Guide Interview: Hunter

7 years ago

Hunter was invited in by Brad’s cousin, Birdman (Drew) and is from Orlando, Florida. 2016 was his rookie year. Hunter…

Guide Interview: JP

7 years ago

John Parkinson (JP) has been rafting for 10 years. He’s been at RITS for four years. His twin brother is…

Guide Interview: Nancy

7 years ago

Nancy has been with Rafting at the Smokies for about ten years, off and on. She always comes back, because…

How to be a Rafting in the Smokies Guide

7 years ago

Rafting in the Smokies is a great place to work. We will get you outdoors, play to your sense of…

Guide Interview: KP

7 years ago

Our river manager at Rafting in the Smokies (“RITS”) is KP. He’s been at RITS for four years, but he’s…

Guide Interview: Crazy Uncle Curt

7 years ago

Curt is tall and lanky with a long white beard (sometimes knotted). He’s also known as “Crazy Uncle Curt.” He…

Guide Interview: Birdman

7 years ago

Our Assistant River Manager, Birdman, got his nickname after his African Grey Congo parrot. He used to take her to…

Guide Interview: Ben

7 years ago

Ben is a 2016 rookie raft guide and about the only guide without a nickname. He grew up in Colorado…

Enjoying the Colors of Fall in the Smokies

8 years ago

  The trees are getting ready to bathe the Smokies in a bright array of colors. That’s right, fall is…

Where to Stay During Your Smoky Mountain Vacation

8 years ago

If you are planning a Smoky Mountain vacation with Rafting in the Smokies on your list for fun, why not…