The Rolling Thunder River Company has since 1977 taken thousands of visitors on white-water rafting excursions on the Ocoee River in northern Georgia and southeastern Tennessee; the river crosses state lines and descends through the Appalachian Mountains.

The Ocoee River came into world renown during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta when it was used for white-water events.

It has the longest class III and class IV rapids in the United States, and on it, the Rolling Thunder River Company guarantees both safety and an exciting adventure.

Half-day and full-day rafting excursions are available; the full-day excursions include a bus ride into Cherokee National Forest, a safety demonstration, and a riverside lunch. Rafting the full river takes six hours.

Rafting excursions are offered from early April until the end of September annually.

Address: Rolling Thunder River Company, 20 Hughes Street, McCaysville, GA 30555, Phone: 706-492-5720

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