3-29-15 Nantahala outdoor center

I hiked 22 miles to the NOC (Nantahala outdoor center) where I rented a bunk for the night to avoid a nasty storm system rolling thru the area. It rained hard all night with lots of lightning. The NOC is geared towards tourists and rafting but it has a good outfitter, showers, laundry etc. The food is overpriced but it is in the middle of nowhere. I needed a good rest and took full advantage. The people coming through were asking thru-hikers so many questions (its obvious we are thru-hiking). A hiker told me the difference between thru-hikers and homeless people is goretex.

great view from the lookout.