I have floated down the river that runs through my hometown. It runs through a lot of different counties and it’s called the Etowah River. The Native American Indians give it the name “Etowah” or that is how some say. The Cherokee Nation has argued this and says the name was corrupted in to what is now known as “Hightower” a small community that lies on the Cherokee and Forsyth County Borders. Even more myths debunk the name coming from the Indians as it is now believed that the Creek Indians had a strong position in the South Cherokee County Area.

The Etowah River starts in an area of North Georgia that is close to Dahlonega. It runs 98 miles before reaching the Allatoona Lake in Cherokee County. I have been on most of the river that runs through the Cherokee County Area. I have used several different ways to go up and down the Etowah River. Boats, canoes, and even a 2 person inflatable kayak, are just some of the ways I have traveled along the beautiful Etowah River. I think the best way to travel the river is with a 2 person inflatable kayak, that allows you to bring a buddy along for the journey.

It’s fun just floating down the river and taking in all the scenery. Most people that live around the Etowah River have never had the opportunity to see all the beauty that is along the Etowah River’s winding path. It’s funny how people can live in an area so long and never yet see it all! I like to fish, so most of the times I have floated down the Etowah River I would be fishing. The Etowah River is a great place to fish and is the home to 76 native fish species. If you live near the North Georgia Area or just want to find a good place to float down the river, then the Etowah River is a great place to do so! It’s calm in most parts of the river and it’s easy navigation for amateur boaters.