Event Brief
Rafting the Pigeon River After Helene
Filed: Jun 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Helene altered the river’s flow into East Tennessee, but paddling the Pigeon remains thrilling for locals.
WHO: Local paddlers and rafting enthusiasts
WHAT: Rafting on the Pigeon River following Hurricane Helene
WHEN: Jun 23, 2026 at 3:09 AM ET
WHERE: Pigeon River (Western North Carolina to East Tennessee)
WHY: Hurricane Helene changed the river’s flow, creating new conditions for paddling.
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