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For Canoe Trips Nashville Has Unparalleled Variety

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.

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.

If you enjoy wildlife watching the region has several national parks and beautiful forests to see deer, otters and beavers. Bird watchers will not be disappointed by the opportunities for sightings in Nashville. There are plenty of local species and migratory birds too. The Cumberland River is a favorite for bird groups.

The area has tons of places to put a kayak in the water. Harpeth River is one of the most popular spots due to the rugged beauty and variety of wildlife. There is an unbroken stretch of one hundred and twenty file miles of class one river to explore. Guides are usually provided and there are basic campsites with showers to spend the night. These trips are perfect for family groups as the waters are slow and safe.

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.

The waterways of the Nashville Basin offer a fantastic array of opportunities fro different types of canoe trip. There is everything from class five rapids to slow flowing rivers. Fishing is a popular activity and can be done on both the lakes and rivers. Most water activities finish in November and start up in February as the winter is cold but short. For most of the year the climate is perfect for water boating.




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