Smoky Mountain Rafting

The Great Smoky Mountains are filled with natural beauty and plenty of outdoor adventures! While most people spend the morning and early afternoon exploring the great outdoors, the Smoky Mountains also have a lot to offer later in the day. If you’re looking for an unforgettable evening activity that mixes adrenaline with stunning scenery, a rafting trip is an absolute must! Here are some of the reasons why you should plan an evening whitewater rafting trip in the Smokies: Read More

Are you planning your first white water rafting trip in the Smoky Mountains? For white water rafting beginners, the idea of maneuvering through rapids can be a little intimidating. However, at Smoky Mountain Outdoors, we do everything we can to keep you safe during your adventure, including using the best safety gear. Here’s your guide to white water rafting safety gear and how it helps keep you safe on the river: Read More

Are you thinking about going white water rafting for the first time? The Pigeon River in the Smoky Mountains is perfect for beginners! We know that rafting for the first time can be intimidating, so we’ve put together this list of tips for white water rafting beginners so you can enjoy a fun and safe adventure! Read More

If you’re looking for exciting things to do during your Smoky Mountain vacation, you can’t go wrong with a Smoky Mountain river rafting trip! Our Pigeon River outpost is located just 45 minutes from Gatlinburg and offers the best outdoor adventure in the Smokies! Keep reading to learn more about rafting with us. Read More

Did you make New Year’s resolutions this year? Smoky Mountain white water rafting can help you keep many of your New Year’s resolutions! Here’s a list of some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions and how Smoky Mountain rafting can help you keep them: Read More

While Smoky Mountain Outdoors is well known for our action-packed white water rafting excursions on the Pigeon River, you might be wondering how this unique leisure activity started in the first place! You’ll be surprised to know that the first rafting trips began over 1,700 miles away in the American Northwest before becoming popular in the Smokies! Here is everything you need to know about the history of white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

When it comes to our white water rafting trips in the Smoky Mountains, there are a few things that some folks may consider surprising! Whether it’s the fact that kids are welcome on our trips or that we raft rain or shine, you’ll be excited to discover some of the interesting tidbits about our rafting adventures! Here are 5 things that might surprise you about our Smoky Mountain rafting trips: Read More

Although we’ve just wrapped another fun season of white water rafting on the Pigeon River, there are still plenty of great things to do in the Smokies throughout the off-season! While you’re eagerly awaiting our spring rafting trips next March, take this time to enjoy some of the other fantastic activities throughout the area! Here are 3 things to know about the Smoky Mountain rafting off-season: Read More

If you are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains this fall, you’ll be excited to know that we offer white water rafting excursions until mid-October! This is a unique time to experience the Pigeon River as the water flow depends entirely on mother nature. In addition, the pleasant fall temperatures are perfect for outdoor activities with the average highs reaching the low to mid 70s throughout the early part of autumn! If you happen to experience a cooler than average day for rafting, no problem! Here are the top 4 tips for rafting in the Smoky Mountains during cool weather: Read More

While fall in the Smoky Mountains welcomes cooler weather and beautiful foliage colors, it also signifies the “final call” for our rafting trips this season. If you’re lucky enough to visit the Smokies this autumn, our Pigeon River rafting trips are still available for booking until mid-October! Don’t miss this chance to join our professional guides as they lead you down the Pigeon River for an unforgettable adventure! Here are the top 4 reasons to join our Pigeon River rafting trips this fall: Read More

If you’re lucky enough to spend Labor Day Weekend in the Smoky Mountains, this is the perfect time to join one of our guided rafting trips! This is an adventure that is fun for the whole family, so celebrate the unofficial end of summer with an action-packed journey down the Pigeon River! Here are the top 4 reasons why you should spend Labor Day Weekend Smoky Mountain rafting: Read More

The awesome thing about a Smoky Mountain vacation is that the temperatures in the area are generally moderate, even during the months of July and August! This is especially true if you’ll be spending any time hiking or sightseeing among the higher elevations in the Smokies! If you do happen to be visiting during a heat wave and are looking for a way to cool off, there is no better option than our thrilling white water rafting adventures! Here are the top 3 reasons why our Smoky Mountain rafting trips are the perfect way to beat the heat this summer: Read More