The Narrows of the Harpeth
 Tennessee is full of prehistoric artifacts, and one of the most mysterious lies high above the river in the bluffs. It’s called a petrogliph, and Wild Side Guide Holly Sherwin takes us on a journey into the past. 70 years ago, Montgomery Bell, an entrepreneur and iron magnate cut a tunnel through the solid limestone hillside in order to divert the river to power his iron forge. But 700 years ago the area was a spiritual center of an ancient civilization where many think human sacrifices took place on the bluffs. A great way to experience the area is by canoe. It’s a bit on the chilly side, but the Narrows of the Harpeth State Park is open year round, there are several canoe companies that rent canoes there:
Foggy Bottom Canoe Rental: (615)952-4062
Tip-a-Canoe Stores, Inc.: (615)254-0836
Montgomery Bell S.P. also offers guided tours of the area.
Call: (615)797-9051 for more information, or visit their web site:
www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/harpeth/
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