Ocoee River Named One of Best White Water Rafting Spots Across United States, Notes Raft One

You can also explore a mountain bike trail or zipline through the forest canopy. Ocoee River country is great vacation territory.

2014-04-21

CHATTANOOGA, TN, April 21, 2014 (Press-News.org) One of only two Eastern Seaboard sites to make it in the top 10 whitewater rafting rivers in the country, Ocoee River has breathtaking scenery on top of its world class rapids. Its Class III and Class IV whitewater rapids are challenging, yet offer determined first-time rafters a chance to prove their mettle. The upper Ocoee River was the site of the Whitewater Competition of the 1996 Olympics held in Atlanta. Raft One, a top Ocoee whitewater rafting company, is proud to offer their clients safe access to this majestic body of water.

Take the entire family; children as young as 12 years old can go on a whitewater adventure. If you're in the mood for something less wet and much, much higher up, try their zip line canopy tour. It's guaranteed to have you up in cloud nine!

"Time and again, we hear our guests say not only how thrilling whitewater rafting proved to be but also how they never imagined it was something they could ever do," says Dusty Rogers. "To be part of that self-discovery and to work in this kind of setting - this is really why we do what we do. Whitewater rafting is an adventure for everyone. It's safe, fun, and absolutely reinvigorating! In more ways than one, you might just discover a strength you never knew you had."

Raft One delivers the twin adventure of a lifetime: whitewater rafting in the Ocoee River and ziplining through the treetops of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You won't regret signing up for the thrill of your life.

To learn more, go to http://www.raft1.com/

About Raft One:

Raft One is owned and operated by brothers Brent and Dusty Rogers, who set out to create the best white water rafting experience for youth groups, couples, families, and friends looking for an outdoor whitewater adventure. Raft One has an outpost located on the Ocoee river, convenient to Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Rafting the Ocoee River is an experience unparalleled by many drop pool rivers. The Ocoee River provides consistent rapids for a thrilling ride the whole way through. Lodging is available for those wishing to rent an Ocoee River cabin, and canopy zip line tours, mountain biking, and adventure races are also available for the intrepid spirit.

For more information, please visit www.Raft1.com

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