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              Primitive Outback Kayaking and Gem Mining


              Come enjoy a leisurely new unique adventure with us!

              See Nature at its best!

              We offer Kayaking Trips, Gem Mining "Rain or Shine" and Visiting Our Baby Fainting Goats and Baby Bunnies along the Beautiful Little Tennessee River!



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              Kayaking

              We offer 2 1/2 -3 1/2 hour Kayaking Adventure Trips on the  beautiful Little Tennessee River.  The trips are self guided and all a natural setting.  You may see lots of different birds, river otters, beavers, deer, fish swim by and other wild life in their natural setting.

               
              You can rent kayaks or bring you own equipment.  For those who bring their own equipment we offer a drop and shuttle service.
               
              For those renting our equipment will we give you everything you need.  Kayak, paddle(s), life jacket, simple instructions and a small dry box to put your cell phone, cameras or snacks.
               
              We are a class 1 river with no white water.  Our kayaks are recreational resin kayaks.  We have single kayaks and double tandem kayaks.

              Recommendations:
              We do recommend that you wear old clothing and old shoes or water shoes when kayaking.  Also please remember to bring  plastic bottles of water or other drinks with you as it gets very hot out on the water and there are no stores along the way.  If you would like to bring snacks your welcome to do so.

               

               

              Kayaking is by reservations.  


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              All Kayaking is by Reservation.

              Kayaking Available May - September Weather dependent


              Pricing:

              3 Hour Kayak Rental                           $40.00 / person

              - Single and Tandem /Double (2 person) available

              - includes a kayak, shuttle service, life vest, informational instructions, paddle and dry box.

               
               
              Drop & Shuttle Service 

              (using all your own kayak and equipment)

              $25.00 / person
              - including parking


              We do recommend the following:

              - wearing shoes that can get wet (ex .  watershoes, sandels or old tennis shoes)
              -  sunscreen
               -bug spray
              * Groups of 15 or more kayakers will require $100 deposit for reservation. Deposit is refundable up to the day before your reservation. *

              - water to drink along the way

              - many enjoy having a change of clothes/ towel in your vehicle for after your river adventure


              *All kayaking is by reservations as we space every group out to enjoy with your group.

              Our River trip is approx. 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.


              Please feel free to contact us for more information and dates available.

              *Kayaking is always weather dependent *



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              Gem

              Mining


              Enjoy the unique

              experience 
              to LEARN about

               your GEMS
              as you DISCOVER them.


              Super Bucket         
              $15. 00 each

              Grand Bucket       
              $ 30.00 each

              Mega Bucket         
              $50.00 each

              Colossal Bucket   
              $100.00 each
              (we guarantee a cut
              and faceted 
              gemstone in each
              Colossal bucket)


              *You are welcome

              to share your

              treasure buckets.*


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              With each bucket

               (all sizes) we will

              provide  you a screen,

               basket to put

              all your Gems and

               when you're

              finished a treasure bag

               to carry  home

              your Gems.


              You pan in our covered outdoor flume

              overlooking the

              beautiful clear Little

              Tennessee River.


              Enjoy the unique experience as we

               We teach you about

               your Gems 

              as you discover them. 

                
               

               





               

              Fainting Goats

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                Fainting Goats and Bunnies!

              Visit, Pet and Feed our fainting goats!

              Visit and Pet our Bunnies, too!

              They are so cute!


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              So much Fun!
              ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had so much fun feeding the goats, gem mining, and kayaking. The people were so friendly, helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable. And we had an exclusive experience without a crowd! ~Kerry 5 star review Google Maps
              Eco and Nature
              "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful adventure with the family. Great owners who were very accommodating and friendly! " ~Bettina 5 star review on Google Maps
              Great Experience!
              ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great experience! So much to do in one place. The goats are adorable. The gems were beautiful and so much fun to find. Perfect place to kayak. ~Raychel 5 star review on Google Maps

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              So much Fun!
              ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had so much fun feeding the goats, gem mining, and kayaking. The people were so friendly, helpful, accommodating, and knowledgeable. And we had an exclusive experience without a crowd! ~Kerry 5 star review Google Maps
              Eco and Nature
              "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Wonderful adventure with the family. Great owners who were very accommodating and friendly! " ~Bettina 5 star review on Google Maps
              Great Experience!
              ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great experience! So much to do in one place. The goats are adorable. The gems were beautiful and so much fun to find. Perfect place to kayak. ~Raychel 5 star review on Google Maps

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              ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars On Google and Facebook

              Thank  you all for visiting and sharing the FUN!




