While Hartford rafting businesses worried Hurricane Helene flood damage would wipe out their entire tourism season, most were ready to welcome back visitors to the Pigeon River at the start of the ...

HARTFORD, Tenn. — For rafting companies across East Tennessee, the last few months have been full of uncertainty. From many buildings being swept away in the floodwater, to a brand new river to learn, ...

The same river that for decades has provided a livelihood to residents of Hartford, Tennessee, overflowed Sept. 27 and embarked on a path of destruction that decimated a tight-knit community of ...

The lower Pigeon River traces the northern edge of the park boundary and is an easy, guided paddle for anybody ages 3 and up. Mostly drifting, this 90-minute trip includes a few spots of waves, a ...

HARTFORD, Tennessee — River rafting is back in Hartford, almost nine months after historic flooding tied to Hurricane Helene washed away people, homes and businesses. River Rat Rafting Outpost is open ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pigeon River in Hartford, Tennessee, is officially open for the 2025 whitewater season after completing extensive repairs to its rafting ...

7 out of the current 11 rafting companies in cocke County are reopening this rafting season. Maxine Waters Suffers $68K Blow for Alleged Misconduct Majorca removes thousands of sun loungers after anti ...

White water rafting returns to Hartford, Tennessee, with the small community off Exit 447 ready to welcome tourists back. Business owners highlighted concerns with the interstate construction and ...