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Contents

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8-11 — History

A special publication of the

Roosevelt’s New Deal puts Pickwick on map

Daily Corinthian

14-15 — Boating

Editorial

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Publisher Reece Terry Contributors Mark Boehler Mike Hudson Keith Jackson National Park Service Terry Weaver Josh Webb

Pick your overnight pleasure

Big blue catfish lure anglers from across the globe

32-34 — Golfing

National Park Service celebrates 100th birthday

37-38 — Events A new sport arrives

Advertising Director Fallon Hunt

46-47 — Bicycling

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Sales Representatives Laura Holloway Skylar Mincey Derinda Nunley

Pedal pushers enjoy Shiloh

50-51 — Camping

Pickwick offers over 260 sites

54-63 — Fishing

Catching big cats, stripers and other sport fish

Creative Designer Minjah Miller

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18-25 — Lodging 28-29 — Dining

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66-74 — Birding

Following winged wonders

78-79 — Running

Parks host pair of events

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On the cover

A.J. Carter of Kossuth, Miss. enjoys

wakeboarding on the Tenn-Tom Waterway

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Photo by Mark Boehler The sun sets on the Tennessee River at Shiloh National Military Park. This view is atop a Shiloh Indian Mound.

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War & the Tennessee River

Photo by Mark Boehler Volunteer Dr. Jeff Gentsch leads visitors on a historical hike on April 7, 2016, at Shiloh National Military Park. Gentsch is associate professor of history at the University of West Alabama.

Roosevelt’s New Deal, Civil War puts Pickwick area on the map

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick

One can say the Tennessee River made the Pickwick area what it is today.

The river remains the focal point of an area in Southwest Tennessee rich in history.

Union troops invading the area at Pittsburg Landing resulted in one of the most significant battles of the Civil War where more Americans died than all previous wars combined.

The New Deal era of President Franklin D. Roosevelt brought the construction of nine dams along the river for flood

control and easier navigation.

Some 77 years after completion of Pickwick Landing Dam and Locks, the Pickwick Reservoir provides a 43,100acre multi-use area playground for boating and fishing.

Add other interesting historical footnotes such as mounds dating back 800 years ago, which proves Indians lived in the area, and today’s Pickwick, Counce and Shiloh areas are worth a look for a study in history.

Managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Pickwick Landing Dam was built between 1935-38.

The dam’s original turbines were

among the largest propeller-type turbines in the world at the time they were installed. One can be seen today in the TVA parking area on the north end of the dam.

The first lock designed by the Corps of Engineers and its 63-foot lift was among the highest in the world when the lock opened in 1938.

Although the lock and powerhouse have been closed to the public since 9-11, TVA has two parking areas for great views of the dam, lake and tailwaters. The area below the dam also has restroom facilities. Tennessee Highway 128 crosses the dam.

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Photo by Mark Boehler National Park Service Ranger Tom Parson shares history with visitors on the Shiloh battle anniversary date, April 7, 2016.

Shiloh National Military Park Located off Tennessee Highway 22, Shiloh Battlefield tells the story of the battle and pays homage to the 24,000 casualties, many of whom had never seen battle before.

Major General Ulysses S. Grant ascended the river by steamboat, disembarking at Pittsburg Landing. The 10

ultimate goal was the important railroad town of Corinth, Miss. – 22 miles to the southeast.

The base of operations was a plateau west of the river and forward camps two miles inland around a log church called “Shiloh Meeting House.”

The Union activity caught the eye of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston, who decided to

march his 44,000 troops from Corinth and engage in a surprise battle.

The two-day bloody battle on April 6-7, 1862 was intense, with the Confederates getting the upper hand on the surprised 40,000 Northern troops.

Another 20,000 Union troops arrived the morning of the second day and the tide was turned.

The Southern troops

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retreated back to Corinth.

Today’s visitors can walk in the footsteps of those brave souls of long ago on grounds managed by the National Park Service.

There is a driving tour which begins at the visitor center with tour stops at all the significant points of interest. The visitor center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The visitor center offers a new interpretive film “Shiloh:

Fiery Trail” every hour from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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.

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)

For more information: www.tva.gov/sites/ pickwick www.nps.gov/shil tnstateparks.com

Photo by Keith Jackson There is a pot of history gold at the end of the rainbow over Pickwick Landing Dam.

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Welcome aboard!

Photo by Mark Boehler Boating options are limitless on Pickwick Lake.

