We visited the Red River with Run-A-Muck on a Saturday at 8:00 AM. We met at the rental place, got…read morea safety speech and life vests, then took a (somewhat old but functional) bus to the launch point. Lots of shade, but we stayed on the water quite a while and ended up out in the heat and sun of midday. We did not all prepare for this and are paying for that. Overall, it was a lovely float with some areas with added challenge (rocks, submerged trees, shallows) to navigate. There are quite a few rocky shore areas where you can pull up the kayaks for a break or snack. Speaking of, we brought water, but failed to bring any food. It would have been nice to have something even though we planned to eat after. The exit from the river is a bit rough, but the young men helping were wonderful. We got 3 single kayaks, and 3 upgraded single kayaks. We definitely felt the upgrade was worth it for stability, more room for heavy people, adjustable footrests, and adjustable back rest. We had a great time and definitely intend to go back again.

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!…read more This was hands down the most disorganized kayak rental experience I've ever had. Our reservation was for 12:00 PM. We were running about 10 minutes behind, so we called ahead, let them know, and even paid before arriving. After getting there, we waited nearly 30 minutes for transportation to the drop-off point. The woman at the office was nice and apologized, so we brushed it off. Unfortunately, that was only the beginning. When we arrived at the river, everything fell apart. An older gentleman and two teenagers were unloading kayaks, but nobody gave any instructions or directed customers. We stood waiting for another 15+ minutes while they unloaded equipment and chatted. When we finally asked what was going on, they realized they didn't even have enough kayaks or paddles for our group. We were told more kayaks were "already on the way." Meanwhile, we watched other customers launch themselves because nobody was helping them get into the water. There was another group with a 12:30 reservation sitting there with kayaks available, but instead of getting us on the river, we continued waiting. At around 1:35 PM, I called the office and was told it would be another 30-45 minutes. By then we were beyond frustrated. A manager eventually got involved, but instead of apologizing, she seemed irritated that we were upset. After more waiting and more promises that kayaks were "almost there," transportation finally returned around 2:15 PM with additional kayaks. Remember, our reservation was for noon. We had already spent over two hours waiting. The best part of the day was actually being on the river. The river itself was enjoyable, and once we finally got in the water, we had a good time. Then came the ending. When we reached the take-out point, three teenagers were checking people in. One of them stopped another group and immediately started asking for names so he could charge them a $75 late fee. Their reservation had also been at noon, and they were delayed because of issues caused by the company, not because they were late. The teenager literally told them that wasn't his problem. Then they started trying to charge our group the same $75 late fee. Absolutely not. After multiple customers complained and the manager was called, they finally admitted we didn't owe anything. The entire situation could have been avoided with basic organization, communication, and customer service. We had 4 adults, 2 older kids, and 2 younger kids and spent nearly $400. For that kind of money, customers shouldn't spend over two hours waiting because a company failed to have enough kayaks available for scheduled reservations. The river was nice. The staff experience was terrible. I've floated many rivers over the years and can honestly say this was the worst-run kayak rental operation I've ever dealt with.

This is a beautiful little river. The Outfitter works well to deliver you to your spot . You spend…read morethe day at your own pace floating down the river stopping at some beautiful scenery and you end up back at the outfitter.

Had an awesome experience, kayaking stuff was superb. Checking in registration was super easy. This…read morestretch of river is easy. Nice for a long day float and lunch on a rock bar.

Wonderful day in the river. River was beautiful and the staff were great. Looking forward to…read moreusing them again.

This was my first experience on the Duck River, and it was a great one! Higher Pursuits made…read morebooking online really easy, the pricing was fair, many different options as to what type of boat you wanted for the day, and offered updates on Facebook in regards to weather/closings for the day. The location was really easy to find, once we arrived we checked in and were offered some general information about what to do and the location of changing rooms/restrooms. We were also given instructions about the route we would be floating, the vast collection of mussels we may see, and information about other wildlife we may come across, and safteg information. The launch is a quick drive from the base location. The employees were all very friendly and helpful. They got us all set up and sent us on our way. The water was shallow, but still had some nice current in places. The Duck River was extremely peaceful, and not over crowded (the spacing out between groups from Higher Pursuits helped with that greatly). Getting picked up at the end, and knowing where to stop was also made to be a breeze. Higher Pursuits runs things like a well oiled machine and really has a great system going! Between the ease of everything, the peaceful kayaking location, and the friendly customer service I could not have asked for a better experience!

