Etowah River to the Indian Mounds!

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Available Options: (2) Sit-On Top Kayaks still available to rent (6) Sit-In Kayaks still available to rent (8) Openings for anyone bringing their own boat We only do this section of the Etowah once a year! Skills of the Past will be on display Saturday, September 21st from 10 AM to 4 PM. This is the 23rd Annual Skills of the Past event. THIS IS A GREAT PADDLE FOR KIDS. THEY LOVE THE EXHIBITS. You will have to ride in a shuttle vehicle with others. If this is a problem we will talk with you about doing your own shuttle. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site - Cartersville, GA (This from the Park website} "International Archaeology Day is celebrated each October. At Etowah we celebrate it each year on the first Saturday of the month. Come see demonstrations of primitive skills that were essential to the Native Americans of the Southeast in prehistoric times. It is really cool for kids and adults both." This is both a fun and educational trip. The cost of this event is $50 if you have your own boat, $90 if you need a rental boat. Admission Fees to the Museum and Park is part of your registration. We have sit-on-tops (SOT) and sit-in (decked boats) kayaks to choose from. This paddle is okay for paddlers of all abilities. The lone hazard is the historic Thompson Weinman Dam, a low head dam that MUST be portaged. We portage as a team, makes it easier. Starting in the shadow of Allatoona Dam, this 9 mile section takes you from 20th century engineering (Allatoona Dam) to precolonial engineering (Etowah Indian Mounds and Fish Weir). Owing to Allatoona Dam and the cold, clear water it issues from the bottom of the lake, the water appears pristine and inviting. Shoals and rapids are limited to Native American fish weirs and small ripples, and there are no obstacles exceeding Class I in difficulty. We will stop at the Indian Mounds for lunch and a tour. Admission to the park is part of your registration fee. We will stay at the Mounds for about 2 hours. More details will provided in an email once you have registered.

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