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Smoky Mountains Bicycle Trails & Route Maps

Posted September 1, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Biking in the Smokies In addition to being a fan of whitewater rafting, are you also a biking enthusiast? Just about everyone wants to experience the joy of breathing in fresh air, exercising without even knowing it, and trying to catch a glimpse of some exotic wildlife that can’t be found in your backyard.  Nothing […]

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Fall Color Whitewater Rafting Trips and Scenic Family Float Trips

Posted August 31, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

It’s bumper-to-bumper fun at Rafting in the Smokies, and we’re the only way to enjoy the fall colors of the Great Smoky Mountains. Choose your adventure: Whitewater Rafting, Scenic Family Float Trip, Zipline Canopy Tour, Ropes Challenge Course, or Fishing.  Deals and Packages are available. Enjoy whitewater rafting in the Smokies on Tuesday, Thursday, and […]

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Fall Adventure Savings in the Smokies

Posted August 30, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

As visitors gear up to make their fall trek to the Smoky Mountains, thoughts of colorful leaves dance through their imagination.  No two trips to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge are the same: the scenery is what people come for and that is what they get. Perspective is what makes a moment special.  If you are […]

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A Whitewater Wedding

Posted August 25, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

A River Runs Through It A Smoky Mountain Love Story What is more timeless than nature and the beautiful world that surrounds us?  How about love: love of the outdoors, love of life, and yes, love for one another. This summer Rafting in the Smokies was privileged, honored to be selected by two lovers of […]

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Great Smoky Mountains Family Challenge

Posted August 15, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Hike the Smokies – For Families The “Hike the Smokies Challenge” was first introduced by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 2010 as a way to encourage folks to explore the park on foot. Thousand’s of people visit the park each year and do just that… they hike along the park’s 800 miles of […]

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Whitewater Raft Guide Goes – SOCIAL

Posted July 26, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Rafting in the Smokies has an outstanding staff of WhiteWater Rafting guides who routinely go out of their way to ensure guests have the experience of a lifetime. Recently one guide, Scott Porch has reached out into the internet, socially speaking to engage our guests.  Scott a seasoned veteran of Whitewater Rafting in the Smokies; […]

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3 Tips for a Terrific White Water Trip

Posted July 26, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Have you ever gone on vacation and not been quite ready for the experience that you just signed up for? Many times our guests at Rafting In The Smokies find themselves in town with some free time and they decide to take a White Water Rafting trip.  A little preparation is all that it takes […]

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Guaranteed Fun in the Smokies

Posted July 26, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

When it comes to your vacation you want to insure that you have the best experience possible.  White Water Rafting In TN is an old favorite, it is a great way to beat the Heat, have fun as a family and get outdoors.  An important note for travelers to the Great Smoky Mountains is that […]

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Recipe – Rainbow Trout en Papillote

Posted June 18, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

A favorite recipe from one of our fishing guides…en papillote is just a fancy French term for meaning we’re cooking it in parchment paper.  1 (2 lb) whole trout or other fish, cleaned, head on 1 cup couscous 2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 small bunch of fresh oregano 1 small […]

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Neat Stuff Nearby – Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail

Posted June 18, 2012 by Gina Metcalf

Your Smoky Mountain Rafting adventure can be even more of a thrill when you add in a side trip to nearby Max Patch in the Pisgah National Forest. Max Patch is a gem so special and so rare that we almost hesitated to share it for fear of overcrowding this wonderful place. We’re all about […]

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