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The Ocoee River is officially the most visited whitewater river in the United States with 229,542 visitors in 2012, according to research results announced today by tourism officials in Chattanooga.
White water rafting put the Ocoee River on the map. “These people started showing up, and they'd been out West, they were like, this is awesome,” said Angelo Giansante, the Park Manager for ...
Today, the rafting industry supports more than 600 jobs, and brings in more than $43 million for communities within a 50 mile radius. It's a huge tourism draw for Polk County.
Rafting on the Ocoee River launches two months late with coronavirus precautions. May 15, 2020 at 12:45 p.m. | Updated May 18, 2020 at 8:53 p.m.
Whitewater rafting enthusiasts are spoiled for options in the U.S., with Rick Steves identifying one favorite state for river rafting adventures. Whether you're new to the sport or looking for a ...
OCOEE, Tenn. — The Ocoee River stretches 93 miles through Tennessee and Georgia and beneath the water, lies a rich history, of white-water rafting. A history that most didn't know existed. In ...
Ocoee River cleanup launches rafting season [photos] May 28, 2017 at 1:00 a.m. | Updated February 14, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
A long debate about the future of whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River has been settled. The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Wednesday that a partnership has been formed among the Ocoee ...
Week of July 9-15, 1998 Planning a memorable trip to Australia Exploring the “Land of Enchantment” Backpacking in Ireland on the cheap Rafting Tennessee’s Olympic-famous Ocoee River Rafting ...