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Discover your next paddling adventure with these local businesses
Coosa River Adventures — Wetumpka
Some local traditions don’t need a building—just a paddle. Coosa River Adventures has been helping people explore the water since 1995, with adventures extending beyond the Coosa to overnight trips on the Tallapoosa. Ask about a trip that turns “we should get outside sometime” into a memory.
Mountain High Outfitters — Montgomery
An Alabama beginning, not a distant mountain town: Mountain High Outfitters started in Birmingham in 1999. Next time you visit its EastChase store, bring an adventure you’ve been putting off—and ask what you need to get started.
Montgomery Whitewater Outfitter
You can come for the atmosphere before you ever come for the rapids. Visiting Montgomery Whitewater doesn’t require buying an activity pass: watch the paddlers, explore the grounds, and browse the Outfitter’s technical whitewater gear. Bring someone who’s curious but not quite ready to get wet.
Bass Pro Shops — Prattville
Before your next paddle, take a moment to look beneath the surface. This store’s aquarium offers a glimpse of the underwater world we usually pass over. Bring a curious kid—or your own curiosity—and make watching the fish part of the visit.
Academy Sports + Outdoors — Prattville · Montgomery
An outdoor adventure can start during an ordinary errand. The Prattville store’s own local guide points visitors toward Autauga Creek and suggests getting equipped for a paddle. Turn your next supply stop into a small commitment: pick a day, invite a friend, and start planning.
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