The scenic Duck River

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Higher Pursuits

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The Higher Pursuits Duck River Canoe Base is located just minutes from downtown Columbia, TN and features canoe and kayak trips on the beautiful and scenic Duck River.

The Duck River winds its way through Maury County, the Yanahli Wildlife Management Area and the Duck River State Natural Area. This makes all our routes feel remote and unobstructed by houses and roads. There are gorgeous gravel bars, rock bluffs and beautiful scenery throughout. All of our paddling routes are an easygoing Class I with very few swift spots. We offer several paddling routes varying in length from 5.5 miles to 8.5 miles.

Our goal is connect you with the natural wonder of the river while providing great service, quality equipment and a family friendly environment. In addition to renting canoes and kayaks, we also provided guided trips on the Duck River, canoe instruction, kayak instruction, and are an authorized dealer for Jackson Fishing and Recreational Kayaks.

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Rock Bluffs along the Duck River
Beautiful Rock Bluffs
Morning Mist over the RIver
Mist Over the RIver
View from Above
View of the Duck River from Above
On the RIver
On the River
Ready to Launch
Ready to Launch
Our Kayaks at the Canoe Base
Ready to go Kayak
Higher Pursuits Office
Higher Pursuits Office
Retail Shop
Our Retail Shop
Blue Heron Flying
Great Blue Heron Flying across the river
Canoes on a Gravel Bar
Gravel Bar Along the Duck River
Higher Pursuits
Hours
April to Late October
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For the most up-to-date hours and information, please contact Higher Pursuits directly.

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