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Photo by Keith Jackson Alcorn County, Miss. residents Brantley Carter and Reagan Bobo enjoying tubing with family on Pickwick Lake.

Whether it’s sails, motors or paddles, Pickwick remains a boater’s dream

By Mark Boehler For Pickwick Profiles The latest water craze has officially arrived on Pickwick Lake. New to Pickwick is a standup paddle board sales and rental company. They rent paddle boards by the hour and also provide coolers and fishing setup. They also deliver for a small fee.

Paddle boards have gained in popularity for the exercise they provide and inflatable options make for handy access. This is yet one more option to enjoy Pickwick on the water. Pickwick Reservoir is a boater’s dream destination, from personal water-crafts, canoes and kayaks – to ski 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 Tenn-Tom 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.

Pickwick is part of the The Great Loop as transient boaters move north and south. The area near Pickwick Dam and the Mississippi – Tennessee state line 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. Others are available at the state park, all of the marinas and below the dam at the TVA campground and The Historic Botel.

There are many boat storage

options, boat launch service, boat service and repair, name brand boat dealerships and sales of boating supplies.

Don’t own a boat and want to take a short ride?

The seasonal park rangers at Pickwick Landing State Park offer free one-hour pontoon excursions in the summer months. From May 28 thru Sept. 3, pontoons take a cruise from 4-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from 8-9 a.m.

Trips depart from the dock at The Inn. For more information: www.greatloop.org www. pickwickboatrentalsinc.com www.gograndharbor.com www.aquayachtharbor. com www.l4outdoors.com www.tnstateprks.com/ pickwick

Photo by Mark Boehler The Reed and Smith families of the Memphis, Tenn. area leave Pickwick Landing State Park Marina in their rental pontoon.

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Freddy T’s menu offers a wide variety from which to choose ranging from casual fare to even formal dining. Fresh seafood and cer�fied black angus beef everyday. Every seat is the best seat in the house. Souvenirs, a state of the art wine cooler with a huge selec�on and a game room to entertain the kids. Catering is available.

The Roo�op Bar & Grill located over the restaurant is open 7 days a week .

For you late night folks, enjoy live music and a dance at The Beach Club located behind Freddy T’s restaurant. Complimentary shu�le service is available. 731-689-3099 www.FreddyTs.com 2nd annual Carey Downs & Jeremie Floyd

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The newest lodging addition at Pickwick is The Prospector Bed and Breakfast Inn.

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Photo by Mark Boehler Cabin rentals at Pickwick range from small, one-bedroom cabins to large scale rentals such as this one with three bedrooms.

Pick your Pickwick pleasure Bed and breakfast inn, cabins, cottages, motel rooms, suites or even 5-bedroom homes await those staying a spell

By Mark Boehler covered back deck sits in the For Exploring Pickwick woods near Pickwick Lake, The opening of a new twosuite bed and breakfast inn at Pickwick in March, 2016, is a testament to limitless lodging options the area offers visitors.

Complete with an upstairs deck with rocking chairs, this newest rustic offering speaks to the wide range of appeal for lake area accommodations.

A one-room quaint cabin with kitchen efficiency and a

beckoning visitors for a quiet getaway.

Across the lake high on a bluff is a huge house with a view of the entire lake with five bedrooms, five baths with spacious living areas on three levels, plus a deck and tram access to the lake.

These two examples represent the Pickwick experience. Visitors to the area can have as much -- or as little -- as they want when it comes to lodging options.

The Pickwick area has just over at least 300 choices for overnight stays.

These range from 179 motel rooms to 17 larger suites with kitchen efficiencies or full kitchens; and at least 113 villas, condos, homes, cottages and cabins are all available for rent.

These numbers don’t reflect the many more property owners who don’t advertise and only rent their homes to people they know.

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reservations well in advance, especially during Pickwick’s peak season each Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Fourth of July weekend is also a huge time for the area.

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.

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Pickwick Cabin Rentals 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.

Go to www. pickwickcabins.com or call 731-689-0400 for more information.

Hampton Inn 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.

The Prospector Bed and Breakfast Inn

Photo by Mark Boehler There are about 75 rental options at Pickwick, many with open floor plans with views of the lake.

Located on Highway 128 just north of Pickwick Dam at The Outpost, there are two suites complete with bedroom with queensize bed, 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

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Photo by Keith Jackson All of the rooms at the Pickwick Landing State Park Inn have a balcony with a view of the lake.

in a rustic setting. Each night’s stay also comes with breakfast for two from The Outpost.

