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Higher Pursuits Connecting People to the Natural Wonder of the River... Welcome to the Higher Pursuits Duck River Canoe Base.
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Higher Pursuits Duck River Base is located just a few minutes outside of Columbia, TN and less than an hour from Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN.

Well the last day of the 2026 Paddling season has wrapped up. We plan to open for rentals on May 1, 2027. Additionally, ...
10/18/2026

Well the last day of the 2026 Paddling season has wrapped up. We plan to open for rentals on May 1, 2027. Additionally, we plan to offer classes and seminars in the month of April so be on the lookout for those announcements on Facebook and our website.

Good Morning PaddlersWell it is the last day of the 2026 paddling season. Thank you for once again supporting our small ...
10/18/2026

Good Morning Paddlers

Well it is the last day of the 2026 paddling season. Thank you for once again supporting our small business. We also want to thank our amazing staff, we appreciate their hard work and great attitude no mater how hot it is, through the rain and all sorts of other challenges.

It is a brisk start to the day but is actually supposed to be warmer today than yesterday.

See you on the river.

Good Morning Paddlers,We are open today, Saturday Oct 17. This is the last weekend of the paddling season. The weather d...
10/17/2026

Good Morning Paddlers,

We are open today, Saturday Oct 17. This is the last weekend of the paddling season. The weather decided to cool off today, so dress in layers. The sun will help warm things up. The water is still on the warm side because it hasn’t gotten super cold yet in the evenings. It should be a gorgeous today, some of the leaves are turning and the river is beautiful.

Limited walk ins today.

Used Boat SaleSaturday, Oct 17 (11 am until 3 pm)Sunday, Oct 18 (11 am until 3 pm)We have sit inside kayaks, sit on top ...
10/15/2026

Used Boat Sale

Saturday, Oct 17 (11 am until 3 pm)
Sunday, Oct 18 (11 am until 3 pm)

We have sit inside kayaks, sit on top kayaks, fishing kayaks, touring kayak and even a whitewater play boat. Stop by and take a look!

Greeting Paddlers,We will be closed for rentals tomorrow, Sunday Oct 11 to let the rain and river settle down. However, ...
10/11/2026

Greeting Paddlers,

We will be closed for rentals tomorrow, Sunday Oct 11 to let the rain and river settle down. However, we will have our used boat sale from 12 pm until 3 pm.

We have the perception sounds 10.5 sit inside kayaks, the liquid Logic versas, the perception pescador pro 12 and other assorted boats.

Greetings Paddlers,We will be closed Saturday Oct 10 due to the forecast for heavy rain and high winds from the Hurrican...
10/09/2026

Greetings Paddlers,

We will be closed Saturday Oct 10 due to the forecast for heavy rain and high winds from the Hurricane. We will make a final decision about Sunday, tomorrow but it looks unlikely as well

Next weekend is the last weekend of the season.

We still have our used boat sale tonight and can meet people by appointment this weekend.

USED BOATOur used boat sale starts tomorrow, Friday Oct 9 (5 pm to 6:30 pm). Boats for sale:- perception sounds 10.5 (si...
10/08/2026

USED BOAT

Our used boat sale starts tomorrow, Friday Oct 9 (5 pm to 6:30 pm).

Boats for sale:
- perception sounds 10.5 (sit inside kayak) - we have tan, blue camo and green camo - prices are from $325 to $375 depending on condition
- perception pescador pro 12s (premium sit on top kayak) - we have purple camo and green camo - $550 per boat and we have a repaired pro 12 for $250
- Liquid Logic Versa (premium sit on top kayak) - we have yellow and blue - $550 per boat
- assortment of touring kayaks that are great for lakes and big rivers
- used whitewater kayak.

Boat Sales Times
Friday, Oct 9 - 5 pm until 6:30 pm

Saturday Oct 10 - call, text or message us to set up an appointment and let us know what you are interested in

Sunday Oct 11 - call, text or message us to set up an appointment and let us know what you are interested in

Saturday Oct 17 - 11 am until 3 pm

We prefer cash but can accept a credit card.

Greetings Paddlers,We are watching the gulf for a Hurricane forming that could impact our weather this weekend. Historic...
10/07/2026

Greetings Paddlers,

We are watching the gulf for a Hurricane forming that could impact our weather this weekend. Historically, the forecast for hurricanes can change quickly and significantly based on the storm’s strength, intensity and track. We will post an update Friday and will make a final decision Saturday morning by 7 am.

If you have a reservation don’t worry about the 24 hour cutoff to cancel and receive a refund we know this will be a last minute call. If you want to reschedule to the final weekend of the season you can do that from your customer portal or we are happy to assist with both rescheduling or receiving a refund.

Good Morning Paddlers,We are open today, Sunday Oct 4. There may be some light showers this morning but then is supposed...
10/04/2026

Good Morning Paddlers,

We are open today, Sunday Oct 4. There may be some light showers this morning but then is supposed to clear. Our water level remains the same, low and slow but you can still paddle the whole route and we haven’t had any reports of having to drag.

We are not accepting anymore reservations for today.

Address

3114 Cheeks Bend Road
Columbia, TN
38401

Opening Hours

Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19318408575

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