We went rafting with Paul and had an amazing time! We had 9 in our group from ages 12-45 and he did…read morea great job entertaining everyone. The rapids were not as crazy as they were last time we went a few years ago but it was still fun. The only disappointment was that they tell you to get there 45 minutes early for no reason and they got there late so we were standing around with nothing to do.

I hate to leave a lukewarm review of an experience that should have been one of the highlights of…read moreour summer vacation. However, our guide Caleb (who is probably a perfectly nice guy under different circumstances) does not have a clue how to interact with kids. His irritation that we had children in our party (and non-athletic kids who needed guidance on how to paddle at that) was quite apparent for the entire duration of our voyage. It put me on edge, feeling like I had to be apologetic for not having raised big strapping boys who'd spent their summers on the water, and I ended up spending the time barking orders at my kids because I was nicer about it than he was, and wanted him to lay off. At one point he started shouting at us all to paddle, then immediately realized we were paddling straight into a cluster of rocks and told us to stop - but it was too late. My eldest son and I went flying over the side of the raft. He was plucked from the water immediately, but I wasn't so lucky. My husband held out his oar for me to grab onto, but by then the raft was already too far away. I followed the instructions I had been given for such an event, floating and bobbing along until another raft pulled upside of me and was able to pull me aboard. Mind you, this experience didn't upset me: I didn't get hurt, I never felt I was in any real danger, and now I had a story to tell. But when my rescue raft dropped me off in the raft with my family, Caleb proceeded to chew me out for "letting go of the raft" (huh? I was never holding onto the raft?) Later on, my kids told me that after I'd fallen over, when no one knew how to proceed (try to save mom or keep moving?) he actually screamed at them to "Paddle, damnit!" The views were absolutely gorgeous. And we got to see a bald eagle.

The views were incredible, everything felt super safe and the guides were great. We zip lined with…read moreBri, Kenzie and Ivy. They were all super friendly, informative and professional. Would 100% recommend this company as well as these guides!

My friend and I had the chance to zip-line through the scenic town of Gatlinburg, and it was an…read moreexperience we won't soon forget. After getting fitted with our harnesses and helmets, we took a UTV up the mountain to the course's starting point. The course had six lines in total. The first was fairly easy and definitely helped build our confidence, while the next few gave us a chance to get comfortable and find our bearings. One of the lines stretched over 1,200 feet, and because each was set up as a dual zip line, my friend and I were able to race each other along the way. One of the best parts was the scenery. Flying through the trees with views of the Great Smoky Mountains and downtown Gatlinburg below was an incredible experience. On a particularly clear day, you can even see into North Carolina. Between some of the lines, we also had to cross a skybridge to reach the next section of the course, which added another fun element to the adventure. Our guides, Leah, Gracie, and Kira, were incredibly helpful throughout the experience. They assisted us on and off the lines, kept things fun with their personalities and humor, and made us feel comfortable the entire time as we flew through the forest. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting or spending time in the Gatlinburg area. They'll take great care of you, and you're guaranteed to have a lot of fun. It's the kind of experience that creates great memories, whether you're there with friends, family, or a group.

Rented a beautiful, comfortable pontoon boat from Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures and enjoyed a…read morebeautiful day on the lake. The staff was very helpful and attentive to our needs and went out of their way to make this an enjoyable day for us. In terms of accessibility, be warned that there is a VERY steep incline down to the dock from the parking area, and even from the unloading area. Staff provided yeoman's assistance to get my wife's wheelchair down to the dock, but we elected to drop her off at a nearby dock and driving one of our cars to pick her up there to avoid having to push her back up that incline, which was difficult enough for 3 out of shape 69 year old men to climb without a wheelchair to push. That said, everything else about the outing was excellent. Thanks to the group for giving us an outstanding day! The boat was just as advertised!

We just rented a pontoon boat for half a day and loved it! The pontoon was in pristine condition…read moreand the owners could not be nicer. They used an ATV to take us and all our things to the dock and even loaded the pontoon boat for us. This was not expected but very much appreciated. Lake Douglas is a beautiful lake with nice coves. We had the perfect day and can't wait to rent a boat again with Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures and we highly recommend them!!

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!

Had a blast zip lining today. So much fun zipping over the Pigeon River. Guides Leanne and Shane…read morewere very professional. Had a great time. Can't wait to go again!

Zip- a-dee-do-da!…read more Ok, couldn't help myself with that one. Here we go! This was our first Zip lining experience, but we are outdoor folks with an adventure streak in us. We wanted to surprise our 11 year-old with something other than white water rafting. Don't get me wrong we love our white water, but we just wanted something new and the rivers here can be pretty tame. So after finding a few outfitters we went with this operation mainly based on how helpful the girl on the phone was. It was an easy drive from Asheville, NC (about 1 hour) and their directions were spot on. The guides Steve-O and Joe showed us how to gear up quickly and safely and out the door we went. We went on a couple of practice zips each a little further up than the last until away we went. The guides did not inspire fear at all and actually encouraged us to go faster and brake later. They even bounced the more adventurous of the group around while on the line. The view was beautiful and the last two Zips alone made the 2 hour round trip worth it. If you go you can ask for Joe and Steve, but really it seemed like everyone working there was great!. Around back of the building is the dog house with some pretty satisfying Chili Dogs so you can grab a bite for the road. Don't forget to sign the wall. Look for us "3 of 6 Pearson People Were Here" on the bottom center.

Excellent crew-we had Jay and Leo as our guides! Relatively active 50+ and my 19 year old son on…read morevacation. I've never four wheeled and it was treacherous but I made it fine. Not sure I'd bring very inexperienced drivers with the mountain cliffs. They have a shop at the check-in for gear and drinks. Pro tip: remember how you got there as your WiFi may not pick up for directions back. Highly recommend this crew!

This place is very unorganized. Our reservation was at 2pm and we got there early at 12:30. We…read moreasked if we would be able to go with the group at 1pm, before us, they said no. The 1pm group didnt end up going on their adventure until about 1h 20 min AFTER their appointment time and you have to be there about a half hour before to check in. The porti-potties are disgusting. You will have no service, so load your phone with games that you can use offline. They do have wifi but its not stable. We left at 2:20 pm instead of 2pm though we had our gear etc before 2pm. It was rainy and muddy. Heres some advice.... if you have never rode a quad, DON'T go. There was a lady that had no idea what she was doing and kept getting stuck, went off the trail and couldn't make it up the hill because she didn't give it enough gas. She she single handedly slowed everyone else down. We had a group of 9 people. There is a guide in the front and back. We got to the top at 3:07 and left at 3:15pm. We ended up getting in at 3:55. Make sure you know there is NO refunds no matter what. Make sure that you wear clothes that can get dirty, it was raining when we went and my daughter was in front of me and some parts are hard to get traction so you gotta move side to side which slings up mud.

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!!!

It was a great, fun and relaxing kayaking trip. Lynn made it a smooth trip from the start to the…read morefinish. Also, took us on a tour in her car which was extra special. I highly recommend this trip if you are in the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg area.

Steve went out of his way to accommodate us when the weather turned nasty. He rearranged his…read moreschedule so that we could kayak on a different day. The tour was quite informative and interesting. He is a genuine good ol' boy. Anyone who thinks that southern hospitality is a myth has NOT spent much time in the south.