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Visit Gatlinburg in 2017: January & Winter Events

Planning your tripBy SmokyMtnRiverRatJanuary 3, 2017

Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas of Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend. In the face of disaster and tragedy at the end of the year, there was a silver lining — the people of East Tennessee stepped up and came together to help our neighbors. More than enough goods and services were donated to meet the…

Snow Tubing in Gatlinburg

Planning your tripBy SmokyMtnRiverRatDecember 20, 2016

Winter is officially upon us, and the cold winter temperatures have people bundling up and turning on their space heaters. While we would bet that you would love to be out on the Pigeon River doing some tubing (we sure do too), there is another way that you can get out and tube this winter!…

Best Beginner Whitewater Rafting Rivers In & Near Tennessee

Planning your trip, White Water RaftingBy SmokyMtnRiverRatDecember 7, 2016

There are plenty of great whitewater rafting destinations in Tennessee and North Carolina — in fact, here are the best 50 rivers in the Southeast. However, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite spots right here in Tennessee (or places so close that they’re nearly Tennessee) that are great for those who are new…

How to Help Gatlinburg: Visit, Giving, and Volunteer

Planning your tripBy SmokyMtnRiverRatDecember 5, 2016

On November 28th, 2016 a small fire that originated in the Chimney Tops of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park sprung out of control when the humidity dropped and wind speeds increased — at one point possibly reaching 87 m.p.h. in certain locations. These wind speeds, extremely dry conditions, and downed power lines throwing sparks…

100 Years of National Parks

Planning your tripBy SmokyMtnRiverRatNovember 20, 2016

In August 2016, the U.S. National Park Service celebrated 100 years of service. There are 58 national parks in the United States, including our very own Great Smoky Mountains National Park — which also happens to be the most visited park in the nation! Today, we’re looking back on the rich history of the national…

A Brief History of Townsend, Tennessee

Planning your tripBy SmokyMtnRiverRatSeptember 27, 2016

Home to Smoky Mountain River Rat, Townsend is a small city that lies in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains. Known for being one of three gateways into Great Smoky Mountain National Park — the other two being Gatlinburg, TN, and Cherokee, NC — Townsend is home to 448 people, and has a rich…

Reasons To Visit The Smokies This Fall

Activities in the Smokies, Planning your tripBy SmokyMtnRiverRatAugust 20, 2016

The cooler fall weather is officially here, and some people may mistakenly view that as a reason not to plan a trip to Gatlinburg. While it may be the end of the 2016 rafting and tubing season, there are still many great things going on in the cities of Pigeon Forge, Townsend, and Gatlinburg. With…

4 Things to Do Near Newport, Tennessee

Planning your trip, White Water RaftingBy SmokyMtnRiverRatJuly 15, 2016

Sitting at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest is Newport, Tennessee — the largest city in Cocke County. Even with this designation, it’s a small city compared to the large cities it lies between on Interstate-40: Knoxville, Tennessee, and Asheville, North Carolina. While Newport (found just off I-40 exit 435)…

Reasons to Plan a Summer in the Smokies

Planning your tripBy SmokyMtnRiverRatApril 7, 2016

Planning a Family Getaway this Summer? The Great Smoky Mountains are an excellent vacation destination for families all year round. With over nine million visitors each year, the Great Smoky Mountains are the most visited national park in America. From flowers and baby animals in the Spring to the changing leaves in the Fall, the…

Team Building with Whitewater Rafting

Planning your trip, White Water RaftingBy SmokyMtnRiverRatApril 28, 2014

The personal benefits of whitewater rafting in the Smokies are easy to see.  It’s a fun, relaxing time away from the daily grind. The mix of adventure with the beauty and serenity of the Great Smoky Mountains is a perfect way to decompress and recharge when life gets stressful.  What may be less obvious are…

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