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U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is a nonprofit outdoor recreation and athletic training facility in Charlotte, NC, offering over 30 activities and serving as a U.S. Olympic Training Site.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2001, operates as an outdoor recreation and athletic training facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. It features the world's largest manmade whitewater river and hosts over 30 year-round activities, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, ziplines, ropes courses, rock climbing, mountain biking, and trail running.

In addition to its core offerings, the center runs the River Jam Concert Series, summer camps for youth, and diverse events such as festivals and film screenings. It holds the designation of a U.S. Olympic Training Site, underscoring its role in athletic development.

The organization's mission focuses on lowering barriers to outdoor engagement and fostering community through play and nature. This nonprofit approach drives its operations and programming across outdoor recreation, athletic training, event hosting, and youth programs.

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