Whitewater Rafting Blog - Smoky Mountain Outdoors

A happy family going river rafting near Gatlinburg TN.

Aug 17, 2018

Aug 17

4 Reasons Our Smoky Mountain Rafting Trip is the Best for Families

For the best family activity during your vacation in the Smoky Mountains, come to Smoky Mountain Outdoors! Your family will laugh together, have a blast together, and share unforgettable memories together. Rafting in the Smoky Mountains is great for families, whether you’re looking for a thrill or a relaxing float down the Pigeon River. Here are 4 reasons our Smoky Mountain rafting trip is the best for families:

Family on a whitewater rafting adventure

Aug 08, 2018

Aug 08

3 Reasons People Love Smoky Mountain White Water Rafting

It is no surprise that people love white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains! At Smoky Mountain Outdoors, we work hard to make sure all our visitors have an amazing experience on the Pigeon River. From having a great time to our fantastic guides, we want you to hear from guests themselves what they love about rafting with us! We’ve put together some of our top TripAdvisor reviews that tell you the 3 reasons people love Smoky Mountain white water rafting:

Extreme Upper River Rafting near Gatlinburg Tn

Jul 18, 2018

Jul 18

5 Reasons to Try Extreme Upper River Rafting in the Smoky Mountains

Are you looking for the thrill of a lifetime? Then you’ll love the Extreme Upper River Rafting trip we offer at Smoky Mountain Outdoors! The name speaks for itself — this rafting trip takes things to the extreme. There will be extreme waves, extreme adventure and extreme fun! Here are 5 reasons you should try Extreme Upper River Rafting in the Smoky Mountains:

Extreme rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Jul 02, 2018

Jul 02

4 Reasons to Go Rafting in the Smoky Mountains Late in the Day

There is never a bad time to go white water rafting. Spend your morning sleeping in and relaxing before joining us at Smoky Mountain Outdoors to spend your afternoon on the Pigeon River! You won’t have to worry about setting an alarm or accidentally oversleeping and missing your ultimate outdoor adventure. We can accommodate rafters well into the afternoon, and we know you’ll enjoy it more when you’re well-rested! Here are 4 reasons to go rafting in the Smoky Mountains late in the day:

A tent campsite at Pigeon River Campground in the Smoky Mountains.

Jun 19, 2018

Jun 19

6 Best Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains This Summer

Nothing gets better than breathing in the fresh mountain air during the sweet summertime! When you visit the Smoky Mountains during the summer, you’re guaranteed to have the time of your life exploring everything that the area has to offer. Whether you’re coasting down the river on one of our rafting trips, or soaring through the trees on a zipline, you’ll be making memories that last a lifetime! Here are the 6 best things to do in the Smoky Mountains this summer:

laurel falls popular trail for hiking in the smokies

Jun 01, 2018

Jun 01

Top 5 Trails for Summer Hiking in the Smokies

When you visit the Smoky Mountains during the summer, there are so many exciting activities to enjoy outdoors. After your rafting adventure with us, we recommend going for a hike! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has more than 850 miles of hiking trails to explore. To help you narrow down where to hike, we’ve come up with the top 5 trails for summer hiking in the Smokies: