If you’re not from the Midwest, Tennessee can seem like a pretty run-of-the-mill state. You probably think of it as flat and boring with not a lot going on, except in Nashville, or Music City, home to Vanderbilt University and more musicians than you can count. Yes, we admit that Nashville is a pretty cool

What a busy time of year for us here at Cascade Outdoors! A couple of months ago in September, we happily participated in the Ocoee River Championships. The event lasted 3 days and received more than 150 entries! It was incredible to host and hang with the competitors that traveled from all over the world!

In the summertime, it’s natural to want to get outside. Maybe you like heading to the pool to cool off for the afternoon or getting out of the city for a forest hike. But do you ever find that it’s difficult to choose between the two? Cooling off in some fresh water or enjoying the

Flowing through the southern Appalachian Mountains is the mighty Toccoa/Ocoee River. This tributary of the greater Hiwassee River flows through the states of Georgia (where it is known as the Toccoa River) and Tennessee (known as the Ocoee River). The Ocoee is well-known for its whitewater rapids rafting, and in fact, served as the host

This September, make sure you carve time out of your busy schedule to head down to Ocoee, Tennessee to jump in the water and get involved in the Ocoee River Championships! September 13th through the 15th will be the second installment of this annual white water event. With exciting music, a variety of talented vendors,

At Cascade Outdoors, we’re not really ones to brag. While we do offer some of the best white water rafting trips in the area, we respect our competitors and their efforts to keep up. But there is one thing that we can be absolutely sure that we have and they don’t, and we have to

Atlanta, Georgia is an international hub. With a population of almost a half million people, there is plenty of culture and innovation in the peach state’s capital. This metropolitan area has more to offer than anyone could hope to accomplish in one trip to Atlanta, as any local will tell you. Explore the famous sites

Nashville, Tennessee: capital of the volunteer state. Whether you’re a local resident or just in for a little while, there are incredible things to do in the city itself. Head to the Jack Daniel’s distillery for a tour (and hopefully a tasting), or pay a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and admire