by Colby Criscitello | Feb 5, 2023 | Rapids
The Middle Ocoee Rapids of Traditional Ocoee River Rafting Learn the names and characters of the middle Ocoee River rapids in this article Grumpy’s Ledge Immediate Excitement The start of the Middle Ocoee is spectacular! The water from the lake falls over the...
by Colby Criscitello | Feb 5, 2023 | Rafting Blog
What to wear rafting? For the summer shorts or a bathing suit or swim trunks and a T-shirt are best. Shoes that will stay on your feet are required, which can be river sandals, old tennis shoes, or nylon topped water shoes. No Flip Flops or other shoes that...
by Colby Criscitello | Feb 5, 2023 | Ocoee History
The History of the Upper Ocoee releases After the Middle Ocoee agreement was reached commercial rafting growth continued at a steady pace. And soon over twenty commercial rafting companies were in operation. By the early 90’s about 200,000 commercial guests...
by Colby Criscitello | Feb 5, 2023 | Ocoee History
How Ocoee River Rafting Begins Whitewater activities began almost as soon as the Ocoee #2 flume fails. Thus allowing the Ocoee River to run free once again! Ocoee Dam #2 construction begins in 1913 and completes within a single year. The Ocoee #2 consists of three...
by Colby Criscitello | Jun 2, 2022 | OAC River Guides
Meet the Guide of the Week for June 2, 2022! At Ocoee Adventure Center, we pride ourselves on having the most experienced and fun-loving guides on the river! You can request a guide in advance when you book your trip. Get to know: Jerrod Jones Jerrod is originally...