Tag : ocoee rafting

28 Oct 2014

Raft One Receives 2014 Certificate of Excellence on TripAdvisor

Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River is an adventure you should not miss out on when you’re in the Volunteer State, and we’re the group to take you on it. With more than 30 years of combined Ocoee River rafting experience, we have whitewater in our blood. TripAdvisor gave us a Certificate of Excellence as the No. 1 attraction in Ducktown for 2014 with more than 1,000 5-star reviews, an honor we are proud to have earned. Below are the […]

24 Oct 2014

Have an Adventure Birthday with Raft One

Just because your child has a fall birthday doesn’t mean you are limited to a typical indoor get-together. Treat your son or daughter and their friends to an Ocoee River outdoor adventure birthday party that’s different, fun and memorable with Raft One.

15 Oct 2014

Corporate Rafting Trips in Tennessee

A company whose workers are happy is leagues beyond one whose workers are miserable. Corporations rely on energy, communication and efficiency among their workforce in order to innovate and produce. When busy periods hit and things get stressful, bad morale can spread through a company like the flu if there isn’t an end in sight. Let these two statistics sink in: Companies whose workers report high morale display roughly 20 percent better performance than their peers. A 47 percent boost in company […]

09 Oct 2014

Take a Last-Minute Ocoee River Mini Vacation Without the Kids!

Now is the perfect moment to sneak away for some serious couple time. Get cozy in one of our mountain cabins for rent or enjoy the kind of activities you just can’t with young kids in tow. Below are five reasons why you should let the grandparents spoil your children for the weekend and rediscover what it means to have fun as a couple.

01 Oct 2014

Middle Ocoee vs. Upper Ocoee Rafting

Your white water rafting trip down the Ocoee River is bound to be a fun, exciting time for everyone. A 93-mile stretch through the beautiful Appalachian mountain range, this is one of the longest waterways in the southern part of the country. Due to its various sections, each of which offer unique challenges, the Ocoee has long been a premier rafting destination for local residents and tourists across America. Raft One specializes in guided whitewater tours down the Upper and Middle Ocoee, so here […]

30 Sep 2014

Are You Geared Up To Go?

As you may already know, we offer three river rafting journeys (Middle, Upper and Combined), each of which is exhilarating and jam-packed with adventure. However, without the proper gear, you can bet the trip is going to be less than stellar. Luckily for you, Raft One will send you a short, complementary packing list to help get you started. If you want to go river rafting, these are the items you have to have.

06 Sep 2014

All You Need To Know About Ziplining

Have you always wanted to take outdoor fun to the next level? The Ocoee rafting pros at Raft One have you covered and want to tell you a little more about ziplining. About the Ziplining Scene As far as outdoor recreation goes, nothing quite compares to soaring ultra fast over treetops from an aerial cable. It’s one of the closest experiences you will get to skydiving and bungee jumping, but in no way is it any less exhilarating. The mere thought of […]

02 Sep 2014

Rafting vs. Canoeing

Water sports are fun for people of all ages, but not all river activities are created equal. There is a stark difference between whitewater rafting and canoeing. Though both activities are meant to be a thrill-inspiring adventure, whitewater rafting has garnered a reputation for being more on the risk-taking side, so it attracts a more daring crowd of outdoor enthusiasts. Thus, when a rafter sees a group of canoeists loading their cargo into the water, they automatically question whether the trip will […]

27 Jun 2012

Ocoee River Zipline Canopy Tour Adds Zing to Your Day!

After you have had the excitement of surging down the Ocoee River on one of Raft 1’s famous Ocoee River rafting treks, you can opt to go on one of Raft 1’s other exciting adventures awaiting visitors to the Copper Hill, Tenn. area. One of these thrilling journeys is done via a mile long zipline cable where you will zing down the mountainside while getting fantastic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Cherokee Forest. You will be equipped […]

27 Jun 2012

Ocoee River Rafting Offers Great Summer Adventures For the Whole Family

If you are looking for a fun and different thing to do this family that will offer excitement and adventure for the whole family, then Raft 1 Ocoee River rafting is just what the doctor ordered! Raft 1 also has zip line rides, mountain biking and great accommodations in their cabins and camping areas. Raft 1 has some of the best Ocoee River whitewater rafting trips that you can begin in either Copperhill, Tenn. that run from the middle, upper […]