Posted January 10, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
Rafting In the Smokies is the only professional rafting outfitter in east Tennessee who guides white water rafting trips on the Upper Pigeon River for the entire season. The white water rafting season in TN begins in early March and runs through Thanksgiving weekend in November. Here are the 7 reasons why Rafting in the […]
Read MorePosted January 10, 2012 by Gina Metcalf
In December Fred and Kathy Brannan of Candler, NC along with their family from Chattanooga, TN celebrated their 1000th Geocache find on our Family Adventure Island. They were kind enough to post this photo on our page at www.Geocaching.com and we wanted to be sure to share it with all of you. If you’re not […]
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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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
Read MorePosted November 17, 2011 by Gina Metcalf
If you have plans to visit Gatlinburg this Thanksgiving Holiday, you are in for a real treat. Rafting in the Smokies is the only company still offering adventures on the Pigeon River the two days prior and two days following Thanksgiving in 2011. We’ll have splash and wet suites available too so that you can […]
Read MorePosted November 10, 2011 by Gina Metcalf
Tuesday, November the 8th was the official kickoff of Winterfest 2011 in Pigeon Forge. As I watched the event, I started thinking about the changing weather and how soon snow would be returning to the mountains. Winter hiking in the Smokies offers great views of snow-covered forests, frozen waterfalls and more. Here is a guide to some […]
Read MorePosted November 9, 2011 by Gina Metcalf
Rafting in the Smokies would like to thank everyone who showed their thanks for America’s Veterans in Pigeon Forge Yesterday. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Here’s a few pictures from the Pigeon Forge Veteran’s Day Parade 2011. [nggallery id=6] Learn more about Rafting in the Smokies’ commitment to our Veterans.
Read MorePosted October 23, 2011 by Gina Metcalf
It may be Autumn, but Rafting in the Smokies is Getting Greener by the Day – Four Blink EV Charging Stations Installed With fewer than 15,000 all-electric cars on American roads now, the hope of the Obama administration is that by 2015 there will be a million such cars. And to prepare for the surge, […]
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