Welcome to the Ocoee Adventure Center Blog

Where we discuss all things about Ocoee River Rafting!

Learn more about the Ocoee Adventure Center, the Ocoee River, and rafting through interesting articles and videos. Meet our whitewater rafting guides.

June 14, 2018
OAC raft at the 1996 Olympic Course on the Upper Ocoee River

TVA Ocoee River Recreational Release Agreement

Ocoee River Rafting and the New TVA Agreement Negotiations regarding a new contract for Ocoee River recreational releases began during 2015. Early negotiations were looking uncertain […]
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 23, 2018

Buck Bald- Amazing Views of the Southern Appalachians

Buck Bald Views One of the places we highly recommend you see while on your visit to us for Ocoee whitewater rafting is a mountain peak […]
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! […]
August 12, 2017

Ocoee River Total Eclipse Rafting

Ocoee River Total Eclipse Rafting One of the biggest astronomical events of the past few decades is upon us. A total solar eclipse is to occur […]
July 23, 2017

Hike Old Copper Road Trail

Directions to the Old Copper Road trailhead The Ocoee Whitewater Center is located on the south side of US 64/74 just 6 miles west of Ducktown. […]