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Green River
Kentucky
Calm below the deluge
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Kentucky is one of the best states for paddling. The diversity of rivers and scenery is almost unparalleled. Besides offering a kick-ass assortment of whitewater, the state has wonderful flatwater. And the Green River is the crowning glory. Two sections reign supreme.
The stretch between Liberty and Green River Lake is often overlooked. Running through farmland and along some steep, wooded hills, the river is treelined and flows swiftly. You'll encounter some playful Class I whitewater and probably some logjams. This section is runnable from November
through mid-June. The section between Munfordville and Houchins Ferry is runnable all year long. This section runs through Mammoth Cave National Park. Beautiful forests replace the cornfields once the Green River enters the park, and wildlife is abundant. This is cave country, and at least two caves can be scouted at water's edge. Canoe camping is allowed throughout the park.
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Okefenokee Swamp
Southern Georgia
Just north of the Florida border, in the back and yonder region of southern Georgia, the Okefenokee sprawls pristine, wild, and very, very soggy. The name translates as"trembling earth," referring to the peaty, waterlogged soil.
The peat stains the water an elegant shade of brown, a perfect foil for the lush swamp cypress, water lilies, and swaying marsh grasses. To paddle through the Okefenokee is to return to some primal state in the evolution of humankind when we shared the earth with an overwhelming array of other
creatures. In season, expect to see huge osprey, herons, egrets and alligators. You'll probably encounter white-tailed deer and grand old turtles. And don't overlook the hundreds of smaller birds that pass through the Okefenokee: bring your binoculars and a field guide. The Okefenokee is the slow-moving headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Marys Rivers. The water may be moving slowly, but you won't mind. In fact, you'll often want to stop just to take it all in.
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