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Posted in Camping, Georgia Campgrounds, Kayaking, Toccoa River on Feb 12th, 2012
Nearest Town: Morganton, GA
Directions: ( http://g.co/maps/eqx7h ) From Blue Ridge, Georgia, take GA Highway 515 North for approximately 4.5 miles to the traffic light and intersection of GA Highway 60. Turn right on Hwy 60 and go 0.5 miles to old U.S. Hwy 76. Turn left on Hwy 76 East for 5 miles to [...]
Posted in Camping, Etowah River, Georgia Waterfalls, Kayaking, Paddling on Feb 7th, 2012
Nearest Town: Silver City
County: Dawson
Length: 8.7 miles
Rapids: Class I-II
Duration: 5 hours
Start Location: Highway 9 N34 degrees 21′ 27.5″, W84 degrees
End Location: Kelly Bridge Road N34 degrees 21′ 9.6″,W84 degrees
Directions:
Take-Out
Take 369 to Highway 9
Head north on Highway 9 for 5.4 miles, then turn left onto A.T. Moore Road after crossing the Dawson County line.
After 0.7 [...]
Posted in Alabama Waterfalls, Backpacking, Camping, Climbing, Georgia Waterfalls, Kayaking, Paddling on Feb 3rd, 2012
I’ve been looking for some new spots to kayak this year and during my search I came across some nice footage from some local creeks like Bear Creek - Cloudland Canyon etc.. Note: Although I plan on getting to this level eventually, the guys shown kayaking in these videos are far above my level [...]
Posted in Etowah River, Kayaking, Paddling on Jan 8th, 2012
Nearest Town: Dawsonville, Ga
Directions to take-out at Old Federal:
From 575, take Ga. 20 towards Cumming
Turn left onto Ga-369
Turn left onto Old Federal Rd
Slight right onto Nicholson Rd
Take an immediate left into dirt parking area
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From 400, left onto 369
Right on Old Federal Rd
Slight right onto Nicholson Rd
Turn left - dirt parking at Old Federal Rd take-out
Directions [...]
Posted in Gear Reviews, Kayaking, Outdoor Gear, Paddling on Dec 27th, 2011
My wife and I have used the Aqua-Bound Sting Ray kayak paddles for more than four years now with our two person recreation kayak. One thing that stands out is how durable they are. Needless to say they are still going strong and I’m sure we will be using these for years to come! In addition [...]
