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This summer may be quickly coming to an end, but it’s never too early to start thinking about how you want to spend next summer. If you are a lover of the great outdoors and enjoy entertaining people, why not spend it as a river guide with Rolling Thunder River Company? At Rolling Thunder River Company, we take great pride in hiring only the best people

Tubing the Toccoa River in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is the perfect way to relax and soak up the last bit of summer. Here at Rolling Thunder River Company, we offer the best tubing trips to ensure fun and relaxation for anyone over the age of 5. Over the years, we’ve learned a lot, and we want to share some of that knowledge to ensure

When you’re looking to embark on the North Carolina white water rafting adventure of a lifetime, the feisty Nantahala River is the perfect destination. Named the “#1 Vacation with a Splash” by Good Morning America, the Nantahala draws thousands of visitors every summer. So, what makes the Nantahala so great? Here are just a few of the river’s most awesome attributes! 1. The Nantahala Is Great for Families Alternating

Here at Rolling Thunder River Company we realize that you have several companies to choose from for river trips in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. While we are not the only river company in these areas, we truly believe that no one can match us in skill, enthusiasm and value. There are several reasons we think you will be very happy that you chose to

Whitewater rafting is an exhilarating water adventure that most of the family can enjoy together. This is one activity where children are welcome to participate as long as they meet the age requirements for each particular trip.  Of course, special planning for this kind of trip will help to ensure that your children will relish the experience and look forward to more rafting trips. Prepare Accordingly The best

Rafting does more than provide an exciting adventure and excellent exercise. For families, outdoor activities like rafting can drastically improve communication and build trust. If your  family could benefit from some communication and trust building, a visit to Rolling Thunder River Company may be just what you need! River rafting is an adventure that requires teamwork. Thrilling and challenging trips down the Nantahala or Ocoee River require everyone to

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 years. Why

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