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How to Plan a Smoky Mountain Kayaking Trip in 5 Steps

December 17, 2015

We no longer offer inflatable kayaking trips.

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: Read More

Someone making a list of New Year's resolutions, including Gatlinburg TN rafting.

6 Reasons to Make Gatlinburg TN Rafting Your New Year’s Resolution

December 14, 2015

If you’re still deciding on your New Year’s resolutions, consider putting white water rafting in Gatlinburg on the top of your list! The exciting rafting tours at Smoky Mountain Outdoors are guaranteed to add some excitement and adventure to the coming year. Here are just six reasons to make Gatlinburg TN rafting your number one goal for the new year: Read More

Happy group of people white water rafting in Gatlinburg.

3 Tips for White Water Rafting in Gatlinburg with a Large Group

October 27, 2015

If you and your large group like rushing water and roller coaster rides, then white water rafting may be exactly what you are looking for in a large group activity. White water rafting in Gatlinburg is a thrilling experience for groups of all sizes and is a once in a lifetime experience that you and your group are not going to want to miss out on. You and your group will have an exciting trip down the Pigeon River as you go through the rapids and twists and turns of the river. Here are a few tips that will help make your white water rafting in Gatlinburg trip with a large group even easier. Read More

Beautiful fall hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains.

3 Amazing Outdoor Smoky Mountain Activities for the Fall Season

October 19, 2015

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. Read More

A group of friends going Pigeon River white water rafting together.

5 Tips for Pigeon River White Water Rafting With a Group of Friends

September 7, 2015

If you’re planning a trip with your friends to Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, Pigeon River white water rafting is a can’t-miss attraction! As the third most visited white water rafting destination in the country, the Pigeon River offers thrills for both veteran rafters and first timers. To help you prepare for your rafting adventure, Smoky Mountain Outdoors has put together five tips for conquering the river with a group of friends: Read More

Gatlinburg river rafting trip.

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Gatlinburg River Rafting

August 28, 2015

White water rafting is one of the most popular things to do for visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains. Combining thrilling fun with some of the most beautiful scenery in the South, a rafting trip on the Pigeon River is truly an unforgettable experience. To help you learn a little more about this can’t-miss activity, Smoky Mountain Outdoors has put together a list of six things you may not know about Gatlinburg river rafting: Read More

A large family enjoying Smoky Mountains white water rafting.

5 Reasons to Make Smoky Mountains White Water Rafting Part of Your Family Reunion

August 19, 2015

Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains are an extremely popular place for family reunions of all sizes. With the abundance of lodging options available that can accommodate just about any size of gathering and all the wonderful and exciting activities to enjoy, you simply can’t find a better spot to bring the entire extended family together. There are several reasons why you’ll want to make Smoky Mountains white water rafting a part of your reunion: Read More

Smoky Mountain Outdoors white water rafting Gatlinburg TN

Which White Water Rafting Trip in Gatlinburg Is Right For You?

July 21, 2015

When you raft with Smoky Mountain Outdoors, you get a variety of options for your trip when it comes to white water rafting Gatlinburg TN. This makes it easier when choosing which tour down the Pigeon river is best for you because there is something for everyone, including young rafters age 3 and older. Find out all of the information you need below about each of our rafting trips, so you can start preparing to have the time of your life on a Smoky Mountain raft. Read More

family whitewater rafting in the smoky mountains

6 Things To Remember When Going On A White Water Rafting Gatlinburg Trip

July 14, 2015

A white water rafting trip in Gatlinburg can provide any group with tons of thrills and fun. However, when you are going rafting for the first time, or maybe it has been awhile since your last rafting adventure, you may wonder what to wear white water rafting, what to bring white water rafting, and other important information. At Smoky Mountain Outdoors we want you to be prepared for your white water rafting Gatlinburg trip to make sure you get the best experience possible, especially if it’s your first time rafting with us. That’s why we have put together this list of important things you will want to remember when going white water rafting in Gatlinburg. Read More