Life is better on the water STORY BY AMY PASSARETTI PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS
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lmore County is home to beautiful waters offering endless opportunities for leisure or competition fun. With access to two lakes, two main rivers and plenty of offshore activities, visitors and residents alike will benefit from the area’s natural resources. Lake Jordan is smack dab in the middle of the county, connecting Wetumpka and Holtville, and Lake Martin is only a short drive away, with many of its shores touching the county’s communities.
The Tallapoosa River runs along the eastern edge of the county, flowing southwest before joining the Coosa River just south of Wetumpka. The Coosa runs along the northwestern section of the county before eventually joining the Alabama River. The waters of Elmore County provide an excellent backdrop for recreational activities, including fishing, boating, paddling, swimming and more.
The Coosa Whitewater Festival welcomes paddlers from around the Southeast to compete in various events
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