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. On site extras include marina with boat rentals, outdoor pool and playground, lighted tennis court, ship’s store and cantina, fitness center and luxury spa.

One unique feature at Grand Harbor is a free complimentary shuttle service to Freddy T’s Restaurant, The Rooftop, Club 50 and Beach Club so visitors can enjoy Pickwick’s

nightlife with a designated driver on call. It’s a free service, but drivers accept tips.

For more information, go to www.gograndharbor. com.

Historic Botel Restaurant Bar and Grill A motel and restaurant built on a river barge hence “Botel” - is a trip down memory lane for many Pickwick visitors.

It is located on the

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Tennessee River below Pickwick Landing Dam. There are single and double rooms, two-bedroom efficiency suites and a two-bedroom suite with full kitchen. There is a restaurant, store and bar on site and river access.

The property includes an adjacent Botel House with four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, living room, dining room and screened-in porch.

For more information, go to www.thehistoricbotel. com.

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Pickwick Landing State Park Inn This is a vacation destination within view of the dam, offering rooms with a balcony and views of the lake, plus five two-bedroom suites and 10 two-bedroom cabins with full kitchens and fireplaces.

Seven new cabins are under construction and will feature lake views, outside decks and docks for boats.

They are expected to be open on July 14, 2016.

One of the most visited Tennessee state parks, inn extras include an indoor and outdoor pool, marina with boat rentals, lake access, playground, tennis courts, basketball court, walking track and trail, lake swimming area, restaurant and 6,000-square-feet of conference center space.

Ask about the inn’s weekend package deals, which may include meals in the inn restaurant.

For more information, go to www.tnstateparks.com.

Little Andy’s Sportsman Lodge

The Prospector Bed and Breakfast Inn has a rustic feel with a new, modern appeal.

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Owned and operated by a third generation family, Little Andy’s is on Highway 57 not far from the dam.

There are motel rooms, suites with kitchen efficiencies and four cottages with 1-2 bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen and gas fireplace. R & B’s Barbecue – serving breakfast, lunch and dinner – is just a few steps away.

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Photo by Mark Boehler The Pickwick area is known for its barbecue and fried catfish, but pretty good cheeseburgers can be found on the lake area menu.

Grits & greens, T-Bones & tacos 20 restaurant options near lake, Shiloh offer variety of experiences

By Mark Boehler Pickwick and Shiloh area For Pickwick Profiles restaurants are serving up White sauce on a burger. Garbage omelet. A slugburger. Smoked catfish.

Dave’s Chicken.

Cornbread salad.

Buffets and barbecue.

Tacos and T-Bones. Grits and greens.

Italian, Mexican, Cajun, Chinese or Southern country dishes, some 20

both traditional or unique dishes for delightful eating experiences.

The Spring of 2016 proved to be an exciting time for Pickwick food lovers with the opening of a new food truck, a Chinese restaurant and two previously closed restaurants opening under new management.

One might also expect

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fried Tennessee River catfish on the menu at eateries near Pickwick Lake.

Served with traditional hushpuppies and slaw, it remains one of the menu staples in the Pickwick Lake area.

After all, those catfish called Pickwick home before they made their way to the dinner plate.

Another Southern favorite is also an expectation --

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pulled barbecue pork and pork ribs, slowly smoked for long hours over a hickory pit.

Just one sniff of the lakeside air will reveal there are several smokers doing their thing.

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.

Photo by Mark Boehler A Pickwick chef serves up some fine prime rib for weekend guests.

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 some 20 eating out options in the Pickwick

Lake and Shiloh area, most all home owned and home operated in the nonfranchise category.

From the MississippiTennessee state line area, from Highway 57 at the state line to west of Counce to Shiloh 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 77th anniversary celebration to at least a pair which first opened in early 2013.

Many have outdoor decks for visitors to enjoy the great outdoors. Three eateries are accessible via boat.

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 are pizza eateries and sandwich joints, seafood and steaks and buffets.

There’s a twist of New Orleans with Cajun Catfish and Shrimp and Grits or country fare for lunch and dinner with cornbread, blackeyed peas, turnip greens and fried green tomatoes.

There is Mexican and Italian fare with fajitas or meatball subs, 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.

For those wanting something on the unusual side, slugburgers can also be found at Pickwick.

