by Colby Criscitello | Jul 12, 2024 | Ocoee History, Ocoee History, Ocoee Overview, Ocoee River, Rapids
The location of Ocoee Whitewater Center is just a few miles west of Ocoee Adventure Center. This whitewater center was built to host the whitewater slalom events of the 1996 Olympic Games. During the construction of the whitewater park, one-quarter mile of the river... by Colby Criscitello | Feb 8, 2023 | Ocoee History
Construction of the 1996 Olympic Whitewater Slalom Venue Since hosting the whitewater canoe and kayak slalom events of the 1996 Olympic competition Ocoee rafting became more popular. while, building site for the Olympic course in a typically dry and mild riverbed of... 
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 | Apr 25, 2022 | Ocoee History
Ocoee River Geological History A long and fabled history accompanies the Ocoee River. This history extends much longer than ours due to its ancient nature. Let’s explore the Interesting and deep geological events creating the Ocoee. 750 to 570 Million Years Ago:... 
by Colby Criscitello | Apr 6, 2022 | Ocoee History
History of Power Generation History on the Taccoa/Ocoee River A river so good they had to name it twice! Learn the history of five dams on the Taccoa/Ocoee River by following this series of articles. The first dam on the river powered a grist mill at the current...
