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Fly Fishing - Chattooga River - Above Iron Bridge - Nov. 27, 2009
( Fly Fishing Video
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Photo: Jim Lewicki
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Dry Falls
Now Open -
Only 2 Miles From Highlands
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Photo: Jim Lewicki
Sightseeing
Highlands Area Waterfalls - Is A Must !
WATER FALL VIDEOS
Bridal
Vail Falls
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Dry Falls
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Bust Your Butt Falls
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Cullasaja Falls
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Glen Falls
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Sequoyah Falls
Iron Bridge
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Sliding Rock Cashiers
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Silver Run Falls
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Whitewater Falls
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Rainbow Falls
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Bear Wallow Falls
Looking Glass Falls
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Sliding Rock
Brevard
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Tallulah Gorge Falls
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Lake Toxaway Falls
Dillsboro River Company
18 Macktown Road P.O. Box 250
Dillsboro, NC 28725 1-866-586-3797 Owner: Shane
Williams .
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A veteran of
wilderness-based trips and graduate of Western Carolina
University (Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Mgt.
with major emphasis in Outdoor Education.)
Shane has led
a variety of water-based programs (1992) throughout the
southeast and Central America. As river guide and instructor, he
guided on section 4 of the Chattooga; trained new incoming river
staff at all levels; and led canoeing, kayaking, and river
rescue clinics at all levels. During this time he also led
multi-day and multi-adventure boating trips on the Rio Sico of
Honduras as well as multi-adventure programs in Panama. Trained
Staff and Developed Risk Management Plans for Clachie Rafting
based in Montigo Bay Jamaica. Explored and developed commercial
river trips in the Port Antino and the Blue Mountains of
Jamaica.
Shane spent several years as the Outdoor
Programs Coordinator of Western Carolina University Student
Affairs Division and now has moved on to create Dillsboro River
Company (2001). DRC is the lifelong dream of Shane and his
family to own and operate a family rafting company. Owning
and operating his own company has allowed Shane the privilege to
teach a great deal in the off-season. As well raise his two
sons in the paddle sports industry. Many days you will find Dad
leading a trip on the Tuck with son James running out front
showing everyone his way of getting down the river. Kim and
Josh checking folks in or doing a safety talk. ?I couldn?t
imagine my life any different working and playing with my family
on the river.?
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Para-Sailing
Whiteside Mountain Cliffs - Fall 2009 - View From Whiteside Cove Road
Photo: Jim Lewicki