For The Best Kayak Trips Nashville Has It All

By Christa Jarvis


Few things beat the exhilarating feeling of unbridled freedom that one experience when paddling or kayaking along a beautiful river. Water lovers who enjoy fishing, cruising or sightseeing from the advantage point of a canoe or kayak, can hardly find a better place than the Nashville area. Small wonder Outside Magazine dubbed it one of the best river towns in America. For the most amazing kayak trips Nashville is the place to be!

Acclaimed as one of the best river towns in the US, Nashville and surrounding areas boast a river for every reason and every season. Whether you just want a gentle family cruise along a river to fish or watch the wildlife, or an intense action-packed whitewater rafting adventure, the rivers of Tennessee are guaranteed to give you an inspiring experience.

Several companies offer kayak lessons of different levels of difficulty and duration for newbies, intermediate and advanced paddlers. Beginners can learn from scratch how to kayak or improve their skills in small groups or with an experienced private instructor before they embark on more difficult routes. Most kayak lessons include all equipment and instructors are safety-minded while they enjoy teaching and passing the love of the sport to others. You will learn what gear to buy, how to transport your boat and have an instructor at hand to help during your first mishaps before you take off like a pro.

Another option for people who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the environment is guided excursions and day trips, that include paddling instruction by American Canoe Association certified guides. These guided group trips also include canoe or kayak rental, all the necessary equipment as well as a convenient shuttle service back to your vehicle. Customized trips for up to 20 people can be arranged.

A day paddle on one of the beautiful rivers in Middle Tennessee is akin to a revitalizing holiday. Kayaking is a wonderful form of outdoor exercise and investing in a boat and gear guarantees you years of inexpensive fun. It is also a great way to meet new friends. You can glide across glass-like water while you try to hook some fish, watch the water birds, or shoot the rapids.

The waterways in and around Nashville each has a life of its own and distinct experiences to offer. For those who want to enjoy the wildlife, the Blue Heron cruise down the Cumberland River or the Cumberland River cruises out of Lebanon is a must. For an equally scenic ride, the Harpeth River is another option.

Other popular kayaking trips and places to float or boat include the Henry Horton State Park and Duck River canoeing. The Nashville Shores offer plenty floating fun on Percy Priest Lake, while adventurists can tackle the obstacle course in Nashville Shore's Kayak Cove. You can also enjoy private charter cruises on Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River.

The opportunities for boating, floating and kayaking along these beautiful rivers are countless. A guidebook describing 37 different paddling trips in the area is a good investment for prospective paddlers. Paddling Around Nashville, by author Patty Schultz, is a comprehensive guideline that describes all the rivers and creeks in Middle Tennessee, as well as noting launch points and other interesting information. It is a must for any serious kayak enthusiast.




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