing gym with roped climbing and bouldering in Raleigh and Durham.
Trivium Racingevent company · Trail running · Greensboro
Piedmont race organizer for trail and road races around Greensboro and Snow Camp.
True Adventure Sportsguide service · Sport · Fort Payne, AL
Lookout Mountain outfitter with guided climbing, kayaking and hiking trips and classes.
Tuck Fly Shopguide service · Fly fishing · Sylva, NC
Fly shop with a Sylva store offering guided wade and float trips on the Tuckasegee River.
Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authorityvenue · Walking groups · Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa County parks agency running parks like Hurricane Creek and Sokol, with recreation programs.
Two Bikesshop · Family & casual rides · Knoxville
Nonprofit community bike shop in downtown Knoxville that sells and repairs bikes and runs free social group rides and the yearly Cranksgiving food-drive ride.
U.S. National Whitewater Centervenue · Whitewater · Charlotte
Charlotte outdoor center with whitewater, trails, climbing and races.
Umstead 100event company · Trail running · Raleigh
100- and 50-mile trail run on the bridle trails of Umstead State Park.
Unicoi Outfittersshop · Fly fishing · Helen, GA
North Georgia fly shop offering guided trips and fly fishing classes.
Unicoi State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Helen, GA
State park next to Helen with trails, paddling on Unicoi Lake and ranger programs.
Uwharrie 100event company · Trail running · Troy
100-mile and 100K trail run in the Uwharrie National Forest.
Uwharrie Mountain Runevent company · Trail running · Ophir
Winter trail races of 8, 20 and 40 miles on Uwharrie National Forest singletrack.
Velocity Climbingvenue · Indoor climbing · Miami, FL
North Miami climbing gym with 60-foot roped walls, bouldering and classes for new climbers.
Ventures Birding Toursguide service · Birding · Asheville
Asheville-based guided birding tour company leading local outings and trips.
Visit Damascus (Trail Days)venue · Outdoor & music festivals · Damascus, VA
Town visitor site for Damascus, the Appalachian Trail town that hosts the annual Trail Days hiker festival.
Weedon Island Preservevenue · Kayaking · St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County preserve with a mangrove paddling trail, boardwalks and a cultural center with nature programs.
Whitewater Expressshop · Whitewater · Columbus, GA
Rafting outfitter running guided trips on the Chattahoochee in Columbus and other Southeast rivers.
Wild Birds Unlimited Johnson Cityshop · Birding · Johnson City, TN
Johnson City nature shop that posts a weekly list of local bird walks and nature events.
Wildwood Outfittersshop · Canoeing · Helen, GA
Long-running Helen outfitter with canoe, kayak and tube trips on the upper Chattahoochee.
Williamson County Parks and Recreationvenue · Mountain biking · Franklin, TN
County parks agency running Timberland Park and Wilkins Branch mountain bike park, with group rides and programs.
Wilmington Rock Gymshop · Indoor climbing · Wilmington, NC
Indoor climbing gym with top-rope and bouldering, kids clinics and outdoor climbing programs.
Woodstock Parks and Recreation (Greenprints Trails)venue · Walking groups · Woodstock, GA
City parks department running the Greenprints trail network and Olde Rope Mill Park.
Wrightsville SUPshop · Stand-up paddleboard · Wilmington, NC
Wrightsville Beach outfitter offering paddleboard lessons, tours, sunrise paddles and SUP yoga.