The marina has two gangways leading up to various Bentley 20+ footer pontoons for rent. These…read morepontoons are not double deckers with slides. There are also jet ski. The bathrooms at the parking lot were clean. Everything here was very functional. There are push carts in the parking lot if you have gear you need to shuttle between your car and the boat, which is convenient. Douglas Lake wasn't overly crowded which was welcome. Had fun on tubing with the family and the water was very warm in July, which was expected. We had a perfect time on the lake. Good family fun to be had here.

We've rented a pontoon from Lighthouse Pointe Marina twice in the past couple months. Not only is…read morethe price very affordable & the pontoons extremely nice but the guys we've dealt with were wonderful. This is our "go to" marina when we want to enjoy this beautiful lake! My family 100% highly recommend this marina!!!

Rented a tandem kayak for my boyfriend and I. You rent everything at the site, then they drive you…read moredown to the starting point in the river and send you off! Bring snacks and drinks. It's about 2.5 hours to get back. Saw tons of turtles, fish, and quite a few hawks! Friendly staff and service. Definitely recommend.

Outdoor Knoxville is an organization that is working hard to increase our outdoor amenities, create…read morebetter access to recreational areas, and promotes greater participation in outdoor activities. And they're doing a damn fine job. This location offers maps, flyers, and all things outdoors to help everyone find something they love and get out and play. The building is located with easy access to the greenway and the Tennessee River. Located on the first floor of the building you will find paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, hydro-bikes, and greenway bikes that can be rented at the Billy Lush Board Shop. Not to mention their super rad Beer Porch. Outdoor Knoxville is about EVERYTHING outdoors. They help maintain and promote parks, natural areas, blueways and greenways. There's no shortage of adventure to be had in the area. There are waters to paddle, rocks to climb, and trails to wander. Something for families, individuals, kids, and pets. Outdoor Knoxville will connect you with all of it.

Gone here twice now and they do a great job! Make you feel very safe and the rapids are fun. They…read morehad 2 class 4 rapids that were intense. There is times where you are just floating down the river and can admire the surrounding views. The pictures at the end are $35 but you get all of your pictures and they are quickly sent to your phone, I think this is worth it!

Great experience! I will definitely recommend to family and friends. Coaches were amazingly…read moreentertaining, funny and professional. I truly had a blast thank you.

Yallllll!!!!…read more Y'all!!!!! HANDS DOWN the best experience I have had white water rafting!!!!!!! I guess i should say head down!!!! SlimJim (Jake) but his Georgia given name is now 'woodpecker'. I'm horrible with names so that's what he was named for the day. He is an expert at what he does. We had 5 adults and a set of 13 year old triplets (that were basically level expert, already). We worked as a team. We laughed. There was no child, woman or man left behind. Just my dignity. I got pulled in the "swimming portion" by my girlfriend and just knew peanut butter ball (woodpecker) wasn't gonna be able to get me back in that raft and boy was I wrong. That man picked me up so effortlessly and efficiently that I accidentally turned into the human scorpion (Rob Dyrdek's show 'ridiculousness' for reference). We were all laughing so hard because I was left stuck upside down which was even funnier. Helmet stuck. Life jacket conformed into a turtle shell and I was just stuck and laughing along with everyone else. Now--- No. Im not a big back woman partaking in bigbacktivities that I shouldn't be. . Just a little thickum, if you will. The entire day truly made this vacation one for the books. Jake lead with precise guidance, was very professional and an all around genuinely great human being that ensures your safety as well as makes you laugh like he's known you for ages. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this adventure with your friends, your family, strangers--- or-- heck even just with ol SlimJim, himself!!! Thank you so much for such an absolutely incredible experience. You were made to interact with others to pass on your joy! - GA Jen Ray and Skye Ledford. #shedidnotDDTme

We had an amazing river rafting experience with Big Greek Expeditions! Judd was an absolutely…read morecrazy, fun, and awesome instructor/guide who made the whole adventure unforgettable. He kept us laughing, made us feel comfortable and safe, and helped us have a fantastic time from start to finish. If you're thinking about trying river rafting, Big Greek Expeditions is the way to go -- and ask for Judd! Highly recommended! ‍

