Tennessee, the state of the United States of America provides the opportunity of whitewater rafting through many rivers flowing through it. Tennessee is extremely lucky because the river Ocoee is flowing through it. The whitewater rafting activities at River Ocoee are very much popular among the rafters.
The rafting difficulty of the River Ocoee usually lies between Class III to Class V. The regions that provide the facilities of rafting activities are divided into two sub regions. The first one is known as the Middle Ocoee Run. The rafting difficulty of this area lies between Class III to Class IV. This area is of 5-Miles length. The ideal rafting season of this area is March to November. The vigorous water tide of the rapids like Broken Nose, Tablesaw, Double Suck, Hell Hole, and Powerhouse generally test the skills of even experienced rafters.
The other region is called the Upper Ocoee Run. This area came to the limelight when it hosted the rafting games of 1996 winter Olympics. Due this unique designation of hosting Olympic games the area was renamed as the Great Ocoee Olympic Run. This area is of rafting difficulty level of Class-V. This area is also some 5-Miles long. Some of the famous whitewater rafting rapids of this area are Let's Make a Deal, Humongous, and Slam Dunk etc. This area is recognized as a heritage-rafting zone by the rafters.
Tennessee Valley Authority controls the rafting activities in River Ocoee. They offer several good rafting package trips to the rafters. So rush to the TVA and enroll your name for a package of your wish.