Calling all thrill seekers! Are you looking to take your next vacation to the Smoky Mountains from dull to daring? Well, you’re in luck! Thanks to our new Smoky Mountain adventure packages, we can help you achieve just that. Read More
Since 1993, Smoky Mountain Outdoors has been thrilling visitors with amazing Gatlinburg white water rafting trips along the Pigeon River. While it is hard to narrow down what we love most about rafting in Tennessee, we have put together a list of five of our favorite reasons to take a wet and wild outdoor adventure in the Smokies. Read More
It’s extremely difficult for anyone to look at the gorgeous waters of the Pigeon River today and believe that it was once considered a hopeless site of horrific pollution. The Pigeon River’s revival is one of the most inspiring ecological comeback stories in the country. As hundreds of guests join us to go white water rafting on the Pigeon River this spring, we wanted to share a bit of information about how the river has transformed itself from a lost cause to a national treasure. Read More
While the Great Smoky Mountain area offers exciting outdoor adventure opportunities throughout the year, few can compare to Gatlinburg white water rafting in the spring. Now that spring is finally here, Smoky Mountain Outdoors has put together six of our favorite things about the season. Read More
White water rafting on the Pigeon River is a ton of fun, especially if you have never been before. By the end of it, you and your family or group will feel unstoppable after you have conquered a countless number of rapids, twists, turns, dips and anything else the water decides to throw at you. Read More
We no longer offer inflatable kayaking trips.
Offering exciting fun on the beautiful Pigeon River, kayaking in Gatlinburg is one of the most popular things to do in the Smoky Mountains. Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an experienced kayaker, you will love paddling down the river with Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Here are the top five reasons kayaking is a fantastic vacation activity: Read More
The Sun Sentinel recently named Smoky Mountain Outdoors an exciting part of a Tennessee family vacation! Read on to find out what southern Florida’s top newspaper said about white water rafting near Pigeon Forge with us. Read More
White water rafting and ziplining are two of the most exciting activities for vacationers to enjoy when visiting Gatlinburg. Rather than choosing one activity over the other, why not try both? The Gatlinburg White Water Rafting and Ziplining Combo Package from Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers the best of both worlds! Here is everything you need to know about this awesome combo deal: Read More
Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers exciting white water rafting trips through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United States. In addition to the fun and excitement, there are actually a number of mental health benefits to taking one of our rafting trips! Here are six reasons your brain will thank you for white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains: Read More
Gatlinburg, Tennessee was recently named one of the top ten small cities to visit in America by Bustle.com! For a population of just 4,000, our Smoky Mountain city has an amazing number of attractions and activities to enjoy, with everything from ziplining to white water rafting on the Pigeon River. Here are just some of the reasons why Gatlinburg made Bustle’s collection of 10 Small Cities to Visit in 2015 That Should Absolutely Be on Your Travel Bucket List: Read More
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Pigeon River is one of the top whitewater rafting rivers in the country! Recently released data from the America Outdoors Association shows that the Pigeon River was the third most visited rafting destination in 2013. Final numbers for the 2014 rafting season will be available in the spring of 2015. Read More
If you are looking for an outdoor adventure like no other, consider a white water rafting trip at Smoky Mountain Outdoors this spring. Our high energy journeys down the gorgeous Pigeon River in the Great Smoky Mountains are an unforgettable way to see the natural beauty of East Tennessee. Here are our six favorite things about white water rafting in the Smokies: Read More
