Named one of the 75 Last Great Places left in the world by the Nature Conservancy, the river flows past rich bottomland forests, cypress swamps, and tidal marshes. Inhabited by a broad range of animals including rare freshwater mussels, egrets, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, turtles, and more! Crisp early mornings turn into sunny, warm, fall days making it the perfect time of year for one of our most popular river excursions.

Rat Run
Altamaha River Kayak/ Canoe Excursion

Join us for the semi annual Altamaha River Canoe/Kayak Excursion to be held on Saturday, (check back for dates) 2023. Bring the whole family and enjoy a leisurely 12 mile paddle down the mighty Altamaha River from Town’s Bluff Landing to Deen’s Landing.

LUNCH STOP BENTON LEE’S STEAKHOUSE

Be sure to bring your canoes, kayaks, boats, jet ski, life jackets, sunscreen and drinks, and we will provide a hearty lunch at the end of the paddle.

For canoe/kayak rentals, contact: Altamaha River Expeditions: Larry Brantley (912) 294-3604 or email: larrybrantley@att.net. A limited number of kayaks will be available on site for last minute rentals. Availability will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Only one shuttle service will be provided for participants, so please arrive at Town’s Bluff Landing prior to 8am. For more information please contact the Appling County Board of Tourism at (912) 367-7731