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Ocoee
Location: Southeastern corner of Tennessee, near the borders with North Carolina and Georgia (about 25 miles east of Chattanooga). Length of trip: Five miles in two hours. Season: Thursdays through Mondays in June, July, and August; weekends in April, May, September, and October. The water flow depends on dam releases. Can be crowded in summer, especially on weekends. Highway 64 runs the length of the river, so many tourists watch from the riverbanks. Weather: While early spring and late fall are often cool (45° to 70°F) and wet, late spring and summer bring heat (75° to 90°) and humidity to the southern Appalachians. The sun can be quite hot and relentless in summer. Lodging: Wooded campsite in Cherokee National Forest, as well as a variety of accommodations in nearby towns. Boats: Paddle rafts. Rapids: Class III rapids with splashy Disneyland-type waves. Warm, usually clear water. Special features:
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