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2022-23 edition EDITORIAL Publisher Reece Terry
Editor Mark Boehler
Contributors Bill Avery Mark Boehler Cher Harrison Alex Homra Mike Hudson Keith Jackson National Park Service Randy Rinks Brant Sappington Joseph Skinner Terry Weaver Jody Whitemark
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What’s inside Bicycling – Riders can explore 13 miles of paved PAGE 8 road in Shiloh Park ___________________________________________ Disc Golfing – Pickwick Landing State Park PAGE 12 offers growing sport for the whole family ___________________________________________ Adventure – Take a trip to the famous PAGES 14-15 Chalk Mine of Bear Creek ___________________________________________ Boating – Whether it’s sails, motors or paddles, Pickwick’s massive lake channel and its quiet PAGES 20-21, 26-27 embayments are a boater’s dream ___________________________________________ History – Civil War, Roosevelt’s New Deal PAGES 32-33, 38-39 era put Pickwick area on the map ___________________________________________ Lodging – Pickwick Lake area offers over 300 overnight stay ideas with a wide range of options PAGES 44-45, 48-49, 63 ___________________________________________ Fishing – Pickwick Lake, Tennessee River provide plenty of PAGES 50-51, 54-55 sport fishing options ___________________________________________ Fishing – Catfish attraction lures fishermen PAGES 60-61 from everywhere ___________________________________________ Birding – Pickwick, Shiloh remain great places to see many PAGES 68-69, 74-75, 80-81 species of birds, other wildlife ___________________________________________ Events – Roar of Cannon, fireworks display or solemn services – Shiloh and Pickwick keep a busy calendar PAGES 86-87, 92-93
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Dining – Pickwick area offers 28 different options, including several new dining options now open PAGES 96-97, 100-101, 106-107
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Running – Pickwick park hosts six-miler, PAGES 112-113 Shiloh has a scenic four-miler ___________________________________________
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ON THE COVER Brother and sister Eli and Abby Yopp enjoy a watercraft run on Pickwick Lake. Both recent McNairy Central High School graduates (Abby, ‘20; Eli, ‘22), they are the son and daughter of Josh and Amy Yopp of Middleton, Tenn. PAGE 6
Camping, RVing – Pickwick area offers plenty of choices with PAGES 116-117 over 250 campsites in six campgrounds ___________________________________________ Golfing – Pickwick area offers three courses, 36 holes to PAGES 122-123 make it a golfer’s destination ___________________________________________ Paws Landing – State park offers lakeside doggy exercise are EXPLORING PICKWICK
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National Park Ranger Paul Holloway takes a group of bicyclists on a tour of Shiloh National Military Park.
BICYCLING
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SHILOH, Tenn. — A great Civil War battle was fought here 160 years ago, which eventually created Shiloh National Military Park. But people who love to ride atop two wheels know it’s a great place to explore on a bicycle. Unlike some city streets and state roads, there are no dogs at Shiloh. And most of the motorists are going at a slow rate of speed as they are taking in the tour stops and monuments, so the park is a safe place to bike. Avid bicyclist Steve Shaw of nearby Corinth, Miss., is one of many area residents who love to bike at Shiloh. “Motorists know you are there. They are aware,” he said. Bicyclists must stay on the over 13 miles of paved roadway inside the national park as cycling isn’t allowed on trails. Although many riding enthusiasts like to bike the 12.7-mile Driving Tour for a PAGE 8
tour in history, many ride to enjoy seeing nature and wildlife. Plenty of deer and wild turkey can be seen. Park guides and rangers sometimes offer a couple of bicycle tours each year, usually in the spring and fall. Check the Shiloh Battlefield website for any possible scheduled tours. Riders be forewarned of Shiloh’s varied terrain as bicyclists will discover the same steep surprises as soldiers did in 1862. While most of Shiloh is flat, there are some hills, and Riverside Drive at the end of the Driving Tour passes through a steep ravine. Rhea Springs is a great spot to begin a bicycling loop tour. There is plenty of parking, a freshwater spring and creek are there to observe, and riders can plan several different loop tours from the Driving Tour stop. Free park maps are available at the visitor’s center and there are no admission fees to ride in the park. The park is open every day from dawn to dusk. EXPLORING PICKWICK
National Park Service Ranger Heather Henson gives a history lesson to visitors during a bicycle tour of Shiloh National Military Park.
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Avid disc golfer and former Pickwick Landing State Park Ranger John Ball designed the park nine-hole disc golf course. By Mark Boehler / editor@dailycorinthian.com
Pickwick Landing State Park offers growing sport for the whole family By MARK BOEHLER For Exploring Pickwick
Visitors to Pickwick Landing State Park may now know those gray metal baskets with chains are for the nine-hole disc golf course. Signage on every hole has been added, showing participants where to throw the disc and how many yards it takes to reach the basket. A large sign in front of The Lodge where the first hole begins has an outlay of the course. Former park ranger John Ball designed and helped install a nine-hole disc golf course in 2015. It’s a growing family-friendly sport where participants hurl small round discs similar to Frisbees with the ultimate goal to hit the chains (cha-ching!) with the discs ending up in the basket. Like regular golf, disc throwers keep score with each throw as a stroke. The baskets – called holes – are about 250 feet away from the first throw but range from 130 feet up to 404 feet on the course in the park. John Ball is a competitive disc golfer who enters tournaments and, when he arrived for ranger duty in December, 2014, he saw the potential for a course in the park. “This park was a prime location for a disc golf course,” said Ball at the time. The sport continues to grow because all ages can play, from young kids and teenagers through all ages and even senior citizens. “I thought this would provide another opportunity for the entire family to spend time together,” said the park ranger. “Mom, dad, kids, grandkids, grandparents – all can play together.” Ball beams with pride as he talks about designing the course – a first for the disc golfer at the time. “I wanted to create a course which would be simple for beginners, yet provide a degree of difficulty for the more experienced disc golfer,” he explained. The scenic course travels through a pine tree stand, proceeds toward The Circle drive and ends with what will probably be the course’s signature hole on Number 9, which has Pickwick Lake as the backdrop for the basket. “Number 9 is such a beautiful hole with the lake,” said Ball. ”There will be some concern as an overthrow could end up in the water.” “The hope is this course will be a catalyst for people to see the benefit of having a disc golf course in a state park,” said Ball, as there are no fees to use the course. Golf discs are available for rent and purchase in The Lodge Gift Shop. Course maps are also available at the inn. PAGE 12
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CHALK MINE
Take a trip to the f CHALK MINE OF BEA Marina. Some maps actually show the name of the cove as Chalk Mine Hollow. When the mine was first completed, My friends and I decided there were actually two entrances for the to take another short river mine, but now there is only one and it’s adventure a few weeks ago. We rather a small and tricky entrance. The try to get together and do this entrance farthest from the shore is no as often as we can. longer viable after a major cave-in many Our destination on this recent years ago. trip was the famous Chalk Mine Upon parking on a small beach on the of Bear Creek. So we set on a very left-hand side of the cove, you are now in cold, windy and rainy day. for a walk of about a third of a mile. The The last time I saw the mine was trail is relatively easy to find, I’m sorry to over 30 years ago, so after arriving say, with the markers of the many beer at the cove, and about a half a mile cans that litter the entire trail. When you walk, we discovered way too late that get to the mine, please be careful. The enwe were in the wrong cove. Being trance is small and quite difficult to enter. cold, wet, and wore out, we gave up But once inside, visitors will be amazed and decided we would try it again by the size of the mine. All total, it’s about the next week. So we did, and we the size of a Walmart and consists of picked a beautiful day. We arrived three different tunnels. in the correct cove this time, and Let me emphasize very much that peoafter about a third of a mile walk, we ple must be careful and it can be dangerarrived at the entrance to the chalk ous. Also, have a good set of flashlights. mine. The cave, or mine, is full of graffiti from The mine is located in the very over the many years, but most of it is in first small cove just past Eastpoint good taste. I guess, unfortunately, graffiti By ALEX HOMRA
