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 excellent experience with Big Creek Expeditions! The entire staff was kind, professional,…read moreand organized from beginning to end. Our guide, Darrell U., was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable, gave clear instructions, and made everyone feel safe and confident on the river. His experience and positive attitude made the trip even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a fun, well-run whitewater rafting adventure, we highly recommend Big Creek Expeditions. We'll definitely be back!

I was here today Aug 1. I go every year that we visit…read moregatlinburg. The staff is very friendly and they have so much more than jelly They have sauces, dressings, salsa, pickles, and soup and dip mixes. Great place to get gifts that Is different and they will enjoy..​

This place was really great and worth checking out! I nearly passed up on this establishment too…read morebut I bought a variety of jams to take home. Trying the moonshine jam was really good so I bought that. I was intrigued that they got pickles too. Everything here is at a fair price too! Great place worth your time! Tons of jam you've never heard of.

I went down the river on 5/21, and we had a great experience with NOC on the Upper Pigeon River…read more On our first day, because I am a bit spacey, I somehow ended up in the middle of the mountains with no gas station nearby and on Empty. Thankfully, I noticed it when we were very close to a rest area, so we did not end up stranded on the side of the road. Triple A came out, and all was well, but we missed our original rafting time. When we called NOC Upper Pigeon, they allowed us to reschedule for the next day without any fee or hassle. I was very grateful for that because it would have been awful to have to pay again just because we missed it. The check-in process was very smooth. Everything was clearly explained; the instructions were easy to follow, the bus ride was short, and the bus was clean. "@b****nee" was our guide, and she was really great at her job. You could tell she genuinely enjoyed it, and she shared a lot of interesting information about the river. One of the best parts was that she tried to get a sense of whether we wanted a more adventurous ride or something a little calmer. Being able to tailor the experience a bit to what we wanted made it even better. At one of the rapids, I ended up falling out of the raft (it happens), and "@b****nee" basically turned into Hercules and helped me get back in easily. I am not someone who is very easy to please, but @b****nee was excellent. You can tell she enjoys what she does, and she was also very hospitable, professional, and reassuring throughout the trip. Overall, it was a great experience.

My husband and I went on our first white water rafting trip with NOC. It was so much fun. If you're…read morethinking about going here, I definitely recommend. The guides were fun and experienced!

Went there on a vacation and they were not only so nice and professional, they took the time to let…read moreus know what our best options were.

Came in to buy a handgun that wood fit into my disabled hand. Went from a couple of guns then they…read moreshowed me to the X43... fitted fine and walked out with it in about ten minutes. Lots of history here.

One night of our Tennessee vacation we did a downtown Gatlinburg shopping trip. Located in the…read moreVillage Shops, the day Hiker seemed to be the only hiking store in the tourist part of town. It is a small veteran owned business that has been serving the 11 million annual visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains for the past twenty years. My friend's hiking boots literally fell apart on the mountain so we stopped in to check out what kind of hiking boots they had. Prices seemed reasonable and they had a good selection. A salesperson spent some time talking to my friend and showing her the differences between the boots. In addition to hiking boots they carry anything a day hiker could need or want. They had a large selection of T-shirts, hiking gear including hats, ponchos which I really wish we had brought earlier when we got hit by a sudden rain storm, bug spray, sunblock, water bottles, backpacks, walking sticks, and anything else you could possibly want. If you forgot it, they got it! The Day Hiker is conveniently located a half mile from the entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park where some of the best hiking trails in the country await you.

First time coming here when exploring the shops of Gatlinburg. This place is great, plenty of great…read morehiking wear and related accessories. Great foot traffic with plenty of fair priced deals. Found some great commemorative stickers to put on my car. Shirts are a bit pricey but it's a great place to get gifts from!

Super helpful staff, with a great selection of of flies, particularly the light ones I prefer. The…read moreperson at the counter went over many fishing options for me in NC. We are coming back to the smokies next year and will be stopping by again

Great fly shop with a wealth of local information and great service. We got our licenses here and…read moregathered some intel (which helped us get on some fish). Super friendly and great selection of flies that worked for the area. Great selection of products and everything you need (we picked up flies and other gear we left home). If you are from out of town hit this place up and support this local gem. Shops like this are great for the sport and culture.