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It may not be the same as getting ready for a first date but getting ready for your first rafting adventure is just as – if not more – important. Being properly attired will help you stay comfortable and add to your overall experience. DO: Choose weather appropriate clothing Temperatures can fluctuate greatly throughout rafting season. If you’re hitting the river on a hot summer day, guys and

The Ocoee River in Tennessee is one of the only places in the world where an average rafter can be an Olympian for a day. This river hosted the whitewater events during the Olympic Games in 1996 and has been a popular rafting destination ever since. Sadly, it is in danger of being significantly diminished or even lost completely to rafters in just a few short

When’s the best time to go whitewater rafting in Georgia? You might be thinking summer, but actually, there are a few things that make springtime whitewater rafting more amazing than any other time of the year. While North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia whitewater rafting is always an awesome outdoor adventure, hitting the water in the spring is simply unbeatable. With spring well underway, here are just a few of

Much anticipated rafting trips are often cancelled at the last minute because there isn’t enough water in the river. Lack of rainfall in an area can result in water levels running too low in a river for rafting to proceed – unless it is a dam-controlled river like the Nantahala River and Ocoee River on which Rolling Thunder operates. Dam-controlled rivers, such as the Ocoee River and the Nantahala

Who wouldn’t want to become a river rafting guide? After all, there are no cubicles, no ringing phones and no demanding emails. Instead, days are spent outside in the sunshine, meandering down scenic rivers and keeping calm during absolute chaos. Here’s how you, too, can become a river guide. Become certified Complete a certified training course, such as Wilderness First Responder, CPR or Swift Water Rescue. These certifications will

Rolling Thunder River Company was recently featured on a piece by CBS46 News, discussing eco-tourism in Georgia. Watch the video here! CBS46 News

Welcome to the blog for Rolling Thunder River Company! Here, you will find recent updates about our North Carolina rafting company, along with related news and information. Be sure to check back often! Are you ready to plan your whitewater rafting trip along the Ocoee of Nantahala? Get an early start and book your trip! If you need help booking, call us directly at: (800) 408-7238 or contact us here.