When the "Merrily, merrily, merrily" of a leisurely paddle down the stream (such as can be found in CBS' "Top Paddling Spots" article) just doesn't get the heart rate high enough, it's time to kick it ...
The Western North Carolina mountains are dripping with rivers, a smorgasbord for kayaks, canoes, tubes, stand-up paddle boards and rafts. But if you've tackled the usual suspects, including the French ...