Kick off the 2023 season at the Nantahala Outdoor Center with the all-day annual Spring Fling Celebration. The event will start with the Upper Nantahala & Cascades River Release. Several times a year, Duke Energy creates more forceful water releases where kayakers like to paddle and bring onlookers to watch. After you’ve finished your laps, enjoy sales and deals on paddling gear and apparel, giveaways, live entertainment, boat demos, and more.