While on our family vacation, we stopped in because my brother-in-law needed bait before a fishing…read moretrip. He says this is his favorite bait shop in the Smokies, and it's easy to see why. They have a great selection of fishing bait, tackle, gear, and even some fun outdoor apparel that my sister and I enjoyed browsing while we waited. There is plenty of parking, and the location is convenient to the national park and surrounding attractions. They do not have a public restroom, but when our mom had an urgent need, the staff kindly allowed her to use one, which we really appreciated. Friendly service, a well-stocked shop, and a great stop for anyone heading out to fish in the Smokies.

On short notice, we booked a half day wade trip with Bill. We fished in-town for stocker rainbows…read more Excellent trip. The staff at the shop were very friendly and helpful. Bill knew the river well and put us on big fish the whole trip. We tried Euronmyphing . . . highly recommended. Would definitely go back to The Smoky Mountain Angler and definitely do a wading trip with Bill again.

The view was amazing, the kids enjoyed seeing the falls. It was easy to navigate but hard to find…read morewhen you first pull up if you've never been there before. It is not wheelchair accessible, and can be a bit of a steep climb. Parking is on the side of the mountain. We had a great time while we were there and there is a small swimming hole at the bottom of the falls.

It's not where it says it is on the google and apple maps. We asked a park ranger where it was and…read moreshe put us on the path. We went on a Tuesday and luckily for us we had the place to ourselves, an occasional hiker would pop in and look around and one other couple came to swim. The water was crystal clear, cool mountain aqua. No trash or other intrusive nonsense was present and the spot is absolutely serene. We swam for a few hours and wrapped by jumping off the big rocks into the "deep end" . Good times for sure, beware of bears and all that jazz.

My daughter was in town and she really wanted to go on the lake. This was literally the only place…read morethat we found that rents out jetskis. She wasn't brave enough to drive her own so we share one at $120 for a 2 hour ride. We used about $28 in gas which we pay at the end. They check you in, get you lifejackets, help you hop on and you are on your way. In Cali we have to have a boaters license and go counter clockwise on the lake, But I guess here in TN you don't have to do either of those, just stay about 100 feet from anything. The jetski had enough room for a mini ice chest which you will need the water. It also has a small dry storage that fit both of our phones and keys in it. We got out to mile 12 of the lake. But halfway we went in a cove and had some snacks and swam a little bit, then switched drivers. We had a lot of fun and would definitely rent from them again!

Great hiking trail for all ages. About a mile and a half up to the historic barn attraction…read more Great views of the mountain stream that runs alongside the trail. This is one of my favorite easy, family friendly trails to hike on.

This was probably one of our favorite hikes during our vacation to GSMNP. The trail itself is…read morelocated in Greenbrier at the end of a long gravel road. What this means for you, is that this trail isn't as crowded as most others in the park! Porters Creek is about 4 miles roundtrip with Fern Branch Falls being the turn around point. You can continue on the trail another 1.5-2 miles after that but it just leads you to a campground. The trail is rated as moderate but we found the first mile to be fairly easy. The second mile was more uphill and rocky with a lot of tree roots to compete with. The first mile of the hike runs along Porters Creek and the gravel/dirt trail is wide. Along the way you will see several historic points of interest. First stop is The Owenby Cemetery which dates from the early 20th century. You will also pass the John Messer Barn built in 1875 and the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club Cabin built around 1934. If you do this hike, take some time to explore these places. They were pretty cool! During the second mile, the trail narrows some as you start heading uphill. The forest becomes a little more dense and you really have to start watching your footing. At the turn around point, you'll see Fern Branch Falls. This waterfall is about 40-50 feet up from the trail and it was pretty cool watching it trickle down the side of the mountain. It's no where as big as say Abrams Falls but it is still impressive in its own right. Porters Creek trail was a nice change of pace. If you are looking to get away from the crowds, this might be the perfect trail for you. We saw maybe a total of 10 people during our 4 mile hike. Beautiful hike!