For Canoe Trips Nashville Has Unparalleled Variety

By Ericka Marsh


The area around Nashville is one of beautiful wilderness. It is popular with hikers, lovers of nature and adventure sports enthusiasts. If you are looking for canoe trips Nashville area offers an amazing range of different opportunities from leisurely floating to high octane rapids.

Nashville sits on the Cumberland River in an area called the Nashville Basin. I receives waters from the surrounding mountainous areas so there are plenty of rivers and lakes to explore. The climate is humid in summer and hot in autumn and spring. Boat companies are closed in the winter months from around November to February as the winter can be very cold but are short.

Also the area is popular with campers. Some trips last for several days floating down the rivers and then staying a t different campsites along the way. Some are basic and others are particularly comfortable with cooking areas and showers. Most tour companies can arrange a multi-day trip with guide and all the necessary equipment.

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.

Those looking for fishing opportunities will not be disappointed. There are a bunch of well stocked lakes including Marrowbone, Watauga . There is also plenty of fishing in the rivers from a canoe or the bank. Bass, Tennessee Stripers and Crappie are all in abundance and local guides can advise where to catch them. The state actually boasts over three hundred species of fish so less well know catches are also possible. Licenses can be purchased online.

A trip to Nashville can provide the excitement of a city break with some relaxing wilderness and adventure. In a small area there are lots of places to see wildlife and take to the water for some canoeing and kayaking. Fishing is very popular in Tennessee as there are so many types in the waters. Either from a kayak or from the bank it is easy to catch dinner.




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