3 Tips for a Terrific White Water Trip
Have you ever gone on vacation and not been quite ready for the experience that you just signed up for? Many times our guests at Rafting In The Smokies find themselves in town with some free time and they decide to take a White Water Rafting trip. A little preparation is all that it takes to insure that your day turns out fantastic. For your convenience Rafting in the Smokies has compiled and published a list of the most Q&A by past visitors. Click Here to Read Our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Rafting Tip 1: Drink...
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Click on image to read Reviews of Rafting In The Smokies by travelers just like you! When it comes to planning a Smoky Mountain vacation lots of folks use TripAdvisor, Google Places, Yahoo Local and other review sites as resources to read people’s comments about their vacations to the Gatlinburg area, and then use those reviews to help plan their own trip. We sure do appreciate all the positive and constructive comments provided by our past guests and are thrilled to share them with our guides and office staff. TripAdvisor figures...
read moreGuaranteed Fun in the Smokies
When it comes to your vacation you want to insure that you have the best experience possible. White Water Rafting In TN is an old favorite, it is a great way to beat the Heat, have fun as a family and get outdoors. An important note for travelers to the Great Smoky Mountains is that The Upper Pigeon River water flow is controlled by a Dam, there are days of the week that there is Guaranteed water release form the dam. Make sure to ask before you make reservations, if the day you want to go White Water rafting is a day that there is a...
read moreRecipe – Rainbow Trout en Papillote
A favorite recipe from one of our fishing guides…en papillote is just a fancy French term for meaning we’re cooking it in parchment paper. Did you know that Rafting in the Smokies offers 2 and 4 hour fishing excursions with experienced guides? We promise no fancy French, just a real good day fishing in the mountains. Enjoy! 1 (2 lb) whole trout or other fish, cleaned, head on 1 cup couscous 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 small bunch of fresh oregano 1 small bunch of fresh parsley 2 teaspoons minced...
read moreNeat Stuff Nearby – Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail
Your Smoky Mountain Rafting adventure can be even more of a thrill when you add in a side trip to nearby Max Patch in the Pisgah National Forest. Max Patch is a gem so special and so rare that we almost hesitated to share it for fear of overcrowding this wonderful place. We’re all about all things outdoors at Rafting in the Smokies, and we think you’re special enough to let in on this little secret spot on the famed Appalachian Trail. What makes Max Patch so special? For starters, on a clear day, it’s by far one of the best 360 degree...
read moreRafting In the Smokies – Outdoor Adventure 3 – MUST Do’s for Fun
A visit to Gatlinburg TN brings out the outdoors-man in most people; you can’t help getting in touch with your inner mountain man or mountain woman being so close to the Great Smoky Mountains Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville TN are situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Trail Hikes, Swimming holes & heart pounding adventure are around every corner. 3 Things you Must Do on Vacation Must Do #1– White Water Rafting in Tennessee it is an age old tradition for many of our families, year after year the number...
read moreShopping at Rafting in the Smokies River Outpost
THE Place for Smoky Mountain Souvenirs At the Rafting in the Smokies Pigeon River Outpost in Hartford, we have a retail store full of outdoor accessories, apparel, and even necessities that you might need for your rafting or float trip or enjoying the National Park in general. If you’ve forgotten anything behind, have no worries because it’s likely that Megan will be able to help you find exactly what you need at the outpost store. Generally open daily from 9 a.m. until all guests are finished rafting, here is just a small selection of...
read moreMemorial Day – Remembering & Honoring Our Veterans
Did you know that Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day? It originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers. Southern ladies organizations and southern schoolchildren had decorated Confederate graves in Richmond, VA and in other cities during the Civil War, but each region had its own date. Most dates were in May. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars....
read moreWhat Are Your Kids Doing This Summer?
We all know that life is about choices, right? We know that making the right choices are critical to our well-being and success in life. But what leads a person to make a good decision instead of a bad one? I was pondering this when I recently saw the motivational speaker and celebrity life coach, Tony Robbins, on a cable news interview. Robbins said the key to his success in motivating folks to get on the right track was to provide them with an incredible experience that empowers them to believe in themselves and their abilities. While I’m...
read moreNeat Stuff Nearby – Hiking to Midnight Hole
Even though you can spend an entire day of outdoor fun with Rafting in the Smokies, we’d like to share with you one of our favorite nearby hiking destinations in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park…Midnight Hole. It’s the quintessential Smoky Mountain swimming hole! The water is oh so cold…and so incredibly crystal-clear, that you can see dozens of trout swimming above the pebbled bottom. And if you’re brave enough to tread in the cold waters, the fish just swim around you, and you may even get a nibble or two! At Midnight Hole...
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