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              ColumnAbout Us We are Family Owned and Operated. We accept Cash or credit cards. We accept Master Card, Visa, Discover Card, American Express and Apple Pay.


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              About Us


              We are Family Owned and Operated.



              We accept Cash or credit cards.   We  accept Master Card, Visa, Discover Card, American Express, and Apple Pay.










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              Open  Hours:

              ``> Additional Days/ Times by Reservation

              Call 828-349-1717


              Please check Google Maps for most up to date or call.


              Regular Spring Hours (Mar - May)


              Sunday    Closed

              Monday   12:00 PM - 4:00 PM   

              Tuesday    Closed

              Wednesday  Closed

              Thursday  12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

              Friday        12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

              Saturday  12:00 PM - 4:00 PM


               Summer Hours: (June & July):

              Sunday  Closed

              Monday  10:30 AM - 4:00 PM   

              Tuesday      Closed

              Wednesday Closed

              Thursday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

              Friday      10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

              Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM


              *ALL Kayaking is by Reservation

              (May - September:

              Weather dependent)



              *Other days / times available by Reservation 828-349-1717

               

              **Holidays may vary - Please check Google Maps or Call us at 828-349-1717**


              Gem Mining is "Rain or Shine" under our covered outdoor flume and Visiting Baby Fainting Goats and Bunnies

               


              Winter: November - February By reservations and some Saturdays



               

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               Lodging In Our Area             NEED A PLACE TO STAY? :

                          

               Big Bear Cabin Rentals - Franklin, NC  357 Wide Horizon Drive  Franklin, NC 28734  828-349-0099  https://bigbearfranklin.com/     


              Cabin Rentals at River Vista RV Resort

               20 River Vista Drive Dillard, GA 30537   706-746-2722  https://rvmountainvillage.com/


              High Country Haven RV Park, Camping and Cabins  175 Highhaven Ln,  Franklin, NC 28734   (828) 369-2267  https://www.vrbo.com/9217503ha   

              Gateway Inn and Suites - Dillard, GA 64 White Oak lane Dillard, GA 30537   800-204-1816 https://gatewayinndillard.com/indexSpring.htm         


              The Dillard House  768 Franklin St,  Dillard, GA 30537  (706) 746-5348  http://www.dillardhouse.com/           

              Mountain Brook Cottages   208 Mountain Brook Road Franklin, NC 28779   828-586-4329   www.mountainbrook.com       


              Carolina Motel 2602 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734   828-524-3380   www.carolinamotel.com   


              Mountain Valley INN Dillard

              13 Royalty Ln, Dillard, GA 30537

              706-746-5373


              Beechwood Inn P.O. Box 429 Clayton, GA 30525   706-782-5485   www.beechwoodinn.ws info@beechwoodinn.ws     


              Macafee Mountain  P.O. Box 129 Dillard, GA 30537  706-746-2550  www.macafeemntandr.com     


              Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet

              834 US-441, Clayton, GA 30525
              706-782-2214
              https://www.choicehotels.com/georgia/clayton/quality-inn-hotels/ga474?mc=llgoxxpx


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              RV Parks


              We do not offer camping but we recommend the following RV Parks for all motor homes and travel trailers:



              Franklin RV Park
              230 Old Addington Bridge Road
              Franklin, NC 29734
               
              828-349-6200
               
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              High Country Haven RV Park, Camping and Cabins
               175 Highhaven Ln,
               Franklin, NC 28734
                (828) 369-2267
              https://www.vrbo.com/9217503ha

               

              River Vista Mountain Village
              960 Highway 246
              Dillard, GA 30537
               
              706-746-2722
               

              External link opens in new tab or windowwww.rvmountainvillage.com


              Willow Valley

              323 Yorkhouse Rd.

              Rabun Gap, GA 30568

              +17067460078

              https://willowvalleyrv.com/

               

              Adults Only

               

              Cardinal Ridge Farm RV Resort

              187 Cardinal Ridge Farm Way

              Franklin, NC 28734

              828-524-8090

              External link opens in new tab or windowhttps://www.crfrvresort.com/


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