Ready for an all-day adventure? The Bogue Falaya River is a scenic, lazy little river that runs through St. Tammany Parish, and it’s great for paddling. Canoe & Trail Adventures offers several different types of rentals for you to experience the river, and they conveniently launch right behind one of the most delicious restaurants in Covington, The Chimes. Combine the two and you’ll have one amazing day! Let’s check it out:
The Chimes is one of those timeless, family-friendly restaurants with a menu that caters to just about everyone.
Bert Green/Google The original location in Baton Rouge opened over 25 years ago and the business has expanded to include a second location in Baton Rouge and now a third in Covington.
The Covington location has a beautifully rustic deck overlooking the Bogue Falaya River.
J.R. Portman/Google You’ll be surrounded by a sea of emerald greens and you may even spot a goat or two. These friendly little creatures help keep the lawn in check.
The menu covers just about everything you could imagine.
Chimes Covington/Facebook Burgers, po’boys, and several grill options all pepper the menu. This is also a great spot for beer lovers, but we’ll get to that later.
The seafood selections are not to be missed!
Charlene Constant/Google Char-grilled oysters, crawfish étouffée, and BBQ shrimp are just a few of the specialty seafood dishes.
After your meal, get ready for your adventure.
Charlene Constant/Google You’ll walk down the boardwalk to the river, where you’ll meet up with the folks at Canoe & Trail Adventures.
You’ll launch your vessel from there - and you’re off!
Canoe and Trail Adventures/Google Canoe & Trail Adventures offers several different types of rentals, including solo and tandem kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
Rentals range from 1-5 hours long, depending on your schedule.
Canoe and Trail Adventures/Google The most popular option is two hours, which is plenty of time to paddle down the river and see the sights.
There are plenty of sand banks to pull over and splash around.
Canoe and Trail Adventures/Facebook Just remember to keep an eye on the time, because you’ll need to return to the launch site before your rental time is up. Luckily, the river doesn’t have much of a current, so you’ll be able to paddle either direction easily.
After your paddling excursion, head back into The Chimes to treat yourself to a nice cold beverage.
Chimes Covington/Facebook The Chimes has one of the most extensive beer selections in the state, with hundreds of beers from all over the world!
For kayak and canoe rentals, check out Canoe & Trail Adventure’s website. For more information about the Chimes, including a full menu, pop on over to their website.
Bert Green/Google
The original location in Baton Rouge opened over 25 years ago and the business has expanded to include a second location in Baton Rouge and now a third in Covington.
J.R. Portman/Google
You’ll be surrounded by a sea of emerald greens and you may even spot a goat or two. These friendly little creatures help keep the lawn in check.
Chimes Covington/Facebook
Burgers, po’boys, and several grill options all pepper the menu. This is also a great spot for beer lovers, but we’ll get to that later.
Charlene Constant/Google
Char-grilled oysters, crawfish étouffée, and BBQ shrimp are just a few of the specialty seafood dishes.
You’ll walk down the boardwalk to the river, where you’ll meet up with the folks at Canoe & Trail Adventures.
Canoe and Trail Adventures/Google
Canoe & Trail Adventures offers several different types of rentals, including solo and tandem kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards.
The most popular option is two hours, which is plenty of time to paddle down the river and see the sights.
Canoe and Trail Adventures/Facebook
Just remember to keep an eye on the time, because you’ll need to return to the launch site before your rental time is up. Luckily, the river doesn’t have much of a current, so you’ll be able to paddle either direction easily.
The Chimes has one of the most extensive beer selections in the state, with hundreds of beers from all over the world!
Have you ever dined at The Chimes or paddled the Bogue Falaya River? Share your experience with us in the comments!
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Address: The Chimes-Covington, 19130 W Front St, Covington, LA 70433, USA
