Sunday, June 14, 2015

For Canoe Trips Nashville Has Unparalleled Variety

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.

The area lies in the Nashville Basin which collects water from the surrounding mountain ranges. There are lots of rivers and lakes, gorges and streams. Just a few miles from the city are waterways offering excellent fishing, kayaking, bird watching and wildlife experiences. The best times to visit are in spring and autumn when the weather is hot but not too humid. Summer tends to be extremely hot.

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.

The area is renowned for its rich bird life. There are several tour operators offering bird watching trips using canoes. They are such a quiet way to enjoy the waterways that they do not scare off the wildlife. There are also some lovely animals to see including river otters, beavers, white tipped deer and turtles basking on logs and rocks. The Cumberland River is a particularly good spot for sightings.

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.

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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