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Canoeing Down The Mississippi

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The Mississippi river is considered to be one of the longest in the world. It passes through three states namely Tennessee, Alabama and the Mississippi before it stretches out into the Gulf of Mexico.

Here are some places around these parts that are ideal for those who want to paddle in a canoe.

The first is Flathead Lake. This is the largest natural lake and people come here to fish and do other things to bond with family and friends. There are bed and breakfast joints as well as camp grounds where people can spend the night.

Next is Pickwick Lake. Just like the first, people will be able to rent and canoe as well as ride on horseback. There is even a golf course here where people can practice in order to stay in the game.

Pigeon Forge is another nice destination to visit. Aside from the outdoor activities to occupy most of the day, the fun continues in the evening with lots of live entertainment.

Reel Foot Lake situated a few miles away is much bigger than the others mentioned stretching more than 25,000 acres. This makes it convenient to go canoeing for hours and witnessing some of the largest birds in the world namely the Golden and American Eagles.

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Something bigger is the Bar Watts Dam. Visitors can either take it fast with speedboats and jet skis or take the time out to have a great upper body workout while canoeing. There are some smaller watering holes nearby including an old civil war fort and a museum.

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You have a lot of options when it comes to bonding with friends and family members. Most of these places will offer to rent out the canoe at a reasonable price so the only thing to worry about is the food and other essentials to be brought on board.

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Those who decide not to go back before dark should bring along a few flashlights. Instead of going any further, it would be a good idea to camp out and wait til daylight before heading back to camp.

The best way to prevent getting lost will be to bring a map and a compass or a GPS system. A whistle will be handy when calling for help and a small medical kit just in case anyone is hurt.

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Canoeing along the Mississippi or any other place can be fun. It takes endurance to push on further enabling those who have experience to go further the next time around.

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