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is just part of today’s culture. Once again, if you go, please be careful and also, while you are there, bring a garbage bag to carry your and other people’s trash out with you. Another great thing about the mine is the temperature inside. You will definitely find it nice and cool on a hot summer day. Let me add another caution about the place, especially the walk to the entrance, keep a good eye out for snakes. The official chalk mine was created about 1890. Supposedly, the Confederates were said to have mined saltpeter, a major ingredient in making gun powder in the early 1860s. There is also a saltpeter mine across the river near Waterloo, Alabama, that the Confederates used. The chalk mine was owned and operated by a Mr. Malone. A mineral like substance called tripoli was mined there and was refined across from Bear Creek in the once thriving town of Riverton, Alabama. The ore was pulled by mules on a rail track across an old Bear Creek bridge to the mill. Tripoli looked just like chalk dust once it’s finished, thus
Paula Skinner of Burnsville, Miss. uses a flashlight to make her way into the abandoned chalk mine at Pickwick Lake. It can only be reached by boat. Created about 1890, a minerallike substance called tripoli was mined at the location until about 1913. Tripoli looked just like chalk dust when refined, hence, the same Chalk Mine Hollow. Mining tripoli created respiratory diseases for workers, so the operation was eventually shut down. Photo by Joseph Skinner
famous AR CREEK the name Chalk Mine. Riverton was the only town that was almost completely moved before the flooding that began in the making of Pickwick Lake. Riverton was on its way to being a major Alabama river port but could not coax a railroad until the late 1880s and was even shelled several times during the Civil War. Across the river, a small part of Waterloo was also moved to make way for the lake. The mine was finally closed around 1913 primarily due to the discovery that almost all those who mined the ore contracted silicosis from continuous breathing of the tripoli dust. This respiratory disease made the work in the mine far too hazardous. Another man tried to reopen the mine in the 1920s but was unsuccessful. There were even plans to make it a popular tourist destination complete with tours and such, but this too never materialized. So pick a day and “chalk it up” and take a look for yourself. Just be careful out there. And what trash you pack in, please pack out.
Tennessee-Martin graduate and longtime Pickwick Lake resident Alex Homra is a former educator. He is owner/operator of the Rib Cage restaurant.
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BOATING
Sixteen-year-old River Mayo wakeboards on the Tenn-Tom Waterway off the Yellow Creek embayment of Pickwick Lake. River will be a junior in the fall of 2022 at Tishomingo County High School. He is the son of Paul and Heather Mayo, operators of Pickwick Wake Academy. Photo by Keith Jackson
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The open waters of Pickwick Lake remain great for any type of boating. Large boats can take on the open channel, while there is plenty of room for smaller boats in peaceful coves. Photos by Bill Avery
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Pickwick Reservoir is a boater’s dream destination, from personal water-crafts, canoes and kayaks – to ski boats, wake boats sailboats and bass boats – all the way to large scale houseboats and yachts. There are quiet coves and inlets to the open waters of Pickwick, large embayments of Yellow Creek and Bear Creek, plus access to the Tennessee River and TennTom Waterway. It’s where the state of Tennessee meets the northeast corner of Mississippi and northwest corner of Alabama. The 43,100-acre TVA reservoir gains access to inland waterways from northern states all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.
RIGHT: Bill Carswell and Cari Travis prepare to rent a kayak at Pickwick Landing State Park.
Pickwick is part of the The Great Loop as transient boaters move north and south. The area near Pickwick Dam and the Mississippi – Tennessee has much to offer. Pontoon boat rentals are available at Pickwick Landing State Park Marina, Grand Harbor Marina and Aqua Yacht Marina. TWRA has boat ramps at the state line with a large parking area. Others are available at the Pickwick Landing State Park, all of the marinas and below the dam at the TVA campground and the Botel Campground. Continued on page 26
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Boaters enjoy the “Come to the River” concert at Pickwick Landing State Park in September, 2021. Photo by Cher Harrison
better access. The area had to be closed twice after flooding The boat ramp at the state park in 2019 and 2020, but TVA was renovated in 2021 with a reopened the popular ramp in new dock constructed and a spring 2021. wide gravel area added to the Another newly renovated boat parking area so boaters will have ramp is available below the dam a wider area to loop around after at Botel Campground for people a boat has been put in the water. staying in the campground, but The TVA boat ramp below the other visitors can use the ramp dam underwent renovations for a launch fee. in 2018 with new concrete and There are many boat storage From page 21
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The state park also rents canoes and kayaks during the warm months. A storage area and large fleet of canoes and kayaks were added at the park in 2018 due to high rental demand. The rental includes life jackets and paddles. The quiet waters in the inlet around the start park offer a great place to canoe and kayak away from the more bumpy ride out on the larger lake.
RIGHT: Pickwick Landing State Park has a new dock at the boat ramp for easy boater access.
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WAR and the TENNESSE Managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Pickwick Landing Dam was built between 1935-38. It was the third dam built in the Tennessee Valley. The dam’s original turbines were By MARK BOEHLER among the largest propeller-type For Exploring Pickwick turbines in the world at the time they were installed. One can be seen One can say the Tennessee River today in the TVA parking area on made the Pickwick area what it is the north end of the dam. today. The first lock designed by the The river remains the focal point Corps of Engineers and its 63-foot of an area in Southwest Tennessee lift was among the highest in the rich in history. world when the lock opened in Union troops invading the area at 1938. Pittsburg Landing resulted in one Although the lock and powerof the most significant battles of the house have been closed to the pubCivil War where more Americans lic since 9/11, TVA has two parking died than all previous wars comareas for great views of the dam, bined. lake and tailwaters. The area below The New Deal era of President the dam also has restroom facilities. Franklin D. Roosevelt brought the Tennessee Highway 128 crosses the construction of nine dams along the dam. river for flood control and easier TVA has picnic sites below the navigation. dam. They are handicapped-accessiSome 83 years after completion of ble and have a table and grill. Pickwick Landing Dam and Locks, The area below the dam has been the Pickwick Reservoir provides a rocked by flooding in recent years, 43,100-acre multi-use area playonce in late February and early ground for boating and fishing. March 2019, then again in February Add other interesting historical 2020. The year 2020 will be rememfootnotes such as mounds dating bered most for being the year of the back 800 years ago which proves pandemic, but the most rainfall on Indians lived in the area, and today’s record in the Tennessee River Valley Pickwick, Counce and Shiloh areas also happened in 2020. are worth a look for a study in The Tennessee River stage at history. Savannah crested at 395.4 in
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early March 2019, making it the third-highest crest on record. The historic flooding in 1973 is tops since the dam was built. The river crested at 396.11 on March 20, 1973. To give the March 2019 flood some perspective, water was nine feet deep in the TVA campground below the dam at its highest point. The flood destroyed roads, campsites and three bathhouses. The February 2020 flood left water three feet deep in the campground and delayed recovery efforts from the 2019 flood. All facilities below the dam were back in working order in 2021. The river at Savannah crested at 401.2 on March 21, 1897, making it the highest mark on record before the dam was built in the 1930s. The newly completed construction area, which can be seen both below and above the earthen part of the dam, is TVA’s effort to strengthen the earthen embankment to help make the area more sturdy should a major earthquake hit the area. Tons of rocks were added to the lake side, while tons of soil was added to the area below the earthen dam. The extra rock road on the lake side and all the green grass below the dam are all part of a project to make the earthen dam stronger.
