On October 3, Join the Georgia Conservancy and the Yellow River Water Trail Partnership for a peaceful 7-mile flat-water paddle on the Yellow River as it rambles through Newton County. We may be joined by some of the locals--watch for blue herons, kishfishers turtles, deer and otters. This lazy section of river is shallow, sandy-bottomed and slow—great for kids, newbies, and anyone who wants to ki
ck back. Drift back in time when you see aged bridge remnants, destroyed by Sherman during the Civil War. Music will signal the end of your paddle. As you approach the Porterdale’s Yellow River Park just above the mill dam, take in some tunes by local bands. Yellow River Jam is a 1-day music festival on a riverside stage. When you shed your boat gear, head for some craft beer and local fare; the take-out is about a half-block away from downtown Porterdale- a vibrant, historic 1830s mill village. Restaurants will be brewing, grilling and baking for hungry paddlers. This will be the best place in Atlanta for Boats, Bands and Brews on October 3rd! Don't want to paddle - Join us at the Porterdale Yellow River Park - music starts at noon until ....