The burger made from a meat and soy mixture and deep-fat fried to a crunchy state 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 two menus around Pickwick.

Want to try smoked catfish? Pickwick is one of the few places folks can find catfish smoked to fork tender and never fried.

Where can all these places be found?

That’s the fun part of “Exploring Pickwick.”

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Pickwick Landing Golf Course continues to make improvements

By Mark Boehler For Pickwick Profiles PICKWICK, Tenn. – The numbers at up at Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course.

Over 22,000 golfers played the course in 2016, up some 2,000 golfers from the previous year.

Manager and Golf Pro Preston Maxey likes to think word has gotten out of the over $1.5 million investment the golf course has made in improvements.

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when planning a trip to the area.

The state-owned course is one of two courses which have been placed through thick hardwood and pine forests, providing 27 holes over 9,558 yards (long tees) of challenging play with plenty of water hazards to remind the golfer the lake will beckon for playing time when the round is over.

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 two years will find some nice surprises, as a new digital irrigation system, new cart paths and two new course restroom facilities have been added.

“We have seen a lot of improvements,” said Maxey.

Pickwick Landing State Park also offers golf packages which range from $109.90 to $145.90 depending upon time of the year and day of the week.

Based upon two people to a room, the packages include a room at the inn, one day

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Photo by Keith Jackson Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course is part of the Tennessee Golf Trail. The par 72 challenge offers 6,478 yards over 18 holes.

of unlimited golf with cart and practice balls before each round. Some packages include the breakfast buffet at the park inn.

“There are a wide variety of packages,” said Maxey.

Depending upon the tee, the 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.

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Maxey said 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. Tee times can be reserved at www. tngolftrail.net and go to Pickwick.

The course 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.

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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.

Fox Chase has a practice green, driving range and pro shop.

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By Mark Boehler to the National Park Service” on Thursday, For Exploring Pickwick Aug. 25; and “Teaching Our Children:

The Pickwick Lake and Shiloh areas are celebrating a big birthday this year as the National Park Service turns 100 years old on August 25, 2016.

The 2016 year-long “Find Your Park” celebration encourages visitors to visit, explore, experience and rekindle memories in all national parks.

Shiloh National Military Park will offer a Concert in the Park Series, beginning with a Memorial Day weekend “The Music of the Civil War” on Saturday, May 28.

Other planned concerts include “Our Nation’s Shared Culture: American Traditions” on Saturday, June 18; “The Music Invented in America: New Orleans Jaxx” on Saturday, July 2; “Happy Birthday

Symphonies and Concert Bands” on Saturday, Sept. 1.

This isn’t the only event going on in the area. There is much more.

The roar of Civil War era cannon, skies filled with a huge Fourth of July fireworks displays or a solemn Memorial Day ceremony - there is almost always something going on at Pickwick Lake, the Counce area and Shiloh battlefield on weekends in the warmer months.

The peak visitation is from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend, but things get busier when warm temperatures begin in April and last until October when beautiful fall foliage returns.

It’s best to check websites closer to the time a visit will occur as many have event

listings just two months out.

But there are many yearly planned events. So here are a few to consider: n Memorial Day program at Shiloh National Military Park and Shiloh National Cemetery. Shiloh also offers weapon firing demonstrations, Civil War encampments and living history programs on weekends in the warmer months. Check in at the visitor center for planned events or visit the park’s website.

Shiloh always has ranger-led tours on the April 6-7 battle anniversary dates and on the weekend closest to the dates. n Fourth of July Fireworks at Pickwick Landing State Park. It’s a great show with plenty of viewing areas both on the lake, dam and inside the park. With the Fourth falling on a Monday in 2016, huge crowds are expected.

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Photo by Mark Boehler Seasonal park rangers host nature programs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend at Pickwick Landing State Park.

Grand Harbor Marina also has a Sizzle on the River Fireworks Show. It will return in 2016. It is usually held on the Saturday closest to July 4 and this year it will be held on Saturday, July 2.

The state park usually has seasonal rangers offering nature and kids activities in the summer months.

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. n 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 You 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 38

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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. Although it’s a little more quiet at Pickwick in the winter months, there are two great annual events worth a visit. n Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park Annual Wine Tasting is held at the state park inn on a Saturday in January. Different countries are featured each year with all proceeds going to the friends group, which supports park projects. n The Pickwick Landing Rotary Club Mardi Gras party is always held on Fat Tuesday in February. It’s food, drink and entertainment with all proceeds going to charity. Freddy T’s usually hosts the popular event.

