You'll Have The Most Tennessee Day Ever When You Stand-Up Paddleboard Through An Underground Cavern
By Meghan Kraft|Published March 31, 2022
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
Outdoor adventure opportunities in Tennessee run the full natural gamut, from hiking in the mountains to swimming at the base of waterfalls. Tourists flock to the Volunteer State for its stunning nature experiences and Outshine Adventures is one of the best companies to engage when it comes to finding your own fun. With a paddleboarding adventure that takes you to the mouth of the Nickajack Bat Cave, Outshine Adventures has the corner on wild wilderness experiences. All while keeping visitors safe, of course. Would you be willing to take the plunge?
Outshine Adventures operates outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the local, female-owned company capitalizes on the beauty of the surrounding area to offer sustainable eco-tours and a series of immersive outdoor experiences. Each escapade into the wilderness is fully guided and thoughtfully put together, so all you need to do is choose your adventure and book a ticket.
You can choose to paddle to the base of Burgess Falls, along the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga, or even SUP (stand up paddleboard) with your pup on Chickamauga Lake. Outshine Adventures is highly rated by locals and tourists alike for the attention to detail that goes into each tour through Chattanooga’s greater wilderness. When you peruse tours on the company’s website you will not only see a detailed explanation of the adventures, but also a list of what to bring and what is included in your ticket.
The Bat Cave Paddleboard Adventure is one of Outshine Adventures' most popular activities, and it commonly recurs on Friday nights. You will paddle to Nickajack Cave in the gentle sunset light to watch thousands of bats emerge to feed. It’s a remarkable sight to see, and you will be carefully led throughout the entire experience by a trained guide.
Your guide will also come with fascinating facts about the cave and the endangered gray bats that call Nickajack Cave their home. The experience is recommended for beginners and more advanced paddlers, and you will be fitted for all gear prior to your time on the water. A paddleboard, paddle, lifejacket, and fully guided tour are included in your ticket.
The people at Outshine Adventures make sure that your paddle through the Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge is not only fun but honoring to the environment at large, which adds an element of thoughtfulness to the fun.
Tickets range from $16 to $59 a person, depending on the date, time, and age of the attendee. All tickets can be booked online.
You can find out more about Outshine Adventures and book your own trip either on its official website or Facebook page. Make sure you book early, friends! This fun adventure is bound to sell out quickly.
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