Higher Pursuits

Our story begins in 1998, Dawn and Jan founded Higher Pursuits that year with the goal of providing quality teambuilding at an affordable price. For the first eleven years, we focused primarily on teambuilding programs with portable initiatives and activities. We also offered guided canoe and kayak trips on a limited basis.

In 2009, as the economy shifted, we needed to reevaluate our business and expand our operations. At that time, we decided to begin building the canoe base and start offering kayak and canoe rentals.  We selected the Duck River because of its amazing diversity of wildlife and the beauty of the section of the river that flows through Maury County. Our Higher Pursuits Canoe base started with a love for the river, and a passion for paddling and then built from there.

In 2010, the canoe base officially opened and we began our rental operation on the Duck River. Our goal at the canoe base is to offer a rental operation that is paddler-friendly and paddler-focused. Both Dawn and Jan are paddlers and we wanted a business that focused on what paddlers need in order to have a great experience on the river.  We strive to create a family-friendly atmosphere where parents and children can enjoy the river together. Our staff strives to provide the best service as well as quality boats and equipment that will help you have a more enjoyable day on the beautiful Duck River.