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Photo by Mark Boehler Former Pickwick park ranger John Ball lets a disc fly on signature hole #9 on the park’s new disc golf course.

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By Mark Boehler sport where participants hurl for Exploring Pickwick Visitors to Pickwick Landing State Park may now be wondering why gray metal baskets with chains have been planted at the inn, near the picnic area and close to The Circle. Former park ranger John Ball has designed and helped install a nine-hole disc golf course in 2015.

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 new 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,” noted Ball.

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“I thought this would provide another opportunity for the entire family to spend time together,” noted the park ranger. “Mom, dad, kids, grandkids, grandparents – all can play together. I recently led an intro to disc golf program and had four generations of the same family

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Ball beams with pride as he talks about designing the course – a first for the disc golfer.

“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.

As an example, Ball gave a throwing demonstration of the course. The first tee at the inn has a basket just 130 feet away, followed by a 157-foot and 188-foot toss on holes two and three. Even a beginner may luck out with pars on the first three holes.

“This hole is much more difficult and will require some distance,” said Ball, standing on the Number 4 tee while eyeing the basket down a slope and 404 feet away.

“I talked to several experienced disc golfers when we planned the course,” noted the course designer. “It was a challenge. We thought of safety first, staying away from the walking trail and picnic areas.”

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,” noted 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.

Photo by Mark Boehler Course designer John Ball takes pride in the new course, as some holes are good for the beginner, while others will prove to be a challenge for the experienced disc golfer.

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SHILOH, Tenn. – A great Civil War battle was fought here 153 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.

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 tour in history, many ride to enjoy Exploring Pickwick

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.

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The great outdoor living escape Pickwick area offers plenty of choices with over 260 sites in five campgrounds

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The five campsites include a Tennessee Valley Authority site, state recreational area, state park and two private RV parks.

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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 Exploring Pickwick

view of the Tennessee River and a boat launch ramp is available. 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, there are no reservations.

There are length of stay restrictions, depending on time of year, from 21 days to 30 days.

The sites have grills and picnic tables.

Bruton Branch Recreation Area This 43-site primitive campground is on the north shore of Pickwick Lake off Highway 128 and features some lakeside sites for great views of the lake.

New visitors to this area will find many improvements made during 2016, including expansion of the boat ramp parking lot. More changes planned for Bruton Branch during 2016 include a new courtesy boat dock, new playground and a new bathhlouse.

It is open April through October.

Historic Botel RV Park Located just south of the TVA campground, there are 23 RV sites with AMPs to handle pop-ups, trailers and RVs. There are an additional 10 tent sites nearby with power, water, grills and fire rings.

Since it is part of the adjacent Historic Botel, guests have access to a boat launch on the Tennessee River and they can swim an in-ground swimming pool.

The Historic Botel Bar and Grill offers a bar, restaurant and hotel on a barge. Live bands play on select weekends.

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Photo by Mark Boehler Recreation Resource Management leases a camground from the Tennessee Valley Authority below Pickwick Dam on the Tennessee River.

There are three new restroom and shower facilities and a dump station.

Check the TVA website for current rates, which generally run $12-$18 for tents and $14-$29 for RVs. For more information, call the RRM campground managers at 865-361-9492.

Pickwick Landing State Park Campground Nestled in a wooded area just off

Pickwick Lake near the dam is a 48site 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 yearround open campground. Check park website for rates, which generally range from $8 to $25.

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Bait & tackle dream Pickwick Lake, Tennessee River remain a fisherman’s paradise

By Mark Boehler For Explore Pickwick Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River remains a 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 • 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.

Most of the locals know about the Tennessee state record sauger caught in the Pickwick tailwaters, a 7-pound, 6-ounce 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, noted retired Pickwick fishing guide Rick Matlock.

“Pickwick offers so much,” said Matlock.

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?

Matlock can be found in all places depending of the time of year, but 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.

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.

Added the angler, “different times of the year are good for different kinds of fish.”

March is a great month to fish Pickwick, especially for largemouth bass.

Fish for largemouth early morning and late afternoon, using an Alabama rig in the spring on points and in shallow water.

Lunkers can also be found in lake coves near the shoreline.

He recommended a Zara-Spook for top of the water fishing.

January and February are good times to catch smallmouth bass, while April and May are good for bluegill, he noted.

Stripers are a good summer month fish at Pickwick below the dam, while sauger remains a winter month fish through April below the dam, noted Matlock.