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HISTORY
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There are many historical monuments of stone at Shiloh National Military Park as seen at the Mississippi Monument – the latest monument to be placed at Shiloh. It is placed where Mississippi infantry suffered heavy casualties on the first day of fighting on April 6, 1862.
with the Confederates getting the upper hand on the surprised The dam reinforcement project 40,000 Northern troops. began in February 2019 and was Another 20,000 Union troops completed in the summer of arrived the morning of the sec2020. ond day and the tide was turned. A TVA survey revealed the The Southern troops retreated earthen part of the dam could back to Corinth. Today’s visitors suffer a breach should a major can walk in the footsteps of earthquake strike, but the conthose brave souls of long ago crete portion of the dam built in on grounds managed by the the 1930s is sound. National Park Service. There is a driving tour which Shiloh National begins at the visitor center with Military Park tour stops at all the significant Located off Tennessee Highpoints of interest. The visitor way 22, Shiloh Battlefield tells center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the story of the battle and pays The visitor center offers a new homage to the 24,000 casualties, interpretive film “Shiloh: Fiery many of whom had never seen Trail” every hour from 8 a.m. to battle before. 4 p.m. Union Major General Ulysses For those who have not made a S. Grant ascended the river by visit to the park in recent years, steamboat, disembarking at there have been many upgrades Pittsburg Landing. The ultimate to the park in 2020. New signage goal was the important railroad has been erected along the drivtown of Corinth, Miss. – 22 ing tour route and more trees miles to the southeast. have been added to the historic The base of operations was a orchards. plateau west of the river and At Tour Stop #16 (Tent Hosforward camps two miles inland pital Site) and Tour Stop #18 around a log church called “Shi- (Peach Orchard Site) new fruit loh Meeting House.” trees were planted in December The Union activity caught the 2020 in the historic orchards by eye of the Confederate General the Shiloh maintenance staff. Albert Sidney Johnston, who In Larkin Bell Field, just south decided to march his 44,000 of the Tent Hospital site, a dozen troops from Corinth and engage new apple trees now occupy the in a surprise battle. historic orchard. Union ColThe two-day bloody battle on onel David Stuart’s regiments April 6-7, 1862, was intense, camped in this orchard before From page 32
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the Battle of Shiloh, and many of the soldiers left accounts of camping among the apple trees. In the historic Peach Orchard, dozens of three-year-old peach trees of the June Gold variety were resettled in the area. “In the past, we have planted younger trees, but they just were not surviving due to weather conditions and wildlife,” said Maintenance Chief Randy Martin. “We hope that by transplanting these older trees, we will have better results.” The Peach Orchard was the scene of severe fighting on both days of the Battle of Shiloh.
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General Albert Sidney Johnston, the commander of all Confederate forces in the Western Theater, would be among those killed on April 6, 1862, in this area of the battlefield. Features were added to the Shiloh Driving Tour last month including two new stops and accompanying wayside exhibits. In addition, an updated park brochure is available to visitors in the Visitor Center. Tour stop #13 (Woolf Field) and Tour Stop #15 (Davis Wheat Field) are brand new additions to the driving tour which help further tell the story of the battle.
The sun begins to disappear on the horizon on Pickwick Lake looking west from Pickwick Landing State Park. Photo by Terry Weaver
New signage has also been erected at tour stop #5 (Shiloh Church) which includes the story of both days of fighting in and around this iconic landmark. All tour stops include concrete pads and walkways making these sites completely ADA accessible. A bookstore offers a wide variety of books, maps, DVDs, CDs, postcards, clothing and other items related to Shiloh, the Civil War, national parks and area history. Shiloh National Cemetery is also in the park. The park is open from dawn to dusk
and closed on Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Day. There are no fees to visit the park or visitor center. The nearby Corinth (Miss.) Civil War Interpretive Center is part of the Shiloh unit. It has displays on why the Civil War was fought, the War in the West, and information on the battles of Corinth and Shiloh. There is also a short film and bookstore.
Shiloh Indian Mounds
A town occupied the high Tennessee River bluff at the eastern edge of Shiloh some 800 years ago.
There are seven eastern mounds, most serving as platforms for important buildings. One served as a burial mound. The mounds are just off Riverside Drive, which offers beautiful vistas of the river. Want to stretch the legs? A great hike begins at the Indian Mounds parking area and the trail leads to the mounds area.
Pickwick Village
Located in today’s Pickwick Landing State Park, Pickwick Village was home to 3,500 construction workers and their families from 1935-38.
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Hospital, cafeteria, school and homes once stood on 681 acres the state purchased from TVA in 1969. Additional land has been purchased to expand the park.
(Sources:TVA, Tennessee State Parks and National Park Service)
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ABOVE: The Oar House is just one example of the many cabins available to rent in the Pickwick area. FACING PAGE: The Lodge at Pickwick Landing State Park remains one of many overnight stay options in the Pickwick area with renovated lodge rooms, suits, cabins and lakeside villas.
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with the fall 2020 opening of The Lodge at Pickwick Landing, which underwent a massive facelift beginning in November The Tennessee State Parks system had a 2019. vision for Pickwick Landing State Park to be With its stunning views of Pickwick Lake, a premier destination. it is like no other in a state park system Visitors who have not been to the state already considered one of the best in the park in recent years will be in awe of a new country. transformation. The $12 million project includes new furThe mission now remains complete niture, fixtures and equipment to upgrade By MARK BOEHLER For Pickwick Profiles
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guest rooms, renovated restaurant, lobby, conference space, gift shop and front desk, plus new audio and visual equipment for the conference center. The restaurant upgrade and expanded full service bar even has a new name to go along with the new look: The Table at Pickwick Landing. Continued on page 48
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The Oar House has an open floor plan and a spacious living area.
surrounded by natural beauty.” This is one example which represents the The cabins’ living rooms provide breath- Pickwick experience. Visitors to the area One thing that did not change with the taking views. The living room furniture is can have as much – or as little – as they more modern image is every room at the handmade solid oak furniture. The major- want when it comes to lodging options. inn has a view of the lake with an outdoor ity of the cabins’ furnishings were made in The Pickwick area has just over 300 differbalcony. Tennessee. ent choices for overnight stays. The new look inn, renovated rooms and Outside decks have some These range from 179 motel “What is so conference center is an ongoing transforbench seating, a table and rooms to 17 larger suites with mation of the state park in recent years as chairs, and a kitchen island kitchen efficiencies or full wonderful about seven premium villas with lake views and with a gas grill. Each cabin has the newer cabins is kitchens; and at least 120 villas, spacious living quarters were opened on WiFi, cable TV, central heat condos, homes, cottages and their location. They cabins are all available for rent. Jan. 1, 2017. and air, and a gas fireplace. are surrounded The “ultra-modern” two- and three-bedCookware, dishes and linens These numbers don’t reflect room villas with full kitchens and fireplac- are all provided. by natural beauty.” the many more property owners es, also feature decks overlooking a scenic All seven cabins have two who don’t advertise and only MIKE DOBIS Pickwick Lake cove. bathrooms. Other amenities rent their homes to people they West Tennessee The construction of the new cabins was for cabin guests include the know. Regional Park Manager part of an initiative by the state park system use of the indoor and outdoor Visitors should make reserto improve the park and visitor experience. swimming pools at the inn, a vations well in advance, espe“What is so wonderful about the newer restaurant and a free shuttle service from cially during Pickwick’s peak season each cabins is their location,” said Mike Dobis, the restaurant to the marina. Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Fourth state park manager at the time they were Reservations far in advance are recomof July weekend is also a huge time for the opened and now region manager over all mended. There are night stay minimums, area, especially in 2022, as July 4th falls on state parks in West Tennessee. “They are depending on the time of year. a Monday. From page 45
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With a name like Hollow Lane, beautiful views and lake access, how could any visitor say no to this?
