Our whitewater rafting trips are not only action packed adventures, but an excellent value that is easy on your budget! You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find that our excursions are incredibly affordable, so bring the whole family along for the highlight of your Smoky Mountain vacation! For less than half the price of a day at an amusement park, you’ll experience the thrills of a lifetime! Here are the top 5 reasons why our Smoky Mountain rafting trips are an amazing value: Read More
Are you looking for a fun outdoor activity to enjoy this summer when you visit the Smokies? Come rafting with us at Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting! Our Lower River Trip is the perfect adventure for families — especially families with kids. To help you learn more about this trip, we’ve made a list of the top 5 things you’ll love about lower river rafting in the Smoky Mountains: Read More
While you can enjoy hiking all year long in the Smokies, the spring months are one of the best times to experience the trails within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You will not only find long days of sunshine and comfortable hiking weather but also blooming wildflowers, stunning waterfalls, and many other natural wonders! The toughest decision is deciding where to hike, but we can help! Check out these top 3 places to go hiking in the Smoky Mountains this spring: Read More
Whitewater rafting is one of the most fun and exciting activities to do with your family when you plan a trip to the Smoky Mountains! Of course, the best place to go rafting in the Smoky Mountains is with us! You and your kids will get to experience beautiful mountain views, an exciting excursion, and the possibility of rapids that will provide you with an unforgettable rafting experience. To make the rafting experience better for your whole family, check out these top 5 tips for Pigeon River rafting with kids: Read More
White water rafting is a great way to spend a day of your next vacation in the Smoky Mountains! This is the perfect activity for people of all ages, and you don’t even have to be experienced to head out on the water! We have a few different trips for you to choose from, and one of the most popular is our upper Pigeon River rafting trip. You may be wondering what you will enjoy about this particular adventure, so we want to share 5 things you will love about our upper Pigeon River rafting trip with you:
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Even though rafting season is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the fantastic views of the Smoky Mountains. There are a large variety of different activities that you can do outdoors, even when the weather begins to cool down. Here are 3 of the best outdoor activities in Gatlinburg to try this off season: Read More
If you only have a weekend to experience the magic of the Smokies, make the most of your time with a white water rafting adventure on the Pigeon River! Our rafting trips combine the beauty of the great outdoors with a fun and action packed journey down the river! Here are the top 5 reasons why Smoky Mountain rafting is the perfect activity for a weekend getaway: Read More
Are you already thinking about your spring break trip to the Smokies or you are just wanting to visit the Smoky Mountains during this time of year? There’s no better time to visit the Smokies than in the spring when the weather starts warming up, wildlife is emerging, and flowers are blooming! If you’re trying to decide what you will do while you’re in town, you should definitely add rafting to your list! Learn about these 4 perks of going white water rafting near Gatlinburg in the spring: Read More
The Great Smoky Mountains are known for sweeping mountain views, and you won’t be disappointed by the variety of places you can go to see them! Whether you prefer to see your views from hiking or driving, there’s a place for you to go that has incredible scenery of the mountains. Here are 4 of the best views in the Smoky Mountains you can’t miss: Read More
It’s never too early to start planning your next adventure! If you want to go white water rafting the next time you’re visiting the Smoky Mountains, you’ll definitely want to make sure you secure your spot. There’s no better time to book your rafting trip than the off season! Here are 5 tips for planning your next Smoky Mountain white water rafting trip early: Read More
If you always wanted to take your family on a white water rafting adventure but prefer something with low to moderate intensity, our Spring and Fall Trips are perfect for you! This is a fantastic opportunity to fully enjoy all of the magnificent scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains as you gently float down the river. Here are the top 4 reasons why families love rafting on the Pigeon River with our Spring and Fall Trips: Read More
With thrilling speeds and waves splashing all around, it is easy to see why whitewater rafting is one of the most exciting and popular outdoor attractions in Gatlinburg. But did you know that rafting has been around for hundreds of years? While rafting is considered a leisure activity, it was also one of the earliest modes of transporting people and goods. Keep reading to learn more about the history of white water rafting: Read More
White water rafting near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Smoky Mountains.
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3299 Hartford Road
Hartford, TN 37753
White water rafting near Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Smoky Mountains.
Reserve Now by calling us at 865-430-3838.
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