Stripers are in the lake, but the best spot is below the dam, noted the guide, using rubber paddletails or live gizzard shad.

Pickwick fisherman Clint Newton agreed. Sauger time is the second week of November through March.

When the water temperature gets above 60 degrees, sauger are hard to catch. But when the water temperature drops to 50 degrees, it’s good catching conditions.

Photo by Mark Boehler Sixty-one-old Leroy Dowdy of Brownsville, Tenn. enjoys a few soft drinks and some shoreline fishing at The Circle inside Pickwick Landing State Park. What is he trying to catch? “Anything I can catch,” he said.

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Michael Wooley and Brittany McCoy won the 2015 Tennessee River Run Bass Tournament with five fish totaling 27.39 pounds, including an 8-pound lunker.

The lake and river are equal in terms of success, but high winds will keep Matlock on the river rather than the large lake.

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, 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 an 1/8-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.

Pickwick hosts a Sauger Festival every March.

There are two boat ramps below the dam, a TVA ramp and another at the Historic Botel.

There is a ramp at Pickwick Landing State Park, Bruton Branch Recreational Area on the north shore and TWRA ramps on Yellow Creek just off Highway 57 near the Mississippi state line.

Fishermen who like to camp can find a TVA campground below the dam, Bruton Branch and the state park.

There are plenty of lodging options from motel rooms, rooms with kitchen efficiencies or full kitchens and cabins.

There are also rental businesses who place visitors in individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s homes with a range from one-room cabins up to sixbedroom lakeside dream homes with lake

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Pickwick has plenty of bait shops and restaurants.

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Catching Big Blue Catfish lure fishermen from everywhere

By Mark Boehler For Exploring Pickwick

Longtime Pickwick anglers Clint Newton and Rick Matlock are always after huge catfish that lurk in the waters below Pickwick Landing Dam and along the Tennessee River.

But on one particular day, the two went after 1 to 5 pound “eaters” for a political fish fry for one of Matlock’s friends.

They caught 67 catfish that day, but the fishermen also hauled in two big surprises.

Matlock, a retired fishing guide at Pickwick, caught a 70-pound blue catfish.

Newton caught a 35-pound blue.

After a photo session, the two fish were released.

This is the norm at Pickwick, home of some of the biggest blue and flathead catfish in the country.

Newton, a 34-year-old Pickwick resident who has been going after big fish for seven years, got off to a good start last year.

He hauled in an 80-pound blue on April 8 just north of Shiloh National Military Park on the Tennessee River. Two other April finds just below the dam were a 47-pound blue and 45-pound flathead.

Newton believes there are world record 150-pound blue catfish lurking in the Tennessee River below Pickwick Landing Dam. The Pickwick fisherman has caught three blue cats the past four years over 100 pounds.

Whatever the big fish stories may reveal, the fact remains fishermen from around the world seek the big blue.

Clint Newton of Bruton Branch shows a 33-pound blue catfish he caught below the dam on April 19, 2016. He uses fresh cut skipjack when going after the big fish.

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David Shipman and Brooke Wilkins, both of Corinth, Miss., won the World Championship of Catfishing on June 27, 2015.

They caught five blue catfish with total weight of 117.65 pounds.

Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River also have channel catfish.

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.

Both Matlock and Newton fish 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 becomes part of the Kentucky Reservoir.

The best months for catching blue cats are June, July, September and November and during the spawning season in

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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 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, noted the angler.

“They don’t go away,” said Newton.

“They go into holes and are harder to catch.”

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 anything.”

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Channel cats can be found in shallow muddy waters, but many fisherman don’t seek them because they don’t get big.

As far as “eating size blues,” they can be found in schools below the dam and May would be the time for best results.

Newton 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.

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Going for the ride Catching big stripers below Pickwick Dam

Twenty-one year-old Rodney Lewis shows 15-pound and 16-pound stripers caught below Pickwick Dam in May, 2016.

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Born and raised almost casting distance from the Tennessee River, it should come as no surprise that Hardin County native Rodney Lewis grew up to be an avid fisherman.

Lewis credits the fact that living so close to the water and having a close family member in the fishing business made it easy for him to have access to the water at a very young age.

“My grandfather introduced me to fishing when I was three-years old because he owned a local bait shop,” said Lewis. He also makes mention the Josh Webb bait shop owned by his grandfather, Carllus Adkins, was conveniently situated between his childhood home and the nearest boat ramp just six miles away.

