Smoky Mountains

Spring is one of the most magical times to visit the Great Smoky Mountains! As the temperatures get warmer, the mountain landscape fills with vibrant greenery and colorful Smoky Mountain wildflowers. If you’re planning a spring trip, you’ll find plenty of scenic spots to experience the beauty of these spring blooms! Here are some of the best places to find wildflowers in the Smokies this spring: Read More

While we are closed for the season, there are still plenty of ways to stay active during the winter in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Smokies! From breathing in the crisp mountain air at night as you take in the holiday lights to soaring down a snow-covered hill, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy being outside. Here are a few fun Great Smoky Mountain activities you can enjoy during the winter months: Read More

Hiking is a great way to be a part of nature, even in the winter months! You can still enjoy hiking in one of the most beautiful places in the country. There will be select trails open in the winter, but the trails that are open will be easy to navigate. You’ll have to bundle up in warm clothing, but it’ll all be worth it when you see snow covering the peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The breathtaking sights are just one of the many reasons you’ll love experiencing the Smoky Mountains in winter during your next getaway. Here are 4 of the best reasons to go winter hiking in the Smokies: Read More

If we had it our way, white water rafting at Smoky Mountain Outdoors would be a year-round activity! Unfortunately, the colder weather forces us to have a white water rafting off-season (usually between November and March). However, if you will be visiting the Smokies during our off-season, you’ll find many excellent Smoky Mountain activities to enjoy. Keep reading to learn more about a few of them! Read More

When the temperatures start to drop and the peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains sparkle with frost, a whole new kind of magic fills the air! Though rafting season is closed this time of year, winter in the Smoky Mountains still has plenty to offer. This season is peaceful, cozy, and breathtakingly beautiful, with a variety of fun things to do! Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or a family adventure, this guide will help you make the most of your winter vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Read More

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! That means winter is approaching, and it’s time to celebrate in the Smokies. If you are coming into town for the holidays, then you absolutely have to enjoy all the amazing activities at Smoky Mountain Winterfest. This festival is a celebration between Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Sevier County. You and your family will love driving around and looking at the Christmas lights displays all over town. There are so many ways to enjoy Smoky Mountain Winterfest. All you have to do is get ready to have a great time! Read More

They say that time flies while you’re having fun, so to help pass the time until rafting season, enjoy some of the other exciting activities in the Smoky Mountains! The Smoky Mountains are full of fun things to do that will make your countdown to rafting season fly by. Here are 4 things to do in the Smoky Mountains during the rafting off season: Read More

While white water rafting is our favorite way to spend time outdoors, picnicking is another great outdoor activity that allows you to enjoy the fresh mountain air any time of the year! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to a number of fantastic spots that offer picnic tables, grills, and other facilities for a comfortable meal surrounded by nature. To help you find the perfect spot for your picnic, we’ve put together this list of some of the best picnic areas in the Smoky Mountains. Read More

One of the reasons why the Smoky Mountains are such a popular destination during the fall season is because of the spectacular fall foliage! This is the magical time of year when the trees transform from green into a vibrant display of orange, red, and yellow colors, and there is nothing like the sight of the mountains as these magnificent colors spread through the Smokies! Here are the top 3 things to know about experiencing fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

After experiencing the adventure of a lifetime on our rafting trips, celebrate your accomplishment with a delicious meal at a local Smoky Mountain restaurant! After all, you will have worked up quite an appetite after a few hours of challenging the rapids on the Pigeon River. Here are 4 great restaurants near our whitewater rafting outpost: Read More

When you want to spend some time in the Smokies, you probably want to go on a hike. There are several hikes in the Smoky Mountains you won’t want to miss out on because of the beautiful features along the way. Look at these top 5 can’t-miss hikes in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Smoky Mountains. There are plenty of trails where you can see wildflowers lining the trails in the spring or amazing mountain views once you reach the top. For something that’s just as incredible, you’ll want to try hiking trails with waterfalls! You’ll be amazed by the height, beauty, and water force of these natural features. Look at these 5 hiking trails with waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains: Read More