Weekends stay booked in the summer months and many rentals require minimum night stays. Many rentals and businesses offer nightly and weekly rates and huge discounts during the off-season from November to March. Check out Pickwick’s lodging inventory.
tubs. Located just off Highway 25 across the road from Aqua Yacht Harbor and minutes away from the lake, boat ramp and restaurants. Call 662-423-8318 for more information or make reservations and they can be followed on Facebook.
Here is an example of what can be found with over 75 options. Categories are based on location – water view, water access, off water – or the number of bedrooms, from 1-2 bedroom cabins up to 5-bedroom, 5-bath lakeside dream homes. Pickwick Cabin Rentals has added several new rentals for the 2022 summer season. Go to www.pickwickcabins.com or call 731-689-0400 for more information.
Located at Highway 57 near the dam, the motel offers 48 rooms and two king suites with a large living area, sofa and lounge chairs. Visitors will find the usual extras with the Hampton experience such as complimentary hot breakfast, an outdoor pool and free 24-hour access to a nearby fitness center.
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kitchenette with coffee maker, sink, microwave and small refrigerator. Sofa couch makes into a second bed. Flat-screen TV, gas fireplace and outdoor deck round out the modern experience in a rustic setting. The Outpost added a bigger suite in 2020 for visitors with a larger living area and full kitchen. It also offers a huge covered outdoor deck. Each night’s stay also comes with breakfast for two from The Outpost. Call 731-925-6990 for more information.
Grand Harbor
This is a vacation destination on the Mississippi side of Pickwick where Yellow Creek joins with Pickwick Lake. Get directions or a GPS before the visit, but what a gem at the end of the road. One- and two-bedroom condos with full kitchens and lake views are available, along with several three-bedroom villas and homes. Continued on page 63
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FISHING: VARIETY
Pickwick Lake, Tennessee River provide plenty of sport fishing options By MARK BOEHLER For Exploring Pickwick
Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River remains a great sport fishing destination. It has a lot to do with a multitude of water options – Pickwick Reservoir stretching 53 miles into Alabama, the connecting Yellow Creek embayment in Mississippi and access to the Tenn-Tom Waterway which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. And then there’s the Tennessee River and the happy hunting grounds of the Pickwick tailwaters below the dam, then miles of river fishing north to Crump Landing. There’s plenty of water surface to explore the TVA lake where the corners of Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama come together. It’s a fisherman’s bait and tackle dream checklist: ■■ bluegill ■■ crappie ■■ stripers ■■ sauger ■■ smallmouth bass ■■ largemouth bass ■■ white bass PAGE 50
■■ blue catfish ■■ channel catfish ■■ flathead catfish
There are also the typical “trash” fish like the drum, but anglers exploring Pickwick may find a few surprises along the way. Asian carp has also made its way to Pickwick, including the silver “flying” carp. Most of the locals know about the Tennessee state record sauger caught in the Pickwick tailwaters, a 7-pound, 6-ounce EXPLORING PICKWICK
whopper caught by Rayford D. Voss on Feb. 19, 1973. Dr. Jim Youmans caught a state record 1-pound, 9-ounce river carpsucker on Feb.28, 1980, while J. Wesley Neal landed a state record 1-pound, 6-ounce Atlantic needlefish on Sept. 30, 2008. This diverse fishing opportunity makes Pickwick a “bucket list” destination for sport fishermen, said retired Pickwick fishing guide Rick Matlock.
“Pickwick offers so much,” he said. Most anglers know water temperature, elevation and current determine what they are after. There is a big difference in water current when all the gates at the dam are either open or closed. The challenge to Pickwick is where to go. Fast current in the tailwaters? Up river? The deep waters of the lake? Rock banks? Lake coves? Shallow waters far into coves? Pickwick is, most importantly, a year-
round lake. Although most visitors to Pickwick seek the big blue catfish, Matlock said Pickwick has so much more. His favorite target is the smallmouth bass. Smallmouth like live shinner fish and can be found near rocky shorelines, rock walls and gravel points, he shared. The angler has landed plenty of lunker smallmouth from fall through spring about a mile below the dam. EXPLORING PICKWICK
ABOVE: Jon Canada of Helena, Ala., displays a bass which helped him win the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit tournament held at Pickwick Lake on April 21-24, 2022.
In March and November, he also had success catching 7-8 pound largemouth bass. Whatever the species being sought, the best part about Pickwick is the variety. Continued on page 54
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Anglers love to fish Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River due to the variety of fish available, depending on the time of the year.
Sauger time is the second week of November through March. Sauger numbers have Added the angler, “different times of the been on the decline in recent years, but year are good for different kinds of fish.” TWRA is currently March is a great month to fish Pickwick, doing a survey as to especially for largemouth bass. why. Fish for largemouth early morning and When the water temlate afternoon, using an Alabama rig in perature gets above the spring on points and in shallow water. 60 degrees, sauger Lunkers can also be found in lake coves near are hard to catch. the shoreline. But when the water He recommended a Zara-Spook for top of temperature drops to the water fishing. 50 degrees, it’s good January and February are good times to catching conditions, catch smallmouth bass, while April and May said Matlock. are good for bluegill, he said. The lake and river Stripers are a good summer month fish are equal in terms at Pickwick below the dam, while sauger of success, but high remains a winter month fish through April winds will keep Matbelow the dam, said Matlock. lock on the river rather than the large lake. Stripers are in the lake, but the best spot The lake has a lot of watersport traffic in is below the dam, noted the guide, using the warm months, so fishermen are advised rubber paddletails or live gizzard shad. to fish the early morning and late afternoon From page 51
hours, he suggested. Crappie fishing is great at Pickwick from the end of March through June when the fish are spawning. Crappie run in schools and can be found in shallow water when water temperatures are between 50-60 degrees, he added. Matlock suggested a oneeighth-ounce hair or tube jig, tipped with a live minnow for Crappie. After the spawning season, Crappie can be caught May through November in deep water, especially around stumps. There are two boat ramps below the dam, a recently renovated TVA ramp and another renovated ramp at The Botel Campground. The Botel charges a small launch fee for guests not staying.
The lake has a lot of watersport traffic in the warm months, so fishermen are advised to fish the early morning and late afternoon hours.
