Mark's First Kayak Run of Tallulah Gorge - November 2003

For a more detailed description of the river from American Whitewater (with pictures) click here.

Some views of Tallulah Gorge from the South Rim Overlooks
(taken November 1, 2003)

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A View of Tempesta Falls
(yes Q, that's our old swimmin' hole!)

Boaters gathered at the top of "Oceana" (the biggest of the navigable falls for some boaters - but not for me!)
   
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A better view of Oceana - it just looks mean! A view of Lake Tugaloo - the loooonnng flatwater lake paddle at the end of an exciting run!
   

 

Mark's run over "Tanner's Boof"

A "boof" is a whitewater term when one catches some air by paddling over a rock ledge.  The yellow & blue boats in the upper left are my paddling buddies that made sure I had a safe 1st trip down the Tallulah - thanks guys!
Not much air, but it check out the landing...
Good position...bow down for a nice soft landing....
Where'd I go?!?  I actually completely "submarined" the entire boat with me in it....and yes, I re-surfaced just fine!  What fun!
 

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