There are quite a few hidden treasures in the Smoky Mountains.  Big Creek Expeditions offers family fun with whitewater rafting trips.  At the end of the day you may even be greated with a pleasant rainbow just above the mountain skyline.

Raft Guide BIO

Name:  JoJo

Hobbies:  Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Kayaking 

Favorite topic of conversation:  Philosophy and Travel

Favorite rapid:  Double Reactionary

Favorite music:  Indie Rock

Years on river: 7

Interests: Kung Fu

Pigeon River Science Lesson 

Were you curious about the history of the Pigeon River?  Have you wondered what creates the rapids on the Pigeon River?  Not sure why there is a huge power plant at the Pigeon River put in zone?  Well, here are some informative sites which might answer some of your questions.

Read more about the Pigeon River and Big Creek Confluence.

Learn about Walters Lake and how it feeds the rapids on the Pigeon River.

Investigate the water levels of the Pigeon River in real-time.

What is whitewater rafting and what does it mean for a rapid to be Class I, II, III, IV, V, or VI?

We have finally made up our mind on the way to proceed with a video option for our rafting guests.  After extensive research, we are planning to allow our rafters to rent out Oregon Scientific Helmet Cams.  Feel free to read more about these sweet video gadgets prior to your arrival for your trip.  Check out the Oregon Scientific site for cool videos and such.

We are offering half price photo CDs if you book online by clicking here! 

Come enjoy a family trip rafting in the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.  Our guides are experienced and your adventure down the Pigeon River will be memorable.  Keep your memories afterwards by purchasing a photo CD at 50% off of the regular price of $30. 

That is $15 instead of $30.

We hope to see you this spring, summer, or fall.  Please continue to check back for other offers on our Big Creek Blog.

You don't have to go too far for a relaxing dinner after an adventurous day of whitewater rafting with Big Creek Expeditions on the Pigeon River.  There are several great choices just miles from our outpost with homestyle food, local charm, and a great mountain setting.

The Apple House is a wonderful family dinner spot nestled just off of I-40 in Newport, TN.  If you enjoy fried chicken and apples in all forms and presentation from apple cider to apple sauce to apple pie, you will love the Apple House.  Get there early because they close the kitchen soon after 8pm.

The Front Porch is a delicious Tex Mex restaurant with local flare.  It is less than 10 miles from Big Creek Expeditions and is a perfect dinner option after a long day of rafting the Pigeon River.  They encourage you to bring your own drink and on the weekends, they have live bluegrass.

The Barbecue Garden presents an outdoor eating experience based on the goodness of slow cooked barbecue.  Try all types of barbecue with great side options and enjoy a nice spring or summer night outside in their garden.

The Bean Trees Cafe is just up the road.  You most likely passed it after getting off the interstate and driving to our outpost.  The review on Yelp gives it 3 out of 5 stars, which I think doesn't really give it justice.  If you don't mind kicking back and enjoying some conversation with your friends over good food and drink, then this place is for you.  You will definitely be given a home cooked meal as they have lots of choices for both breakfast and lunch.  I would highly recommend the eggs benedict and their coffee is unbelievable.

Pigeon River Smokehouse is also just up the road across the street from The Bean Trees Cafe.  Their barbecue is top notch, and I have eaten lots of barbecue.  The smokehouse is in the back of the gas station and the food is always fresh.