The summers here and you have nothing to do. You’ve already been to the beaches, water parks and other cooling down hot spots in the area. It seems like there’s not much else to do but laze around.  There are plenty of hidden gems in the country that are exhilarating and beautiful. If you want to try something new, fun, scenic, cooling and adventurous try the Chattooga rafting.

This is not simply rafting, it is actually an expedition through the Chattooga River and its surrounding wilderness. The Chattooga River begins in North Carolina at the bottom of the Whiteside Mountain and flows southwestward towards Georgia bypassing South Carolina in between. The Chattooga is one of the most beautiful fast moving waters of the nation. It is also the wildest as the wilderness of the Chattahoochee and Sumter National Forests surrounds the waterway.

The Chattooga rafting began soon after the filming of the movie, Deliverance, in which the Chattooga was featured. A few years later this river was listed as one of the nations Wild and Scenic Rivers. And indeed it is with its abundant wildlife and numerous rapids and breathtaking falls. Therefore it soon became a holiday and recreational hot spot for families and youths offering Chattooga rafting, kayaking and canoe trips.

Since the river runs about 57 miles long it is separated into three sections. Each section has a different class of rapids. Depending on the class, individuals are allowed to take the journey.  The first section is Section II which is in the South Carolina and Georgia part of the river and has Class II rapids; they are frequented by tubes and float trips. This area has a rich Native American history and is utterly beautiful in it wilderness.

The most commonly visited areas while Chattooga rafting is Section III which has Class III-IV rapids, and is therefore restricted to persons above the age of 8 years. Then there’s Section IV, which is famously known for its Five Falls, which are Class IV rapids in a 1/4 mile area. This is the most challenging region of the river and only the really adventurous and daring take a chance with it. It allows individuals 13 years of age and older.

The best time of the year to go Chattooga rafting is late summer and fall as the level of water is low and quite calm. This depends on the amount of rainfall, hence in early spring and the beginning of summer the water levels are quite high which makes for exciting trips for thrill seekers and daredevils. Book your Chattooga rafting today, this will be an unforgettable experience, full of beauty and fun.