New Website !!! Check it Out Tennesee Valley Water Trails

http://tnvalleywatertrails.org/

I recently found a new website that got me once again all excited about canoeing and kayaking in Tennessee. Sometimes you find yourself in a rut and do not know where to turn to find a new place to paddle. Look no more.... this website will re-spark your interest in paddling Tennessee and even into some of our boarder states. The interactive map is easy to use, even for me a non techy person.

I first went to the rivers that I paddle the most, the Duck and the Harpeth, and the information given was right on. Then I started looking at all the options and came up with another dozen places I want to try out. It looks like it might be still a work in progress but what a great place to start.

Check It Out!!!

Harpeth River Kingston Spring city Park to Hwy 70

Harpeth River  Kingston Spring City Park to Hwy 70 

• Date: June 7, 2018                       
• Distance: 4.5 Miles
• Weather: Sunny and in the 80's
• Time on the River: 2 &1/2 Hours
• River Conditions: Class 1
• Distance from Nashville: 30 Minutes
• Close By: I-40 and Kingston Springs, TN
• Put-In: Kingston Springs City Park 
• Take-Out: Hwy 70 
• Outfitter: Foggy Bottom Canoe 615-952-4062

Magnificent bluffs are the best part of this trip down the Harpeth. It was a beautiful day to be on the river and it was mid-week which meant no crowds. It could not get any better. As soon as we got on the river we ran into a couple of families of Canadian Geese...so cute. 

Thanks to Foggy Bottom Canoe for the shuttle, they made it very easy for us to retrieve our car at the end of the trip. It is well worth it to take one day off this summer during the week and take a trip down the Harpeth. 

Duck River - Leftwich Bride to Howard Bridge

Duck River Leftwich Bride to

Howard Bridge

• Date: May 20, 2018                       
• Distance: 5.6 Miles
• Weather: Sunny and in the 80's
• Time on the River: 4 Hours
• River Conditions: Class 1
• Distance from Nashville: 45 Minutes
• Close By: I-65 and Spring Hill, TN
• Put-In: Leftwich Bridge 
• Take-Out: Howard Bridge 
• Outfitter: Higher Pursuits 931-840-8575

Five adults, three toddlers and one dog took a 5.6 mile trip down the Duck on this beautiful Sunday in May. With the help of Higher Pursuits, canoe and kayak outfitters, all of us got on the river with no mishaps. It as a great day to be on the river. We had perfect weather and the river was flowing very nicely. The Jackson Riviera sit-on-tops that we rented where perfect for both the 3 and 4 years old to share with their parents. They could sit/lay in the front and play around in the water as Mom and Dad paddled. The "boys" showed no fear of the water and enjoyed floating downriver so Granddad could catch them.

Higher Pursuits give us a very professional orientation and told us exactly what to expect as we  floated down the river. The shuttle they provided was great and made for a very stress-free trip. This was a wonderful family activity and a great way to spend the day. Even Toby, the dog had a good time.