Whitewater Rafting Blog - Smoky Mountain Outdoors

A rafting guide with a big group having fun Upper Pigeon River rafting.

Feb 02, 2018

Feb 02

3 Reasons Your Group Will Love White Water Rafting Near Gatlinburg

White water rafting is the perfect outdoor activity for an exciting afternoon with friends. At Smoky Mountain Outdoors, we accommodate groups of all sizes to ensure you all have an unforgettable time on the river! Whether you’re visiting with your youth group, employees for a corporate retreat or family members for a reunion, we guarantee you’ll make memories that will last forever. Here are 3 reasons your group will love white water rafting near Gatlinburg:

Jan 31, 2018

Jan 31

3 Smoky Mountain Activities to Try During the Winter

We know you’re counting down the months until rafting season begins – we can’t wait either! Luckily though, the Smoky Mountains are filled with fun things to do all year long! We’ve come up with 3 Smoky Mountain activities for you to try in the winter to help pass the time until you and your family’s white water rafting trip.

Family group rafting with Smoky Mountain Outdoors

Jan 24, 2018

Jan 24

3 Reasons to Plan a Trip to Go White Water Rafting in the Smoky Mountains This Year

If your New Year’s resolution is to be more adventurous, we have the perfect way for you to reach your goal — go white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains! Book a whitewater rafting trip with Smoky Mountain Outdoors for a thrilling experience you won’t forget. Here are 4 reasons to go white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains with Smoky Mountain Outdoors this year.

Happy family white water rafting on the Pigeon River.

Jan 03, 2018

Jan 03

4 Reasons a Smoky Mountain Vacation with a Whitewater Rafting Trip is the Best Surprise for Your Family

Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Start the new year off right by surprising your family with a whitewater rafting trip with Smoky Mountain Outdoors. It’s the perfect gift for a family who loves outdoor adventures. You can’t go wrong planning a Smoky Mountain vacation for your family. Here are 4 reasons a whitewater rafting trip in the Smoky Mountains is the best surprise to give your family in the new year.

Winter hiking in the Smokies is one of the best activities to enjoy

Dec 01, 2017

Dec 01

4 of the Best Reasons to Go Winter Hiking in the Smokies

Hiking is a great way to be a part of nature, even in the winter months! You can still enjoy hiking in one of the most beautiful national parks in the United States when it is chilly outside. There will be select trails open in the winter, but the trails that are open will be easy to navigate. You’ll have to bundle up in warm clothing, but it’ll all be worth it when you see the snow covering the peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The breathtaking sights are just one of the many reasons you should go winter hiking in the Smokies on your next getaway.

Family enjoying rafting trip in Smoky Mountains

Nov 27, 2017

Nov 27

4 Ways White Water Rafting in the Great Smoky Mountains Can Benefit Your Health

Today more and more people are spending time indoors. They don’t understand there are many health benefits to staying active and spending time in nature. The Smokies are the best place to break this habit. The mountain views are so beautiful you can’t help but want to be outside. Staying active is just one way white water rafting in the Great Smoky Mountains with Smoky Mountain Outdoors can help benefit your health.