What-To-Do Issue 1 2024-2025 - Magazine - Page 86

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ATV Rentals
All Terrain Vehicles, better
known as ATVs, are an easy
and fun way to quickly see
the natural settings around
you. Take a guided journey
through the area on these
highly maneuverable
vehicles. Pass over streams
and through low-lying brush
to explore the region and
access rarely seen locations.
Track is perfect for young drivers who want to take out their own car.
Meanwhile, Xtreme Racing prides itself on having super-fast Xtreme
Karts. Try racing around the 3,500-ft. “Xtreme Track” or their elevated
course that provide varying racing experiences—from fast with a lot of
turns to elevated with smooth-tracked loops.
For a variety of different racing cars and tracks, visit the NASCAR
SpeedPark. At this racing venue, the favorite track for wannabe professional drivers is the Smoky Mountain Speedway where racers drive a
smaller replica of a real Sprint Cup car. However, rookies should probably try out The Qualifier or ride as a passenger on the Family 500 tracks.
They’re more suitable for smaller drivers and a great first race experience.
Horseback Riding
Hone your cowboy or
cowgirl skills and tour the
region while on the back of
a trusty steed. Horseback
riding is an enjoyable
activity that can take
you to remote locations
throughout the hills. Mount
your saddle and let these
graceful animals take you
along cool paths to cool
places in the countryside.
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Perhaps you would like to make a full day out of adventures that are
renowned in the Smoky Mountains. If that’s the case, there are a few
areas that offer many of these activities and even some unique ones in
the same place. Begin in the morning with an ATV ride and conclude your
day zip-lining or horseback riding. Or maybe you would prefer to take a
rafting tour before negotiating your way around a ropes course. At places
such as Legacy Mountain, Jayell Ranch, and Dubby’s Adventure Park at
Five Oaks, the outdoor fun never stops. A full day of exciting activity is
there for the taking—but you’ll probably need a few days to do it all!
One thing is for certain, outdoor fun and adventure always await you
in the Great Smoky Mountains!

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