Getting The Best Canoe Trips Nashville

By Ericka Marsh


When you think of Nashville I bet canoes are not the first thing which springs to mind but the area around the city has lots of opportunities to get on the water. Whether you are looking for an adrenalin rush or the chance to kick back and relax you can find it. For canoe trips Nashville has unparalleled variety.

Tennessee is a mountainous state. Any Dolly Parton fan can reel off several of those Smokey Mountain legends she narrates in her songs. Nashville sits in a large basin area and is surrounded by rivers and lakes. This means there are many different ways to spend a day on the water. Spring and autumn are great times to visit to avoid the humidity of the summer. Boat tours are not available in the winter months.

Canoe trips are available for just a few hours up to several days. There are many campsites along the lake edges and riverbanks which are used by local tour companies. They can usually provide a package trip with everything included and an experienced guide. Family trips are popular in the area as the waterways are safe for young people.

As well as river trips Percy Priest Lake has lots of water sports and adventure activities. There are jet skiis, water skiing, boat ramps, pleasure cruises, canoes and even an obstacle course for kayaks. The lake is hugely popular with day trippers and has several campsites for tents and Rvs. It is like an aqua playground for all the family.

Nature lovers should head to the Cumberland River. A number of companies offer bird watching and wildlife spotting canoe trips. What better way to see animals in their habitats than from the water? Local species include river turtles, otter, beaver, deer and an incredible array of bird species. Sightings change according to the season so check online when planning a trip.

For some slow paddling interspersed with gentle rapids head to the Harpeth River. It has 125 miles of unbroken canoeing surrounded by lush forests, farmlands and perfect campsites. Trips can take several days or just one day but be sure to arrive early to get a full day on the river. Boats have to be out of the water by dusk.

Fishing is very popular in Tennessee as the state has an incredible range of fish species. Around the city there are several sites for hauling in a large bass for dinner. Other popular catches are Crappie and Tennessee Stripers. Lots of tour agencies run trips to fish from the land and from canoes. The lakes are also really well stocked providing excellent fishing right through the season. Licenses can be purchased online.

Nashville offers so much more than music to its visitors. There are lots of parks and green spaces within the city and then just outside is a natural wonderland. The rivers and lakes of the Nashville Basin are perfect for canoeing trips of all kinds. There are places for family vacations and plenty of adventure on offer too. Line dancing by night and paddling by day, that sounds like a fun vacation.




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