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Interested in in some whitewater rafting in Tennessee ? Check out Rafting In The Smokies . Rafting In The Smokies has been in business for over 30 years and are family owned and operated. They are located at exit 447 on I-40. Call them at (800) 776-7238.

Looking for a family friendly tubing outing with all day shuttle and parking And indoor changing rooms? River Rage Tubing in Townsend is at the ready !

River Rage can be found at http://www.riverragetubing.com and via phone At 865-448-8000. Townsend is very close to Smoky Cove Resort, about 25 minutes.

Whitewater Rafting by Big Creek Expeditions found at http://www.bigcreekexpeditions.com and 1-866-477-7238. Big Creek Expeditions is a whitewater rafting company located on the Pigeon River in beautiful Hartford, Tennessee. Big Creek Expeditions specializes in offering large groups the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains on a professionally guided Tennessee Rafting adventure. We offer two different rafting tours appropriate for any age and skill level. Big Creek Expeditions will coordinate both tours to accommodate the skill level of everyone in your group. The Pigeon River is the closest whitewater rafting to the Knoxville, Asheville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area. Trips are offered from March until November depending on water levels and weather. Call toll free to reserve your spot today! Book online ! Nantahala Outdoor Center is the biggest name in Southeastern whitewater rafting, with rafting centers at several area rivers, ranging from mild to wild.

N O C ( Nantahala Outdoor Center ) can be found at http://www.noc.com and via phone at 1-888-905-7238. Since 1972, NOC has shared the outdoors with millions of guests on white water river rafting trips, with all varieties of kayak and canoe instruction, on mountain bikes and around the world with our adventure travel trips. Located in western North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NOC is within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Charlotte and Knoxville. Our world-class staff leads whitewater (some say white water!) rafting trips on nine of the East's best rivers, including the Chattooga River, Cheoah River, French Broad River, Nantahala River, Nolichucky River, Ocoee River, Gauley River, New River and Pigeon River. Learn to whitewater paddle from the pros in our renowned canoe and kayak Paddling School. We also offer group programs, ropes courses, flat water kayaking, flyfishing and hiking.

USA Raft is also a large and popular whitewater rafting company operating in local waters. USA Raft is found at http://www.usaraft.com and via phone at 1-888-USA-RAFT. USA Raft features local runs on the Pigeon River. The Pigeon River offers a delightful and scenic introduction to whitewater for all Smoky Mountain vacationers. With miles of continuous adventure and family class rapids nestled in the heart of Tennessee's most spectacular mountain scenery, the Pigeon River is one of the most popular whitewater rafting trips in the country. The Pigeon River is usually run on scheduled recreational dam releases providing ample water for a thrilling ride.

Whitewater rafting by Appalachian Outdoors can be reached via phone at 1-866-723-8277. Like several other services, Appalachian Outdoors offers runs on both the upper and lower Pigeon River:

THE UPPER BIG PIGEON RIVER

Come join us on the Upper Pigeon River to experience some of the best white water in the area. Our trip is 6.5 miles of fun . This trip is action packed with continuous class II-IV rapids and a great swimming spot. Because there is a guide in every raft, no experience is required. However, the minimum requirements are 8 years of age or 70 pounds.

LOWER PIGEON RIVER

For the timid rafter or the rafter with small children, we offer a 4 mile trip on the Lower Pigeon River. On this trip you will experience numerous Class I & II rapids with one Class III as well as a swimming spot. For this trip the minimum requirement is 4 years of age. Come join us for this relaxing float down the river.

Another whitewater rafting service is Smoky Mountain Outdoors, found at http://www.smokymountainrafting.com and via phone at 1-800-771-RAFT. Their service also runs on the local Pigeon River, located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, which offers breathtaking scenery and heart-stopping thrills! This magnificent river begins in North Carolina and continues through Tennessee. Experience white water rafting in Tennessee and romp through class 3 to 4 rapids where you'll be assured of an exciting adventure!

All of these Tennessee rafting trips include an experienced guide to keep your adventure safe and enjoyable. Tennessee white water rafting is something the whole family can enjoy. On your next vacation to the Smokies, stop into their Gatlinburg office and book your Tennessee rafting trip

Just bring a change of clothes and get ready to get wet! The folks at Smoky Mountain Outdoors will provide all the equipment you need. They recommend that you wear tennis shoes (or sandals w/ a strap), shorts, and a t-shirt or bathing suits. NO FLIP-FLOPS! Shoes must be secured to your feet. When you arrive, after signing a liability waiver, we will brief you on safety, then your white water rafting adventure will begin with their experienced guides down the Pigeon River! Let's go white water rafting in Tennessee with Smoky Mountain Outdoors.