Month: December 2011

Snow on Trees in Winter

Gatlinburg Winter Vacation Things to Do

Posted December 28, 2011 by Gina Metcalf

TripAdvisor selects Gatlinburg as a Top Winter Vacation Getaway Destination in the Country And for very good reason!  If you’ve not traveled to the Great Smoky Mountains in the wintertime, you’re missing out!  It’s not the time of year for whitewater rafting in Gatlinburg, but there is skiing at Ober Gatlinburg, beautiful mountain scenery, spectacular […]

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The Great Smoky Mountains Association – Our Most Proud Membership

Posted December 9, 2011 by Gina Metcalf

Do you know how it’s possible for a National Park that charges no entrance fees to have so many fun activities and festivals, educational opportunities, visitor centers with artifacts and exhibits, and a park library?  It’s possible in part because of the Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) and the members that support it. Rafting in […]

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What to Do In Gatlinburg?

Posted December 8, 2011 by Gina Metcalf

So you are thinking about taking a trip to Gatlinburg? Some of the most popular questions that we, at Rafting in the Smokies, get from our visitors are “Where is a good place to eat?”  and “What is there to do in Gatlinburg?”  Let’s tackle these questions one at a time, Gatlinburg dining first. There […]

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Geocaching on Family Adventure Island – The Excitement of the Hunt

Posted December 8, 2011 by Gina Metcalf

This is the only clue you’ll get…that the cache is actually hidden somewhere on the island. Many of you may ask, just what is geocaching? It’s part of a worldwide treasure hunting game using a GPS (Global Positioning System) device or a GPS-enabled smartphone. Participants in the game find their way to a specific set […]

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Rafting in the Smokies - Upper Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting Trip

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Pigeon River Whitewater Rafting & Scenic Family Float

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High Elements Ropes Challenge Course at Rafting in the Smokies

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High Elements Ropes Challenge Course

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Rock Climbing Wall at Rafting in the Smokies

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Family Adventure Island at Rafting in the Smokies

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Family Adventure Island

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