Was looking for something different that would be low key and relaxing for my husband's birthday…read more We had a great time out on the river. Sunshine set us up with everything we needed for a fun day. Their communication beforehand was excellent letting us know what to bring and keeping us posted on the weather. We could not have asked for a better day. This trip was only the two of us but we are already making plans to go back with the whole family. The Harpeth is the perfect location for river float. We were on the water about 4 hrs, it was amazing. Their shuttle makes it easy and convenient dropping you right at your car. Thanks for taking great care of us!

An amazing adventure today on the riiver with Sunshine tours. This is one activity to do in…read moreNashville for the whole family.

Love this place nice and quit down the river not a lot of other kayakers billy and family was greatread more

If I could give this business 10 stars I would. This was a great idea! The previous review was A1,…read moredef stop at a gas station after the 2nd exit before or after the trip. Billy is a cool cat! Call at least a day or few hours ahead in case they are slow, he is very helpful with directions. We paid $45 for a tandem and everything was perfect. The scenery is so beautiful and water is nice for a swim. One thing there is a TON of spiders and snakes so be ready to avoid the fallen branches and whatnot. It's also very quiet aside from one local we had the entire river to ourselves. Adventures like these are what memories are made of, thanks Billy!

I took visitors down for a tour and we had a great time! This was an amazing break from screens and…read morecars to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Max knows so much about the swamp! He was personable and good about helping people with mobility issues get into the canoes and kayaks safely. This was an amazing break from screens and cars to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. We had older people who can't walk very far, so this was the perfect way to get out into nature like we used to. Caveat: the office is up some stairs, so if you can't do stairs you'll need to say so. The bathroom is primitive, try not to need it. -Mrs. Dan

Mark and Logan were awesome. Our tour was incredible. We took the sunset canoe trip and we were…read moregone a little over 2 hours. Logan was very nice and very informative. The water was a bit shallow and we got stuck a couple times in the river part of the swamp but through the swamp it was perfect. There were quite a bit of the Asian carp so something to be wary of if this freaks people out but we were just fine. Extremely beautiful and something I would definitely do again. Mark did a military discount. Kudos. Thank you for doing this. Well worth every penny.

Rented a paddle board for my dog and I. They were super accommodating and friendly. I was unsure if…read moremy dog would enjoy it, much less get on the board. Lakeside rentals was so sweet to my pup and he jumped right on. They definitely made my experience taking my dog on his first paddle a success!

From the owner: Paddle Board and Kayak Rentals…read more Products: Kayaks & Youth Kayaks, Paddleboards, Life Jackets, Wakeboards, Skis, Wake Skis Services: Training, Shuttles, Delivery Brands: Pelican Kayaks. Location Facts: Located Near Lake Barkley and Poplar Creek Boat Dock

These guys are probably closer to four stars…read more We opted for the tubes recently. Pretty straightforward as far as picking your time/date and purchasing tix on line. There are also waivers on line that must be filled out. Staff was nice and helpful. They drive you and the tubes to a spot a little down river and off you go. Tubing is always good fun, but our experience suffered a bit due to 1). The heat, and 2). The sloooow moving current. We're talkin' almost stagnant in a few spots. We did beach ourselves a few times and took a cooling swim, which was nice. Neither of the two negatives were the fault of Broken Paddles, obviously. Speaking of which, they do give you a paddle which was a must for us. We'd probably still be out on the river. We didn't go for it (we should have), but they have coolers and cooler tubes for rent for "beverages." You text or call them when you reach the "first bridge." They pick you up at their get out spot a little farther down, after the "second bridge." We ended up getting out of the tubes and wading the last 1/4 mile. They have waterproof pelican boxes you can rent or phone bags for sale. You can leave your car keys with them. Pretty sure we'd go with the kayaks next time.

Great place to rent a canoe or paddle boat while at Montgomery Bell camp site and it's only about…read morea mile away. The Broken Paddle store is small, but the two young men that were managing the facility were very nice and professional. The Acorn Lake is small but perfect for a easy paddle on a beautiful day. Great time and experience on a great trip. I would recommend stopping by for a swim and some fishing if your inclined!

Would never visit again I was fishing and they called the Sherrif's on me and showed up to my door…read moreaccusing me of supposedly doing donuts on there property and I got banned after I just pulled out of there parking lot after they tried to run me off the road worst campground to stay out

Super fun experience and nice people to deal with- nothing fancy but who needs that. I need a boat…read moreand a paddle. My kids loved it. They should get some shirts made so people can buy them and advertise for them! I would be happy to.