It was not only the ease of access to endless fishing that allowed Lewis to gain a love for the water and all that it offers. The selflessness of his dad and granddad to take him as a toddler and teach him to be a respectful outdoorsman molded Lewis into the fisherman, and more importantly man, he is today.

Countless hours fishing in his younger years prepared him for the day when a good friend introduced him to the mega fish that lurk below Pickwick Landing Dam. And after years of catching these hard fighting fish, Lewis has refined his presentation and technique to find what works best for him.

“Below the dam you can see the big boils in the water. I like to pull my boat up to the boils and let it settle out and begin to drift back on its own. Once that happens, we start fishing,” he said.

Lewis is also very quick to mention that this is no task for light weight equipment, and without the proper gear, your day will likely end before it even begins.

“I use a heavy action rod with an Abu

Garcia 6500 series reel. For bait I prefer yellowtail or thread fin shad on a 3 way swivel with a 3/0 circle hook and a three ounce sinker to vertically bump the bottom.”

As Lewis allows his boat to drift back the anticipation can become intense while waiting for a fish to strike. However, once an aggressive striper does decide to bite, it doesn’t take long to have your hands full.

“When a big striper hits that circle hook, you pretty much just hang on for the ride!” noted the fisherman.

And a ride it is indeed.

The majority of the fish weigh in around 10-15 pounds, but it isn’t uncommon to see one surface at the 25-pound mark.

And although the monsters are hard to locate at different times of the year, Lewis has found the time frame that works best for his style of fishing.

“I generally start fishing the first week of April. During that time the numbers are limited, but the ones you can catch are giants. The best time to fish is from then through July.”

Fishing, like most things in life, takes patience and hard work. It takes skill that can only be acquired by those willing to spend the time to learn the craft with hands on experience.

Lewis is very blessed to have had men in his life at a young age that understood the importance of teaching a kid the ways of the land. Too many times we see adults enjoying the outdoors without a child in sight. But as outdoorsmen and women our greatest accomplishments mean nothing if we don’t share them with those who will carry on our hunting and fishing heritage.

Lewis’ favorite thing about fishing is simply being in God’s creation in the company of friends and family.

At 21-years-old, Lewis may still be considered young in the eyes of the world, but his wisdom of the water and the respect he has for those who introduced him to it are the perfect demonstration of why it is so important to get kids involved in the outdoors every chance we get.

(A native of Corinth, Miss., Josh Webb is an outdoors writer for Crossroads Magazine and the Daily Corinthian.)

Rodney Lewis’ fishing partner, Brett Phillips, shows 21-pound and 23-pound stripers caught below Pickwick Dam.

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Bird’s eye view Shiloh, Pickwick are great places to view many species of birds, other wildlife

Photo by Mark Boehler Hardin County wildlife photographer Mike Hudson captures images of osprey on Pickwick Dam. Exploring Pickwick

By Mark Boehler Exploring Pickwick Terry Weaver spends a lot of his free time in Shiloh National Military Park and around Pickwick Dam. He is no Civil War history buff. The Savannah, Tenn., resident has a passion for wildlife photography.

“I always enjoy riding through Shiloh and photographing all the different species of wildlife which can be seen in the park,” said Weaver.

Weaver’s favorite targets are two mating pairs of Bald Eagles - one set at Shiloh and another on Pickwick Lake.

The Shiloh pair are so popular they have names.

Hiram and Julia returned for the sixth straight year in 2015 to their nest just off Riverside Drive. Since the nest isn’t far from the ground and just off a paved road, it presents a rare opportunity for bird lovers to watch and photograph the national bird.

However, the eagles took a year off in 2016 and didn’t lay nay eggs. Weaver and other wildlife photographers hope Hiram and Julia get back to rearing young in 2017.

The eagles are winter residents. They usually lay two eggs in January, the young hatch in March and the fledglings leave the nest in May. Should the pair return, Weaver suggests the best time to watch them are early morning and late afternoon hours.

Another mating pair of bald eagles return to Pickwick every year, but are usually harder to find.

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“They have moved their nest to a different location which is much harder to observe,” said Weaver in the spring of 2016. “These eagles can sometimes be seen close to the dam or at Pickwick Landing State Park.”

Shiloh has 4,200 rural acres and presents a great place for birding. It is open from dawn to dusk.

Wild turkey, wood duck, bobwhite quail, red-tailed hawk and several species of owls call Shiloh home.

