The Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is excited to begin our 2023 paddling season with a community paddling event on Cypress Creek!
We will learn about the Tennessee RiverLine and the history of Cypress Creek while exploring the creek’s waters, watching for wildlife & enjoying an easy, beginner-friendly paddle experience lasting around 2 hours and 5 miles. We will begin our paddle at the Cox Creek Canoe Launch at 9 a.m. & finish at Wildwood Park between noon and 1 p.m. We will meet and end at Wildwood Park. Participants will be shuttled to our starting location at the Cox Creek Canoe Launch. Participants should keep their afternoon plans flexible in case of delay.
Don’t have your own kayak? That’s OK! Reserve a kayak — either single- or two-person — when you register (comes with required equipment, including PFD). You are also welcome to bring your own boat (kayaks, canoes and SUPs are fine) — just select the “I’ve got my own boat” option when you register.
All participants must know how to swim. For your safety, we cannot make exceptions.
NOTE: IF YOU REGISTER AND CAN’T ATTEND, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION — NOT DOING SO TAKES A SPOT AWAY FROM SOMEONE ELSE.
Check your email ahead of the event for confirmation from Eventbrite & a pre-event reminder with additional details. Changes to the paddle due to weather will also be communicated via email. Register at
here.
See you outside!
