Whitewater Rafting Blog - Smoky Mountain Outdoors

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Aug 08, 2019

Aug 08

What to Wear and What Not to Wear When White Water Rafting Near Gatlinburg

If you’ve never been white water rafting near Gatlinburg before, you may be wondering how you should dress. One thing you’re probably thinking is a bathing suit. But what else do you need other than that? We’re here to tell you! Read further to find out what to wear and not wear while you’re white water rafting near Gatlinburg:

group of friends rafting in the smoky mountains

Jul 19, 2019

Jul 19

4 Things That Will Make You Want to Book Your Trip for Rafting in the Smoky Mountains Today

If you always thought about going white water rafting in the Smokies, now is the time to book your trip! Our rafting trips are a fun adventure that the entire family can enjoy and are perfect for anyone 3 years and older! All of our trips are fully guided and every guest is issued a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device so you don’t even need to know how to swim! Here are the top 4 things that will make you want to book your trip for rafting in the Smoky Mountains today:

Laughing family enjoying a whitewater rafting trip with Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Jun 28, 2019

Jun 28

Upper River Rafting Trip in the Smoky Mountains Named a Top 10 Experience in U.S.

We have great news! We’re excited to announce that our Upper River Rafting Trip has been named a top 10 experience in the United States! TripAdvisor recently released its list of top travel experiences for the 2019 Travelers’ Choice Awards, and Smoky Mountain Outdoors came in spot number 9 on the list. Read on to learn more about our honor and our Upper River Rafting Trip in the Smoky Mountains.

Jun 25, 2019

Jun 25

6 Fun Facts About the Great Smoky Mountains You Probably Didn’t Know

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:

Jun 06, 2019

Jun 06

3 Reasons to Zipline in Gatlinburg TN After Rafting with Us

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:

hen wallow falls in the great smoky mountains

May 20, 2019

May 20

5 Hiking Trails with Waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains

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: