Float Through The Mountains Of East Tennessee With A Tubing Trip From Tube River Rage
Meghan Kraft
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Tubing in Tennessee is a great little adventure when the warm weather hits, especially if you’ve found yourself tired of just hiking or dining on patios. Tube River Rage in Townsend, Tennessee is a locally-owned secret gem. It offers one of the longest float trips in Tennessee down the Little River. It’s become a family-friendly hot spot that locals flock to come summertime. Come check it out for yourself!
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Are you brave enough to ride the rapids and explore the great outdoors? Learn more about Tube River Rage at their Facebook page. Have you ever been tubing in Tennessee? Tell us about your experience in the comments!
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What are the best outdoor adventures in Tennessee?
While there is a lot of fun to be had outdoors in Tennessee, one of the best TN outdoor adventures is surely the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sharing the park with neighboring North Carolina, here, you can hike more than 800 miles of trails, camp, and bike as well as take in a great deal of wildlife. Some of the most popular sightings include white-tailed deer, black bears, and elk. And checking out Clingman’s Dome is an absolute must.
What are the best waterparks in Tennessee?
Tubing in Tennessee doesn’t always have to be on a river! There are several waterparks in Tennessee. In Pigeon Forge, there’s Dollywood’s Splash Country, which is connected to the Dollywood theme park. There are attractions for the little ones like the Bear Mountain Fire Tower as well as attractions for the big ones like Fire Tower Falls and Mountain Scream. There are also raft rides, a lazy river, and a wave pool. Nashville Shores is located in Hermitage. The 385-acre park offers eight slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and tons of fun in the playground and treehouse for kids. There are also dry activities available in the Treetop Adventure Park.
What is the weather like in Tennessee in the summer?
Like most southern states, summer in Tennessee can get pretty hot. You’ll likely see the mercury rise up to somewhere between 85 and 90 degrees in the summertime, with the eastern part of the state seeing a bit lower of an average of about 80–85 degrees. Nighttime temps drop to a more comfortable 70 degrees. Luckily, there are tons of places to go swimming in Tennessee when you need to beat the summer heat.