So I must have been to this place a couple of dozen times over the years and for good reason…read more Actually, for a variety of good reasons. Sometimes in life you say to yourself, "I should be paddling down a river in a kayak", and then you realize the logistical issues of actually doing that. You can't predict the Cahaba which runs through Birmingham. Is it moving too fast today? Is the water so low that my boat will just scrape the rocks at the bottom? Unless you're a seasoned kayaker it's best not to risk being out in unpredictable waters and so you need a place to go where you can know what to expect. Coosa River Adventures is that place. Good, clean family run business. Wide variety of sit-on-top kayaks that won't sink. Rent everything you need for 29 bucks, take a bus ride down to Jordan dam and paddle your way back to your car. The section of river that you're on starts at the bottom of Jordan dam, and so since they know on a daily basis what the flow rate of the dam is, they know the conditions of the river as well. Predictable water is critical for someone who wants to enjoy the day without having anxiety about whether they might encounter dangerous conditions. You can give them a call and they'll have information about the flow rate which can help you plan your trip. 2000cfm is slow, low and easy. 4000cfm is still nothing to worry about. 6000cfm is a little more adventurous. 8000 is about the higgest flow rate you'll see and it can get a little choppy in places. Once a year or so they run 10000cfm for a whitewater festival which can be a blast, but expect to fall out of your boat at least once. Over the 7 to 8 mile stretch there are a variety of small islands, rock formations etc where you can stop for a break, have a picnic, take a nap in the blistering sun or open up your dry box and take a few pics. The main rapid, known as "moccasin gap" can be categorized as class 3 depending on the flow of the river. The other small rapids are generally just little bits of choppy water that liven up the trip. An important thing to note is that the river is very wide, and so if you have no interest in paddling through any rapids, you can easily bypass them and just float peacefully along. Fun for everyone. A few tips....don't litter, don't take off your life jacket and then fall out of your boat. Don't lose your boat or paddle. Don't get so intoxicated that you fall down on a slippery rock and crack your skull. Do bring a dry box, pelican case or whatever to keep your stuff dry. Do tie that to your boat. Do pack some bottles of water and some snacks for the trip. Do call ahead and make a reservation to help them plan for how many boats they're going to need to ferry down to the starting point. The shuttles run at 9am, 11am and 1pm and it takes between 3 to 6 hours to finish the trip depending on the flow rate of the river and how fast you decide to paddle. Get there early. There's a brief sign in/safety meeting and then you're on the bus and on your way. So all in all this place is pretty amazing. Really friendly and down to Earth people, a safe, predictable section of river which has rapids for those who want them and byways for those who don't. They'll rent you everything you need and they have a small shop for picking up extras that you might want. The facilities are a bit rustic, but more than adequate and the prices are good especially if you consider that they may be the only people around really offering what they're offering. Definitely worth the trip if you decide that paddling down a river is something you want to do.

This place is a trip! ...A trip down the Coosa River to be exact. They are very good a what they do…read moreand try to keep you safe and having a good time. The Coosa River offers greats views, some light rapids, and an enjoyable experience. They have all of the equipment you need onsite for singles or groups.

Great experience. Staff is very kind and takes care of the customer in a timely…read morematter!

Dispatching a car was a nightmare. Took 45 minutes sitting in waiting room being the only one there…read morefor an adequate employee to help me. Try another location if you have to deal with carmax

Jazly got me a competitive offer on the spot and I was outta there with a check in just over 90…read moreminutes. It worked basically just as advertised. The only drawback here is that you can generally get a few more $k if you sell it on your own, but, the downside to that approach is time and hassle. Finally, a quick shout-out to Jazly who is awesome at what she does and a phenomenal human being!

Clean store, excellent service, and we got a great deal on synthetic oil and a filter. We will…read moredefinitely stop in again if we need stuff for the car while we're in town.

Friendly, courteous and respectful. These folks are top of the line. Meet my new tire store.read more

Brand New truck got a nail in the tire and was going flat. Pulled into Gray's to get it fixed. Got…read moreright to it and did not charge mea dime! Will go there when I need new tires!

The staff was very welcoming and showed me campers in the sweltering heat. They just didn't have…read morewhat I was looking for.

This was the most pleasant shopping experience EVER!! We were allowed to look without being…read morefollowed or pressured at all. Greg was the best! He was available to answer any questions we had but did not in any way pressure us. We bought the smallest travel trailer they had but Greg made us feel as though we had just purchased the biggest, most expensive rig they carry. Also, there's no hidden fees, no dock fees or anything extra tacked on! It was an amazing experience! And we highly recommend Clarks RV!

Very impressed with the quality of service at a reasonable price. Having someone whom you can trust…read morein repairing your motorcycle or ATV is invaluable. Jerry Tew and his team are great guys, experienced mechanics and enthusiasts of motor sports. I brought them my Polaris after I attempted to fix the rear brakes. Like a lot of weekend warriors, I knew just enough to get started but not finished. They stepped in and using their years of experience, finished the job. They recently relocated their business from Montgomery to Wetumpka. Stop by their new location at 1684 Elmore Road, Wetumpka AL.

Excellent service and great people who know what they're doing. Jerry (owner) and his staff are…read morethe best you could hope to find.

We just had our Honda done and the work seems excellent. However, this location has a weird…read moreproblem! Nobody seems to know it exists. They get their mail, parts deliveries, and apparently too many customers can't find it. It gets sort of absurd when you drop your car off at enterprise leasing (another excellent company) and they take you to a different location in spite of what you tell them. This is sort of the Rodney Dangerfield of body shops :-). Kermit keep you posted on everything that's happening and they treat you politely. The work is excellent. But everybody gets confused with another Gerber location! Even USAA, my insurance company of over 50 years, screwed up paying them. That has never happened before. I don't know if they are the victim of some weird conspiracy. I. This problem has existed since since August of last year; and I hope is getting fixed but it's not their fault.