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Fly Fishing - Chattooga River - Above Iron Bridge - Nov. 27, 2009 ( Fly Fishing Video ) Photo: Jim Lewicki

 

Trout Fishing Section

 

 

Mountain Golf

 



 A Center for the Visual Arts www.TheBascom.org

 

 


Highlands Historical Society

 


 

 


 

 


Dry Falls  Now Open - Only 2 Miles From Highlands - Photo: Jim Lewicki

 

Sightseeing Highlands Area Waterfalls - Is A Must !

 

WATER FALL VIDEOS

Bridal Vail  Falls | Dry Falls | Bust Your Butt Falls | Cullasaja Falls | Glen Falls | Sequoyah Falls

 

Iron Bridge | Sliding Rock Cashiers | Silver Run Falls | Whitewater Falls | Rainbow Falls | Bear Wallow Falls

 

Looking Glass Falls | Sliding Rock Brevard | Tallulah Gorge Falls | 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.?

 


 


Para-Sailing Whiteside Mountain Cliffs - Fall 2009 - View From Whiteside Cove Road Photo: Jim Lewicki

 

 


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