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December 14, 2015

If you’re still deciding on your New Year’s resolutions, consider putting white water rafting in Gatlinburg on the top of your list! The exciting rafting tours at Smoky Mountain Outdoors are guaranteed to add some excitement and adventure to the coming year. Here are just six reasons to make Gatlinburg TN rafting your number one goal for the new year:

1. Something New

A new year presents the ideal opportunity to try out a new activity, and there is nothing more exciting than your first trip down the river with Smoky Mountain Outdoors! We are located just a short drive from Gatlinburg and offer incredible white water rafting thrills through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. This is an activity that the entire family can enjoy, so your whole group can share this new experience together.

2. Excellent Exercise

Getting more exercise is on virtually everyone’s list of New Year’s resolutions. Rafting is a fun way to get active and burn calories! When you take a tour with Smoky Mountain Outdoors, you’ll paddle along the Pigeon River with our professional guides as you encounter plenty of thrilling rapids. Our Lower Pigeon River rafting trip features approximately 50 class 1 and 2 rapids, with one class 3 at the end. If you want something with a little more speed, join us for our Upper Pigeon River rafting trip with about 70 rapids ranging from class 1 to class 4!

3. Family BondingHappy family on a Gatlinburg TN rafting trip

If you want to spend some quality time bonding with your family in the new year, join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Our rafts fit up to 7 people, not including the guide, so bring the entire family out as you conquer the Pigeon River. There is no bonding experience better than working together as a team to navigate through rapids in the gorgeous surroundings of the Great Smoky Mountains. This is sure to be an experience that your family will remember forever!

4. Bragging Rights

After you take a Gatlinburg TN rafting trip with Smoky Mountain Outdoors, you are guaranteed to have a great story or two to share with the folks back home. Your friends will be jealous when you describe how you made your way through class 4 rapids without breaking a sweat. A little bragging never hurt anyone, right?

5. Stress Reduction

Another popular New Year’s resolution is to reduce stress, and a great way to do that is to get into the great outdoors to enjoy a fun activity. Take a break from the routine of everyday life by joining us on a unique adventure that is sure to jolt you out of a slump. We guarantee a worry-free trip down the river, and, since all of our guests are given a Coast Guard approved flotation device, you don’t even need to know how to swim!

A group of people on a Gatlinburg TN rafting adventure.6. Affordable Activity

Many folks hope to save more money as part of their New Year’s resolutions. Fortunately, Gatlinburg TN rafting is an affordable activity for the entire family. Our rates are very reasonable, especially considering the exciting bang for your buck! In addition, we offer special group rates and combo packages to make your trip even more affordable.

To start planning your adventure for the coming year, check out our Pigeon River Combo Package, one of our most popular rafting trips!

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Upper Pigeon River
  • Moderate Trip - 2 Hours
  • Ages 8+ or 70lbs
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Lower Pigeon River
  • Easy - 1 to 1/2 Hours
  • Trip times may vary with water levels
  • Ages 3+
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Extreme Upper Pigeon River
  • Moderate - 1 1/2 to 2 Hours
  • Trip times may vary with water levels
  • Ages 12+
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