Posted May 12, 2020 by April Sadowski
Your first trip to Rafting in the Smokies can be a little intimidating, especially if you have never been whitewater rafting before. Put your worries aside, because our goal is for you to have a good time! This post specifically highlights tips so you can come prepared and ready to make memories that will last […]
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Posted April 30, 2020 by Gina Metcalf
Whitewater rafting is an amazing, adrenaline-inducing recreation to enjoy with a group of the people close to you, whether they are colleagues, employees, friends, or family members! However, if you’ve never gone rafting before, it can be intimidating rounding up your friends and coordinating a trip. Today we’re helping you take out some of the […]
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Posted July 15, 2019 by April Sadowski
If you’ve been looking online trying to decide what rafting company to book with, there are a few things to keep in mind. Even if you’re not planning to raft in the Smokies (although the Pigeon River is idyllic and should be on your list if you plan to visit in-season), we recommend you put […]
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Posted May 10, 2019 by Gina Metcalf
Thrill-seeking individuals and families alike have come to enjoy the adrenaline-inducing sport of whitewater rafting like few others. Getting to experience nature on such an adventurous level is hard to beat, especially when surrounded by the majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Whitewater rafting hasn’t always had the accessibility and popularity we find in our […]
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Posted September 9, 2017 by April Sadowski
Rafting in the Smokies has something for everyone! There are so many fun activities that people of nearly any age can participate in and enjoy. We encourage you to look at everything that RITS has to offer. For older kids, adrenaline junkies, and those who want a solid upper-body workout, the Upper Pigeon Whitewater Rafting […]
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Posted August 20, 2017 by April Sadowski
White water rafting is an excellent opportunity to bond with your family—even the little ones! We have two different rafting options at Rafting in the Smokies. For kids ages three and up, you can enjoy a lower intensity family float. Toddlers can sit safely on the floor of the raft, while older children and […]
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Posted August 9, 2017 by April Sadowski
Named after the Passenger Pigeon, the Pigeon River is a natural 70-mile stretch of water that flows northwest from Haywood County, North Carolina, up to Newport, Tennessee, where it meets the French Broad River. It first gained commercial notice by the milling industry. Champion Paper (now Blue Ridge Paper Products, Inc.) was the earliest operation […]
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Posted July 12, 2017 by April Sadowski
White water rafting is exciting, adventurous, and (dare we say it) good exercise. In addition to the great team-building and stress-burning you’ll experience while on the water, here are four other things to do while you’re rafting with Rafting in the Smokies on the Pigeon River. 1. Take in the beautiful scenery While you might […]
Read MorePosted April 20, 2017 by April Sadowski
Rafting in the Smokies is a great place to work. We will get you outdoors, play to your sense of adventure, and grow your skills. We offer a guide certification program for those interested in learning what it takes to ride the Pigeon River or be one of our awesome guides! To be a RITS […]
Read MorePosted 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 […]
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