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The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina is an outdoor recreation facility that offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. Spanning more than 300 acres along the banks of the Catawba River, the park includes an artificial whitewater center and dam, as well as numerous hiking and biking trails, rock climbing walls, zip lines and even an adventure course featuring suspended bridges, swings and other obstacles. The park also has a campground with modern amenities such as showers, restrooms and paved RV sites.

Created to promote physical activity and environmental stewardship, the USNWC features eight different channels of man-made rapids suitable for rafters of all skill levels. Visitors can take part in guided excursions or rent their own canoe or kayak. The park also maintains a fleet of rafts designed specifically for whitewater rafting trips that are used by visitors participating in group events or lessons with certified guides.

In addition to its aquatic offerings, the USNWC is home to a climbing complex with over 20 different routes on 40-foot high walls made from natural stone from France's Auvergne region – perfect for those seeking a challenge! Whether you're looking for your first climb or testing yourself against the more difficult routes, this unique climbing wall provides something for everyone. For those who prefer to stay closer to terra firma, there are nearly 30 miles of trails ranging from easy hikes suited for families with young children to more strenuous terrain for experienced hikers and mountain bikers alike.

The Adventure Village at Whitewater Center features its own array of exciting attractions – including rope courses that offer up aerial obstacle courses where visitors can swing through treetops while overlooking beautiful views of the Catawba River below; dual ziplines that zip riders over the whitewater waves they’re soon to tackle; multi-person swings where friends can take turns flying high above ground level; and large cargo nets perfect for testing agility skills!

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is truly one-of-a-kind destination offering something for everyone - from novice beginners looking to dip their toes into adventurous water sports activities - like tubing - or learn core paddling techniques in one of our many classes – right through to experienced enthusiasts hoping to push their limits on our world class artificial rapids!