Smoky Mountains

After experiencing the adventure of a lifetime on our rafting trips, celebrate your accomplishment with a delicious meal at a local 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 Smoky Mountains whitewater rafting outpost: 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 should go winter hiking in the Smokies on 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 cool fall and winter weather in East Tennessee means we can only offer rafting adventures during the spring and summer months. If you will be visiting the Smokies during our off season, however, there are still a number of excellent ways to enjoy the great outdoors during your vacation. To help you make the most of your trip, look at these 3 Smoky Mountain activities to enjoy in the white water rafting off season: Read More

Looking for ways to explore the Smokies? Scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains are a pretty popular way to see plenty of historic sights, incredible views, and possibly wildlife. There are several roads you can drive, but we want to share some of the best ones you should try! Some are near our rafting outpost, and others make for a great day trip! Here are the top 6 scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains you should go on: 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

One of the best parts of visiting the Smoky Mountains is seeing all the wildlife in its natural habitat! This area is known for its abundance of black bears, but do you know about any of the other animals in the Smoky Mountains? We want to tell you about the top creatures you might see and the best places to go to possibly see them. Here are the top 8 animals in the Smoky Mountains and where to find them: Read More

While we are closed for the season, there are still plenty of ways to stay active during the winter months in the Smokies! This is actually a wonderful time to be outside among the Smoky Mountains as the winter temperatures are generally moderate. Here are 5 fun Smoky Mountain activities you can enjoy during the winter months: Read More

Fall is the perfect time for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! The weather is cooling down from summer, especially in the higher elevations, and the colors of the leaves start to change, giving you an incredible view no matter where you are in the park! Here are the top 6 fall hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that you should try when you visit: Read More

Are you a Great Smoky Mountain National Park fanatic? You probably know a lot about the park if you are. But do you know everything about the Smokies? Check out these 6 fun facts about the Great Smoky Mountains you probably didn’t know: Read More

Have you been planning on going white water rafting when you’re on vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains? Don’t let the adventure stop there! If you want to keep the excitement and fun going, you should zipline in Gatlinburg TN at CLIMB Works after you go white water rafting. Your whole group will love doing both of these outdoor activities! Here are 3 reasons to zipline in Gatlinburg TN after you go rafting with us: Read More

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Smoky Mountains. There’s 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