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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000
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SUMMARY:Chattooga River Folk Art Adventure
DESCRIPTION:A 7-mile float on the Chattooga River and a tour of Howard Finster’s Paradise Gardens\nNorthwest Georgia and Chattooga County is the destination for this adventure that takes in seven miles of the narrow and winding Chattooga River (not the famous whitewater river of Northeast Georgia) and ends with a visit to Paradise Gardens\, the legendary folk art sculpture garden of Howard Finster\, a preacher turned artist\, whose work famously appeared on album covers for REM and Talking Heads. He is now revered as the “Grandfather of Contemporary American Folk Art.” Paradise Gardens is located just a half mile from the river. The paddle route features intimate\, tree-shaded paddling with a few small shoals and a beautiful spring. In recent years\, the City of Lyerly has developed access points along the river to create the Chattooga River Water Trail. \nSkill Level Required:\nThis is a flatwater paddle with small shoals. It is suitable for all paddling skills\, from novice to expert. \nRegister\nRegistration fees are $40 for youth 17 and under and $85 for adults. Registration closes May 15 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, river maps\, shuttle service and entry to Paradise Gardens. Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be e-mailed to all registered participants one to two weeks prior to the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!
URL:https://garivers.org/event/chattooga-river-folk-art-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T180000
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SUMMARY:Chattahoochee River Whitewater Folk Art Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Rafting on the World’s Longest Urban Whitewater in Columbus\, Georgia\, Plus a visit to Passaquan\, the Fantastical\, Mock pre-Columbian Wonderland Created by Eddie Martin in nearby Buena Vista\nGeorgia Rivers is getting wild on this excursion to the state’s Fall Line where in Columbus the Chattahoochee River spills over a series of falls creating what is considered the world’s longest urban whitewater run and where\, in nearby Buena Vista\, there exists one of the stranger (and most celebrated) art installations in the country–Passaquan\, the visionary creation of Eddie Owens Martin\, an eccentric native of Southwest Georgia who spent three decades crafting seven acres of his mother’s farm into a remarkable homage to pre-Columbian Mexican\, African\, and Native American cultural and other religious symbols. It is every bit as wild as the Chattahoochee’s whitewater. The day begins with a tour of Passaquan and ends with a late afternoon run down the Chattahoochee’s natural and man-made whitewater course. \nCLICK HERE to learn more about Passaquan. \nCLICK HERE to learn more about Columbus’s Chattahoochee River Whitewater. \nSkill Level Required:\nThis is a whitewater rafting trip led by Whitewater Express\, the concessionaire on Columbus’s Chattahoochee whitewater run. The trip is suitable for all skill levels. Participants will have the option of paddling their own inflatable solo kayak in a group led by a Whitewater Express guide or claiming a seat in a raft with a Whitewater Express guide. Youth must be at least 7 years-old and weight 60 pounds or more. \nRegister\nRegistration fees are $80 for adults and youth. Registration closes July 31 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, inflatable kayak/raft rental\, shuttle service and entry to Passaquan with guided tour. Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be e-mailed to all registered participants one to two weeks prior to the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!
URL:https://garivers.org/event/chattahoochee-whitewater-folk-art/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T170000
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SUMMARY:Toccoa River Folk Art Adventure
DESCRIPTION:A 7-mile Journey on the Toccoa River’s Clear\, Cold Trout Water\, Plus a Visit to The Groovy Zoo\, A Folk Art Zoo Where You Can Buy the Animals\nThe Toccoa River in far North Georgia as it exits Blue Ridge Dam is our destination for our final folk art river adventure of the year. Renowned as one of Georgia’s top trout fishing destinations\, the Toccoa dishes out cold\, clear water with a mix of flatwater and small shoals as it winds from Blue Ridge to McCaysville on the Georgia-Tennessee state line. Our route will run from the Curtis Switch launch site to McCaysville City Park. Following the journey\, we will travel to nearby Mineral Bluff\, Georgia and The Groovy Zoo\, home to whimsical creatures crafted from metal\, aluminum and wood…including elephants\, horses\, bears and a 20-foot giraffe named Harold. \nCLICK HERE to learn more about The Groovy Zoo \nSkill Level Required:\nThis route features moving flatwater with occasional small shoals. It is suitable for all skill levels from novice to expert. \nRegister\nRegistration fees are $35 for youth and $70 for adults and youth. Registration closes Aug. 14 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, river maps and shuttle service. Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be e-mailed to all registered participants one to two weeks prior to the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!
