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Nearest Town: Fort Payne, Al                                 
Directions: From Al 35- Take AL 176 (canyon road) South
From Leesburg-Take Al 273 North to CR 275 on left. Canyon Mouth Park straight ahead or continue left onto CR275 to travel North through the canyon.
We haven’t had a whole lot to write about over the winter between traveling and projects around [...]

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A couple of months ago I took my father on his first official kayaking trip. I wanted to do a shorter trip and stick as close to home as possible so I figured we’d give the Etowah River a try. I assumed it wouldn’t be the best leg of the river being so close into [...]

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Nearest Town: Ellijay, Ga
Directions: North on 575/5 to Ellijay. From Ellijay go west on Georgia Highway 52 for apprx. 7 miles and take a right on Gates Chapel RD.
Follow this until paved road ends (past Bear Creek) and take a right on gravel road.
Follow Signs for Conasauga for 10 Miles
As we have said in a [...]

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A few weeks ago we paddled down about 23 miles of the Toccoa River in North Georgia. It was a little challenging to navigate the low levels. When we went I think the levels were around the 230-280 cfs range so there was plenty of bottom scrubbing going on in certain areas but [...]

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My brother-in-law and I couldn’t wait until it was completely full to get out on the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir so this last spring we loaded up the kayak, looked for a spot (which was more difficult than anticipated) and put-in for our first official outing on Canton’s newest body of water. We spent a [...]

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Nearest Town: Robbinsville, NC
Directions: From Murphy, NC take Hwy 74 to Topton. Take Left onto Hwy 129 and follow through Robbinsville. Take Left onto Joyce Kilmer Rd/Santeetlah Dam Rd, take right onto Joyce Kilmer Rd and follow for roughly 5 miles. Camp in designated areas.
Fee: Free
Site Amenities: Table, lantern post, fire ring
We usually camp at [...]

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Nearest Town: Port St. Joe, FL
Directions: From Port St. Joe, take FL 30 E to FL 30 C, take right onto Cape San Blas Rd (FL98) and follow to the entrance at the end.
No of sites: 119
Camping Fee: $20 per night
Site Amenities: Fire ring, lantern post, picnic table
Campground Amenities: beach, showers, playground, boat launch,picnic area, [...]

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So, if you’re like me, you’re already over the too cold temps with no snow, & no outdoor activity. I can’t wait ’til it warms up again and we can take advantage of the natural resources we have in the south.
I’ve been thinking about this little rafting trip we took to the Hiwassee river in [...]

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