Blueway

A blueway or water trail is a water path or trail that is developed with launch points, camping locations and points of interest for canoeists, paddle boarders and kayakers. Blueways are typically developed by state, county or local municipalities to encourage recreation, ecological education and preservation of wildlife resources.

The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program has compiled a list of water trail resources, success stories, and statewide contacts for water trails.

Terminology

The blue in blueway indicates the blue in water and way indicates waterway. Blueways are usually developed in quiet still water linear bodies of water with few motor powered boats.

Blueway - early morning

Blueway - early morning

Tennessee River Blueway

Tennessee River Blueway

Camp on the blueway

Camp on the blueway

On the blueway

On the blueway

Osprey carrying a fish

Osprey carrying a fish

Great blue heron

Great blue heron

Wild turkey