Hiwassee / Ocoee State Park
Whitewater rafting! That is the main reason that you come to Hiwassee / Ocoee State Park in Tennessee. With plenty of diversity in the water you can find those portions that are as tame or as wild as you want them to be. The Ocoee is the premier whitewater river in the southeast. With class […]
Kayaking in the Smokies
Maybe you have been whitewater rafting in the Smokies a few times and you have decided that it would be fun to try something new. Or maybe you are a kayaker and you have brought your own boat to the Smokies. Either way, the Smoky Mountains have a great way for you and your boat […]
Little River Trading Company
If you’re looking for outdoor gear just outside the national park, one place that should definitely be on your list is Little River Trading Company (LRTC) in Maryville, TN. The right gear is a must if you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a number of reasons. Many people come to the Smokies to […]
Whitewater Rafting
It is no surprise with the amount of water that flows out of the Smokies, that whitewater rafting is a hugely popular pastime in the Smokies. Companies occupy almost every major river from the North Carolina side of the Smokies to Tennessee. Find an outfitter in any of the towns or at shops like the […]