River rafting
One of the things I wanted to do before the weather turns cold is go down the Etowah river with my family. We usually do it a few times a year since one of the drop offs is down the road from our house and it is a fun, free afternoon activity to do as a family. The adventure is a little different every time even though we always do the same stretch of the river.
We bought 2 Seahawk 4 rafts last summer on Amazon and haved used them probably 10 times now. It looks like they have gone up in price but we purchased them for $80 each. We can all fit in one but like to have a second one so that friends and family can join us. We took them on our Blue Ridge weekend this summer and rafted twice. They have been great investments!
I always sure that everyone wears a hat, myself included! Thankfully, part of our river ride is in the shade so even though our weather still has been in the 90s, our adventure was still enjoyable.
This time we all went in the river myself included. There are spots where the water is shallow while other areas the water is very deep. All the boys wear lifevests. Another great investment! Lifevest are very affordable and if you take care of them, they will last forever!. My eldest’s vest is more than 18 years old!!
My husband took advantage of the shallow waters to teach the boys how to skip rocks. It was fun to watch them!
If the weather doesn’t cool off too much before November, we might be able to have another ride down. The boys are always unsure about wanting to come but they always enjoy themselves. Just as when we go hiking, I have learned to keep on taking them on outdoor outings and adventures because while they might complain they actually do love it!
A bientôt!
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24 Comments
Mary Katherine
What a perfect family afternoon! You make a great point about investing in things like the rafts that you will use over and over, and are a great investment. I love seeing how you enjoy life and fashion and are teaching your children (and us) how to do it all within a budget.
mimifce
Thanks Mary Katherine! I think it has made a difference in our kids and they are not too materialistic!
Jennifer
This looks like fun! I love to go kayaking!
Jennifer
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mimifce
I have never been kayaking but would like to try it one day. We have done class 3 and 4 rapids and I also have been paddle boarding. Fun stuff!
Grace | Graceful Rags
This looks like SO much fun!! Almost every summer I float the river in my hometown and I agree, it makes for such a lovely afternoon. The rapids/drop-offs are the best part! Glad you were able to squeeze it in before it gets cold. 🙂
Miles of smiles,
Grace
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mimifce
Yes, today I am actually wearing a long layer outside: the wind is chilly!
Melody Jacob
This is s much fun.
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mimifce
Yes! We try to do it several times a year!
Katrina
What a great place to go kayaking!
mimifce
I would be great with kayaks! Maybe when the boys are older!
jodie filogomo
You make growing up so fun Mireille!! And it keeps them off the electronics.
XOXO
Jodie
mimifce
It does! I have seen too many kids glued to their devices so I try to add some fun outings when I can!
Elisa
Beautiful place for some quality time with the fam!
xx Elisa
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mimifce
Yes it is and only 2 min away!
Mother of 3
That sounds like such a fun family outing!
mimifce
a couple hours of family fun!
Teresa
That looks so fun! May have to do that!
mimifce
Having invested in the rafts was so worth it. And our little river is calm on the 2 miles we go.
Mica
That looks like so much fun! It’s so great you have your own rafts and can take them out often! 🙂 Even though we are in the south of Queensland there is the odd croc or shark sighting in our rivers here so I wouldn’t brave them in a raft, haha!
Hope you’re having a great week 🙂
mimifce
I wouldn’t either! Crocs and sharks, yikes!
Julie | This Main Line Life
That looks like a really fun trip. Paul and I used to do a lot of rafting and kayaking before having the kids. We’ve gone a few times since, mostly on vacations.
mimifce
It takes a little time to set up since we have to load the rafts, then drop off the car where we will get out but it is worth it fo the fun!
Ashley
We used to go floating on the rivers in Missouri when I was a kid- it was always some of my favorite summer trips!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
mimifce
Hope mine will remember these with fondness too!