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4 Things You Learn During Your First Pigeon River Rafting Adventure

March 31, 2015

White water rafting on the Pigeon River is a ton of fun, especially if you have never been before. By the end of it, you and your family or group will feel unstoppable after you have conquered a countless number of rapids, twists, turns, dips and anything else the water decides to throw at you. Read More

Happy group kayaking in Gatlinburg, one of the most popular things to do in the Smoky Mountains.

5 Reasons Kayaking in Gatlinburg is One of the Top Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains

March 19, 2015

We no longer offer inflatable kayaking trips.

Offering exciting fun on the beautiful Pigeon River, kayaking in Gatlinburg is one of the most popular things to do in the Smoky Mountains. Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an experienced kayaker, you will love paddling down the river with Smoky Mountain Outdoors. Here are the top five reasons kayaking is a fantastic vacation activity:   Read More

Stunning view of downtown Gatlinburg, TN one of the top small cities in America

Gatlinburg Named One of the Top 10 Small Cities to Visit in America

February 10, 2015

Gatlinburg, Tennessee was recently named one of the top ten small cities to visit in America by Bustle.com! For a population of just 4,000, our Smoky Mountain city has an amazing number of attractions and activities to enjoy, with everything from ziplining to white water rafting on the Pigeon River. Here are just some of the reasons why Gatlinburg made Bustle’s collection of 10 Small Cities to Visit in 2015 That Should Absolutely Be on Your Travel Bucket List: Read More

A group white water rafting in the Smokies

6 Things We Love About Rafting in the Smokies

January 14, 2015

If you are looking for an outdoor adventure like no other, consider a white water rafting trip at Smoky Mountain Outdoors this spring. Our high energy journeys down the gorgeous Pigeon River in the Great Smoky Mountains are an unforgettable way to see the natural beauty of East Tennessee. Here are our six favorite things about white water rafting in the Smokies:   Read More

People having fun on a white water rafting trip

5 Tips for Making the Most of Your White Water Rafting Adventure in Gatlinburg

December 3, 2014

At Smoky Mountain Outdoors, we want our guests to enjoy their white water rafting adventure to the fullest. Absolutely no prior experience is needed to go rafting with us, but it doesn’t hurt to prepare for your trip with a little research. To help you make the most of your time in the Smokies, we’ve put together five tips for going white water rafting in Gatlinburg: Read More

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6 Reasons to Go White Water Rafting at Smoky Mountain Outdoors in 2015

November 11, 2014

Smoky Mountain Outdoors is currently closed for the year, but we’ll be back in 2015 for another season of wet and wild fun. If you’ve never been white water rafting before, why not make it your New Years resolution to have an adventure with us next year? Here are six reasons why you should put white water rafting in Gatlinburg on your “to do” list for the coming year. Read More