01: USA Raft Adventure Resort and the Nolichucky River Gorge, with Matt Moses

Matt Moses is the President and CEO of USA Raft in Erwin, TN.  The USA Raft Adventure Resort is nestled between the Cherokee National Forest (with the AT running right through the edge of the property) and the Nolichucky River. With 30+ years of experience, a rigorous raft guide training school and some of the best guides and gear on the river, USA Raft is the leading whitewater rafting outfitter in the region. USA Raft has also grown it's footprint to accommodate numerous lodging options and adventure based programs. In addition to world class whitewater rafting, USA Raft Adventure Resort also offers Caving, SUP, One-Wheel, Guided Fly Fishing, Hiking, and Festivals. Everything about USA Raft is designed to be family friendly! Matt is also committed to being a voice for other small businesses and serves on the Board of Trustees of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. He also works with the Land and Water Conservation Fund to help protect the precious natural resources in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.