06/09/2026
Near Boone, North Carolina you and your dog can hop on a tube and float the beautiful New River with “Wahoo’s Adventures” for one of the most relaxing outdoor experiences in the High Country. Operating from a six-acre outpost on the South Fork of the New River near Todd, this family-friendly adventure lets you drift through a scenic river valley surrounded by rolling mountains, green pastures, wildflowers, and some of the prettiest countryside in western North Carolina. The New River is one of the oldest rivers in North America, and its slow-moving waters make it perfect for a peaceful tubing trip.
The all-day tubing pass is one of the biggest highlights. After a leisurely 2- to 3-hour float, a shuttle brings you back to the outpost, where you can head right back out for another run if you want to spend the entire day on the river. Along the way, keep an eye out for birds and wildlife while enjoying the quiet beauty of the valley. Cooler tubes are available so you can bring drinks and snacks along, and river tube paddles can help you steer through gentle bends in the river.
Wahoo’s welcomes visitors of all ages, and even dogs can join the adventure. Beyond tubing, the outpost also offers kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, camping, and a unique treehouse rental. With calm water, beautiful mountain scenery, and the freedom to float as much as you like, it is easy to see why tubing the New River is one of the area’s most popular warm-weather activities.
