August 05, 2008

The U.S. National Whitewater Center

Sixteen members of our Dickens-Mitchener team recently joined the Relocation Department for a fun filled outing to the U.S. National Whitewater Center where we tackled the roaring rapids in rafts and the Catawba River in flat water kayaks. After being warned by a soaking wet woman who was dripping by to listen carefully to all instructions from our hunky guide, we learned about the many activities that are offered at the Center besides whitewater rafting. Rock climbing and rappelling is offered for climbers ages 4 and up. We learned that there are over 11 miles on 307 acres of extreme biking and hiking trails. A tremendous Mega Zip zip-line is almost complete that will carry up to 4 riders at a dizzying height and lightening speed over water for 850 plus feet. The Team Development Center offers high and low ropes challenges and team building programs for small and large groups. Live music is offered every Thursday night until the end of October.

Luckily, no one got tossed out of the raft, and we all survived unscathed but deliciously wet on a very hot day. After our rafting adventure, we enjoyed a scrumptious lunch and an ice-cold beer at the Riverside Café while we watched other groups screaming and yelling for joy as they braved the rapids.

If you have not yet visited the Whitewater Center, we encourage you to come out and experience one of Charlotte's most exciting attractions. Please, call 704.391.3900 or checkout the website at http://www.usnwc.org to book a trip for yourself, family, a church group, supper club, reunions, team building or whatever excuse you can think of. The options are endless!

Stay tuned for our next Relocation sponsored outing!!

Posted by: Catharine Pappas