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Ocoee Rafting Whitewater

February 7th, 2017 ernie Posted in Tennessee No Comments »

Ocoee Rafting WhitewaterThe Ocoee Rafting Whitewater river is located in Tennessee and is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the nation. With over 20 continuous rapids and many spots to stop for lunch and just play around. As a result, white water rafting enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy this beautiful and entertaining Ocoee rafting whitewater destination.

Most Ocoee rafting Whitewater trips begin in April and continue through the summer months into the fall up to October. There are a number of companies that will provide full services to help you enjoy your Ocoee rafting whitewater trip. Generally speaking, no experience is necessary. These companies have experienced guides that will take you down the river on half day or full day trips.

Ocoee Rafting Whitewater

The Ocoee whitewater trip will take you through 20 rapids and drop 260 feet from the start to the finish. Since the Ocoee river is dam controlled the rapids are just as great in the dryer summer months as they are in the spring and fall. White water rafters along the Ocoee will also enjoy the trip though the dramatic Ocoee gorge.

Full river Ocoee rafting white eater trips are full day trips. While shorter trips can be planned along the lower, middle and upper Ocoee river rapids area. Tennessee state park regulations require people who will take advantage of the Ocoee Whitewater trips must be 12 years of age or older.

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Rafting Tennessee Whitewater

January 21st, 2017 ernie Posted in Tennessee No Comments »

The Ocoee river is located in Tennessee. It is one of the most popular rafting Tennessee whitewater destinations in Tennessee and in the nation. It has over 20 continuous rapids and many spots to stop for lunch. As a result white water rafting enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy this beautiful and entertaining Tennessee Ocoee rafting river whitewater destination.

Most Ocoee rafting river whitewater trips begin in April and continue through the summer months into the fall. There are a number of companies that will provide full services to help you enjoy your Ocoee rafting river whitewater trip. Generally speaking, no experience is necessary for class one or two whitewater trips. Consequently these companies have experienced guides that will take you down the river on half day or full day trips.

Rafting Tennessee Whitewater

The Tennessee Ocoee rafting river whitewater trip will take you through 20 rapids and drop 260 feet. Since the Ocoee river is dam controlled the rapids are just as great in the dryer summer months as they are in the spring and fall. White water rafters along the Ocoee will also enjoy the trip though the dramatic Ocoee gorge.

Full river Ocoee rafting river whitewater trips are full day trips. Tennessee state park regulations require people who will take advantage of the Ocoee rafting river whitewater trips must be 12 years of age or older.

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Farmers Market – Dickson

January 17th, 2011 ernie Posted in Tennessee No Comments »

We just had dinner at the The Farmers Market – Dickson Tennessee Exit 172, off of I-40.  From Hwy 46 turn right onto Christy Dr. They are beside McDonalds and behind the Cracker Barrel restaurant.

We are staying at the Hampton Inn, about 1 block away so you can walk to the restaurant. There are lots of motels at this location and several gas stations, so all in all a great place to stop for the night.

Farmers Market – Dickson

They only offer a buffet on the weekends for $9.99 plus tax and it is well worth it. In fact it would be worth it at $15.00 per person. Salads, soup, southern cooking including catfish, pork , pulled pork , several kinds of chicken, pork filets and the best ribs I have had in a long time. The meat is tender and just falls off the bone!

The Farmers Market has of course regular potatoes, sweet taters, several kinds of dressing and also vegetables. It is all great and good, and not a calorie in the lot!

They also served pancakes and crepes which we did not try, however I am sure they are great as well.

Peach cobbler, cherry cobbler and apple cobbler along with at least a dozen other deserts complete this fabulous meal

Family Owned

The Farmers Family Restaurant is family owned and operated. Their goal is to provide a wholesome atmosphere where you and your family can feel right at home while dining out.

Family and farming is important to them. You’ll see their walls are covered with photos of local farmers, past and present. They carry on the tradition of the local farmer, men and women who have worked hard and sacrificed to feed their families and communities.

They don’t use any canned vegetables, only fresh veggies. They buy produce from local farmers when available and  only use USDA choice meats. And, if it’s seafood you’re looking for, they use the freshest seafood on the market.

If you get a chance to stop at this location, I would really recommend that you take this restaurant in for your lunch or evening meal. The restaurant setting is one large room with checkered table clothes on the tables. It is meant to resemble a farmers market of years past. Drinks are extra and huge. Refills are automatic as well .

They also serve breakfast, however we did not get a chance to try a breakfast meal. For more things to do in Tennessee,  click here.

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