Posted July 28, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
You’ll find our Family Adventure Island is the perfect spot to have a picnic after spending time enjoying Whitewater Rafting, Zipline Courses, or the Ropes Challenge Course. Take the trip over the 150-foot suspension bridge and grab a spot at one of our picnic tables to set up. We have barbeque grills available for the […]
Read MorePosted June 28, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
Add more to your Smoky Mountain rafting adventure with a package deal. Rafting in the Smokies is more than just whitewater rafting. Besides the thrill of heading down the river in our rafts, you can also enjoy our Zipline Course, High Elements Ropes Challenge Course, or other activities on the Family Adventure Island. You can […]
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Posted April 22, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
Fireflies (or Lightning Bugs as we call them in some parts of the country) light up our lives! Did you know that more than 19 kinds of fireflies live here in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park region? And, they are the only species in America that display a synchronized flashing light pattern. But you […]
Read MorePosted April 7, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
If you’re planning on taking a family scenic float trip or a whitewater rafting trip with Rafting in the Smokies on the Pigeon Forge River in Tennessee, here are some items you might want to add to your inventory: Eyewear Retainer—It’s an attachment to your glasses to keep them from getting lost in the rapids. […]
Read MorePosted March 28, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
Finding a way to earn a whitewater rafting badge for your Scout Troop has never been easier. Rafting in the Smokies offers an exclusive merit badge to all Boy/Girl Scouts who raft on either the Upper Pigeon (ages 8+ or 70+ lbs) or Lower Pigeon River trips. Whitewater rafting is a great opportunity for your […]
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Posted February 1, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
So you’ve got a younger child who can’t do the Upper Pigeon River whitewater rafting trip. It’s no big deal at Rafting in the Smokies! There are plenty of activities here for the whole family. Scenic Family Float Trip—Perfect for ages three and up, you can take your whole family on a fun and engaging […]
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Posted January 6, 2016 by Gina Metcalf
Read Reviews of Rafting In The Smokies by travelers just like you! When it comes to planning a Smoky Mountain vacation lots of folks use TripAdvisor, Google+, Yelp, and other review sites as resources to read comments about other visitor’s vacations to the Gatlinburg area, and then use those reviews to help plan their own […]
Read MorePosted May 22, 2013 by Gina Metcalf
Rafting in the Smokies Family Adventure Island is the perfect place to have a fun picnic. Bordering the banks of the beautiful Pigeon River, sit in the shade under the canopy of native trees and plants. No worries here – Family Adventure Island is complete with picnic tables and grills. Remember when you were a […]
Read MorePosted April 15, 2013 by Gina Metcalf
Springtime at Rafting in the Smokies is an awesome experience. Get ready to experience your own wildflower “pilgrimage” on our magical Adventure Island! The area in and surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for its variety of wildflowers. In fact, more than 1,500 plants can be found here. Did you know that […]
Read MorePosted October 8, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
Colorful Adventures of Autumn There’s a world of adventure for you in the Smokies and this October is jammed full of them. Not only can you still enjoy a Pigeon River rafting experience, but also all of Sevier County is on board with celebrating the harvest season with beautiful fall displays, traditional arts and crafts, […]
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