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There is a ramp at Pickwick Landing State Park, Bruton Branch Recreational Area on the north shore and TWRA ramp on Yellow Creek just off Highway 57 and near the state line. The state park ramp has a new dock and expanded gravel area for easier launch access. Fishermen who like to camp can find a TVA campground and Botel Campground below the dam, Bruton Branch and Pickwick Landing State Park. There are plenty of lodging options from motel rooms, rooms with kitchen efficiencies or full kitchens, cabins and villas. There are also rental businesses who place visitors in individual’s homes with a range from one-room cabins up to six-bedroom lakeside dream homes with lake access. The lake area has plenty of bait shops and restaurants. Pickwick Lake and Hardin County landed a couple of big catches in 2021-22 when it comes to national fishing tournaments. Pickwick was home to the Fishing League
The challenge to Pickwick is where to go. Fast current in the tailwaters? Up river? The deep waters of the lake? Rock banks? Lake coves? Shallow waters far into coves? Worldwide Toyota Series Bass Fishing Championship in Oct. 28-30, 2021, followed by the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Lithium Pros Stop 3 Pickwick Lake on April 21-24. Jon Canada of Helena, Ala., won the championship, landing five bass weighing 20 pounds on Sunday, April 24. Canada admitted he caught a seven-pounder and eight-pounder during a practice round early in the week, which left him pretty excited about the opportunity to catch bass on Pickwick Lake. A pair of pros landed an 8-pound, eightounce bass and another seven-pound, nineEXPLORING PICKWICK
ABOVE: Major League Fishing bass pro Bill Rose catches a bass at Pickwick Lake on April 22, 2022 during the MLF tourney. Rose won the MLF events at Pickwick in 2007 and 2011 and was named MLF Angler of Year in 2018. Photo by Jody Whitemark
ounce keeper to win the Big Bass Awards during the tourney. At least eight fishing tournaments are planned at Pickwick from June through November, making it a premier fishing destination. Check tournament dates at www. tourhardincounty.org. PAGE 55
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Gary Bishop is all smiles at the weigh-in while showing off this huge blue catfish he caught during a recent World Championship of Catfishing.
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Catfish attraction lures fishermen from everywhere By MARK BOEHLER For Pickwick Profiles
Longtime Pickwick angler Rick Matlock sometimes finds himself after the huge catfish which lurk in the waters below Pickwick Landing Dam and along the Tennessee River. But on one particular day, he went after one to five pound “eaters” for a political fish fry for one of his friends. He caught 67 catfish that day, but the fisherman also hauled in a big surprise. Matlock, a retired fishing guide at Pickwick, caught a 70-pound blue catfish. After a photo session, he released the fish. This is the norm at Pickwick, home of some of the biggest blue and flathead catfish in the country. Whatever the big fish stories may reveal, the fact remains fishermen from around the world seek the big blue. Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River also have channel catfish. Although now retired from being a guide, Matlock has taken anglers from many states and as far away as Japan on fishing trips. Although Matlock can fish for anything, visitors usually want the big blue experience. Matlock fishes the lake and river and suggest the same for newcomers to the Pickwick area. There is plenty of room to explore, as Pickwick Reservoir includes 43,100 acres into Alabama and the river as it flows north to Crump’s Landing and becoming part of the Kentucky Reservoir. The best months for catching blue cats are June, July, September and November and during the spawning season in March and April. The best months for flathead catfish are March, October and November. Fish for big blues below the dam in January and February, while flatheads can be found in the
World Championship of Catfishing The National Catfish Derby Tennessee River Awards in downtown Savannah, Tenn. tailwaters in July, October and November. Also search for flatheads along river sandbars. The popular belief the big blues go away in the hot summer months isn’t true, said the angler. Live bait is a must in catching either blues or flatheads and the best choice is fresh, cut up skipjack. A third catfish species at Pickwick – channel catfish – will eat eat just about anything, Channel cats can be found in shallow muddy waters, but many fisherman don’t seek them because they don’t get big. Channel cats can be caught from the banks around the picnic area at Pickwick Landing State Park. As far as “eating size blues,” they can be found in schools below the dam, and May would be the time for best results. Matlock advised to check the gear when going after big cats. He suggested a 100-pound braid test line with a 100-pound mono-filiment leader. That tip might lead to the next world record blue found at Pickwick. The Pickwick area and the Tennessee River hosts the World Championship of Catfishing/National Catfish Derby every year. The event has been held on the last Saturday in September in recent years. Corinth, Miss., anglers Tim Haynie and Phil King won the two-person team championship in 2021 and 2020. In all, King has been a part of six titles and Haynie has won three.
Corinth, Miss. anglers Tim Haynie and Phil King won the two-person World Championship of Catfishing in 2021 and 2020. In all, King has been a part of world six titles at Pickwick and Haynie has won three.
Fishing for catfish is fun for all ages. Bradley Mancell and Aleigh Jordan, both of Corinth, Miss., show off their catch at a World Championship of Catfishing.
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This is a vacation destination within view of the dam, offering 119 rooms with a balcony and views of the lake, plus five two-bedroom suites and 10 two-bedroom cabins in a wooded area with full kitchens and fireplaces, in addition to the new villas. At one of the most-visited Tennessee State Parks, inn extras include an indoor and outdoor pool, marina with boat rentals, lake access, playground, tennis
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Pickwick, Shiloh remain great places to see many species of birds, other wildlife By BRANT SAPPINGTON For Exploring Pickwick
Look up in the sky! And on the water! And in the trees! It’s a bird, it’s a plane … It’s actually a huge variety of birds along with countless other species of wildlife who call the waters and woods of Shiloh National Military Park, Pickwick Landing State Park and the surrounding area home. The outdoor dwellers help create a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts in this special corner of the Volunteer State where they’re sure to see something unique to capture with their memories and their camera lenses. The 4,200 rural acres of Shiloh National Military Park provide abundant habitat for an assortment of wildlife including countless species of birds. “Shiloh is a really good birding spot,” said park natural resources specialist Ranger Marcus Johnson. “Our variety rivals anywhere in West Tennessee.” Songbirds that can be seen include bluebirds, Kentucky warbler, Baltimore oriole, field sparrow, mockingbird, cardinal and cedar waxwing. Johnson recommends birders check out any of the park’s tour stops along the Tennessee River including Pittsburg Landing, Tour Stop 18 and others. Birds can also often be found nesting in the historic cannons found throughout the park, turning these former instruments of war into safe homes. In recent years the park has become known as a spot to see America’s symbol – the bald eagle. While there are currently not any eagles nesting in the park after the previous pair moved on, Johnson said eagles have been spotted throughout the Pickwick area and park visitors have reported seeing them at locations along the river. Continued on page 80
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Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park put up an osprey pole and nesting platform The eagles and other birds including in 2014 hoping to lure a mating pair to the ospreys, geese, ducks, egrets, and even park and it’s possible to catch those majestic pelicans can be seen throughout the area birds in flight in the area. and at nearby Pickwick Landing State Park The state park also has an aviary for birds where its 681 acres offer plenty of habitat for of prey unable to fly or who cannot be wildlife. Geese and ducks can often be seen released into the wild which has been exnear the shore of the lake. panded several times and provides a unique The 2.8-mile Island Loop Trail and 1.2opportunity to view these birds up close. mile paved Inn Walking Trail are good Winged creatures are not the only wildplaces to go birding in the state park. life Pickwick visitors can expect to enjoy, From page 74
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ABOVE: A mating duet of ospreys made their home at Pickwick Landing State Park on a platform provided by Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park. LEFT: Many species of ducks can be seen around the Tennessee River and Pickwick Lake such as this pair of beautiful redheads.
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A fireworks show has been held every Fourth of July on Pickwick Lake near Pickwick Landing State Park and Pickwick Landing Dam. 2022 begins a new arrangement between the state park and Grand Harbor to alternate every other year as the location and date. The show will be held at Grand Harbor on Saturday, July 2, 2022. It will return to the state park in 2023. Photo by Terry Weaver
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Roar of Cannon, fireworks display or solemn services – Shiloh and Pickwick keep a busy calendar
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ABOVE: Christian group Big Daddy Weave performed before a crowd of 10,000 at the first “Down by the River” concert in September, 2021. The group returns to Pickwick on Saturday, Oct. 1 for a second free Christian music concert.
