| There are countless activities for the outdoor | | | | flock to the area every year, few of them |
| enthusiast staying in Gatlinburg cabin rentals. The | | | | discover these secluded areas. |
| Smoky Mountains offers hiking, fishing, camping, | | | | Even locals come across new surprises when |
| and lots of other activities. For example the area | | | | they visit. The area is vast and unspoiled, offering |
| offers numbers opportunities for rafting, both | | | | endless adventure to visitors. Campsites and |
| gentle paddling and whitewater adventure. | | | | hiking trails provide plenty of exploration |
| Pigeon River Trips | | | | opportunities. Many visitors like to paddle for a |
| One of the most popular rafting destinations for | | | | while and then camp and explore the area before |
| people staying in Gatlinburg cabin rentals is the | | | | paddling to a new destination. You could spend |
| Pigeon River. The Upper Pigeon River is the | | | | months here and never visit the same place |
| destination for people who like whitewater rafting. | | | | twice. |
| Locals consider this the best whitewater | | | | Creeks Around Fontana Lake |
| experience around. This part of the river has | | | | All of the lakes have many creeks to explore. |
| continuous class II through class IV whitewater | | | | Let's look at a couple of examples near Fontana |
| providing plenty of exciting moments for both | | | | Lake. One nice trip is down Hazel Creek starting in |
| experienced rafters and adventurous first-timers. | | | | Cable Cove Landing. If you like you can camp at |
| The breathtaking natural backdrop adds a special | | | | Proctor campsite and explore the ruins of an |
| touch to the experience. | | | | abandoned logging town that once boasted a |
| For those who want sometime more relaxing, the | | | | thousand residents. Paddle your way to Fontana |
| Lower Pigeon River is a slow winding waterway. | | | | Lake then into Eagle Creek where you can camp |
| Rafts gently make their way along the currents | | | | at Lost Cove for plenty of fishing and swimming. |
| giving passengers plenty of opportunities to enjoy | | | | Another option from Fontana Lake is along |
| the scenery and abundant wildlife. | | | | Forney Creek. Camp at Lower Forney and hike |
| Paddling the Alpine Lakes | | | | up to High Rocks for breathtaking views. Or |
| Just south of the Great Smoky Mountains National | | | | paddle west to Chambers Creek. The campsite |
| Park, easy to reach from your cabin, are five | | | | there is harder to get to, but the pioneer history |
| lakes called the Finger Lakes of the South: | | | | in the area makes the trip worthwhile. |
| Calderwood, Cheoh, Fontana, Nantahala, and | | | | If you will be staying in Gatlinburg, opportunities |
| Santeetlah. | | | | for some of the best rafting, kayaking, and |
| These lakes offer plenty of paddling opportunities | | | | canoeing in the world are nearby. When you see |
| as well as forested shorelines, trout-filled streams, | | | | how much natural beauty awaits you, it will be |
| and plenty of natural wonders to explore both by | | | | hard to tear yourself away. |
| boat and on foot. Even though millions of tourists | | | | |
