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A stunning waterfall in the Smoky Mountains.

Oct 17, 2016

Oct 17

3 Smoky Mountain Activities to Enjoy in the White Water Rafting Off Season

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 that 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, we have put together a guide to three of our favorite Smoky Mountain activities for the off season:

Three happy people having fun on a Smoky Mountain kayaking trip.

Dec 17, 2015

Dec 17

How to Plan a Smoky Mountain Kayaking Trip in 5 Steps

Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers an exciting variety of trips down the Pigeon River, including guided inflatable kayak trips. Join us as we travel through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country while experiencing the thrill of conquering white water rapids! Here is how to plan a Smoky Mountain kayaking trip in five steps:

Rainbow Falls, one of the best Smoky Mountain waterfalls.

Nov 25, 2015

Nov 25

4 Smoky Mountain Waterfalls That You Absolutely Need to See

People from all over the world come to the Smoky Mountains to see spectacular mountain views, but what people don’t realize is that there are also many other types of amazing land formations that will take your breath away. One type of land formation in particular that you will want to check out during your visit are the many amazing Great Smoky Mountains waterfalls. Smoky Mountain waterfalls are tucked away in the nooks and crannies of these beautiful mountain ranges. Don’t worry, many of these breathtaking waterfalls can be reached by hiking trails. Here are some Smoky Mountain waterfalls that you need to see during your visit to the area.

Beautiful fall hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains.

Oct 19, 2015

Oct 19

3 Amazing Outdoor Smoky Mountain Activities for the Fall Season

Fall in the Smoky Mountains is an amazing time of the year. The fall colors are out in full force with its vibrant colors of red, orange, and yellow, the days are getting cooler, and celebration of the harvest season is all around you. With the fall colors on display you and your family are going to want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Well that is one of the great things about the Smoky Mountain region, there are a ton of outdoor attractions in the Smoky Mountains for you and your family to enjoy this fall season. These are just a few of the most sensational outdoor Smoky Mountain activities in the fall for you and your family to enjoy during your visit to the area.

Young women smiling before white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains

Feb 18, 2015

Feb 18

6 Mental Health Benefits of White Water Rafting in the Smoky Mountains

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:

Feb 11, 2014

Feb 11

How Did the Pigeon River Get Its Name?

For those visiting the Smokies, some of the most memorable views are of the striking blue haze surrounding the mountains and the clear, rushing water of the Pigeon River. The easiest way to see the best views of the Smoky Mountains and the Pigeon River are with Smoky Mountain Outdoors’ Gatlinburg white water rafting adventures.