URL:https://garivers.org/event/toccoa-river-folk-art/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260121T022159Z
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SUMMARY:Oconee River Muscadine Hunt & Jam
DESCRIPTION:An Edible Wild Food Adventure\, this 6-Mile Journey on the Oconee River near Athens Ends with a Muscadine Jelly-Making Session\nThe paddle route from Oconee River Campground to Dyars Pasture and through parts of the Oconee National Forest is peaceful and beautiful\, but the real star of this show in September is wild muscadines\, the native grape that grows in abundance on vines along the banks of the Oconee River. On our journey we’ll hunt down and gather the muscadines\, and upon arrival at Dyars Pasture\, we’ll fire up the portable stove and cook up a batch of muscadine jelly so that all parties can take home a preserved jar of the delectable spread (provided we harvest enough muscadines!) \nSkill Level Required:\nThis route features all flatwater. It is suitable for all skill levels from beginner to expert. \nRegister\nRegistration fees are $40 for youth and $75 for adults and youth. Registration closes Sept. 4 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, river maps\, shuttle service and a jar of muscadine jelly (provided we harvest enough muscadines).  Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be e-mailed to all registered participants one to two weeks prior to the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!
URL:https://garivers.org/event/oconee-river-muscadine/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:Fall Float on the Flint
DESCRIPTION:A Two-Day Exploration of the Lower Flint River \nFor more than a decade\, Georgia Rivers has returned to the Lower Flint River for the annual rite of fall. Why? Because it’s one of our favorite stretches of river in the entire state! The two-day\, 36-mile canoe/kayak adventure is highlighted by shoal-filled stretches\, unique limestone bluffs and beautiful blue hole springs. Wildlife is abundant and the chances for discovering ancient fossils are high. The event features six catered meals\, educational programs\, and great camping at Rocky Bend Flint River Retreat where private cabins and RV sites are also available. The trip does\, however\, involve two long days of paddling (about 18 miles each day)–a necessary route to take in all of the river’s beautiful springs! Expect to be on the river 6-9 hours each day\, depending on your paddling speed. \nSkill Level Required:\nThis route features mostly flatwater with some shoally sections of fast-moving water. It is suitable for all skill levels from novice to expert. \nRegister\nRegistration fees will be announced mid-summer 2026\, and likely will range from around $200 for youth to $360 for adults. Registration closes Oct. 2 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, river maps\, shuttle service\, t-shirt or other swag\, boat decal\, six catered meals\, educational programs and camping at Rocky Bend Flint River Retreat with toilets and showers. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY JULY 2026. \nCLICK HERE for complete information about Fall Float on the Flint. \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://garivers.org/event/fall-float-on-the-flint-2026/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T090000
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SUMMARY:Savannah River Persimmon Hunt & Jam
DESCRIPTION:An Edible Wild Food Adventure\, this 8-Mile Journey on the Savannah River near Augusta Ends with a Persimmon Jam-Making Session\nThe paddle route on Sunday\, Nov. 1\, from Clarks Hill Dam to Betty’s Branch is a scenic portion of the “Serene 18 Water Trail” near Augusta\, but in the fall\, the native persimmon trees on this stretch of river start giving up their delicious fruit\, making it both a scenic and tasty route. The trip follows the mainstem of the Savannah and then circles around the end of Germain Island to reach the take out. On the journey we’ll hunt and gather the persimmons\, and upon arrival at Bettys Branch\, we’ll fire up the portable stove and cook up a batch of persimmon jam so that all parties can take home a preserved jar of the delectable spread. The fruit is best picked in the late fall after a frost\, but some fruit can come ripe prior to that time. First frost in the Augusta area is typically the first week of November. \nSkill Level Required:\nThis route features all flatwater. It is suitable for all skill levels from beginner to expert. \nRegister\nRegistration fees are $40 for youth and $75 for adults and youth. Registration closes Oct. 23 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, river maps\, shuttle service and a jar of persimmon jam (provided we harvest enough persimmons).  Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be e-mailed to all registered participants one to two weeks prior to the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!
