Crisp cold mornings in the Great Smokies remind us that winter is arriving. The rafts, kayaks, canoes, boats, and paddles are put away for the season and exchanged for coats, boots, mittens, and scarfs. You either hate winter or love it–love might be too strong of a...
Ducktown, Tennessee is a tiny little town with a big river that runs through it. The Ocoee River once hosted the 1996 white water Olympics. Since then, people from all over the world flock there to get in on some white water action. There aren’t a lot of places to...
The open road calls to each of us. It’s the freedom to head out on the highway with a destination in mind or no destination at all–just a drive to discover the hidden treasures of America. One of those treasures are the Barn Quilt Trails. Barn quilts tell the story of...
Ruby Falls at Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN, is about an hour and a half drive from the Ocoee River in Ducktown, Tennessee. It’s an amazing side-attraction to add to your vacation plans after a trip down the Ocoee River with Carolina Ocoee white water rafting....
Summer is quickly winding down and the crisp air of fall will arrive before you know it. Have you taken a road trip, yet, through the awe-inspiring scenic Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina? Or the Nantahala National Forest and the Cherokee National...
Another summer has flown by and now it’s time for Autumn. Fall slides in with spectacular color changes and lower temperatures, making it the perfect time of year for festivals! Carolina Ocoee has put together 10 fall festivals near the Ocoee River, so you can go...
Fall is the best time to hike. Temperatures are cooler, making it a pleasant trek through the forest, while a summer hike can be a refreshing reprieve from the heat. Tree canopies, flowing creeks, rivers, and waterfalls can keep you cool. And, of course, a white water...
The smell of a campfire in the eastern Tennessee mountains is calling your name. Come and gather with friends and family, listen to the nocturnal sounds of nature, and sleep under the stars. We at Carolina Ocoee love a good camping trip, so we’ve gathered 10 of the...
One of the best things about visiting the mountains in Western North Carolina is the chance to get to see wildlife in its natural habitat. We at Carolina Outfitters and Carolina Ocoee want you to remain safe while viewing the many different animal species, especially...
Enjoy these four must see falls to explore near Ducktown, TN and the Ocoee River, including Benton Falls, Ruby Falls, Turtletown Falls, and Lowery Falls. These are some of our favorite at Carolina Ocoee Rafting. Benton Falls This 65 foot waterfall is located at the...
Carolina Ocoee
225 Industrial Dr.
Ducktown, TN 37326
Reservations: 423-496-5050
E-mail: raft@carolinaocoee.com