The Wandering Disciple

Tackling the whitewater rapids of the Pigeon River onboard a Smoky Mountains Outdoors rafting adventure was one of the highlights of our 2016 vacation. The Pigeon River is controlled by release of water from the Walters Power Plant upstream resulting in rapids ranging as high as Class IV. Smoky Mountains Outdoors provides two options to explore the river, the upper river with more whitewater or the more family friendly lower river excursion. (Photo: June 9, 2016)

Flowing though the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the Pigeon River provides guests with a thrilling white water adventure with the spectacular backdrops of the Smokies. Their are many outfitters that provide guided rafting adventures on the river that is home to many series of rapids ranging from Class I through Class IV. (Photo: June 9, 2016)

The thrill of whitewater rafting with the beautiful sights of the Smoky Mountains await along the Pigeon River.  With rapids ranging as high as Class IV, there are thrills to be had for all members of the family. The river is controlled by a water release by a local power plant and as a result, no two trips are alike. (Photo: June 9, 2016)