My family and I stayed in Gatlinburg for vacation, but passed through Townsend on our way it. We…read moresaw people tubing down the river, and knew we wanted to try it! We were disappointed that we didn't go tubing until the last day of our trip, because we would have gone again! It was super easy to book our time slot online, which is when your arrival time. If you choose an earlier arrival time in the day, you can stay all day and really get your moneys worth! We floated down the outpost "B" part of the river, which had a bit more rapids than outpost "A". We didn't have enough time to go to outpost "A" but it is a longer float. The water was a bit higher because it had rained a lot the week before, so we weren't right on top of the rocks which was nice. You have to try and avoid the large rocks on the tube so you don't get stuck, which can be a bit tricky! Our group was a total of 6, and we did get separated a few times, but it's easy to pull off to the side and wait for the slow floaters. We had a great time and would highly recommend adding to your vacation itinerary!

Totallly recommend rafting with these folks. The process is super easy. Order a day ahead and save…read more$5 a person or at least order online - even if you're there already and still save $5 compared to the counter. Nice people and good equipment. River was awesome for our family with a 9 & 12 year old. Easy to track the kids and there are places to pause or wait for kids or stragglers. Nice easy rapids and an overall relaxing trip. Bathrooms and changing spaces are nice and there are lockers.

We had the BEST experience with River Rat whitewater rafting! From start to finish, everything was…read morerun so well--extremely organized, clean facilities, and perfectly on time. Every staff member we met was funny, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, which made the whole day even more enjoyable. Our guide, Ocean, was AMAZING! She knew it was our first time and went out of her way to explain what to expect, making us feel confident and excited. She turned our first rafting trip into an unforgettable adventure--full of laughs, thrills, and a few "core memories" we'll be talking about for years. If you're thinking about going rafting, do it--and go with this company. You won't regret it! We did try other rafting companies after and that was a mistake. We will always come back to Ocean & River Rats.

We had a blast!! Every outfit puts in at the same place but this outfit is the last to leave the…read moreriver.

This is a nice tubing outfitter in Townsend. They focus on the upper part of Little River. Once…read moreyou sign up and get your tubes, it is a 3-4 minute ride from their facility (they take you in a van) to the "put in." This course is around an hour float down the river with a few class II rapid sections. For most adults, it should be easy going as long as you know how to maneuver a tube or raft. For young kids, I'd probably tether the child's tube to yours. Our two kids, 7 and 9, did fine. But, we had to make sure they rode the tubes correctly. Cowboy Tubin's prices are less than competitors by $5/pp and the run is slightly longer. They have very clean indoor changing rooms and bathrooms. Much nicer than some other places. Also, very friendly staff.

Great place all around. Great staff, great location and overall great experience. For a cheaper…read moreprice than the closest competitor we had a wonderful experience on the same river doing the same thing. The restrooms and changing rooms were spotless which is always a major plus in my book. Sometimes it's the simple thing and this one thing sold me on this company. The lady that we signed in with gave us a rundown of the river, what to expect, what to wear and what not to. She mentioned my hat and suggested not wearing it (which I agreed) then our sunglasses. What set her apart was the fact that she pointed out they sell sunglass retainers but if we didn't want to buy them they could tie some twine on them so we wouldn't lose them. That's rare, she had an opportunity to upsell us but didn't. Simply offered them then gave us a free option as well. As simple as it was, it was appreciated.

We were seeking adventure and had so many options for whitewater rafting. We decided on this…read moreparticular company for a couple of reasons 1. We could fit 4 in a raft 2. It had a coupon for $12 off!! We called on Tuesday night about 7:45 (they closed at 9) and talked to Teresa who was able to schedule our foursome for a trip at 2:00 on Wednesday. She was so helpful and gave us some tips for travel to Hartford. Once we got there we checked in with a very competent and thorough young lady. We took a short bus ride to the "put in" point. On the 10 minute ride some of the guides performed fun comedic routines which kept us from thinking about how hot we were on a bus with no AC ( except open windows), decked out in life jackets and helmets while holding our paddles upright. :-) We got paired with a river rafting guide named Brantley. He gave us great paddling instructions before we even entered the raft. Since we had all been river rafting before, he explained that the trick to having a more exciting trip is to synchronize your paddle strokes. We had a great time with Brantley. We truly appreciate his concern for our "fun factor" and especially our safe trip down the river.

We did the Ziplining with Mack and Jasper and had a fantastic time!! Recommend 100% the whole staff…read moregave you the confidence needed to enjoy!!

