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#1 – Paddle
(Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking, see
page 25 / Lake Blue Ridge Marina,
see page 26) — Pick your paddle —
kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard
— and our experienced local outfitters
will get you pointed downstream! Not so
sure about your abilities? Ask about an
easy-to-handle inflatable kayak.
#2 – Climb
(Blue Ridge Adventure
Park, see page 15) —
shuttle service, changing rooms
It’s family fun for ages 7
and clean restrooms! Ask about
and up at this high-flying
kayak and raft rentals, too.
park. Of course, you’ll be
clipped into a safety line at all
times. On the “Crying the Blues” course,
you’ll tackle 11 obstacles and a 125-foot
zipline while 30 feet in the air. And more
than a little balance is required as you
move over hanging wooden blocks and
surf the “Flying Kayak”!
#3 – Float
(Toccoa Valley Campground, see
page 27) — There’s only one home of
the famous pink tubes, and there’s no
better way to experience the Toccoa
River than along this scenic 6-mile
stretch. Ray, Gina and the tube crew will
set you up with everything you need —
from super-tough tubes (with bottoms) 5to
#4 – (Mini) golf
(2nd Story Entertainment, see page
16 / Cohutta Cove Mini Golf, see
page 41 / Lilly Pad Village, see
page 13) — Get your putt-putt on with
three distinct mini golf experiences. 2nd
Story Entertainment’s unique indoor
mini golf concept features a variety of
themes throughout nine rooms. Lilly Pad
Village offers a shaded mountain course
where you’ll be surrounded by sounds of
birds and frogs. Open late, Cohutta Cove
Mini Golf features a classic layout with
three chances to win a FREE game!
#5 – race
(Blue Ridge Motorsports Park, see
page 3) — If it’s Saturday night in the
South, it must be race night! This local
1/3-mile dirt track is home to sprint cars,
mini stocks, monster trucks and more.
Gates open at 5 p.m., hot laps are at 6:30
p.m. and racing starts at 7:00 p.m. All
racing events are usually completed by
10:30 p.m. The food’s as hot as the racing,
so come hungry! And remember to
bring seat cushions and ear protection,
if needed.
Kayaking on the Toccoa
Blue Ridge Motorsports Park Let ’s
Go!
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