Adventure Side of the Smokies – Cocke County, TN

Cocke County, TN, is the Adventure Side of the Smokies. With three state and national forests; the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cherokee National Forest, the Martha Sundquist State Forest and the Appalachian Trail, and three rivers; the Nolichucky, the Pigeon and the French Broad, your natural adventure awaits. And your adventure can be from mild to wild – eleven rafting outposts offer Class III and Class IV whitewater trips and a slower offering for families. Rankin Bottoms, an Important Birding Area, is home to a variety of shorebirds including the elusive osprey.  So, come on down, we’re waiting for you!!!