Posted May 22, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
Did you know that Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day? It originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers. Southern ladies organizations and southern schoolchildren had decorated Confederate graves in Richmond, VA and in other cities during the Civil War, but each region had its own date. Most dates […]
Read MorePosted May 22, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
We all know that life is about choices, right? We know that making the right choices are critical to our well-being and success in life. But what leads a person to make a good decision instead of a bad one? I was pondering this when I recently saw the motivational speaker and celebrity life coach, […]
Read MorePosted May 22, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
Even though you can spend an entire day of outdoor fun with Rafting in the Smokies, we’d like to share with you one of our favorite nearby hiking destinations in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park…Midnight Hole. It’s the quintessential Smoky Mountain swimming hole! The water is oh so cold…and so incredibly crystal-clear, that you […]
Read MorePosted May 21, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
Smoky Mountains Calendar of Events Having fun in the Smokies this coming month couldn’t be easier! In addition to great Family Adventures, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville and Townsend TN are all bursting with outdoor activities your whole family will love. June 1-2: Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show held at the Music Road Convention […]
Read MorePosted May 5, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
May 5 – Gatlinburg’s Cinco de Mayo Festival and Gatlinburg Gateway Triathlon The Gatlinburg community presents the first major Hispanic event in the city at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Plaza and No Way Jose’s Cantina. An educational theme early in the day showcases different types of Latin music, historical dress, crafts, activities and an […]
Read MorePosted May 5, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
It’s True! Whitewater Rafting Helps Parents of Teenagers A letter from a father with a 16-year-old daughter: We create memories one moment at a time and I thought I’d share mine with you. My wife, daughter and I plus one of my daughter’s friends paid a visit to Rafting in the Smokies as part of our […]
Read MorePosted May 5, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
Hiker’s Delight Beef Jerky Recipe This recipe for homemade beef jerky comes from the Mike, the husband of Rafting in the Smokies’ general manager Claudette Geoffrion, who’s been making this tasty treat for years! 1 beef flank steak, well trimmed ½ cup soy sauce Garlic salt Lemon pepper Cut steak lengthwise with grain into long […]
Read MorePosted May 5, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
Meet One of Our Exclusive Lodging Partners: Resort Properties Management in Pigeon Forge Together with our lodging partners at Resort Properties Management, Rafting in the Smokies creates incredibly wonderful vacation experience for our guests. The staff at Resort Property Management is glad to help you plan your daily activities, shopping, shows and even White Water […]
Read MorePosted May 1, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
One of our guys was on the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Spur today and shot this video of a Goose doing some whitewater.
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