April 9, 2016- An 8 or 16-mile family paddle with experienced guides on pristine section of river. Members of the Wayne County Rescue squad will also accompany the paddlers. The Paddle will begin at Paradise Park in Wayne County. The 8-mile paddle will conclude at Williamsburg Landing. The 16-mile will conclude at Altamaha Regional Park at Everett City in Glynn County. The 16-mile paddle will break for lunch at the midpoint stop at Williamsburg Landing.Meet at Paradise Park at 6:45 a.m. to drop off canoes/kayaks and then move vehicles to the take out points at Williamsburg Landing or at Altamaha Regional Park. Shuttles will leave to take paddlers back to the put in point at Paradise Park at 7:30 a.m. Individuals renting equipment need to be at Altamaha Regional Park no later than 7:15 a.m. or at Williamsburg Landing no later than 7:30. The excursion will begin at 8:15 a.m. from Paradise Park.
Entry Fee: Advance registration $20.00, Children 10 and under free. Bring your canoes, kayaks, life jackets, sunscreen, and a sack lunch. For canoe or kayak rentals see approved outfitter. Outfitter will be on site to deliver and pick up rental canoes and equipment. Altamaha River Run T-shirts will be available for purchase, $10.
For more info contact the Tourism Board at 912-427-3233 or by email – Email Heather