Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 138

Enjoy the Outdoors Year-Round in this Middle Tennessee River City CLARKSVILLE, TN Clarksville, Tennessee exudes an aura of adventure. First and fore- most, it’s a river city. The Cumber- land and Red Rivers merge in the heart of the city, very near where the town was founded in 1798. Today, a fully-developed and ever- expanding RiverWalk begins at this juncture and serves as a launching pad for many of the area’s recre- ational opportunities. Plus, it’s the best place around to witness a jaw- dropping river sunset! In this enviable Middle Tennessee climate, folks enjoy the outdoors -- even water activities -- all year long. 136 | Summer 2017 | Adventure Outdoors Six golf courses, 200 miles of hik- ing trails, 100 miles of biking trails, 14 miles of waterways, and 1,000+ acres of parkland, coupled with four distinctly beautiful seasons, make outdoor recreation pleasant and enjoyable throughout the year. (Disc golf, splash pads, and rentable B-cycles are some new family fa- vorites!) A few miles south of the city lim- its, nestled on a sprawling 126- acre estate, is the Montgomery County Shooting Complex. This world-class dynamic shooting fa- cility offers countless options available to all ages. Spelunkers and hikers will enjoy the popular and scenic 110-acre Dunbar Cave State Natural Area with dozens of varieties of wildlife. The adjacent 18-hole Swan Lake golf course is also a popular year- round destination. Don’t end your time in Clarksville without indulging your taste buds and absorbing the culture. Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, Old Glory Distilling, and the Black- horse Brewery & Pub serve our finest local libations.