Canoeing and Kayaking in Tennessee's Scenic Waterways

When most folks think of Nashville, they think of country music. When they think of Memphis, they think of Elvis. When they think of Chattanooga they may remember a song about a Choo-Choo train. What a lot folks don't know and haven't yet learned are the adventures to be had by taking a soothing float down one of the state's rivers, creeks or streams.

The state is home to thousands of miles of waterways and perhaps just as many people who enthusiastically appreciate the entertainment offered on them. So, if you are in the mood for adventure you might plan a canoe trip down one of the state's rivers, creeks or streams. Be sure to bring a waterproof camera, a good lunch and some close friends and plan on spending a long day and making some very good memories.

I'm going to tell you about three of our states most enthusiastic water adventure seekers.

Canoeing, at in a leisurely style:Skip Handman

Skip has been canoeing for nearly all his 40 years of life. When younger his parents would take him on canoeing trips from his home in Missouri to the Boundary Waters on the Canadian Border. When he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to study at Vanderbilt University, he found that he had ended up in the best part of the state when it came to canoeing and taking advantage of a life long love for the sport.

The rivers around Nashville are bloated rivers that slowly, creep along the flat terrain. The Eastern part of the state has a more rugged terrain which gives rise to fast and sometimes treacherous waterways that are better suited to white water kayaking.