East Ridge, TN Outdoor Activities

The wily guides at Outdoor Adventure Rafting ferry tender-footed waternauts across more than 5 miles of continuous Class III–IV whitewater rapids along the Ocoee River. Whitewater rafting pits adrenaline trailblazers against nature's frothy embrace on the Middle section of the Ocoee, some of the country's most venerable white waters that were previously used as the rafting site of the 1996 Summer Olympics. During the course of about four hours and 5 miles, seasoned raft captains ford the spray of exhilarating rapids and fend off raspberries blown by river trout. Explorers aged 12 and older are welcome, and no experience is necessary. Groupon customers who wish to extend their expedition with Alpine Tower or high-ropes climbing or river tubing may do so at a 50% discount.

Big Frog Expeditions charts a course for exploration with safe and exciting white-water excursions down the flowing water tresses of the vibrant Ocoee River. Customers can choose to travel the Upper Ocoee River or the Middle Ocoee River on one of the available rafting dates, spending one-and-a-half of their three to four hours tackling the rapids with Big Frog. The Middle Ocoee contains 26 adventure-packed rapids over a five-mile stretch of dam-controlled river. The Upper Ocoee section began displaying its thoroughbred prowess while hosting the 1996 Olympic white-water competition, splashing the world's best athletes with splashes of raw adrenaline.

Six ponds and 52 sandtraps aim to thwart golfers as they traverse WillowBrook Golf Club's par 72 layout. Measuring 6,709 yards from the farthest tees, the course's Bermuda grass fairways and bent grass greens offer airborne balls open landing zones, eschewing the need to hire squirrels as air-traffic controllers along the rough.

WillowBrook Golf Club also fosters golf game improvement at its driving range, two putting greens, and short game practice facility. After a day spent fine-tuning their swing and filling their scorecard with only prime numbers, golfers can unwind at Boskey's Grille, which serves a menu of sandwiches, ribs, seafood, and pasta in a casual atmosphere with complimentary WiFi.

Course at a Glance:

• 18-hole, par-72 course
• Length of 6,709 yards from the farthest tees
• Course rating of 71.8 from the farthest tees
• Slope rating of 123 from the farthest tees
• Four tee options