Big Waves in the South

by Hargrove Adventures | Apr 13, 2022 | Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

A Day on the Flooded, Chattahoochee River at RushSouth Whitewater Park Something magical happens during the winter and early spring months, when the Chattahoochee River, found between Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama, reaches increased water flows. A variety...

Adventuring with Kids: How to get geared up for cold water paddling with Mathis Hargrove

by Hargrove Adventures | Jan 12, 2022 | Family Zone, Featured Post, Fun, Fun 1, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Kid's Kayaks, River Running, Team JK, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

HOW TO’S WITH THE HARGROVE CREW Mathis leads us in a video as he gets geared up in his cold gear layers, for a fun day of kayaking on the Nantahala River, in Bryson City, North Carolina. Staying warm and comfortable plays a huge part in having a GREAT DAY on the...

The Joys of Teaching

by Hargrove Adventures | Sep 11, 2021 | Antix, Family Zone, Featured Post, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Rockstar, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Everyone knows, I LOVE kayaking. Freestyle and down-river paddling has opened a world of new experiences and adventures for me. Traveling to new places, paddling new rivers, and meeting new people, are all things that motivate me to continue to live this lifestyle of...

Essential Tips For Whitewater Kayaking with Kids

by Hargrove Adventures | May 21, 2021 | Family Zone, Featured Post, Fun 1, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Little Shredders, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW Disciplines

Hello! We are the Hargrove Crew and we have some Essential Tips For Whitewater Kayaking with Kids for you. Our family of six loves sharing the JOY of just being together, seeking adventures that turn into lasting memories, and inspiring others to join in on the FUN of...

How to have an Epic Day, on the River, With Your Kids

by Hargrove Adventures | Feb 23, 2021 | Family Zone, Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

HELLO!! We are the Hargroves, and love to create unplugged moments of magic with our crew of 6. I know what you are thinking, “Moments of magic, really?” Being a homeschool family that includes 4 kiddos, and a husband that works full time outside of the house, finding...

Little Shredder Introduction – Makinley Kate Hargrove

by Hargrove Adventures | Jul 12, 2020 | JAdventures Main Banner, JK Little Shredders, Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

Hi, my name is Makinley Kate Hargrove and I am 12 years old. My home river is the Chattahoochee, at the RushSouth Whitewater Park, nestled between Phenix City, Alabama and Columbus, Georgia. How I Got Started: My dad was the first to start kayaking in our family, and...

Look At That ‘Good Wave’ | RushSouth

by Hargrove Adventures | Apr 27, 2020 | Playboating, Rockstar 4.0, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature

Since we are all being homeschooled, I would like to start today’s class with a quick history lesson of Good Wave and my local whitewater course. RushSouth was recently rebranded from Columbus Georgia Whitewater, to encompass all the area has to offer, in both Phenix...

Chattahoochee Riverside Cleanup | A Hunt For Treasure

by Hargrove Adventures | Mar 27, 2020 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, River Running, rivers, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines

Cleaning Up For a Better Tomorrow: Our Chattahoochee Riverside cleanup turned out to be a fantastic treasure hunt for all involved. A win, win for both the RushSouth Whitewater Park environment and our local community. The Southeastern Winter season has been a wet...

The Single Duo – Paddling With My Brother

by Hargrove Adventures | Dec 5, 2019 | Antix, Family Zone, Whitewater

Creating Opportunities for Family Fun with Whitewater Kayaking For me, Whitewater Kayaking is not just an individual sport, but also an opportunity to enjoy unplugged time together with my family. There are so many park & play spots and river runs that provide joy...

Kids Just Want To Have Fun

by Hargrove Adventures | Nov 28, 2019 | Featured Post, JAdventures Main Banner, JK Little Shredders

  For Sale: JK Rockstar S, great condition. This lightweight boat is snappy, easy to control, comfortable, and gets big air. Comes with happy seat, JK water bottle, and years of excitement on the river. Having to sell due to having 4 kids and no time to kayak . ....