On Saturday, March 8, TCWP will work with the National Park Service and the East Tennessee Whitewater Club to host a river-based cleanup within the Obed Wild and Scenic River. The stream section to be paddled will be determined later based on river flow levels and other factors. Experienced whitewater paddlers are welcome to participate, but must provide their own whitewater boat, personal floatation device, helmet, and appropriate river attire. Paddlers should be proficient in Class II/III whitewater.
Participants should meet at the NPS ranger station in Wartburg at 9 a.m. Eastern and should bring sufficient food and water for a full day’s river trip. This event may be cancelled or modified based on weather conditions and river levels. For updates, call the Obed River Visitor Center (ranger station) at 423-346-6294. For more information about the event, contact Mark Bevelhimer at 865-679-9242 or at mbevelhimer@gmail.com.
