Wednesday, November 12, 2014

To Kayak Harpeth River Is A Bucket List Adventure Beyond Compare

By Mayra Pierce


The epic Harpeth River that curves through six counties in Middle Tennessee is probably one of the most scenic and diverse destinations for kayaking. Teeming with wildlife, this 125 mile long fresh water river offers boaters and floaters a smorgasbord of outdoor fun activities in supreme surroundings. To kayak Harpeth River is a Bucket List adventure beyond compare.

Whether you want a relaxing family cruise, a fishing trip or an adrenaline-packed white-water thrill shooting the rapids, the Harpeth is one of those water systems that offers it all! Breathtaking and diverse scenarios await one around every turn as you paddle past multi-hued landscapes of forests, farmland and suburbs. The river curves through six counties in the greater Nashville area until it meets the Cumberland River.

Floating up- or downstream with only the sound of birds and rippling water to break the silence is an unforgettable experience. As one of the freshwater rivers in the southeast that is host to the most diverse aquatic wildlife in the world, you will spot beautiful species all around.

These chartered trips are customized according to each group's needs and can take from 1 to 8 hours, depending how much you want to see or experience. The Harpeth forms part of the Southeast region's freshwater system, renowned for having the world's most diverse aquatic life. You will encounter wild, wonderful species at every turn as you glide past scenic landscapes of forestry, agricultural land and suburbs.

The Harpeth offers wonderful fishing opportunities for anglers of all levels of experience. Get some fishing rods and treat the family to a leisurely day of paddling while trying to hook some bass, bream or crappie. Enjoy your son's excitement when he catches his first bluegill or channel catfish.

The Harpeth is also a fisherman's paradise. It is one of the unique freshwater river systems in the Southeast, boasting a wider variety of aquatic wildlife than anywhere else in the world. Species such as big and small mouth bass, bream and channel catfish flourish in the prolific water. Along the river banks you can spot myriads of indigenous fauna such as waterfowl, deer and king fisher.

Kayaking is also a sport that the whole family can enjoy, no matter what their level of experience. While mom and the kids enjoy a gentle glide downstream, dad can shoot the rapids. The Harpeth offers plenty opportunity for family fun in the sun. One can just pack the binoculars, a picnic basket and embark upon a slow, sightseeing paddle to some of the beautiful pools and picnic spots.

The Harpeth offers something for everyone. From a kayak, you get an unsurpassed close-up view of the majestic cliffs and waterfalls. You can paddle past heritage sites such as the Indian burial mounds that date back as far as 700 - 1,300 AD. Or paddle to the tunnel at the Narrows of the Harpeth where Montgomery Bell allegedly used slave labor and explosives to blast a tunnel through 100 yards of rock to gain access to the 14-foot waterfall for his iron forge. The beautiful pond at the foot of the waterfall that now marks the site of the old forge, is a wonderful spot for a family picnic.




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