No matter how cozy and comfortable our lives get, many of us have a strong need to go on an adventure from time to time. Those living in or around Morrison, Tennessee, don’t have to go very far in order to find new and exciting activities to take them out of the boring daily routine. Here are some of the most exciting. 
Cumberland Caverns
Located less than a half-hour drive east of Morrison, the Cumberland Caverns the ideal spot for an unforgettable adventure. The daily walking tours are great opportunities to fully discover the cave, and you’ll be assisted by knowledgeable guides who will lead you through all the attractions. Inside the cave, you’ll discover amazing places, such as a saltpeter mine from 1812 and a breathtaking underground waterfall. The best way to fully experience what the cave has to offer is by staying overnight with the Caveman Campouts package.
The cave is also home to the Volcano Room, an unlikely but unique live music venue 333 feet below the surface. Over the years, it has hosted a wide variety of great musical performances by artists from many different musical genres.
Ocoee Outdoors
If you’re more into outdoor adventures, a rafting trip with Ocee Outdoors is sure to raise your adrenaline level and offer you experiences you’ll remember for a long time. The Ocoee River is considered to be the best rafting river in the entire United States, and it has been a venue for guided raft trips for more than four decades. It was even the location for the 1996 Olympic whitewater events. The river features 11 miles of heart-pumping action.
The river’s power makes rafting a potentially dangerous adventure, but the experienced staff always makes sure everyone is as safe and as well-informed as possible. If navigating down turbulent rapids is not enough of a thrill for you, zip lines are available throughout the river, offering some variety to adventurers.
Outdoor Gravity Park
Located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near the Smoky Mountains, Outdoor Gravity Park features an adventure that was born in New Zealand and is increasingly popular all over the world: zorbing. Adventurers will be placed inside an 11-foot transparent plastic sphere and thrown down a 1,000-foot hill, resulting in a thrilling ride they’re sure to remember for quite a while. Up to three people can fit inside the sphere, making it easy to share the adventure with your friends.
Zorbing is not dangerous, although it may look that way, so it’s available for anyone over the age of 5. It’s open in all weather conditions and doesn’t require a reservation, although booking a spot online will get you a discount.
People have always had a sense of and a need for adventure in their lives, and modern technology hasn’t managed to erase that. We want adventures that are special and unique but also safe enough so they can be experienced with the entire family. Luckily for the people of Morrison, any of these breathtaking adventure spots are just a short drive away.
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