The Tar River flows gently for hundreds of miles through pine woods and North Carolina countryside, almost as if it was made for kayakers and canoeists. At Tar River Life, a team of local outdoors enthusiasts helps visitors fully enjoy the scenic waterway in their backyard with kayak and standup paddleboard rentals, as well as camping trips through pristine forests. Voyagers spend afternoons paddling through tree-lined waters, or flowing with the current on inner tubes. Read on for more reasons to enjoy a relaxing day on the river:

Enjoy the Great Outdoors

• The Tar River winds through breathtaking forests and backwoods trails
• Overnight campers can fish for dinner (provided they have the proper license and permission from the fish)

Relax on the River

• This stretch of river is slow-flowing and flat, so even first-time kayakers can enjoy a leisurely paddle
• Rent coolers, dry-bags, and linking straps to haul along food and beverages for the journey
• Tubing trips allow visitors to gently float with the current

Try Something New

• Clients can rent kayaks or canoes, or borrow a standup paddleboard for a full-body workout on the water
• Primitive camping trips invite visitors to rough it with a river voyage and hike through woodsy trails