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Stop in Hartford and Start a Journey into Cocke County’s Recreation Heartland
Welcome to Your Wild & Woolly Destination for Wilderness, Whitewater & Open-Air Wonderment Exit 447 along I-40 about 14 miles south of Newport doesn’t really look like much on a…
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Play it Safe on the Waters
The Adventure Side of the Smokies is a veritable outdoor waterpark for paddlers, float trips, kayak fishing, and swimming, all surrounded by some of Mother Nature’s most beautiful mountains and…
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The 3 Rivers of the Adventure Side of the Smokies
The three rivers of Cocke County are destinations for exciting recreational adventures on the Adventure Side of the Smokies. The history of these rivers shaped the past and are now…
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Vacation in the Smokies- Your Planning Starts Here
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Down by the River- 2025 Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series in Newport Kicks off May 29
Rhythm on the River Free Summer Concert Series After a day of play, come enjoy the outdoor summer concert series held at River Walk along the Pigeon River in downtown…
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Packrafting the French Broad River – 2 Day Paddle Adventure
The mud from the crudely cut road flew into the air on either side of the SUV. We were slowly making our way parallel to the French Broad River on…
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Amongst the Rhododendrons
I really love camping. That’s a statement not all too uncommon by many outdoors enthusiasts. There’s a certain freedom that exists with temporarily laying claim to a spot of earth…
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Adventure Run on Mt. Cammerer Loop
At most, I stared only a few inches in front of my feet as I moved slowly up the rocky trail. Each step required full focus in order to convince…
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