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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:

May 17, 2018

May 17

4 Ways to Save When You Go White Water Rafting in the Smoky Mountains

Vacationing on a budget? No problem! You don’t have to empty your wallets to have a fun time in the Smoky Mountains. At Smoky Mountain Outdoors, we offer an unforgettable white water rafting experience at an affordable price. You can have a stress-free and exciting outdoor adventure without going over your budget! Here are 4 ways to save when you go white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains:

Excited family enjoying rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors

May 09, 2018

May 09

4 Tips for Having the Best Smoky Mountain Vacation with Your Family

There is no better place to take a family vacation than the Smoky Mountains! With so many things to do that are great for people of all ages, you’ll never run out of excitement on your trip. To help make sure you have the most amazing experience, follow these 4 tips for having the best Smoky Mountain vacation with your family: