Backpacking: The Perfect Way to Get Away from It All
By NOLI Backpacking Instructor Joy Cook Social distancing has been a reality for all of us now for quite some time, and looks like that...
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Scott Fisher
- May 31, 2020
- 5 min
Adventure is Calling & We are Ready!
by NOLI Founder Scott Fisher I'm certainly not telling you anything that you don't know already when I say this has been an interesting...
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Scott Fisher
- Apr 2, 2020
- 4 min
An Adventure Sports Take on Coronavirus Risk Assessment
By Golder Goldstein Outdoor recreation comes with a certain yet variable amounts of inherent risk. If we wanted to make the safest...
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Scott Fisher
- Aug 16, 2019
- 3 min
Rocky Fork Partnership Creates Safer Whitewater Paddling
by Wesley Bradley Whitewater is a natural force that captivates the minds of many when witnessing its raw power and beauty. This natural...
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Scott Fisher
- Aug 1, 2019
- 4 min
Kayak Camping for Adventure!
by Debbie Briscoe Are you the kind of person who wants to find a place far away from the crowds and the sound of cars? I am. I love...
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Scott Fisher
- Jun 6, 2019
- 4 min
What's the Big Deal About Hammocks?
by Debbie Briscoe You’ve been seeing them everywhere, brightly colored fabric hammocks in every store and also seeing them strung up in...
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Scott Fisher
- May 7, 2019
- 3 min
Spring Training!
by NOLI instructor Brad Eldridge While it is possible to stay active throughout the winter, for most people winter activity levels tend...
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Scott Fisher
- Mar 28, 2019
- 3 min
Why Dutch Oven Cooking is a Thing!
By Debbie Briscoe, NOLI Instructor Originally published Mar 2019, updated Oct 2020 In all my years of being an outdoor person I’ve met a...
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Scott Fisher
- Feb 20, 2019
- 5 min
Winter Workout for Paddlers
by Bill Schooley Face it: when winter rolls around, most of us cut back on boating. What with holiday parties, shopping and ice on the...
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Scott Fisher
- Nov 30, 2018
- 2 min
Nolichucky Wild & Scenic Designation Effort
by Wesley Bradley, NOLI Instructor Did you know that only 0.35% of the rivers in the USA are protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers...
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Scott Fisher
- Nov 11, 2018
- 4 min
It's NOT the arrow...it's the ARCHER!
by Brad Eldridge, NOLI instructor During a person’s paddling career, there are many things to consider: how to stay safe, have fun,...
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Scott Fisher
- Sep 27, 2018
- 6 min
No Way to Call for Help and You're On Your Own!
By Jerry Smith Republished Feb 2023, first appeared Sep 2018 It was a cool autumn day in 2017. My wife, Becca, and I were headed out for...
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Scott Fisher
- Sep 10, 2018
- 2 min
"What kind of kayak is that?"
by Viki Austin, NOLI canoe instructor The other day, I was on my way to do some whitewater boat riding and stopped to get some gas. I...
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Scott Fisher
- Aug 21, 2018
- 3 min
Five Benefits of Kayaking You Don't Know About!
by Brad Eldridge 1. Everyone can do it! Kayaking is like riding a bike. One of the essential skills is balance, and staying upright. Once...
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Scott Fisher
- May 2, 2018
- 1 min
We're Live!
Welcome to NOLI, The Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute! Open for business on the beautiful Nolichucky River in Northeastern Tennessee....
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