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All OutNature

Rip. Zip. And Chill. Columbus Overflows with Fun.

iving in and visiting a riverside city Why does everyone in a raft laugh and
with whitewater rapids, walking trails, smile so much? Because being in the water
L environmental centers, lots of green is part of our being. The churning rapids of
spaces – oh, and wetlands, too – gives the Chattahoochee River beckon rafters,
everyone access to nature. kayakers, and canoers year-round. For
experts to first timers, it’s a fantastic place
to feel the flow.
Rafting or kayaking the longest urban
whitewater course in the world or zip lining
across the Chattahoochee River are two
notable Columbus outdoor adventures that
have attracted thousands of thrill-seekers
in the last decade. Did you know? This
whitewater course was named the site
of the International Canoe Federation’s
Freestyle Kayaking World Cup (2022) and
World Championships (2023). That’s making
a splash on the global scene!
Ride the 1,200-foot zip line across the
Chattahoochee River from Georgia into
Oxbow Meadows Alabama, speed along the 500-foot zip line
Environmental Learning Center
through the trees on the Alabama shore
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