URL:https://garivers.org/event/savannah-river-persimmon/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260915T174918Z
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SUMMARY:Okefenokee-Suwannee River Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Two days and 22 miles from the Okefenokee Swamp to Fargo Along the Suwannee River!\nBeginning at Stephen Foster State Park\, this journey’s first day takes in one of the swamp’s most diverse and varied paddle routes\, from the open water of Billys Lake\, through the densely-wooded (and appropriately named) Suwannee River Narrows and into a savannah-like garden of maidencane and cypress before finally reaching the man-made Suwannee River Sill. Beyond the sill\, the journey continues to historic Griffis Fish Camp\, one of the Okefenokee’s original campgrounds catering to swamp visitors. On the second day of the journey\, we’ll travel another 14 miles\, following the Suwannee River proper as it carves a beautiful path through tupelo and cypress wetlands and upland pine/palmetto forests to Fargo. As with all Okefenokee trips\, wildlife is abundant. Gators\, bears and birds of all varieties are commonly sighted. CLICK HERE for more details about this journey. \nSkill Level Required:\nThis route features all flatwater. It is suitable for all skill levels from beginner to expert. \nRegister\nRegistration fees will be announced mid-summer 2026\, and likely will range from around $200 for youth to $360 for adults. Registration closes Oct. 30 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, river maps\, shuttle service\, t-shirt or other swag\, boat decal\, six catered meals\, educational programs and camping at Griffis Fish Camp with toilets and showers. Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be e-mailed to all registered participants one to two weeks prior to the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!
URL:https://garivers.org/event/okefenokee-suwannee-river-adventure-2/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260723T160514Z
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SUMMARY:Okefenokee Adventure
DESCRIPTION:A Two-Day Exploration of the Best of the Okefenokee Swamp\nFrom the east side’s sprawling prairies to the west side’s narrow passage along the route of the fabled Suwannee River\, this weekend’s two trips into the Okefenokee are the perfect introduction to the diversity and beauty of one of Georgia’s seven natural wonders. On Saturday\, an eight-mile out-and-back trip leaving from the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge headquarters will take us up the Suwannee River Canal and into open “prairies” filled with water lilies\, golden club\, spatterdock\, pitcher plants and\, of course\, lots of alligators. Then\, on Sunday\, we’ll travel about four miles from Stephen Foster State Park to the Suwannee River Sill. The route passes through a diverse and varied landscape and wildlife\, in the form of birds\, gators and even bears\, is commonly sighted. CLICK HERE to learn more detailed information about this adventure. \nSkill Level Required:\nThis route features all flatwater. It is suitable for all skill levels from beginner to expert. \nRegister\nRegistration fees will be announced mid-summer 2026\, and likely will range from around $330 for youth to $480 for adults. Registration closes Nov. 13 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, river maps\, shuttle service\, t-shirt or other swag\, boat decal\, six catered meals\, educational programs and accommodations at Suwannee River Eco Lodge. Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be e-mailed to all registered participants one to two weeks prior to the event. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE!
URL:https://garivers.org/event/okefenokee-adventure-2026/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270405
DTSTAMP:20261113T130138Z
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SUMMARY:Spring on the St. Marys
DESCRIPTION:A Two-Day Exploration of the St. Marys River with Option for Additional Trip in Okefenokee Swamp \nWhen spring has yet to spring in North Georgia\, we do what all good snowbirds do. We head south! Join Georgia Rivers as we explore Georgia’s southernmost river\, the blackwater St. Marys as it winds along the Georgia-Florida border. With its headwaters in the Okefenokee Swamp\, the St. Marys is one of Georgia’s most pristine and most beautiful rivers. On this journey we’ll explore an 18-mile run of river over Saturday and Sunday with an option to paddle a portion of the Okefenokee Swamp on Friday. We’ll camp at historic Traders Hill Campground near Folkston in a meadow beneath sprawling live oaks and dine in an ample outdoor pavilion on site. \nCLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT SPRING ON THE ST. MARYS! \nSkill Level Required:\nThis route features all flatwater. It is suitable for all skill levels from beginner to expert. \nRegister\nRegistration opens Dec. 22\, 2026 at 8 a.m. Registration closes March 26\, 2027 or when full. Registration fees include guide services\, river maps\, shuttle service\, t-shirt or other swag\, boat decal\, six catered meals\, educational programs and camping at Traders Hill Campground with toilets and showers. REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON! \nApply for a Scholarship:\nA limited number of scholarships to encourage women\, people of color\, recent immigrants and low-income individuals and families to participate are available. Apply for a scholarship HERE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://garivers.org/event/spring-st-marys-2027/
CATEGORIES:Paddle Trips
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