The Great Smoky Mountains are the perfect place to get away from it all for a weekend, a week, or even longer! While you’re visiting East Tennessee, we recommend booking a white water rafting adventure with Smoky Mountains Outdoors. Our thrilling trips on the Pigeon River are an essential part of any getaway in the Smokies. To help spark some inspiration, Smoky Mountain Outdoors has put together a list of three fun vacation ideas that include rafting near Gatlinburg TN: Read More
Update: SMO Rafting is no longer offering our guided hikes in the Smoky Mountains.
Although the cool fall weather brings an end to the white water rafting season, it is perfect for another one of our favorite outdoor activities: hiking! The Smoky Mountains are absolutely gorgeous in the fall, and the national park offers over 800 miles of scenic trails to enjoy. If you are looking for a memorable hiking experience, consider taking one of our guided hikes in the Smokies. Here are three reasons to let us show you around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this fall: Read More
If you’re going to be visiting Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a white water rafting trip with Smoky Mountain Outdoors is an absolute must! We’ve been taking vacationers on rafting adventures since 1993, and there is nothing we enjoy more than showing first-timers the ropes. To help you get an idea of what to expect on your trip, we have put together a list of six things you’ll love about river rafting in Gatlinburg TN: Read More
As part of her “Travels with Amy” column, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Amy Bertrand visited Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains with her family. We are pleased to report that Amy and the rest of the Bertrand clan stopped by Smoky Mountain Outdoors during their vacation! Read on to see what Amy had to say about her whitewater rafting adventure in the Smokies. Read More
Summer has officially arrived in the Smoky Mountains and with it, the long-awaited arrival of warm days filled with sunshine that are just waiting to be put to good use. Groups of all kinds come from near and far to spend time in the Smokies each year, and they are always in search of new and exciting ways to create lasting bonds and memories together. We think that one great way to accomplish that is by heading into the great outdoors and going river rafting in Gatlinburg on the Pigeon River! Check out the reasons we believe these 3 specific groups below will love river rafting in Gatlinburg during their vacation in the Smokies this summer:
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Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains are so jam packed with awesome attractions and fun things to do that it can be hard to know where to start. According to TripAdvisor, rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors is the #1 thing to do in Hartford, TN, and we can’t disagree with them! Read on to learn what makes white water river rafting an essential part of any Smoky Mountain vacation. Read More
If you’re a thrill seeker, a Gatlinburg TN river rafting trip is a an absolute must for your next vacation in the Smokies! People come from all over the United States to conquer East Tennessee’s Pigeon River, which is the the third most rafted river in the entire country. Smoky Mountain Outdoors offers a variety of adrenaline fueled trips down the Pigeon River that are sure to get your heart racing. Read on to learn about three ways you can make your rafting adventure even more exciting. Read More
Summertime in the Great Smoky Mountains is always a blast, and this year we think you should make it a “splash” by taking your family on a Smoky Mountain white water rafting adventure! There is no better way to enjoy a hot summer’s day than by cooling off in the refreshing mountain water, and our white water rafting trips are fun for the whole group! Be sure to keep reading to find out our 3 favorite reasons you should spend your summer splashing around with us! Read More
The Smoky Mountains are full of fun and beautiful outdoor activities to enjoy all year long, but summer time in the Gatlinburg area can be very hot! When it’s just too hot to hike but you need a fun activity, the best way to cool down is by taking a Gatlinburg whitewater rafting tour with Smoky Mountain Outdoors! From family-friendly rides to wild adventures for thrill seekers, Smoky Mountain Outdoors Whitewater Rafting has something for everyone! Read More
Rafting is one of the most enjoyable activities to do as a group or a family. There are many great rivers throughout this country to go rafting. However, one of the best places to go rafting with a group is on the Lower Pigeon River. The Lower Pigeon River rafting trip will take you on a 5.5-mile trip through the scenic Pigeon River gorge. During the trip, you will run about 50 class 1 and 2 rapids with 1 class 3 at the end. Water fights and splashing are very popular aspects of the Lower Pigeon River trip, that you won’t want to miss out. Of course, in order to have a truly spectacular rafting trip you have to prepare your group and family beforehand. Here are the best ways to prepare for your Lower Pigeon River rafting trip. Read More
If you’ve never been white water rafting before, you might have some misconceptions about what it’s like. Don’t worry; you’re not alone! Incorrect information and myths spread quickly, but fortunately, Smoky Mountain Outdoors is here to set the record straight. In this blog, we’ll debunk five of the top misconceptions about Gatlinburg TN white water rafting. Read More
Rafting is one of the most fun and exciting activities to do with your family. One of the best places to take your kids rafting is on the Pigeon River. The Pigeon River will provide you and your kids with beautiful mountain views, exciting rapids, and big waves, that will provide you with an unforgettable rafting experience. However, before you jump into this amazing activity there are ways for you and your kids to prepare for your Pigeon River rafting trip. Read More
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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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