by Keith Jenkins | Mar 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Out and About – Snorkeling Near Ocoee, Tennessee When you plan that Ocoee River rafting trip check out some other adventures nearby. The following suggestions are excellent adventures and range in cost from free to inexpensive. Did you know there is excellent...
by Keith Jenkins | Jun 26, 2015 | Ocoee, Rafting, Save the Ocoee
For decades the Ocoee River has been drawing whitewater enthusiasts, supporting communities with income from tourism, creating jobs, and making the Ocoee world-famous. As the current contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is nearing its end, all of that is...
by Keith Jenkins | Jun 19, 2015 | History, Ocoee
Here in Polk County Tennessee the River rushes down gulches in the Appalachian Mountains, where millenniums of water flow have cut canyons through the solid granite. The grand Appalachians had more than granite to offer settlers, however; the large veins of copper...
by Keith Jenkins | Jun 12, 2015 | Chattanooga, Ocoee, Rafting, TN, Vacation
Located along the Tennessee River and nestled among the mountains, Chattanooga is a top tourist destination in the southeastern corner of Tennessee. The state’s fourth largest city, Chattanooga offers plenty for visitors to do, see, and enjoy, from a world-class...
by Keith Jenkins | Jun 4, 2015 | Kayaking, Ocoee
Like all sports, white water kayaking has a language of its own, and it can take a while to pick up all the terms. While there are many terms to learn, this basic glossary of terminology will get beginning paddlers started. Equipment Terminology Get to know some of...
by Keith Jenkins | Apr 15, 2015 | Ocoee, Rafting, River Classifications, Whitewater
Rivers, or sections of rivers, are classified into six different levels of difficulty to help whitewater rafters choose the right rapids for their skill level. From smooth, easy waters to the most dangerous rapids in the world, the classification levels cover all...
by Keith Jenkins | Apr 8, 2015 | Kayaking, Ocoee, Whitewater
Whitewater kayaking is a thrilling activity that also comes with an element of danger – and that’s part of the thrill. If you approach it right and make sure you’re ready to ride the rapids on your kayak, it can be both safe and fun. Getting started with whitewater...
by Keith Jenkins | Apr 3, 2015 | Kayaking, Ocoee, Rafting, Save the Ocoee
The Ocoee River is home to a thriving rafting industry that brings in millions of dollars to the area through tourists who come to enjoy the water. This tourist industry is vital to the area, and it is now facing a threat to its survival due to the Tennessee Valley...
by Keith Jenkins | Mar 30, 2015 | Kayaking, Ocoee, Rafting, TN
Tennessee’s Ocoee River is the whitewater rafting destination of choice, according to the American Outdoors Association’s rankings based on 2014 data. The list of the most popular rivers for commercial rafting expeditions also ranked another local river, the Pigeon...
by Keith Jenkins | Dec 16, 2014 | Save the Ocoee
Ocoee River Rafting – Future Nearing the End? Ocoee River Rafting and whitewater recreation has only four seasons remaining before the scheduled releases end. Over the past thirty years licensed Ocoee River outfitters have paid for the water release. They are...