This was the very best part of my entire trip. The business itself was super accommodating when we…read moregot brave enough to switch to the upper river from lower river. (Do the upper! It was such a blast) The girl in the office was so kind, and offered us so much information. Our guide, Emily, was so kind and absolutely hilarious. They kept us laughing, drenched, well informed of the history and nature surrounding us, and above all, they kept us safe. I loved having them as a guide, but honestly, every single guide around us was equally as thrilling and hilarious, (I'm talking about you, Dan) So if you don't get randomly selected for Emily's tour, I know that every one of those guides loves their jobs, and would take you on the greatest trip.

Loved this company! Everyone is very nice, the process went very smoothly, and the ride was very…read moreenjoyable! We went with a group of 6 and they accommodated us all into the same raft. Our guide Johnny was on his first ride and did a super job, Tristan was supervising. They both were funny, kind, and provided an all around great experience. Only wish the trip could have been longer than 1.5 hours!

Four of us did the middle river white water rafting this morning and had such a good time. Our…read moreguide Chrissy was an absolute rockstar and made us feel comfortable while also keeping us all in the boat, both of which I truly appreciated! I know the experience through the rapids depends on the approach, but for us the very first rapid was the roughest. From there, we got the hand of it a little better and the rest of the trip was super fun. We happily paid the $35 for 17 pictures to be sent to us digitally that captured the fun, would go back if ever back in the area!

We had so much FUN! Definitely ask for ODY!! He will give you the BEST RIDE! He make sure to take…read moreyou through all the rapids

Carolina Bound Adventures basically made our trip to North Carolina. They provide any adventure you…read morecan think of. I only wished I could do them all in our vacation! Mark and Dave were our guides for a Jeep Tour and a Canoeing tour. They were both very accommodating and very knowledgeable about the cultural and environmental history of the area. This really was one of my favorite birthday trips I've taken in a while and North Carolina will always have a special place in my heart because of this. I usually try to travel to different places I've never been to before but I really want to go back to NC! Definitely do not hesitate to book with Carolina Bound Adventures! You will have the best time!

My husband and I went kayaking on Fontana Lake. Great experience from start to finish! Owners…read morewere very friendly, had everything organized, and gave great directions on where to meet up. Kayaks, paddles and vests were all in great shape. Kayaking on the lake was quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend this company if you are looking to kayak or paddleboard!

Little River Outfitters is a bit of a hidden gem. We decided to visit while we were staying in…read moreGatlinburg, since I've gotten the itch to get back into fly fishing after a 20+ year hiatus. Dennis welcomed my wife and I as soon as we walked in the door and after I explained my situation and target types of waters he took me straight to the perfect affordable setup. He expertly answered my questions and refrained from trying to upsell me to the readily available much more expensive options. Once we'd made our choices he left us to wander the store browsing. In the end I walked out with a nice rod and reel combo, a few extra leads and tippets and a big smile on my face. If you a tired of the big stores where they treat you more like money bags than fellow anglers, check out Little River Outfitters. It's well worth the drive and the personal and very knowledgeable service.

First of all, this shop is AMAZING!!!!!!! I am 10 years old just starting fly fishing and fly tying…read morethey are very very nice, respectful, and knowledgeable! They gave me a bunch of stickers and even fly tying materials! And even a trout stuffed animal and they put Velcro on it so I could practice casting!!!! They were very kind to me and my dad VERYY GOOD SELECTION from reels and rods to fly tying materials they have benches and fly vises and bobbins and tools very good selection honestly they have whole floor of fly tying materials and a trout hatchery very good prices too!!!!!! Over all just a great shop with amazing employees!! I love em and can't wait to go back

Excited to be first to review, which also is surprising because Extreme Tube and Daniel and the…read moreteam deserves a positive shout out!! Rented 2 jet skis full-day this weekend and the entire experience start to finish was easy, informative, punctual on delivery/pick up times, friendly and the equipment rented was in great shape, and skis provided the fast thrill we wanted. Definitely recommend this outfitter, especially loved the delivery option, a nice "valet" once finished with a day on the water

From the owner: Renting a Reliable Jet Ski, Kayak, Paddleboard or enjoying…read moreour exciting Wakeboard Experience is the perfect cure for any adrenaline junky. This is a great way to maximize the fun here in Knoxville! When we say "Extreme" we mean extreme fun, extreme excitement and extreme power! Knoxville and surrounding locals love to take their jet skis out on the water and cruise around scenic Fort Loudon Lake, Tellico Village, Norris Lake, Douglas Lake, Melton Hill Lake, Watts Bar Lake, & more! It is a super fun and unforgettable experience! Jet Skis are high speed fun and are now extremely affordable with Extreme Tube Rides & Kayak Rentals, LLC! Please ask about Delivery to other lakes near the area as well as our Mobile Jet Ski Repair service .