FACING PAGE: A Memorial Day program is held every year at Shiloh National Cemetery inside Shiloh National Military Park.
testimonies, reflection and a day of worship.” Shiloh also offers weapon The concert stage will be at The firing demonstrations, Civil War Circle inside the park, but a large encampments and living history screen will be placed at the stage programs on weekends in the toward the lake “for everyone to warmer months. Check in at the enjoy from land and water,” said visitor center for planned events Harrison. or visit the park’s website. Both singers and the group Shiloh always has ranger-led are noted Christian artists who tours on the April 6-7 battle anniremain in high demand and stay versary dates and on the weekend on tour. closest to the dates. The 160th Big Daddy Weave is an Ameranniversary event schedule in ican contemporary Christian 2020 was a huge success as many band from Mobile, Ala., and con‘Come to the River’ visitors took park in caravan sists of Mike Weaver, Jay Weaver, vehicle tours or followed rangers A huge Christian day of praise Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon and as they discussed key points of the and worship comes to Pickwick Brian Beihl. They have a record major Civil War battle. Landing State Park on at 11 a.m. label. Learn more about the band ■■ Fourth of July Fireworks at on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Called and their music and recording Pickwick Landing State Park. “Come to the River,” the free label at bigdaddyweave.com. It’s a great show with plenty of concert features Big Daddy Rhett Walker has a record label, viewing areas both on the lake, Weave, Rhett Walker and Robby remains popular on tour and has dam and inside the park and Cummings. had many successful albums, has become a Pickwick annual “It will be a day of unity, hope including “Come to the River” he tradition. and prayer for our country and released in 2012. Learn more at 2022 begins a new arrangement for every individual who may www.rhettwalker.com. between Hardin County Tourism, attend,” said Balanced Life Minis- Robby Cummings is a singer/ the state park and Grand Harbor try Founder Jay Harrison, author songwriter and musician who Marina to alternate every other of Special Delivery and owner has dedicated his life and music year as to the location and date. of The Outpost. “There will be to God. He won the Native From page 87
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The show will be held at Grand Harbor on Saturday, July 2, 2022. It will return to the state park in 2023 on July 4. The show begins at dusk, usually around 9 p.m. Sizzlin’ on the River Fireworks Show at Grand Harbor Marina was usually held on the Saturday closest to July 4 and the show at the state park was always held on the fourth. An arrangement to alternate years has been in the works and the new deal begins in 2022.
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American Music Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational Recording of the Year for his song, “If My People.” Robby has released four CDs, including “Live from the Cree Nation” and his latest album, “No Greater Love.” Learn more at www. robbycummings.com. Big Daddy Weave and Cummings performed at the first “Come to the River” event at Pickwick in September, 2021. Over 10,000 attended the Christian concert and organizer Jay Harrison hopes to keep building the event. “It exceeded all expectations,” he said. “It was like heaven was set down in Pickwick.” “We put down our differences for a day of worship and prayer for our community and our country,” he added. The success of the concert in 2021 inspired Harrison to give another go in 2022. “I was lead to do another one,” he said. Continued on Page 120
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FACING PAGE: The Lodge at Pickwick Landing State Park offers a huge renovated dining area with views of the lake. ABOVE: Fried catfish, sides of hushpuppies and fries are a staple in the Pickwick area.
Cornbread & catfish, burgers & barbecue, grits & greens, salads & seafood, tacos & T-bones Pickwick area offers 28 different options, including several new dining options now open Story and photos by MARK BOEHLER When it comes to the cuisine of Pickwick Lake from Shiloh to Yellow Creek – and along the Tennessee River from Crump to the state line – there are as many culinary uniques as there are regional standards. Fried catfish, hushpuppies and a side of slaw probably top the list as to the most sought after dish, followed closely by
pork barbecue, beef burgers, sandwiches, salads and buffalo wings. But that’s not to say steaks, tacos, seafood, pizza, grits and greens can’t be found on a multitude of menus of folks looking to feed their interests. Mexican, Cajun or Southern country dishes, Pickwick, Shiloh and Crump area restaurants are serving up both traditional or unique dishes for delightful eating experiences for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One might expect fried catfish on the menu at eateries near Pickwick Lake. Served with traditional hushpuppies, raw white onion and cabbage slaw, it remains one of the menu staples in the Pickwick Lake area. EXPLORING PICKWICK
After all, some of those catfish called Pickwick home before they made their way to the dinner plate. One eatery serves up catfish nachos and it’s their top selling appetizer. And unique to the Pickwick area is the tradition of smoked catfish. Try the appetizer or order the plate for some smoked goodness. Another Southern favorite is another expectation – pulled barbecue pork and pork ribs, slowly smoked for long hours over a hickory pit. Just one sniff in the lakeside air will reveal there are several smokers doing their thing. Continued on page 101
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From single items to entire menus, restaurants pay homage to all things pig. But to say pig and cat are the only culinary animals in the Pickwick and Shiloh area would be an understatement. Although the barbecue and catfish selections may make the bucket list on things to experience, the two stars are just a part of the extensive Pickwick experience. There are now 28 dining out options in the Pickwick Lake, Shiloh and Crump areas, most all home-owned and home-operated in the non-franchise category. They range in size from large dining areas to small take-out shacks. From the Mississippi-Tennessee state line area, from Highway 57 at the state line to west of Counce to Shiloh and Crump and south to the state line, including the Pickwick Landing Dam area, the offerings are broad to appeal to a wide audience. Their ages range from a recent 84th anniversary celebration to several opening the past year, including a new pizza place, a sandwich shop and a burger grill. And one Pickwick tradition gets new life after being destroyed by fire. Many restaurants have outdoor decks for visitors to enjoy the great outdoors. Four offer water views. Talk to the year-around residents and weekend overnighters and all have favorite places to go, but first-time voyagers to Pickwick need to know what they seek to satisfy hunger needs. There is plenty of seafood, steaks, pasta and salads. There’s a twist of New Orleans with Cajun catfish and shrimp and grits or country fare for lunch and dinner with cornbread, black-eyed peas, turnip greens and fried green tomatoes. There is Mexican fare with fajitas or tacos, plus all things traditional like prime rib, cornbread salad, meat-and-three lunchtime specials or sandwiches with homemade sourdough bread with fresh homegrown tomato slices. There are a bunch of good burgers being served up around the lake, including some with their own special sauce. On the griddle or the grill, the cheese and side options are limitless. And what about fried pies for dessert? Yep. There is a spot known for the deep fat fried, sweet goodness. Continued on page 106
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Many are off the chain, but none are from a chain. For those wanting something on the unusual side, slugburgers can be found at Pickwick. Made from a meat and soy mixture and deep-fat fried to a crunchy state, that burger put nearby Corinth, Miss., on the unique travel path. Served on a bun with dill pickles, mustard and onion, the cafe lunch favorite can be found on one menu at Pickwick. Where can all these places be found? That’s the fun part of “Exploring Pickwick.” Can anyone name all 28 spots? Beware. It’ll make a person hungry just thinking about it. RIGHT: Ask for the greek salad while eating out at Pickwick. Then tell them to add grilled shrimp on top. Yummy! FACING PAGE: Those warm summer days call for something light. Try the grilled chicken salad with lots of cucumbers and tomatoes. Then have a lakeside picnic. PAGE 106
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RUNNING
