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ADVENTURE BUCKET LIST
By Taylor Lieberstein
ummer fun is back after a year of
CANOE OR KAYAK THE RED RIVER
3011 Port Royal Rd. Adams, Tn
canceled concerts, festivals, and events
This is one of Tennessee's best kept paddling secrets
(931) 551-6606
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since
where you can enjoy a beautiful, relaxing float with
www.runamuckoutfitters.com
we missed an entire summer, we all
a few gentle rapids. Unlike many other rivers, there
deserve to experience the highlights of
are no crowds, and you never have to carry your
GEAR UP AND RIDE THE NORTH FORD STREET
a Clarksville summer in 2021.
boat. This is our most popular option for beginners,
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL
families, and groups.
The trail is 2.9 miles point to point. This trail is
From concerts and family activities to outdoorsy
hidden in the middle of Clarksville. The official
events and nature activities there is plenty to do in
trailhead parking is located off the N Ford Street and
and around Clarksville and Middle Tennessee. Some
is open dawn to dusk. Don’t have a bike? Rent one
are exciting events while others are more peaceful
from Clarksville Bcycle (clarksville.bcycle.com) and
pursuits that will help you escape and unplug for
return it when you are finished.
the day. Whether you are taking a week-long holistay
SHOP FOR FRESH AND LOCAL FOOD & GOODS AT THE
or only have a free weekend, we've rounded up a Summer Bucket List packed full of suggestions help you wring every drop of fun out of 2021.
Run-a-Muck Outfitters is one of many companies
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that services Middle TN and Southern KY.
CLARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN MARKET
They are one of the oldest and best to float with, they
This award winning, weekly open-air market features
provide an experience from start to finish. AND They
local farmers and artisans who offer locally grown
honor the Military, Police, Fire, EMS, and Austin Peay
fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products.
students discounted pricing.
The Market strives to provide an opportunity for local
Run-a-Muck Outfitters
customers to connect with local businesses while
Clarksville Living
