Where to Meet: CARPOOL
Cumberland Mall, Sears lot closest to Cumberland Blvd, at 9:45. I drive a tan Toyota Highlander.

OUTFITTER: ROLLING THUNDER RIVER COMPANY #[masked]

Address: 20 Hughes Street McCaysville, 30555

Driving Directions: From Atlanta
Driving time: Approximately one and a half hours from the north side of Atlanta. Take I-75 North to exit 268 (Canton exit) to pick up I-575 North. I-575 becomes Zell Miller Parkway and is also called GA 515. Continue on 515 through Blue Ridge, GA. Turn left on Hwy. 60 (runs beside a Citgo station) towards Mineral Bluff. Go approximately 10 miles and Rolling Thunder will be on the right.

When to Meet:
9:45-10:15am at Carpool
12:00pm Outfitter

Contact for Tubing: Amity #[masked]

What to Bring:
Waiver - http://www.rollingthu... (Print and Give to Amity when you arrive)
Pack a lunch
Sunscreen
Towel
Change of clothes
A dry bag if they want it for any valuables on the river (but you can leave your keys at the outfitter)
Sunglasses
Hat
Beverages/Waterbottle
Water Shoes/Sandles

The tubing company requires that every participant signs a waiver before going out on the river, so please click the link to get to that waiver. Please go ahead and print out and sign the waiver and bring it with you, it will save tons of time the day of! Thanks a lot, and have a great time on Saturday!

Come join us for some fun in the sun! This is a much better, more scenic river (Taccoa River) then going up to Helen.

Cost:
Inner tubes $7
Snuggle tubes (for 2 people) $12

What to wear
Securely fitting shoes will help you avoid foot injury in the river and are required by Rolling Thunder. Old tennis shoes are the best. Flip flops are not suitable. Remember to bring shoes with you - for on the river and dry shoes for off the river. Rolling Thunder does not sell shoes at their retail center. Most people are most comfortable in bathing suits or shorts and a tee shirt. You will definitely get wet! Remember, that sunburn is unpleasant so be prepared.

Coolers
Coolers are allowed on the river but no glass containers can be taken on the river. Styrofoam coolers are not recommended. We will rent a tube for your cooler if you want to float it along with you. Please do not litter the river. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on river trips.

Steering your tube
Just sit your bottom in the middle of the tube, lean back and paddle with your hands while kicking your feet.

Tying tubes together
Tying tubes together is not recommended due to safety considerations. You don't want a rope to get tangled in the wrong places.

Bathrooms
There are no bathrooms on the river so you should make use of Rolling Thunder's facilities before getting on the river.

Falling off your tube
You may fall off your tube while in the river. Keeping your life jacket securely fastened at all times is the smartest thing you can do while in the river. Try to get back on your tube as quickly as possible. Be careful about standing up in any river as there may be obstacles that you cannot see.

Getting out of the river
If for any reason, you need to get out of the river before you get to Rolling Thunder's take out, it is crucial that you get out on the side of the river where the road is so that you can start walking back to Thunder. Keep in mind that mountain roads are curvy and visibility is often limited so be careful to stay on the shoulder.

Water critters
Any river is home to all sorts of critters. We have never had a single person have a bad experience with this facet of their trip. Be aware and stay away from any critters if you do see them. Staying away from the side of river and tree branches is recommended.

Type of tubes
Our colorful vinyl inner tubes have handles and some have seats in them and some do not.

Parking
There is parking for your vehicle at Rolling Thunder. Please do not take your car key with you on the river. Leave them with our personnel so you will have them when you return. Keys that go in the river are impossible to find.

Eyeglasses
If you must wear glasses of any kind, consider securing them with a retainer of some type. Rolling Thunder carries retainers at their retail shop for your convenience.

Security deposit for tubes
In lieu of collecting a cash deposit when you rent your tubes, Rolling Thunder will hold your driver's license and a credit card number. When you return your rental equipment, your license will be returned to you.

If you lose or damage your tube
If you lose or damage your tube, you will be charged $20.