Live in a Van Down by the River at the ‘Wintering Grounds’

What can you find behind the strip mall with the gear shop in Phoenix City, Ala.? You’d think most of the answers to that question would be questionable at best, incriminating at worst.

But if you go during the right season, you’ll encounter a bustling community of friendly travelers hunting prime whitewater.

The camp lies on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, which paddlers far and wide know for its friendly flows. In this video, get a feel for the spread and — we’re willing to bet — meet a few of your new neighbors.