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Getting The Best Canoe Trips Nashville

By Ericka Marsh


Nashville, Tennessee is the legendary home of country music. It is a tourist haven for those seeking to meet their musical heroes and line dance the night away. Most people do not realize that it is also a destination for the nature lover and adventure seeker. To find the best canoe trips Nashville has to offer check online for small family companies with local knowledge.

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.

Canoe trips can last from an hour to several days. For short trips it is possible to turn up and have a quick paddle at many places. Some rivers have campsites along their banks and companies can organize tours for groups and families which include all the camping equipment and safety gear needed.

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.

The Harpeth River is one of the best known places for canoe trips near to Nashville. There is a long stretch of river with unbroken canoeing for around one hundred and twenty five miles. It is mainly slow current for leisurely paddling interspersed with gentle class one rapids. Many family groups prefer this area is it is safe for younger children and the campsites are well equipped.

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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