‘On your mark, get set … go!’ Pickwick park hosts six-miler, Shiloh has a scenic four-miler six-miler begins and ends at The Lodge and uses both roadway and paved trail. According to the tour website, Pickwick Lake has its fishing and boating, while Shiloh is rich the Pickwick race is “the most convoluted course of all tour in history. But folks who like to run to stay races” … “with lots of twists and fit will be glad to know the area turns.” Pickwick is a stop of 20 total is a good destination to put on races held in state parks every those running shoes and go for year from October through a jog. There are two fun runs held an- March. They are a broad range nually in the area – one in a state in distance, from five, six, seven, eight miles and 10K, 11K, 12K park and the other in a national park. The pandemic created trou- and 15K and half-marathons. ble for planned races in 2020, but Five races are 10K. At 44 years in 2022-23, it is the runners and walkers were glad to know both races returned to the longest state park running series area in the fall of 2021 and plans in the U.S. Shiloh National Military Park continue for the runs to be held offers runners a variety of options in 2022. Pickwick Landing State Park with many miles of paved roadoffers two great roadway loops way and scenic views. in “The Circle” with great views There are plenty of loops and of the lake and another past the one-way roads for visitors to plan marina through the cabin area. their run. Rhea Springs off Corinth Road There are also two trails. A 1.7-mile paved trail takes runners is a great starting point. Corinth from the Inn to “The Circle” and – Pittsburg Landing Road, back, while the 3-mile Island Eastern Corinth Road, ConfederLook Trail begins in the cabin ate Road and Hamburg – Purdy area and is a loop to the lake and Road are all fairly level. Riverside Drive to the Indiback. Pickwick is a stop of the Tenan Mounds is a great run, but nessee State Parks Running Tour beware Riverside Drive from the every year. It will be held from mounds to the visitor center – it’s October 2022 through March a steep incline. 2023. The run at Pickwick is the Woody Harrell, retired park susecond on the 2022-23 tour to be perintendent and an avid runner, held Oct. 8, 2022. Runners begin said many of the roads at Shiloh at 11 a.m. and walkers are invited are concrete. to take part beginning at 10 a.m. “That’s something to consider The “Race to the Landing” when doing a long Shiloh run like By MARK BOEHLER For Exploring Pickwick
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nine miles on the old tour route,” he said. Harrell’s favorite run in the park begins at the visitor center; turns on the newer Jones Field Road past two burial trenches; after the Tennessee monument, turn on the Hamburg-Purdy Road at the Raith monument; after passing the Albert Sidney Johnston
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Peyton Ewoldt gives the thumps up as he takes part in the Savannah Rotary Club Run in the Park in September, 2021 at Shiloh National Military Park. Runners love Shiloh for a nice jog as there is not much traffic and the scenic rural views are amazing. Photo by Bill Avery
Shiloh every year. It began annually the second Saturday in April and begins near and ends at Shiloh log church. The 2021 race was moved to the fall on Sept. 18 and expectations were for a fall race in 2022, although no firm date was announced. Check out the Savannah Rotary Club Facebook page for details and date.
Call 731-925-8181 for more information on the run. Nearby Corinth, Miss., is home to the Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10K which celebrated its 41st anniversary in 2022. It is always held the first Saturday in May. About 1,200 participants ran in the Coke 10K when it returned
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hookups. The six campsites include a Tennessee Valley Authority site, state recreational area, state park, two private RV parks and campgrounds and a private glamping experience. They are under beautiful trees or provide EXPLORING PICKWICK
stunning views of Pickwick Lake or the Tennessee River. Whether it’s in a tent, pop-up, travel trailer, fifth wheel or RV, all offer the Pickwick experience in different ways to deliver a broad selection of camping options.
Reece Young of McEwen, Tenn., reads a book at his campsite at the TVA’s Pickwick Dam Tailwater Campground located below the dam on the Tennessee River. The campground is managed by Recreation Resource Management. Photo by Mark Boehler
The sites are great for tents, pop ups or RVs of any size. Previously a self-service campground with a host, TVA now has a lease agreement with Recreation Resource Management. Open from mid-March until mid-November, reservations are required for many sites. Some sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. There are length of stay restrictions, depending on time of year, from 21 days to 30 days. The sites have grills, picnic tables and lantern posts. There are three new restroom and shower facilities and a dump station. Several severe floods in 2019 and 2020 damaged bath houses, campground and the store, but 2022 looks good for the popular campground with views of the Tennessee River and Pickwick Landing Dam and Lock. “We are operating at 100 percent with all three campground loops open,” said RRM Pickwick Campground Manager Lisa Nichols, who returned to the job in 2022. The camp store destroyed by flooding is also restored and open, she said. The store offers camping and fishing supplies, ice, food, snacks and firewood. For more information and current rates, call the campground at 865-361-9492.
Pickwick Landing State Park Campground
Nestled in a wooded area just off Pickwick Lake near the dam is a 48-site campground in the state park. All sites have a table, grill and electric and water hookups with varying AMPs to accomodate tents, popups, trailers and RVs. There is a bathouse and dump house and reservations are accepted in the year-round open campground. Check park website for rates. Adventurous tent campers or backpackers might want to know the park offers three “pack everything in” sites on the Island Loop trail. The spots are isolated for primitive camping and have lake access for fishing. Reservations and permits are available at the park office.
Pickwick Dam Tailwater Campground
Just below Pickwick Dam is a TVA campground with 100 sites, 92 of which have electric and water hookups. Nestled under pine trees, the sites offer a beautiful view of the Tennessee River, and a renovated boat launch ramp is available.
Botel Campground
Located just south of the TVA campground and about a mile below the dam, there are RV sites available where the historic Botel once stood. The bar, restaurant, store and hotel were all torn down in 2020 after falling victim to several floods. New owners of the property are now renovating the area to a top-notch campground with beautiful views of the Tennessee River. There are over 30 sites open to the public, including several next to the river with new retaining walls for flood protection. Each site has concrete pad, power hookups, picnic tables, fire rings and charcoal grills. Showers, laundry facility and a new boat ramp are available for campground guests. There is also a swimming pool, new splash pad and restrooms. Located at 2785 Wharf Road, Savannah, Tenn., access to the campground is no longer available through the TVA campground as the road has a gate. Botel Road is now the way to get to the campground. More improvements are in store for the campground in the future, including playground, floating dock and cottages. Call 731-412-2928 for more information and rates.
Pickwick Adventures
Located just off Highway 350 not far from Highway 22 in northeast Tishomingo County and just minutes away from Pickwick Lake, this is the newest glamping experience at Pickwick. Two canvas tents on wood decks with beds inside are available for overnight stays and offer heating, air conditioning, lounge chairs, charcoal grills, fire pits and seasonal showers. An additional set of three tents is also available for groups. Overnight rates start at $80. Harlee’s Treehouse Hideout nestled in the forest canopy is also available. For more information, call 662-415-2141.
Green Acres RV Resort
It is located five miles north of Pickwick Landing Dam off Highway 128. Green Acres has 48 sites with 30 and 50 AMP electric Bruton Branch Recreation Area hookups with water. This 43-site primitive campground is on the It’s pet friendly, offers Wi-Fi and has a north shore of Pickwick Lake off Highway laundry facility, volleyball court, saltwater 128 and features some lakeside sites for great pool, restrooms, showers, playground, two views of the lake. pavilions and cable TV. Open April through October, it has a bathhouse, playground and boat ramp. FOR MORE INFORMATION: It is state-owned and part of Pickwick www.greenacresrvparktn.com Landing State Park. www.botelcampground.com Those who camp here say the views of Pickwww.tnvacation.com | camprrm.com wick Lake are second to none and the breeze off the river channel in the warm summer www.pickwickadventures.com months just can’t be beat. www.tva.com | tnstateparks.com It remains a favorite spot for tent campers. EXPLORING PICKWICK
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The Pickwick Landing State Park usually has seasonal rangers offering nature and kids activities in the summer months from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Christmas in the Park the second weekend in December offers much to do and is a favorite visitor event. There is always an Easter Egg Hunt on the Saturday of Easter weekend. Check the park office, inn or park website for planned events. Country music singer and Hardin County native Darryl Worley sponsors the Tennessee River Run each year to benefit his foundation for charitable work. Known for his top hit “Have Your Forgotten?”, Worley’s concert with big name acts is usually the second Saturday in September and has been moved to Savannah. There are many Pickwick area activities held on different weekends, including Boat Poker Run, Bass Fishing Tournament, Golf Tourney, Motorcycle Poker Run and 5K run. Check the river run website for times and places. Summer goes out with a bang with the District Three Community Center Labor Day Barbecue. It’s a fundraiser for the center and always held on the Saturday before Labor Day.
