Fly across the state line Ziplines, paddle school & rentals.
Pair your raft trip with a zipline that crosses the Chattahoochee twice, connecting Columbus, Georgia to Phenix City, Alabama at speeds of 30 to 40 mph.
The Blue Heron Adventure is a dual zipline that crosses the Chattahoochee River twice between Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama, at 30 to 40 mph. Riders must be at least 10 years old and weigh 70 to 265 lbs; an aerial course takes kids from age 5. It is run by Whitewater Express, the same outfitter as the rafting trips.
More ways to play on the river
Dual ziplines launching from a tower designed to look like a great blue heron's nest. You cross the river to Alabama and back, and automatic brakes do the stopping for you.
Additional zip and pass options from the same outfitter. Riders must be at least 10 years old and 70 lbs, with a 265 lb maximum.
A ropes-style obstacle course for younger adventurers, as long as the harness fits.
Whitewater kayak instruction, SUP and SUP yoga, fly fishing and a whitewater adventure camp, based at 1301 Whitewater Ave in Phenix City.
Rent a tube, SUP or kayak for a couple of hours, or a bike for the day. First come, first served from Rental Island at 1200 Bay Ave.
An 18-hole disc golf course, playground and miles of paved RiverWalk trail line the park.
Rental options and age limits are from the outfitter's FAQ as of September 2026 and may change.
The heron is real
After the dams came out, wading birds like great blue herons and ospreys returned to hunt the rocky shallows. The zipline tower's nest design is a nod to them. Look for herons standing on the granite shelves near the take-out.