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Photo by Mike Hudson An osprey goes for dive on Pickwick lake.

Some bluebirds nest in the Shiloh cannon each year.

Wildlife watchers can also see plenty of white-tailed deer in the park.

Tennessee River views are offered along Riverside Drive and below Shiloh National Cemetery.

Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River are also birding hot spots. The Tennessee Valley Authority has viewing areas with parking both above and below the dam.

Restroom facilities are available below the dam.

Weaver has seen bald eagles, ospreys, geese, ducks, egrets and even pelicans in the Pickwick area.

Early morning is the best time to watch for birds. Late winter and early months are the best time to see non-migratory birds, while migratory birds can best be seen in the winter months, said Weaver.

Ospreys built a nest and

raised their young on top of electrical devices on Pickwick Landing Dam in 2013 -- in full view from the bridge over the dam.

Nearby Pickwick Landing State Park is another good place to watch for birds.

It offers 681 acres and some great views of the lake. Geese and ducks call

Photo by Mike Hudson Hiram the Shiloh Bald Eagle

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Pickwick home and can be seen near the shore.

The 2.8-mile Island Loop Trail and 1.2-mile paved Inn Walking Trail are good places to go birding.

Phots by Terry Weaver Bottom left: A bluebird rests on a Shiloh cannon.

Middle right: A tanager at Shiloh Top right: A baby barred owl at Shiloh Photo by Mike Hudson Top left: Young Shiloh eagle chicks Photo by Keith Jackson Although Hiram and Julia didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lay any eggs at Shiloh in 2016, the Bald Eagles have captured the attention of many viewers and photographers inside the national park since 2007.

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Park staff offer free pontoon rides on weekends in the summer months to look for wildlife.

Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park erected an osprey pole and nesting platform in January of 2014 in hopes to lure a mating pair of ospreys.

As of the spring of 2016, no pair had called the area home near the Pickwick Landing State Park Inn. But bird lovers in the future are hopeful they

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Photos by Mark Boehler A little over 100 runners begin their four-mile Run in the Park in April, 2016 through Shiloh National Military Park.

By Mark Boehler a state park and the other in a For Pickwick Profiles national park.

Pickwick Lake has its fishing and boating. Shiloh remains rich in history.

But folks who like to run to stay fit will be glad to know the area is a good destination to put on those running shoes.

There are two fun runs held annually in the area -- one in

Pickwick Landing State Park offers two great roadway loops in “The Circle” with great views of the lake and another past the marina through the cabin area.

There are also two trails.

A 1.7-mile paved trail takes runners from the Inn to “The Circle” and back, while the

Pickwick hosts six-miler, Shiloh has four-miler

3-mile Island Look Trail begins in the cabin area and is a loop to the lake and back.

Pickwick is a stop of the Tennessee State Parks Running Tour in late January or early February.

The “Race to the Landing” six-miler begins and ends at the Inn and uses both roadway and paved trail.

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21 races held in state parks every year from October through March. They are a broad range in distance, from five, six, seven, eight miles and 10K, 11K, 12K and 15K and half-marathons.

Shiloh National Military Park offers runners a variety of options with many miles of paved roadway and scenic views.

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There are plenty of loops and oneway roads for visitors to plan their run.

Rhea Springs off Corinth Road is a great starting point. Corinth - Pittsburg Landing Road, Eastern Corinth Road, Confederate Road and Hamburg Purdy Road are all fairly level.

Riverside Drive to the Indian Mounds is a great run, but beware Riverside Drive from the mounds to the visitor center -- it’s a steep incline.

Woody Harrell, retired park superintendent and an avid runner, said many of the roads at Shiloh are concrete.

“That’s something to consider when doing a long Shiloh run like 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 moument, proceed through the Indian Mounds area and Dill Branch to finish at Shiloh National Cemetery.

“This is right at 6.2 miles (10K) and is the most scenic and nice change in topography part of the park,” he said.

The Savannah Rotary Club has a four-mile “Run in the Park” at Shiloh every year. Usually the second Saturday in April, it begins near and ends at Shiloh church.

Nearby Corinth, Miss., is home to the Corinth Coca-Cola Classic 10K which will celebrate its 36th anniversary in 2017.

It is always held the first Saturday in May. Only on-line registration is available and if a runner wants to participate, better do so in advance.

Race officials cut off the number of registrations at 1,500 in 2013 thru 2016.

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