Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple calls for shutting down large gatherings, many families have experienced a vacation cancellation in recent weeks. This situation is heartbreaking for so many children and even for parents, too. However, there is no better time to start planning your next trip than now. Start planning your next…
Hartford, Tennessee is utter paradise for nature lovers, wildlife lovers, water lovers, camping lovers, and more. Located in Cocke County and inside the Cherokee National Forest, this tiny town’s population is only 800. If you are looking for a quiet getaway, there may just be no better place than Hartford, Tennessee. Originally known as the…
There are some things in life that you have to really understand and practice quite a few times before you master it. For some, whitewater rafting is one of those things. Therefore, we have provided some helpful tips for using the paddles on the raft. The technique you use when paddling a raft plays a…
We are springing forward our clocks this weekend, and that means summer is getting closer. In our opinion, the long days and the extra sunshine is so worth that one night with an hour less of sleep. Our favorite time of the year is approaching quickly, and that means the water will soon be warm…
When you see Hartford, Tennessee after white water rafting at Smoky Mountain River Rat, you might just have to stay for a night or two. This quaint town is close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, but it’s far out enough to be able to enjoy the Smoky Mountains in their purest form. If you love…
The summer months are approaching, and that means it’s perfect weather for one of our favorite warm-weather activities! Tubing is the perfect activity for families or friends that love being on the water. It’s a great way to enjoy the beauty of the water and the river’s surroundings while sitting back and enjoying a nice,…
There are endless ways to save money when purchasing your tickets online with Smoky Mountain River Rat. When booking and paying online, you can save $2 on each individual day pass, save an additional $1 per person in groups of 10 or more, save $75 when you book two cabanas or save even more with…
Rushing to arrive with enough time to enjoy the water and then riding home in wet clothes doesn’t seem ideal. Instead of making it a day trip, make a weekend out of your tubing adventure. Stop and stay at a lovely hotel or resort near Smoky Mountain River Rat’s tubing outposts. Dancing Bear Lodge and…
Clingmans Dome Clingmans Dome is actually the highest point in all of Tennessee at 6,643 feet. Once you’ve made the trek to the top, you can see over 100 miles in all directions, so you can imagine how gorgeous a sight the sunset is from here. You can find this view right at the border…
Thanksgiving is best spent eating tons of great food with your family. If you don’t have plans this year or just want a bit of a switch, we have a few options that you can’t beat. The Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show Between November 26th and December 1st this year, you can stop…
