When my brother was in high school, our parents told him to get a summer job. My sister and I had held summer jobs to start saving for things we wanted and for college, so it was only natural that they would expect the same from him. Brother saw things differently and introduced the concept … Continue reading A Real Summer
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Wednesday (Not Wordless)
For the last two to years I have wanted to do a sunrise paddle. Last Saturday I made it to the lake in time to enjoy the sunrise from land. Being on land allowed me to stalk this heron. And capture her flight. Once on the water, it was wonderful to only be sharing the … Continue reading Wednesday (Not Wordless)
Paddle Boarding: Board Set Up
Treading water while looking at my overturned paddle board was not fun. Seeing everything on my board immersed in the water was a surprise and my next thoughts were of my keys and phone. Then I was wondering how on earth I was going to flip my heavy board from the water. It was a … Continue reading Paddle Boarding: Board Set Up
Getting Ready for Paddle Season: Board Prep is
Last summer, my three inflatable paddle boards were in the water at least once a weekend. Paddle boarding in the summer of 2020 was a wonderful to safely spend time with friends outdoors. I own three boards so that I have options depending on how I want to paddle and so that I can take … Continue reading Getting Ready for Paddle Season: Board Prep is
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Where to Paddle Board in Middle Tennessee/Nashville: Hamilton Creek Park
Located off of Bell Road, this is by far the most popular access point for paddle boarders and kayakers on Percy Priest Lake. The Metro Nashville Park offers easy to access for paddling, sun bathing, lake swimmers and weekenders looking for a day on a grassy beach. The Nashville Paddle Company (currently closed due to … Continue reading Where to Paddle Board in Middle Tennessee/Nashville: Hamilton Creek Park
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