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PICKWICK AREA OFFERS THREE COURSES, 36 HOLES TO MAKE IT A GOLFER’S DESTINATION three levels – full, social and golf. For those who want to give the course a try until memberships PICKWICK, Tenn. — The golf come available or are just visitscene has improved at Pickwick ing the Pickwick area, Mondays Lake with the recent opening of and Tuesdays are open for golf The Club at Pickwick. play to the general public. Nine holes of the former ShiHoles number #1, #2, #3, # loh Falls course opened in the 7, #8, #9, #10, #17 and #18 are fall 2021 with membership play ready for play. It’s a par 37 with and it didn’t take long for golfers one short par three, five pars to learn about the excellent op- four and two long-yardage par portunity. The membership-only fives. Most of the holes are in venture quickly filled for play on close proximity to the clubthe nine open holes and access house. The restaurant’s scenic to the clubhouse, restaurant and patio overlooks holes #7 and #9. bar. Nearby Pickwick Landing State The club remains under the Park Golf Course continues to leadership of president and man- be a golfer’s destination. ager Terry Vidal, who supervised The course is in very good golf course renovation. Check condition and playing numbers with The Club at Pickwick for continue to increase every year, possible open memberships in said Manager and Golf Pro By MARK BOEHLER For Exploring Pickwick
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Preston Maxey. He credited the increase in play on the excellent condition of the course. Maxey also likes to think word has gotten out on the over $1.5 million investment the golf course made in improvements eight years ago. That’s one reason why visitors to Pickwick Lake should pack their golf bags when planning a trip to the area. The state-owned course is one of three courses which have been placed through thick hardwood and pine forests in the Pickwick area, providing 36 holes of challenging play with plenty of water hazards to remind the golfer the lake will beckon for playing time when the round is over.
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Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course A beautiful destination course as part of the Tennessee Golf Trail, this par 72 challenge offers 6,478 yards over 18 holes. Golfers who haven’t played the course the past few years will find some nice surprises, as a new digital irrigation system, new cart paths and two new course restroom facilities have been added. Pickwick Landing State Park also offers golf packages. Based upon two people to a room, the packages include a room at the inn, one day of unlimited golf with cart and practice balls before each round. Some packages include the breakfast buffet at the park inn. Depending upon the tee, the
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The Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course remains in great shape with excellent fairways and greens. A golfer attempts a putt on the large 18th green. Photo by Mark Boehler
park golf course ratings range from 65.7 to 71.1 on the course located at the intersection of Highways 57 and 128. Out of bounds guards 11 holes. There are 21 bunkers and three water hazards. Hole no. 2 is a 396-yard signature dogleg right par 4 with out of bounds protecting the right side. Most golfers agree the toughest hole is no. 14, another dogleg right with water to the right and a narrow landing area. Tee times are recommended. It’s best to call ahead as much as possible, especially for weekend play and holidays. Tee times can be reserved at www.tngolftrail. net and go to Pickwick, or call the course, which is open year-round. Amenities include club rental, practice green, driving range,
snack bar and nearby lodging at the park inn. Pickwick is also part of the Tennessee Golf Trail, where an annual fee allows golfers unlimited playtime at nine state parks across Tennessee.
Fox Chase Golf Course at Carroll Farms
Located on Highway 57 in Counce, this 9-hole public course is a par 36 with 3,080 yards off the tee. Visitors are welcome, locals love it and the course is great for novice and beginning golfers. The rates are very reasonable and the course offers a variety of smaller and sloped greens. Water hazards come into play on three holes, including the no. 4 par three which includes a
two-tier green. The 150-yard, par 3 no. 7 hole has an elevated tee with a scenic view making it one of the favorite holes on the course. Fox Chase has a practice green, driving range and pro shop. Shiloh Ridge Golf and Fitness Just a short drive south from Pickwick Lake, Shiloh Ridge has been a Corinth and Crossroads area tradition for over 32 years and went through some recent renovations. The par-72, 6,831-yard, 18-hole championship course features TifEagle greens and its signature par-3 #8 hole with an island green. The membership course is open to the public with various green fees depending upon season and day with discounts for senior citizens age 62 and over. Call 662-
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286-8000 for rates and tee times. Golf lessons, putting green, driving range and pro shop with an advanced sports simulator are also available for guests. The lighted clay tennis courts also welcome guests. Call for rates.
Hillandale Golf Course
Corinth has another challenging 18-hole course just minutes away from the Pickwick Lake area. Located at 13 Oakland School Road, the course is open to the public. Call 662-643-7911 for rates and tee times. FOR MORE INFORMATION: tnstateparks.com www.tngolf.trail.net www.golflink.com clubatshilohridge.com PAGE 123
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Pickwick chainsaw artist Bo Hancock carves an eagle at his shop at The Outpost just north of Pickwick Land Dam. Hancock’s wood art is a Pickwick favorite to be placed in cabins and lakeside homes. His handiwork has even been shipped to foreign countries.
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DOG PARK
Pet parking is allowed by Paws Landing inside Pickwick Landing State Park. Photo by Mark Boehler
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Pickwick Landing State Park is always “barking” to share some good news on continued improvements. The park has “unleashed” its more recent lakeside development so visitors can bring their fourlegged friends along on the trip. Pickwick Landing State Park is home to an enclosed Paws Landing Dog Park, the first of its kind in the Tennessee State Park system. The ribbon was cut on a grand opening celebration in spring 2021 on the park and the group which spearheaded the project – Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park – has been howling with pride ever since. The dog park is located beside The Lodge in a former lakeside picnic area with views of Pickwick Landing Dam. The off-leash dog park is designed to provide a comfortable and scenic place for dogs and their owners to play and enjoy nature. Separate areas are
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designated for smaller and larger dogs and the facility includes pavilions, exercise/agility equipment, water stations for the animals, benches for owners to relax while their animals play and disposal facilities for pet waste. Human visitors are asked to be in charge of their own poo patrol. Marcus Anderson, president of the Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park volunteer group, said they’re thrilled to see the park now open as they’ve had requests for many years from both area residents and visitors for a place for their animals to play at the picturesque park along the water. The newly renovated Lodge at the park offers five designated pet-friendly rooms allowing pets to stay with their owners, and the park is located close to those rooms. Anderson said it’s been a long journey bringing the project to completion. It began in 2019 with a $25,000 grant to the Friends from the Randy Boyd Foundation. As the first dog park established at a Tennessee State Park, new rules and regulations had to be created from scratch for the construction and operation of the facility. The process started
with TVA, which owns the park property and leases it to the state. Once TVA gave permission, the state of Tennessee had to create its own rules and give final approval. It’s been a true team effort and he’s grateful for the support and dedication of all those involved in the process, said Anderson. The project is just the latest effort by the non-profit Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park to improve and beautify the place they love.
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Anderson said the group is made up of volunteers who truly care about the area and want to see it continue to grow and develop. Over the years they’ve built aviaries for injured birds who can’t return to the wild, added an osprey platform, constructed a butterfly garden, built an archway entrance to the park, bought kayaks, canoes and paddleboards for the park and worked on countless other beautification efforts.
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