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,…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsRushing 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…
DetailsClingmans 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…
DetailsThanksgiving 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…
DetailsCamping in the mountains can be very different from the average “camping in the woods” trip. Here are some things you should keep in mind before setting out for your next mountain camping adventure. The Proper Setup When hiking and searching for the perfect place to set up your tent on a mountain, you should…
DetailsThere’s no better hike than one that concludes with the serenity and bliss of a waterfall. Smoky Mountain National Park has over one hundred waterfalls that are accessible to tourists. However, there are four simply breathtaking waterfalls that you must see on your next trip to the Smoky Mountains. Laurel Falls Only 1.3 miles up…
DetailsSmoky Mountain River Rat offers all kinds of whitewater rafting adventures for a fun and exciting experience for the whole family from our convenient Hartford, Tennessee location. Whether you want to make a quick adventurous ride down the Pigeon River in the midst of your Smoky Mountain vacation, or if you plan to make an…
DetailsThere are many important things to consider before your next whitewater rafting adventure. At Smoky Mountain River Rat, it is important to be familiar with a few rules and guidelines before heading towards the rapids. Rafters cannot miss the safety orientation that starts at their scheduled rafting time, so we ask that all guests arrive…
DetailsTubing season is here and that means spending sunny afternoons drifting along the Smoky Mountain rivers. However, when Tennessee weather decides to act up, water levels can affect the safety of folks looking to have some river relaxation. It may be difficult to know what each water level warning means, but River Rat is here…
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