Cumberland Kayak

IT’S THE WEEKEND! ☀️

Grab your friends, bring the family, and make the most of this gorgeous Tennessee weather with an adventure you won’t forget!

📍 Paddle the Nashville Skyline and see Music City from the water

📍 Kayak Adventure to Burgess Falls and experience one of Tennessee’s most iconic waterfalls

📍 Waterfall Wonders Hiking Tour helps you get to experience some of the best waterfalls near Nashville

⚠️ Burgess Falls Update: Due to current drought conditions across Tennessee, water levels are lower than normal, so guests cannot kayak all the way to the base of the falls at this time. We’ll paddle as far as conditions safely allow, then enjoy approximately a 1/2-mile hike to reach the waterfall. Please wear appropriate footwear for the hiking portion of the adventure. Thanks for rolling with Mother Nature with us! 💧🌿

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Trash took the wrong trip today 😎🚣‍♀️♻️

First Volunteer River Clean Up of the season with our friends at Cumberland River Compact! Proud to partner through our Better World Program to help protect the waterways we all love. 🌿💚

Who’s joining us for the next cleanup?

💐 Mother’s Day Weekend Adventure Awaits! 🌿🚣‍♀️

Celebrate Mom with fresh air, fun, and unforgettable memories! 💙 This weekend, get 10% OFF any of our tours with promo code MOM10

Whether it’s paddling on the water on our Nashville Skyline Paddle and Burgess Falls Adventure or hitting the trails on our highly popular Waterfall Wonders Hiking Tour, the weather is looking beautiful for an adventure together!

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🚨 This Thursday @ 11 AM CST 🚨
Join us for the Burgess Falls Hike-a-Thon paddle with ! 🌿
Spots are still open — and we’ve got kayaks ready to rent if you need one.
Let’s get out there!

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OPENING DAY at Burgess Falls 🚣🏼‍♀️🌱
First trips of the season are hitting the water today!

Summer dates are already filling fast. Don’t wait! Lock in your trip now before it’s too late!!
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**Photos from early last season

WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
Looking for a fun seasonal job outside instead of being stuck indoors? Come work with us this season! We’re hiring at both locations and looking for great people to join the team.

📍 Burgess Falls (near Cookeville)
• Kayak Guides
• Basecamp Assistants
📧 Send resume + why you want to work with us to
[email protected]

📍 Nashville
• Trip Leader / Driver
• Trip Assistants
📧 Send resume + why you want to work with us to
[email protected]

Work on the water, meet great people, and spend the season outside 🚣‍♀️☀️
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Adventure season is officially underway. 🥾🌿

Our first guided hike of the year was a great one beautiful trails, epic waterfalls, great conversation, and a perfect lunch along the way. We wrapped up the day and made it back to downtown Nashville just as the storms rolled in.

If you’ve been wanting to explore Tennessee waterfalls but aren’t sure where to go, our guided hikes make it easy. Our local guides handle the details so you can relax, enjoy the trail, and experience some of the most beautiful places in the area.

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We’re proud to celebrate our founder, Ryan Bailey, for his incredible nine years of service on TennGreen Land Conservancy’s Board of Directors! 🌿

Ryan’s passion for conservation runs deep - from his time in the Peace Corps supporting eco-tourism in Costa Rica to his work here in Tennessee protecting rivers, trails, and wild spaces that we all love to explore. His leadership has helped expand places like Rock Island State Park, the Cumberland Trail, and the Obed Wild & Scenic River.

At Cumberland Kayak, we’re inspired every day by Ryan’s commitment to sustainability and his belief that adventure and conservation go hand in hand. We’re honored to continue supporting TennGreen’s mission through our river cleanups, donations, and outdoor experiences that connect people to the natural world.

Join us in congratulating Ryan and thanking him for all he’s done for Tennessee’s lands and waters!

Ryan Bailey’s nine-year journey on TennGreen’s Board of Directors has come to a close, but his commitment to conservation—in Tennessee and beyond—continues to shine through his work and leadership.

From a young age, Ryan was raised to appreciate the outdoors, and that passion has carried into every stage of his life. After studying Environmental Science and Business at UNC-Chapel Hill, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Costa Rica, where he helped establish a microfinance bank, supported eco-tourism projects, and worked to strengthen biological corridors. That experience deepened his belief in the interconnectedness of ecosystems, from the forests of Tennessee to the rainforests of Central and South America.

During Ryan’s time on TennGreen’s Board, we protected parks, trails, rivers, and wildlife habitat across the state—expanding iconic places like Rock Island State Park, Obed Wild & Scenic River National Park, the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail, South Cumberland State Park (Fiery Gizzard), Ducks Unlimited Park, and more. Ryan’s leadership and support were vital to these and many other achievements.

Ryan has also carried his conservation values into his professional life. As President of Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics, he has made the company Tennessee’s first TRUE Zero Waste–certified business and a model for sustainable industry nationwide. He also owns Cumberland Kayak, a zero-waste outfitter that offers skyline and waterfall paddles, donates 2% of sales to nonprofits like TennGreen and the Cumberland River Compact, and hosts river cleanups to improve water quality. Both companies have been invaluable TennGreen partners, especially through their longtime sponsorship and participation in our annual Hike-a-Thon.

We are deeply grateful for Ryan’s nine years of leadership, his passion for protecting wild places, and his commitment to building a sustainable future. Please join us in thanking him for all he has done for TennGreen and Tennessee.