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Rafting on the Ocoee During Different Times of the Year
Here at Cascade Outdoors, we believe that rafting has something unique to offer in every season—well, except winter. Whether it be differences in weather, scenery, potential wildlife sightings in the area, or quantity of people. Regardless of what time of the year you go, it is bound to be a great rafting experience. There may -
Rafting as a Team-Building Activity
We see our colleagues five days a week. Besides our friends and family, these are the people we spend the most time with! Team building or bonding is what takes individual employees and makes them into a cohesive team. And when we bond outside of the office, this kicks things up a whole new level. -
How to Best Prepare for Your Day of Rafting
You’re definitely going to have a great day of whitewater rafting. But a bit of advance preparation can take your whitewater rafting experience to the next level. Here are a few things you can do before you head out to make the most of your day of rafting. Do Some Research Picking the right tour -
Take Your Kids River Rafting: Outdoor Trips With Kids
Here at Cascade Outdoors, we are of the school of thought that it is never too early to plan for summer vacation. Yes, sitting curled up next to the fire with a mug of hot cocoa is a favorite winter pastime of ours, but really, we are constantly waiting for it to be the delightful -
Why Planning An Outdoor Vacation Is Good For You
Let’s set the scene. It’s Friday afternoon, you’re sitting at your desk at the office, and it feels like the clock hasn’t ticked in ages. You have to have that report finished by the end of the day, but there’s just no way you can muster the motivation. Sound familiar? It happens to us all! -
What You Shouldn’t Bring On A River Trip
It’s common for people to tell you what you need to bring on a particular tour, since that’s typically the question we ask as tourists. Tour operators will always tell you that you need comfortable walking shoes, a bottle of water, and extra cash. Here at Cascade Outdoors, we give you the best possible idea -
Festivals & Events in Knoxville, Tennessee in November 2019
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 -
Ocoee River Championships: How Did Year 2 Go?
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! -
Top 5 Things To Know About White Water Rafting
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 -
History Of Ocoee River & The Area
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