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      • Information About Rentals
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      Weekends are typically sold out

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      Hours of Operation

      April 18 – May 21

      Mon – Fri (Closed)
      Sat – Sun (8 am to 5:30 pm)
      Open Friday, Apr 18
      Closed Sunday, Apr 20

      May 22 – Aug 17

      Mon – Fri (9 am to 5 pm)
      Sat – Sun (8 am to 6 pm)
      Closed July 15

      Aug 18 – Sep 2

      Closed Tue and Wed
      Mon, Thur, Fri (9 am to 5 pm)
      Sat – Sun (8 am to 5:30 pm)

      Sep 3 – Sep 28

      Closed Tue, Wed, Thur
      Mon & Fri (9 am to 5 pm)
      Sat – Sun (8 am to 5:30 pm)

      Sep 29 – Oct 19

      Mon – Fri (Closed)
      Sat – Sun (9 am to 5 pm)
      Open Fri, Oct 10 (9 am to 5 pm)

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      • Information About All our Class Options
      • Basic Kayaking Class – Level 1
      • Advanced Kayaking Class – Level 2
      • Canoeing Class
      • Paddlesports Safety Facilitator Class

      Higher Pursuits offers four different paddling classes throughout the summer. Our instructors are certified by the American Canoe Association as Level 2 Kayak and Level 3 Canoe Instructors.

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    • Guided Sunset Paddle
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Opening Day 2025

Date:
April 18, 2025
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Opening day for the 2025 paddling season will be Friday, April 18, 2025. We will be open Friday and Saturday then closed for Easter Sunday.

After that we will be open weekends until May 22.

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Higher Pursuits

Located near Columbia, TN

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Higher Pursuits is located near Columbia, TN and are proud to offer Kayak and Canoe Rentals on the beautiful and amazing Duck River. We also teach classes on how to kayak and canoe. Join us today to explore the Duck River.

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  • Home
  • Plan Your Paddling Trip
    • Information about Rentals
    • Types of Boats We Rent
    • About the Paddling Route
    • About the Duck River
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • First Time Paddlers Guide
  • Classes
    • Information about Classes
    • Basic Kayaking Class
    • Advanced Kayaking Class
    • Canoeing Class
    • Paddlesports Safety Facilitator Class
  • Guided Trips
    • Guided Options
    • Guided Sunset Paddle
    • Guided Paddling Trip
    • Guided Mussel Trip
    • Programs for Scouts
    • Programs for Groups
  • Places to paddle
    • Paddle the Duck River
    • Other Places to Paddle in TN
  • About Us
    • Hours of Operation
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • Upcoming Events
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