Two Kayakers Rescued on Obed Wild & Scenic River

Two Kayakers Rescued on Obed Wild & Scenic River

Monday, January 27, 2014

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The NPS is reporting this morning that on the evening of January 12th, rangers and Morgan County rescue squad members responded to a 911 call from a 28-year-old man who said that he and a 32-year-old companion had been kayaking from Obed Junction to Nemo on the Obed Wild & Scenic River when they experienced problems and became separated. The caller said that he was lost and cold and did not know...

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Kayaker Trapped Underwater Saved by Friends' Quick Reaction

Kayaker Trapped Underwater Saved by Friends' Quick Reaction

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Below is a pretty amazing video from EpicTV showing the rescue of a kayaker who became trapped underwater after paddling down a small waterfall. The incident occurred on November 2nd on the Lyn River in the United Kingdom. In the video description, EpicTV describes the situation like this: In one of the drops Mark Hardingham is pushed offline and becomes 'vertically pinned' with his body trapped...

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Smokies Visitors Urged to Exercise Caution Near Rivers - Cite Multiple Recent Incidents

Smokies Visitors Urged to Exercise Caution Near Rivers - Cite Multiple Recent Incidents

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are reminding visitors that water recreation is not recommended in the park due to numerous hazards and dangers. Weather forecasts for the Fourth of July holiday week include heavy rain and thunderstorms which can cause river levels to rise rapidly. Serious water-related injuries, including fatalities, occur each year in the park. Over the last several...

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Beyond Hiking and Backpacking: The Best Activities Around the Smoky Mountains

Beyond Hiking and Backpacking: The Best Activities Around the Smoky Mountains

Saturday, June 22, 2013

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The following is a guest blog by Angie Picardo: There are lots fun things to do in the Smokies beyond hiking and backpacking, but you might not have heard about them. Did you know, for instance, that there are over ninety historic structures, such as houses, churches, barns and grist mills that you can visit? Cades Cove, Oconaluftee, Cataloochee and the Roaring Fork Nature Trail are among the best...

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Friday's Video

Friday's Video

Friday, January 28, 2011

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Daredevil kayaker, Tao Berman, has put together a compilation of his "greatest hits" while paddling some of the most extreme whitewater in the world: JeffHikingintheSmokys....

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