We showed up at Barber Park around noon on Saturday. The park was packed with people and various vessels to float the six-mile stretch from Barber Park to Ann Morrison.

A record numbers of people have visited our national parks in recent years. And Statista Research Department reports that 4.3 million Americans went rafting in 2024.

On a clear, sunny day in May, just a few weeks into the Smoky Mountain rafting season, Heather Ellis took a dozen people ...

As summer heats up, locals are flocking to the river for some refreshing fun. Rafting is a popular activity, but safety is ...