Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center launch site has seen over 8.4 thousand visitors who have visited 2.6 times in 2024 alone. Tourism that benefits many small businesses in town as well as local residents. 

A special House study committee tasked with determining where Georgians have the right to boat, fish and hunt on Georgia’s streams will hold its first meeting Aug. 15 in Atlanta. 

Our latest panel conversation with Tim Brenner from Wildwood Outfitters and Festive Watersports discussed how river recreation is a main draw in Helen and north Georgia

On this episode of the series, Brian Cohen of Backwater Expeditions and Sara Brune of Visit Savannah discussed ways river recreation on Ebenezer Creek showcases a pristine wild place, attracts tourists, and improves quality of life for visitors and locals alike.

On this episode of the series, Tripp Janssen from Cartecay River Experience and Robert Ferguson from Georgia Mountain Trails Partnership discussed ways river recreation on the Cartecay River builds businesses, creates jobs, attracts visitors and serves as healing waters.

During this first episode of the series, Dan Gilbert from Whitewater Express and Peter Bowden from Visit Columbus spoke eloquently about ways river recreation on the Chattahoochee River builds businesses, creates jobs and attracts visitors who return to this whitewater destination city several times each year.

Hear how river recreation boosts local economies in our summer Freedom to Float Live Stream Series. Tune in to weekly panel conversations with Georgia outfitters and regional advocates to hear just how valuable Georgia rivers are for local economies and quality of life…