The Pigeon River barely trickles past debris piles between Rafting in the Smokies and its Family Adventure Island. Flooding from Hurricane Helene ruined the island causing damage to ziplining ...

Hartford-area white water rafting businesses are gearing up for peak season months after flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated the area. Rockslide clean up on Interstate 40 in Pigeon River ...

Earlier this month, just as rafting season was getting in swing, the Pigeon’s wounds reopened again. Four inches of rain doused western North Carolina, causing a rockslide on Interstate 40 and ...

People in the community said the Pigeon River is the cleanest it's been in over 100 years, a positive side effect from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, the organization's leader said.

He emphasized how much the geography of the Pigeon River has changed because of Helene, and it’s something they’re still working to navigate. Hartford is home to many rafting businesses.

Hemlock Crossing Nature Center has 239 acres of woods and wetlands along Pigeon River. Within the park are eight miles of trails that wind between lines of pines planted in the lumber era.

Earlier this month, just as rafting season was getting in swing, the Pigeon’s wounds reopened. Four inches of rain doused western North Carolina, causing a rockslide on Interstate 40 and washing ...