As founder and owner of Carolina Bound Adventures, Mark has sought out the best adventures for you in the Bryson City, NC and Great Smoky Mountains area. Mark has been exploring and leading guided adventures in the outdoors of Western North Carolina for over 22 years hiking mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking and rafting. He holds certifications in Wilderness First Aid, CPR/AED, whitewater rafting, swift water rescue, is a volunteer search and rescue technician (SRT4) for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and licensed United States Coast Guard Captain.