2025 Kids On The Blue Ridge Caravan

This active and exciting caravan is only 10 days with three travel days at your own pace.

All activities are kid friendly with a couple of activities with age or weight restrictions, but don’t worry there are plenty of other options.

You’ll begin in Whittier, NC (near Bryson City) where you will camp on the banks of the Tuckaseegee River. While there you’ll raft the Nantahala River. Please note: All participants must be a minimum of 7 years old and 60 pounds.  You’ll also have a free day to explore the area – hike and see waterfalls, learn about the Cherokee culture, or ride the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad.  And of course, eat s’mores around the campfire!  After three nights in Bryson City, you’ll travel on the Blue Ridge Parkway to Asheville, NC.

In Asheville, you will fly on a zipline through the mountain treetops, hike and see the waterfalls in DuPont Forest, and horseback riding on a mountain trail.  Please note: For ziplining participants, requirements are a minimum age of 5 and weigh between 45 and 225 pounds.  Participants weighing between 35 and 45 pounds can zipline tandem with their Adventure Guide.  Not interested or unable to zip?  No worries, they have guided RTV excursions that follow the zipliners.

Our last stop is Boone, NC.  You will bike DOWN the historic Virginia Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA. You will also have a free day with many options to pick from - hiking, visiting beautiful Blowing Rock, or visiting the local iconic Tweetsie Railroad. Finally, we will end our adventure with a dinner at the renowned Dan’l Boone Inn. 

Start Date: June 10, 2025                                                       Stope Date: June 20, 2025

Starting Location: Whittier, NC                                               Stop Location: Boone, NC

Total Number of Nights: 10                                                    Number of Stops: 3

Volunteer Leaders: Ed & Joni Hall BRN #5280                                 

Phone: 919-579-6841

Email: kidsontheblueridgecaravan@airstreamclub.org

Volunteer Co-Leaders: Jim & Kathleen Plyler BRN 12283

Phone: 919-622-6761

Email: kidsontheblueridgecaravan@airstreamclub.org

Maximum RV Units/ Leaders: 20

Kitty Fee for 2 Adults: $2,260.00

Kitty Fee for 1 Adult: $1,660.00

Kitty Fee for Each Child or Guest: $680.00

Deposit: $500.00

Balance paid in one final payment by January 15, 2025

Cancellation Fee: $100 after Deposit Payment Made plus non-refundable reservations.  Leader’s discretion after March 10, 2025.