Smoky Mountains

While white water rafting is our favorite way to spend time outdoors, picnicking is another great outdoor activity that allows you to enjoy the fresh mountain air any time of the year! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to a number of fantastic spots that offer picnic tables, grills, and other facilities for a comfortable meal surrounded by nature. To help you find the perfect spot for your picnic, we’ve put together this list of some of the best picnic areas in the Smoky Mountains. Read More

One of the reasons why the Smoky Mountains are such a popular destination during the fall season is because of the spectacular fall foliage! This is the magical time of year when the trees transform from green into a vibrant display of orange, red, and yellow colors, and there is nothing like the sight of the mountains as these magnificent colors spread through the Smokies! Here are the top 3 things to know about experiencing fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

After experiencing the adventure of a lifetime on our rafting trips, celebrate your accomplishment with a delicious meal at a local Smoky Mountain restaurant! After all, you will have worked up quite an appetite after a few hours of challenging the rapids on the Pigeon River. Here are 4 great restaurants near our whitewater rafting outpost: Read More

When you want to spend some time in the Smokies, you probably want to go on a hike. There are several hikes in the Smoky Mountains you won’t want to miss out on because of the beautiful features along the way. Look at these top 5 can’t-miss hikes in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the Smoky Mountains. There are plenty of trails where you can see wildflowers lining the trails in the spring or amazing mountain views once you reach the top. For something that’s just as incredible, you’ll want to try hiking trails with waterfalls! You’ll be amazed by the height, beauty, and water force of these natural features. Look at these 5 hiking trails with waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains: Read More

Are you a Great Smoky Mountain National Park fanatic? You probably know a lot about the park if you are. But do you know everything about the Smokies? Check out these 6 fun facts about the Great Smoky Mountains you probably didn’t know: Read More

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: Read More

One of the most unique animals in the Smoky Mountains is the salamander. These creatures live near streams and rivers in the Smokies, and you’re most likely to see them crawling around rocks next to the water. Smoky Mountain salamanders are small but fascinating, and there are dozens of different species living in the area! Here are some fun facts you may not know about these interesting creatures: Read More

One of the best parts of visiting the Smoky Mountains is seeing all the wildlife in its natural habitat! Gatlinburg and the surrounding area are known for an abundance of black bears, but do you know about any of the other Smoky Mountains wildlife? We want to tell you about the top creatures you might spot and the best places to go to possibly see them. Here are the top 8 animals in the Smoky Mountains and where to find them: Read More

Summer in the Smokies is generally moderate, though some days can be quite warm. Thankfully, there are a number of great ways to escape the summer heat during your vacation! We’ve put together this list of some of the best ways to cool off this summer in the Smokies: Read More

Looking for great places to drive in the Smoky Mountains? We know some of the best routes to take! Scenic drives in the Smokies are a pretty popular way to see historic sights, incredible views, and possibly wildlife. Some are near our rafting outpost, and others make for a great day trip! Here are the top scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains you should go on: Read More

Are you planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains? You’ll want to spend as much time in the fresh mountain air as possible! There’s so much natural beauty to take in, and so many fun ways to do it! Here are some of the can’t-miss outdoor activities in the Smoky Mountains you have to try: Read More