The Altamaha River, a massive coastal plain river, is an easy, distinctive paddling experience. The river’s south bank offers high shores lined with pine, sweet gum and oak, all part of the scenic, state-owned Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area. While the river is very broad it is unexpectedly shallow, and offers a moderate current. Know that since the river is so wide it will be important to get to the north bank well before the take-out point. Also, be aware that on occasion there may be fallen trees along the shores, which usually do not pose a navigational problem because the river is over 300 feet wide.