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River and Earth Adventures, Inc

1655 Highway 105, Boone, NC 28607
828-963-5491
Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Boone
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: River and Earth Adventures, Inc is dedicated to adventure, eco-education, and healthy living. Connect with your friends and family while challenging...... more » Owner description: River and Earth Adventures, Inc is dedicated to adventure, eco-education, and healthy living. Connect with your friends and family while challenging yourself and enjoying some of the best natural areas in the Appalachian Mountains. River and Earth Adventures offers rafting, caving, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, gem mining, and biking. « less
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Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

What: Caving Trip Where: Worely's Cave, Elizabethton, TN When: 4/7/12 Guide: Taylor I purchased a trip for 2 people at Worley's Cave through Grant about a month ago as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. Grant was really nice and even mailed me a gift certificate to give as a present (and it was on really cool map paper). Our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Grant led our group for our trip there were about 20 people in all. They used a variety of sizes of rafts from a few 2 man to a large whale of a boat that could hold about 16 by itself. My 2 girls and I as well as a mom and here little girl were with grant in out... More

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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I wish I could give this attraction 5 stars but there's one major reason why I can't. When my husband and I were looking for something to do around Asheville, NC, we saw this company and knew we'd be in for a good time. On their website, there's a button labeled "On-line Reservations". Don't click this. Just trust me. I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011

Had an excellent time in Worleys Cave. Our Guides were extremely knowledgable! Our trip to the back of the cave was an incredible adventure - definitely recommended to those looking for a different and exciting excursion. I will be back - More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2011

Went on a great caving trip. Cave was better than expected. But... Website said lunch was included but none was provided. Allow one hour plus to get from Boone to TN outpost. Also the water in a few places was calf deep. If you wear hiking boots they will flood. You can rent rubber boots if you like. Cave is... More

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Wake Forest, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2011

Grant and his staff @ River and Earth Adventures were fantastic to work with! We had originally planned this trip in January of this year but unfortunately got snowed in in Boone and never made it to the cave. I'm glad we rescheduled and the thirty scouts and leaders on this trip had the time of their lives! Mike and... More

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Fargo, North Dakota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2011

My friend and I did the duo adventure of caving and kayaking. The caving was about 3 hours and kayaking 2 hours. Seth was our guide for both adventures. His expertise, attention to safety, and easy going nature made the trip over the top fun. I would highly recommend River and Earth Adventures when traveling in the North Carolina /... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2011

I saw the Groupon for the Cave hike with River and Earth Adventures and decided to see what it was all about. I was not prepared for the experience...it was way better than I expected. This is the real deal. A real cave with only your headlamps for light and a guide...no walkways, no lights, no gift shop. The 4... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2011
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We went with a groupon group which I understand holds the risk of having to go with a lot of people. That would normally be fine if the company was a little more organized. We didn't really get any warning as to what we would expect in the cave. When we come to a 9 foot rock face that we... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011
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*the good: it’s cheap groupon deal. we did see some cave crayfish etc. the two guides are nice. *the bad: it’s nothing like what was promised in the ad. the ugly: very sloppy prep work. and how can two guides lead one giant group of 25 people? we are talking about many first-timers, uncoordinated kids and adults. one person got... More

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