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Free rafting trip on the Tuckasegee

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

The Dillsboro River Company will offer free unguided rafting trips down the Tuckaseegee River from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3.

Participants only have to donate 10 cans of food per person. The food will be donated to United Christian Ministries of Jackson County. The ‘Tuck” averages at about 70 degrees and offers Class II rapids, which is mild moving water.

The minimum weight requirement for rafting is 40 pounds for kids at least 4 years of age. 866.586.3797.

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