For Anyone In The Region Who Owns A Kayak Harpeth River Is The Ultimate Choice

By Mayra Pierce


The 125 mile long Harpeth River that meanders through the prolific hills and valleys of Middle Tennesse is a wildlife paradise of unsurpassed beauty for outdoor adventurists and water lovers. The fresh water river is not only host to a wide and diverse variety of aquatic species, but allegedly also to the ghost of the late iron industrialist Montgomery Bell. For anyone in the region who owns a kayak Harpeth River is the ultimate choice.

Not many rivers offer such a long stretch of boating and floating opportunities. Paddlers can choose from a variety of short and longer trips varying from 90 minutes to 8 hours. Whether you want a slow, relaxing paddle or a action-packed vigorous white-water challenge, the Harpeth offers ample opportunities for paddlers of all levels of competency.

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.

This is where the great blue heron and king fisher feed and breed. The shores abound with deer, wild turkey, geese, ducks and other waterfowl. Bring your binoculars and spend a quiet, relaxing afternoon paddling among tree-lined river banks where the bald eagle nests high above in the cypress trees.

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.

Few things are so exhilarating and uplifting as spending a day at the water. Kayaking is not only an excellent form of outdoor exercise, but also allows paddlers an unobstructed view of the most exquisite creatures and features of the areas where they practice their sport. From the vantage point of the river one sees hidden treasures that are not visible from other directions.

Nothing beats a day of kayaking for outdoor exercise in sublime surroundings. It is a wonderful way to meet like-minded people and enjoy family time in pristine nature. If you are new to the area, the guided excursions and day trips for groups of up to twenty people are a good option to get to know the area. These trips are all-inclusive and even offer paddling instruction by certified guides.

Some of the popular tourist attractions and heritage sites are the ancient Indian burial mounds and the 14-foot waterfall at the Narrows of the Harpeth. A beautiful pond at the bottom of the roaring waterfall is a famous landmark and marks the site where Montgomery Bell's iron forge used to be. One can visit these treasures on foot, but it you really want a mesmerizing close-up view of these majestic cliffs and waterfall, you must see it from the vantage point of a kayak.




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