Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts
All Upcoming Events
Pictured above: APEs members on the Nolichucky River. Photo by APEs member Patricia Johnson.
All Listings Below
American Whitewater Release: Upper Nantahala/Cascades
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Upper Nantahala/Cascades
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
American Whitewater Release: Tuckasegee
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Rolling Practice
Join APEs for an informal rolling skills practice at Winged Deer Park. Someone from the club will be onsite to help you!
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Basic River Rescue with TSRA & CHOTA
Join our friends at TSRA and CHOTA for Basic River Rescue Rescue.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Babes on the Waves Pigeon River Run
It’s time for the annual “Babes On The Waves” run on the Pigeon River! Once again, we will be staggering an upper run (class III+) and lower run (class II). Once a year all the female APE-ets come together to paddle. All are welcome, even men who don’t want to be left out.
Rolling Practice
Join APEs for an informal rolling skills practice at Winged Deer Park. Someone from the club will be onsite to help you!
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
American Whitewater Release: Upper Nantahala/Cascades
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tuckasegee
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Rolling Practice
Join APEs for an informal rolling skills practice at Winged Deer Park. Someone from the club will be onsite to help you!
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Annual Hiwassee River Weekend
Mark your calendar: It’s the annual APEs Hiwassee Weekend Trip with the Babes on the Waves joining in! Fellowship, fun and lots of laughs as we enjoy this fantastic Class II river.
American Whitewater Release: Upper Nantahala/Cascades
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tuckasegee
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
American Whitewater Release: Tuckasegee
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Lower Watauga Paddle Meetup
Come out for a fun class I-II afternoon paddle with APEs on the beautiful Watauga River in Elizabethton, TN. The dam releases two units on Saturdays, and it makes for big waves and a great ride.
American Whitewater Release: Upper Nantahala/Cascades
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Upper Nantahala/Cascades
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Rolling Practice
Join APEs for an informal rolling skills practice at Winged Deer Park. Someone from the club will be onsite to help you!
American Whitewater Release: Tuckasegee
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Paddle to the Grill Dinner Meetup
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP to meet with Appalachian Paddling Enthusiasts and Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club (TEHCC) for dinner and a paddle! We meet weekly during the summer at various locations on local area lakes in the Tri-Cities, TN area.
Summer Kickoff Weekend!
Ready to dust off your paddling skills after a long cold winter? Join us for a full weekend of paddling adventure and social outings.
Rolling Practice
Join APEs for an informal rolling skills practice at Winged Deer Park. Someone from the club will be onsite to help you!
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tuckasegee
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tuckasegee
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Boone Lake Cleanup
Help APEs clean up Boone Lake! CA$H for TRA$H drawings and a BBQ will take place during the after-cleanup celebration in Winged Deer Park.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Upper Nantahala/Cascades
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Upper Nantahala/Cascades
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Steele Creek Lake Cleanup
Bring your kayak, canoe or raft to help with a cleanup at beautiful Steele Creek Lake. Located in Bristol, TN, Steele Creek is a regional park encompassing more than 2,200 acres that has been open to the public since June 6, 1964.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Tallulah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
American Whitewater Release: Cheoah
American Whitewater 2026 Southeast release calendar.
Watauga River Cleanup “Tailwater Roundup”
Join APEs for the Lower Watauga River Cleanup "Tailwater Roundup" sponsored by the Overmountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The day will begin with free breakfast at the Ingles in Elizabethton, TN and end with a celebration at the Watauga River Lodge.