Cahaba River w/ Lilies

Here is my 14-mile trip on the Cahaba River in Bibb County, Alabama, with a group led by Brad Moore of the Mountains & Moore KZbin channel. We got to see the Cahaba Lilies blooming plus AMAZING scenery along the way. The Cahaba is Alabama's longest substantially free-flowing river (194 miles). We launched at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge and took out at AL Hwy 25 in Centerville/Brent. Music by Epidemic Sound.

[@bamamurdock5367]

That Riviera isn't prime for whitewater huh? Ha!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Lol- just needs a couple more inches of water, Murdock! ;-)

[@bassettraceengines]

Great video enjoyed it a lot.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you very much! The Cahaba is a beautiful river!!

[@autigerz84]

Nice, Dan. Enjoyed that. What a great time that was. Ready to go again! Maybe Buffalo National? Let’s hit the river!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, Wes! That really was a great trip!! Yes, we need to do the Buffalo National for sure!!

[@MySUPRunnethOver]

So many lovely places to get out and enjoy Alabama. This looked like a fun day for all.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, LM. The shoals were a little work, but it was definitely worth it. And you're right that Alabama has so many beautiful places! I've seen a few on your and Jon's channels, too!!

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man you had an awesome day. That was a big group you was with. The beginning seem a little rough but as long as you careful it will be alright. I saw you got wet but it look like you didn't lose anything. Glad to hear you had a blast kayaking with your friends. Me and my son won't be kayaking. About a week or two. The sunburn that me and my son got on our feet Sunday the blisters done and was bleeding and was very painful so we had to go to the hospital. I usually do not burn this early. It's usually after June This happens to me so this is early. Me and my son have to spend this holiday weekend barefooted 👣 because of the blisters , infection , the pain we are in. We also have to put cream on our arms from the sunburn too. It sucks to a point but it doesn't cuz it's going to rain on Friday , Saturday , and half of Sunday so. You and your family have a good Memorial weekend & whatever you do be safe man.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, Mack. It was a great trip. Hope you get back on the water soon. Have a great holiday weekend!

[@dustinbranton]

Paddle stroke needs some work but I did enjoy seeing what the river looks like. Thanks.

[@SouthernPaddler]

It's a beautiful river. Thanks for watching!! 👍

[@alabamafloats]

That looks like a beautiful float!

[@SouthernPaddler]

It was! I really enjoyed it!!

[@MonkeyNAround]

Awesome video Dan. Beautiful river and I have never heard of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks, Shane!! I need to come up to NC and get my paddles wet with you, Mitchell, Anthony and some of those "other" NC fellas!! :-D

[@MonkeyNAround]

@@SouthernPaddler yes sir come on up. Them Crossed Paddle fellas always have something going on.

[@jakehill9374]

Where did y’all put in/take out?

[@SouthernPaddler]

Hi Jake- We launched at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge (there's a launch site where the gravel road first approaches the river) and took out at AL Hwy 25 in Centerville/Brent (there's a access point there near the bridge).

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Awesome trip and awesome people. I was so thankful that Brad got all this together. Amazing editing Dan. Well done. Appreciate ya! Crow✌️

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thank you very much, Crow! I mean it- it's ALWAYS a treat to get to hang out with you!! I enjoyed meeting part of your fam, too!! What a fun time and it was really great to get to hang out again!!!

[@anthonybarbour43]

Dan, you did a great job capturing the beauty of this river and its many personalities. Natalie and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip with all of you Alabama folks. I can see why y'all call it sweet home Alabama. Been enjoying your channel, got lots of videos to watch now. Hope we can paddle again sometime!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks so much, Anthony!! It was great to meet you in person (and Natalie, too)! That was a great trip and now I need to get up to NC and see some of those beautiful places in person that I've seen in videos for years now!! I'm planning on us paddling again, soon!!

[@mountainsmoore3657]

Awesome job, Dan! I can't believe that this video has been out for FOUR days and I am just now getting to see it because I haven't even been on KZbin! Thanks for the shout outs and thanks for going along! Those shoals were rough and slippery, but it was just such a great day on the water that even all of those bruises from the falls on those rocks are beginning to fade from my legs, as well as my memory! LOL!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Ha, ha- yes, I had a few nicks on my shins/ankles...lol!! But I would do it again...especially with your group! You always put together a great trip and it's just an honor to be invited. This was a great trip with wonderful memories!!! Thanks again, Brad!!

[@shannonmoore7976]

Great video, Dan. It was nice to put a face to the names of all you fine folks that share Brad's love of paddling. I look forward to spending more time on the water with all of you.

[@SouthernPaddler]

Thanks so much, Shannon!! Likewise, it was great to meet another "Jumpin' Armadillo" in person!! I hope we all can do another trip soon! I had so much fun on this trip!! :-)