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Whether you're kayaking the Intracoastal Waterway, exploring tidal rivers, or visiting state parks, this guide has everything you need.","privacy":"public","created_at":"2026-07-29T10:18:51.618Z","updated_at":"2026-07-29T10:18:51.618Z","author":{"username":"debbietrey","name":"Unknown","url":"https://stacklist.com/debbietrey","type":"person"},"category":{"id":"travel","name":"travel","url":"https://stacklist.com/c/travel"},"items":[{"id":"0bd3bd59-fd31-494a-99ec-c8edbb6ae83f","position":1,"title":"Kayaking and Paddling in Camden County, Georgia","url":"https://visitkingsland.com/home/explore/paddling/","note":"Camden County's tidal rivers and Intracoastal Waterway offer some of coastal Georgia's best paddling — with guided tours and rental outfitters along the St. Marys River waterfront in Kingsland and St. Marys. 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