OAC Ocoee River Rafting Articles

Learn more about the Ocoee River, whitewater rafting, river guides, and the Blue Ridge Mountains through our rafting articles.

March 27, 2019
Raft approaches Grumpy's Ledge

Grumpy’s Ledge Rapid on the Middle Ocoee River

Grumpy’s Ledge rapid is the first immediate class III test at put-in The first rapid of the Middle Ocoee River The Middle Ocoee whitewater rafting starts […]
November 7, 2018
Bald River Falls

Cherohala Skyway and Bald River Falls Day Trip

Cherohala Skyway Day Trip Cherohala Skyway is just a day trip from the Ocoee Adventure Center or Blue Ridge Georgia. Deals Gap, the Dragon’s Tail, and […]
June 10, 2018
A tall old growth poplar tree outlined against a blue sky

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Why You Want to Visit Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest by Holly Lavender If ever there were a little bit of paradise here on Earth then may […]
May 13, 2018

Ducktown Basin Museum and Mining History

Ducktown Basin Museum Mining History in Polk County Tennessee This week’s blog takes us to the Ducktown Basin Museum to learn some local history. The museum […]
April 8, 2018

Ecuadorian Whitewater: Not Your Typical Southeastern River Scene

Highest concentration of rivers per square kilometer With the highest concentration of rivers per square kilometer Ecuador offers intermediate to expert boaters many rivers to paddle. […]
February 9, 2018
Visiting La Moya Comunitario. Note the church mural in the background.

Real Ice Cream Made from Fruit and Glacier Ice

Riobama Third blog of the series in Ecuador takes us to Riobama to check out Tren Ecuador. I wrote this blog from my apartment bedroom with […]
January 31, 2018
Town square in the jungle of Ecuador

Lisan Wasi: Ocoee River Guide Explores the Jungle near Puyo Ecuador

Lisan Wasi: Ocoee River Guide Explores the Jungle near Puyo Ecuador This the second blog entry from Ecuador takes us to the jungle village Lisan Wasi […]
January 28, 2018
Dancers dressed as devils move to the lively music of Diablada Pillareña 2018

Diablada Pillareña 2018: One of our guides visits Ecuador

Diablada Pillareña 2018: One of our guides goes to Ecuador to have fun in the sun for the winter ¡Estamos volando sin nuestros cinturones de seguridad! […]