Sunday, January 25, 2015

Escape Into The Wild With Foggy Bottom Canoe In Kingston Springs

By Janine Hughes


Living in the big city can be stressful. Every once in a while, you need to get back to nature so that you can relax and recharge your batteries. Near Nashville this is easy to do. With Foggy Bottom Canoe you can enjoy the Tennessee wilderness as part of a quick weekend getaway.

The canoe rental outfit is located in Kingston Springs. This little town is home to around three thousand people. It is located along the Harpeth River in Cheatham County and the drive from Nashville takes only about half an hour.

There are several lovely parks in and around Kingston Springs, among them the Kingston Springs City Park. Here you can go for a short walk, play a ball game or have a picnic and the riverside location means that it's easy to cool down on a hot summer's day. If you want some adventure, drive a couple of miles out of town and soar among the treetops on a zipline tour. Otherwise, explore the many hiking trails in the area.

The real reason to come to the Kingston Springs area is the Harpeth River. Apart from the opportunities for swimming and fishing, this river offers excellent canoeing, whether you're a beginner or an expert. The river slowly meanders along so that a new adventure always awaits around the next bend. Foggy Bottom is one of the more popular canoe rental businesses in the area, offering tours of the river as well.

A highlight for many visitors to the area is the Narrows of the Harpeth. This area is located where two horseshoe bends in the river almost meet. Here you'll find the historic Montgomery Bell Tunnel, which cuts through almost 300 feet of limestone rock. Built in 1819, it was one of the USA's first water diversion tunnels. If you're interested in archaeology, you may also want to explore Mound Bottom, a Native American complex which dates from the Middle Ages.

A good journey is made great when you've packed the right stuff. For your canoe trip, you'll need a bathing suit, plenty of sunscreen, some water and something to snack on. A hat and insect repellent will be good additions too. If you're going to hike along one of the many trails along the river, it's essential to have good walking shoes as well.

The area has quite a pleasant climate, with mild weather in winter and hot days in summer. Rain falls in abundance throughout the year and humidity levels can become a little uncomfortable. However, a great time to visit is from August to October, when there is less rainfall and humidity and temperatures are perfect for swimming.

The folks of Foggy Bottom and the Kingston Springs area can easily be visited for the day. Should you decide that you'd like to spend the night rather than drive back to Nashville, though, you'll find a range of accommodation options and restaurants in and around town. For popular weekends, such as around public holidays, it's best to book in advance.




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