Oxbow River Snorkeling

Oxbow River Snorkeling provides the most unique and rich outdoor experiences in western North Carolina with trained freshwater and terrestrial biologists, along with outdoor adventure specialists!

While in the beautiful rivers of western North Carolina, our freshwater biologists will reveal a world of curious animal behaviors and the beautiful natural wonders from an incredible and rarely seen perspective. While rock-hopping upstream and drifting downstream in a wetsuit, our guides will point out freshwater animals and talk about the significance of the river in the surrounding watershed.

If you are a land lover, our terrestrial biologists will guide you along trails to waterfalls and ridgetops, all the while hearing the natural history of the flora and fauna of this highly functioning ecosystem. Birds, mushrooms, mammals, wildflowers, trees, and reptiles are just a few of the possibilities found along the trails in this tremendous rich environment.

Our adventure specialists will guide you along backcountry trails, across mountain lakes, while instructing you in areas of orienteering, Leave No Trace, best camping and backpacking practices, and much more. You may learn the history of some of our regions early settlers, and stories passed on through generations, all while experiencing panoramic views, unique ecosystems such as mountain bogs, or majestic waterfalls from a canoe or on foot.