What we’re about
Paddling, hiking, painting, photographing our blackwater rivers, creeks, lakes, and swamps in central south Georgia and north Florida. Monthly outings, workshops, and other events in the Suwannee River Basin.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Withlacoochee River Paddle - Fl Campsites Ramp to Allen RampFlorida Campsites Ramp , Jasper, FL
This will be a fun day paddling 5.39 miles on the beautiful Withlacoochee River (North) with stops at several springs along the way.
Everyone must wear a PFD at all times on the river.
Please come on time, shuttle begins promptly at 10:30
Put In: Florida Campsites Ramp
Take Out: Allen Ramp
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. If you would like to become a member and paddle free for a year, or if you prefer to pay the non-member fee, please pre-pay online before the outing if possible: https://wwals.net/outings/. We can also take cash at the outing.
Follow Leave No Trace principles by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin by becoming a WWALS member today! https://wwals.net/donations
Click here for more information about this outing. - Suwannee Paddle - Turner Bridge Ramp to Cone Bridge RampTurner Bridge Ramp, Jasper, FL
11.2 mile paddle on the upper Suwannee River. This is a beautiful part of the river with one section of small shoals to paddle through, there can also be some tree debris in the river to work our way around. Everyone must wear a PFD while on the river.
Both ramps are on long dirt roads that are usually well maintained. Please come on time, the shuttle leaves promptly at 9:30.
Put In: Turner Bridge Ramp
Take Out: Cone Bridge Ramp
Shuttle: 25 miles round trip, 40 minutes. Please come on time, shuttle begins promptly at 9:30.
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. Members paddle free all year. If possible please pre-pay online before the outing, otherwise we can take cash: https://wwals.net/outings.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin by becoming a WWALS member today! https://wwals.net/donations
Leave No Trace by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife.
More information about this outing: https://wwals.net/?p=67557 - Full Buck Moon PaddleBanks Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeland, GA
Join us for a leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle at Banks Lake.
When: Gather 7:45 PM, launch 8:15 PM, sunset 8:39 PM, moonrise 8:59 PM, end 9:45 PM
Boats: Bring your own canoe or kayak if you have it. Thanks to Lanier County and Banks Lake Outdoors for free boat rental for these WWALS Full Moon Paddles. To reserve a kayak or canoe, please use this link: eventbrite ticket
Safety: Be on time. If you miss the safety briefing, you cannot paddle with us. Each person in a boat, no matter how young or old, must wear a PFD.
You must have a light for your boat or some type of light to have on yourself (glow sticks work well, or head lamp, flashlight, etc.) so other boaters can see you in the dark. It will be totally dark after sunset.
A whistle is not required, but it’s a good idea in the dark.
Leave No Trace by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife.
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. You can become a member and paddle free for a year. Please prepay online: https://wwals.net/outings. Or bring cash to the outing. Credit card payments may or may not be available.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
Click here for information about this paddle. - Full Sturgeon Moon PaddleBanks Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeland, GA
Join us for a leisurely Sunset and Full Moon Paddle at Banks Lake.
When: Gather 7:30 PM, launch 8:00 PM, sunset 8:20 PM, moonrise 8:52 PM, end 9:30 PM
Boats: Bring your own canoe or kayak if you have it. Thanks to Lanier County and Banks Lake Outdoors for free boat rental for these WWALS Full Moon Paddles. To reserve a kayak or canoe, please use this link: eventbrite link
Safety: Be on time. If you miss the safety briefing, you cannot paddle with us. Each person in a boat, no matter how young or old, must wear a PFD.
You must have a light for your boat or some type of light to have on yourself (glow sticks work well, or head lamp, flashlight, etc.) so other boaters can see you in the dark. It will be totally dark after sunset.
A whistle is not required, but it’s a good idea in the dark.
Leave No Trace by packing out all trash, avoiding damage to vegetation, and respecting wildlife.
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. You can become a member and paddle free for a year. Please prepay online: https://wwals.net/outings. Or bring cash to the outing. Credit card payments may or may not be available.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
Click here for more information about this outing.
