Hartford, a community in Cocke County known for rafting on the Pigeon River, was one of the hardest hit areas after the floods from Helene. Ever since the flood, the clock has been ticking for ...

you'll navigate through Class III and IV rapids on the upper Pigeon River. There is a maximum of seven people per raft. Tour-goers say they have a great time and call guides professional and friendly.

it was a statement that the Pigeon River is open again. "Mother nature has come in, washed parts of the river all the way down to the bedrock. It's created new rapids; it's created bigger rapids ...