Primitive Outback, Inc.

Fun for all ages! Gem Mining in a nature setting along the Little Tennessee River. We have many different size pails to choose from just waiting for you to find your hidden treasure. You can also pan the old fashion way in the Little Tennessee River with a shovel and screen. You will fine topaz, rubies, amethyst, emeralds and many other types of stones. We welcome all rock hounds and treasure seekers, it great fun for the entire family. We will help you to identify your stones and we will bag them for when your finished.

We offer leisurely kayak trips down the Little Tennessee River. The trips are 2 1/2 -3 hours long and we supply you with all your equipment needed. You will see along your trip river otters, beavers, deer and endless birds. It is a beautiful quiet, slow ride to just relax and enjoy the best of Western Carolina's nature surrounding you. Bring you camera and capture the beauty of your trip. If you have your own equipment, we offer a "Drop and Shuttle service" so that you can use your own equipment and enjoy the river.
We do not launch kayaks after 4:30pm. If you would like to launch earlier, please contact us and we will accommodate your request by making a reservation.