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Things To Do: Cleveland, TN

Here is a list of things to do in Cleveland, TN after rafting. There is a good reason that many people who come raft the Ocoee River base their vacation out of Cleveland. The city is filled with lots of things to see and do, including a wide variety of family-friendly activities and attractions that […]

Best Places to Eat in Cleveland

AftAlso, you’ve been rafting all day on the Ocoee River and now you want nothing more than to tuck into a meal of the best food Cleveland has to offer. We definitely understand that. Here is a list of our favorite places to eat in Cleveland and a rundown of their incredible offerings. Café Roma […]

Rafting in the Rain

What happens if it rains on your rafting trip? We say, HECK YES- the wetter the better! Rafting in the rain is not only safe, but can be super fun too as long as you are prepared for it. So, keep an eye on the weather as your rafting trip approaches and keep the tips […]

Best Hikes in North America

While no hike is boring, there are some hikes that are extra fun. The following list includes some of the best hikes in North America. Let’s take a look at the different aspects of each trail and consider some of the more rugged terrains that require some planning and endurance. Pacific Crest Trail in Pasayten […]

Low Impact Exercise

Low-impact exercise places a minimal amount of stress upon the joints in your knees, hips, and ankles. Unlike high-impact exercises such as running and CrossFit, low impact exercises are great for slowly building up strength and muscle endurance overtime, long-term weight loss, and building up your cardiovascular system. These are some helpful things you may […]

Icy Destinations

  If you’ve never visited an ice bar, add it to your bucket list now. You’ll be served a drink in an atmosphere of 28-degrees F — the ideal tasting temperature that enhances the smoothness of vodka. Everything from your glass to the seating and walls will be made of ice, and don’t worry, you’ll […]

Desert Camping

If you ever venture beyond Tennessee (and we suggest you do!) you’ll find a lot of desert terrain in the American southwest and parts of Mexico. It’s dry. It’s dusty. It’s the wild-wild west. It’s fascinating to visit, and the terrain is popular among campers on their way to the Grand Canyon and Vegas— but […]

Seeking Solitude

SEEKING SOLITUDE Solitude is defined as the state or situation of being alone. What is it about 2020 and today’s culture that so deeply stigmatizes being alone? As one of the blog writers for Outland Expeditions, Inc., I’ll proudly tell you I’m an INFJ-type (Introverted, intuitive, feeling, judging). If you’re not familiar with Myers-Briggs, there […]

6 Whitewater Rafting Safety Tips

Whitewater rafting is a safe sport as long as you follow the rules. Statistically speaking, commercially guided river rafting trips are safer than many other sporting activities including bicycling, rock climbing, scuba diving, and even swimming at your local swimming pool. Of course, your chances of encountering an incident are reduced even more by following […]

6 Benefits of Planning a River Rafting Trip for Your Next Family Vacation

Family vacations are difficult. We have such high expectations, but sometimes getting the family on the same page is like herding cats. And once we reach our destinations, this member wants to go shopping, this one wants to visit a museum, and that one wants to sit by the pool and relax. River rafting is […]