Check out the calendar below and click on any program to learn more about location, accessibility specifics, and to register. If this is your first time on a Waypoint program, we can't wait to meet you! A staff member will reach out to you once you've completed the online registration process to make sure you've registered for a program that meets your goals, go over what to expect, and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to adventuring with you!
Hiking
05.05.26 Lake James State Park Hiking Program is expired.
Lake James State Park (Holly Discovery Trailhead), Holly Discovery Trail, North Carolina 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Guardian/Caregiver
Registration dates: Jan 12, 2026 - May 02, 2026
Tuesday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)
REGISTER05.09.26 Mt. Mitchell State Park Hiking Program is expired.
Mount Mitchell State Park Office, 2388 NC-128, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Guardian/Caregiver
Registration dates: Jan 12, 2026 - May 03, 2026
Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)
REGISTER05.29.26 Lake James State Park Hiking
Lake James State Park (Holly Discovery Trailhead), Holly Discovery Trail, North Carolina 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Guardian/Caregiver
Registration dates: Jan 12, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)
REGISTERKayaking (Starting in June)
06.16.26 Lake James State Park Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access, 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)
Register07.14.26 Lake James State Park Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access, 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 PCA/FamilyMember
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)
Register07.18.26 Lake James State Park Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access, 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Jul 15, 2026
Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)
Register07.21.26 Lake Norman State Park Kayaking
Lake Norman State Park Boat Ramp, Boat Launch Dr, Statesville, NC 28677, USA
$0.00 Lake Norman State Park Rangers
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026
Tuesday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (EST)
Register07.25.26 Lake James State Park Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access, 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026
Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)
Register07.28.26 Lake James State Park Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access, 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)
Register07.30.26 Lake James State Park Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access, 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Jul 28, 2026
Thursday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)
Register08.08.26 Lake James State Park Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access, 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Aug 06, 2026
Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)
Register08.19.26 Lake James State Park Kayaking
Lake James State Park, Catawba River Access, 2785 NC-126, Nebo, NC 28761, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Aug 17, 2026
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (EST)
Register08.22.26 Lake Norman State Park Kayaking
Lake Norman State Park Boat Ramp, Boat Launch Dr, Statesville, NC 28677, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)
RegisterRock Climbing/Cycling
06.25.26 Tandem Cycling
Biltmore House, 1 Lodge St, Asheville, NC 28803, USA
$20.00 Participant
$0.00 Family/Caregiver
Registration dates: Apr 14, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026
Thursday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)
Register06.30.26 Chimney Rock State Park Outdoor Rock Climbing
Chimney Rock State Park, 174 Chimney Rock Park Rd, Lake Lure, NC 28746, USA
Program dates: Jun 30, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)
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