Floating down a tranquil river with nothing but the sound of birds and rustling water to disturb the peace is a mesmerizing experience. The huge array of diverse rivers in and around Nashville make this area a paradise for kayaking of all levels. Whether you want a romantic sunset cruise or a fast-paced white-water adventure, for unsurpassed kayak trips Nashville is your answer.
The amount of breath-taking rivers snaking through Nashville and surrounds provide the ideal location for an unforgettable kayaking adventure. Whether you want a relaxing family cruise down a river or an adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting adventure, the scenic rivers in this area offer something for everyone. Recreational kayaking is a booming trade and there is a smorgasbord of options for beginners and seasoned boaters to choose from.
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.
Kayaking is a relatively safe sport and ideal for water lovers. There are several companies in the area that provide hands-on private or group lessons for rookies as well as more advanced paddlers. The instructors are certified, experienced paddlers who love sharing their tips and tricks of the trade with newcomers to the sport. All training gear is supplied and rookies are also informed about what equipment to buy, how to transport their boats and how to stay afloat in rough waters.
Few things invigorate one more than spending time in nature. Kayaking allows one to experience some of the most beautiful river shores and wildlife in their natural surroundings. The rushing mountain streams challenge adventurists to take on their rapids and falls.
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.
Popular places for kayaking and boating include the Henry Horton State Park, Duck River canoeing and Percy Priest Lake. Adrenaline junkies can tackle the Nashvile Shore's Kayak Cove obstacle course. Lake Acorn, Lake Woodhaven and the lakes of Montgomery Bell State Park also offer some wonderful paddling opportunities in breathtaking surroundings.
A comprehensive local guidebook, Paddling Around Nashville, is an ideal investment for paddlers who want to know more about the various kayaking opportunities in the area. The book depicts every river and creek in Middle Tennessee and notes launch points, take-outs and other essential information. The author, Patty Schultz, describes 37 different paddling trips in the area.
The amount of breath-taking rivers snaking through Nashville and surrounds provide the ideal location for an unforgettable kayaking adventure. Whether you want a relaxing family cruise down a river or an adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting adventure, the scenic rivers in this area offer something for everyone. Recreational kayaking is a booming trade and there is a smorgasbord of options for beginners and seasoned boaters to choose from.
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.
Kayaking is a relatively safe sport and ideal for water lovers. There are several companies in the area that provide hands-on private or group lessons for rookies as well as more advanced paddlers. The instructors are certified, experienced paddlers who love sharing their tips and tricks of the trade with newcomers to the sport. All training gear is supplied and rookies are also informed about what equipment to buy, how to transport their boats and how to stay afloat in rough waters.
Few things invigorate one more than spending time in nature. Kayaking allows one to experience some of the most beautiful river shores and wildlife in their natural surroundings. The rushing mountain streams challenge adventurists to take on their rapids and falls.
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.
Popular places for kayaking and boating include the Henry Horton State Park, Duck River canoeing and Percy Priest Lake. Adrenaline junkies can tackle the Nashvile Shore's Kayak Cove obstacle course. Lake Acorn, Lake Woodhaven and the lakes of Montgomery Bell State Park also offer some wonderful paddling opportunities in breathtaking surroundings.
A comprehensive local guidebook, Paddling Around Nashville, is an ideal investment for paddlers who want to know more about the various kayaking opportunities in the area. The book depicts every river and creek in Middle Tennessee and notes launch points, take-outs and other essential information. The author, Patty Schultz, describes 37 different paddling trips in the area.
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