Guided Trip Options
There is nothing like fresh air and a day on the river to help you relax and unwind. Just minutes from Columbia, you can enjoy the wilderness setting of the historic and biologically diverse Duck River. So, turn off your cell phone and take time to enjoy the natural beauty of the Duck River on one of our guided trips.
Higher Pursuits offers several guided trips throughout the summer including a Sunset Floats, Mussels on the Duck River, Fall paddling Trips, and other guided trips. Each trip is led by an experienced Lead and Assistant Guide.
Watch our facebook page for new trips throughout the paddling season.
Guided Sunset Paddle
See the sights and sounds of the river at sunset and into twilight
The Guided Sunset Paddle starts just a couple of hours before sunset so that participants can view the changes on the river as the sun goes down and the moon rises. After enjoying sunset, participants will complete the paddle during twilight and early evening. The last part of the paddle is in the dark with the illumination of the moon over the river. This trip has a lead and assistant guide for this trip and we provide lights for the boats.
Ages 12+
$75 per person
Boats are provided
Mussels on the Duck
Explore the Freshwater Mussels and other wildlife in the Duck River
Join us as we explore the most biologically diverse river in North America and learn more about the amazing mussels that are so critical to its ecosystem. This guided trip has a lead guide and assistant guide from Higher Pursuits and a Professor of Biology from Tennessee Tech to lead the interpretive portion of the trip. The trip will stop several times to explore gravel bars for mussels, wade in the river and discuss this unique and important species to the Duck River ecosystem.
Ages 12+
$75 per person
Boats are provided
Guided Paddling Trip
Explore the history, wildlife and legends of the Duck River
The Duck River has a rich history, and amazing legends linked to the river. It is also one of the most biodiverse rivers in all of North America featuring freshwater mussels, lots of birds and other wonderful wildlife. On our guided paddling trip, you will have a sampler of history, legends and wildlife. Our trips are led by our experienced guides who know all the great places to stop and the cool stories. So, if you are new to the area, curious about the history of the river or new to paddling this is a great way to learn more about the amazing Duck River and its rich history.
Ages 12+
$75 per person
Boats are provided
Custom guided trips
Custom guided paddling trips are available with a minimum of four participants and if we have a guide available. Typically, custom guided trips are not available on the weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day due to the high volume of rental customers. Additionally, they require at least a two weeks’ notice to determine with we have a guide available for your trip.
If you would like additional information about scheduling a custom guided trip, please complete the below request for information and our staff will contact you to discuss trip options.
- Higher Pursuits reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any trip due to inclement weather or unsafe water conditions.
- If Higher Pursuits cancels a trip, you will be given an option of rescheduling for another trip or receive a full refund.
- Higher Pursuits requires that ALL PARTICIPANTS wear a personal flotation device (life jacket) at all times during our guided trips.
- Use of alcohol is not permitted at any time on our guided trips.
