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Ride the Blue Ridge railway to rafting, tubing adventure
The summer sizzle is here, making metro Atlantans think of heading somewhere cool. There's always a bit of heat relief found by heading to the North Georgia mountains, where the green countryside is shady and free of smog. This year, don't just head for the hills. Plan a day trip with a train ride through the mountains and a float down a river that promise a refreshing respite close to home.
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Rolling Thunder staffers provide tubes, life jackets and a short bus ride to the drop-off area of the river, about 1.5 miles north.
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