Dollywood’s Splash Country is the perfect summer spot to escape the heat and dive into refreshing fun in the Smoky Mountains. During the summer months, the warmth and humidity in the foothills can drive you to seek ways to cool off on your vacation. Luckily, Dollywood’s Splash Country operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day… Read more »
Wild Bear Falls Water Park in Gatlinburg is an indoor water park that stays open year-round through all the seasons, a great place to splash even in the worst of weather. It features a retractable roof for maximum advantage of sunshine, and heated water that doesn’t care about cold temperatures outside. And during the summer,… Read more »
The Smokies feature some great whitewater rafting! Read our guide to rafting on the Pigeon River near Gatlinburg. Find outfitters, rates and things you need to know for your rafting trip. For whitewater rafting near Gatlinburg, the Pigeon River is the place to go. The area around Hartford, TN, 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, has a… Read more »
Smoky Mountain Outdoor Center is a one-stop shop for river tubing, bike rentals and outdoor gear – located in Townsend next to the Little River, and close to trails, biking greenways and Cades Cove in the national park. Spending quality time outdoors in the Smoky Mountains is an important priority for many visitors, but people… Read more »
A classic Smoky Mountain experience, river tubing is fun for all family members. It’s an affordable, relaxing way to enjoy nature and a great way to stay cool in the summer. River tubing is one of our favorite ways to escape the summer heat. It’s an excellent alternative to canoeing or kayaking. It’s affordable, requires… Read more »
The Smokies are legendary for whitewater rafting, and no outfitter is better-known than the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC). The company has locations in Tennessee and North Carolina, with a flagship outdoor gear store called the Great Outpost in Gatlinburg, on Parkway at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Known for its whitewater rafting… Read more »
