The area around Nashville is one of beautiful wilderness. It is popular with hikers, lovers of nature and adventure sports enthusiasts. If you are looking for canoe trips Nashville area offers an amazing range of different opportunities from leisurely floating to high octane rapids.
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.
The lakes in the area offer a number of different opportunities for canoeing. Percy Priest Lake, for example has loads of amenities for families and sports lovers. They have a kayak assault course, boat ramps, old-fashioned paddle boats, party boats, jet skis and other water sports. There are camp grounds and lots of places for fishing, perfect for a longer vacation.
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.
For some slow paddling interspersed with gentle rapids head to the Harpeth River. It has 125 miles of unbroken canoeing surrounded by lush forests, farmlands and perfect campsites. Trips can take several days or just one day but be sure to arrive early to get a full day on the river. Boats have to be out of the water by dusk.
Those looking for fishing opportunities will not be disappointed. There are a bunch of well stocked lakes including Marrowbone, Watauga . There is also plenty of fishing in the rivers from a canoe or the bank. Bass, Tennessee Stripers and Crappie are all in abundance and local guides can advise where to catch them. The state actually boasts over three hundred species of fish so less well know catches are also possible. 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.
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.
The lakes in the area offer a number of different opportunities for canoeing. Percy Priest Lake, for example has loads of amenities for families and sports lovers. They have a kayak assault course, boat ramps, old-fashioned paddle boats, party boats, jet skis and other water sports. There are camp grounds and lots of places for fishing, perfect for a longer vacation.
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.
For some slow paddling interspersed with gentle rapids head to the Harpeth River. It has 125 miles of unbroken canoeing surrounded by lush forests, farmlands and perfect campsites. Trips can take several days or just one day but be sure to arrive early to get a full day on the river. Boats have to be out of the water by dusk.
Those looking for fishing opportunities will not be disappointed. There are a bunch of well stocked lakes including Marrowbone, Watauga . There is also plenty of fishing in the rivers from a canoe or the bank. Bass, Tennessee Stripers and Crappie are all in abundance and local guides can advise where to catch them. The state actually boasts over three hundred species of fish so less well know catches are also possible. 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.
