For 34 days each summer the Upper Ocoee River is a rushing class III-IV whitewater river. This section of whitewater is most famous for the quarter mile section that was altered to host the 1996 Olympic canoe and kayak events. When it is not releasing and creating...

If you have driven I-4 in Florida from Tampa to Orlando then you have seen a sign for Ocoee, FL. For those of us from southeast Tennessee this is a bit perplexing. The word Ocoee is a Cherokee word meaning "apricot place" or "passion flower" and is very distinctive to...

Awesome white water rafting near Huntsville, AL can be found on the Ocoee River. Located in East Tennessee the Ocoee River is only 3 hours from Alabama so it makes a great day trip! Home to the 1996 Olympic whitewater events the Ocoee River serves up 10 miles of...

Taking a white water rafting trip on the Ocoee River in early spring or fall is a great time to be on the water.  In the spring, everything is blooming and in the fall the leaves put on a colorful show.   But! You need to dress for the occasion. Think...

Rafting through the Olympic section of the Upper Ocoee River is a awesome ride of excitement. The Olympic Section of the Ocoee River is a man altered coarse that was engineered for the 1996 Olympic Games. It was designed to challenge the best canoe and kayakers in the...

1. White Water Rafting On The Ocoee River. Ducktown is the gateway to the awesome whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River. The Ocoee River is a splashy and fun Class III and IV white water rafting river.  Adventure seekers can choose from several trip options: The...

1. Ocoee River Rafting The Ocoee River is only a 20 minute drive from Murphy and is a great way to see the national forest and mark another item off your bucket list!  Ocoee Rafting is fun and splashy Class III and IV white water. No experience is necessary since...

1. Enjoy, it is only whitewater rafting It is worth reminding yourself that you have one of the best jobs on the planet. Our job is what everyone goes to do as a vacation. At times the heat and chaos can take hold, but you have to learn to shed it and enjoy. 2....