Crossroads Outdoor Magazine 2017

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Break out of those tailgate ruts -Pages 8, 9

A Daily Corinthian Publication | Outdoors Edition 2017

Calendar of Events -Pages 12, 13

EDITORIAL Publisher Reece Terry

The love of the dove -Pages 14, 15

Editor Mark Boehler

Area offers float trip variety -Pages 18-21

Contributors Mark Boehler Linda M. Breazeale Clarion Ledger Carol Humphreys Lisa Lambert Metro Services Pete Moditz Patrick Poindexter Bobby J. Smith L.A. Story Josh Webb Dismals Canyon photos by: Marcie Braden, Russell Brown, croccrocphoto, Ronnie Harris, Tim Jones, Koda King, Andrew Le, vidiot 72 and Andrea Wright

Iuka man harvests one of the biggest bucks on record in Mississippi -Page 22 Pond management issues -Page 23 Meet & Greet - Slug Voice -Pages 26, 27 Cover story: Exploring the secrets of Dismals Canyon -Pages 30-35 Horse Creek Sanctuary and Wildlife Refuge -Pages 38-43

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Food: Sharing some recipes that are great on the grill -Pages 44, 45

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Break out of those tailgate ruts

BY LINDA M. BREAZEALE MSU EXTENSION SERVICE MISSISSIPPI STATE — Football fans can break out of their tailgate ruts with a little creativity, but that does not necessarily mean turning their backs on traditions.

Cary Sutphin, culinary researcher with the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, said tailgate traditions vary from region to region and season to season.

Regions and Seasons...

“Italian sausages might be more popular at a tailgate party in the Chicago area, but in Louisiana you’ll find a lot of gumbos and ettouffe,” Sutphin said. “Even some tailgate standards like potato salad and cole slaw can be significantly different from one table to another.”

The time of year can also dictate much of the food selections for outdoor dining.

“During the early part of football season, summer and fall garden produce are at their peak in popularity. As the weather cools off, soups and stews gain more attention,” Sutphin said. “There is a lot to be said about traditional foods, but those standards can be served in different ways to add to an occasion.”

Serve with Style...

Themes can be as simple as a consistent color or pattern for tablecloths, plates, napkins and cups or as detailed as something wild, such as serving wildgame meat and decorating with camouflage.

“People appreciate a little variety, and decora-

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tions can provide a different feeling while cooks stick with favorite recipes,” Sutphin said. “Food themes can allow some variety away from the traditional hamburgers and sandwiches to other choices like seafood, wild game or Tex-Mex.”

Minimize Effort...

Preparation at home can save time and work at the picnic site, but some last minute mixing can improve food safety. Perishable foods should not be above 45 degrees for more than two hours total.

“Food safety should always be a priority. Be sure you keep up with how long perishable foods are left out,” Sutphin said. “People may want to bring two ice chests: one for before the game and one for afterwards. Food never gets as cold when you put it back into an ice chest.”

To speed up the grilling time, Sutphin said meat can be pre-cooked partially and then quickly refrigerated, transported in an ice chest and cooked completely on the grill at the picnic site. Some foods, such as chicken or sausage, can be boiled for a short time (five to eight minutes). Hamburgers can be partially cooked in a skillet with a touch of liquid smoke.

“Sweet and hot Italian sausages are delicious grilled over charcoal. Poach them in water or chicken broth for 15 minutes before grilling to cook out excess fat,” Sutphin said. “They then grill quickly and to a delicious brownness.”

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Grill Recipes...

Side Dishes...

Sutphin offered several recipes he has used at Mississippi State University tailgate opportunities. A variety of recipes from MSU events are included in Sutphin’s recently published, award-winning cookbook. “A Taste of Class” in on sale a several gift shops around the state.

Here’s one of Sutphin’s side-dish choices included in the cookbook:

Grilled Corn and Shrimp Salad

(Makes four servings) Four ears of fresh corn (shucked) One large red bell pepper (quartered) Scallions 12 Bamboo skewers 1 pound jumbo shrimp (21 to 25) Prepare grill and soak skewers in water for 30 minutes.

Shell and devein shrimp. Holding two skewers parallel and slightly apart, thread four shrimp onto each pair of skewers to make shrimp easier to turn on the grill.

Grill corn on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning occasionally, until browned and tender, eight to 10 minutes, and transfer to a large bowl.

Cut kernels from cobs into another large bowl.

Grill bell pepper and scallions, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp-tender, about five minutes, and transfer to a bowl. Peel bell pepper and cut into 1/4-inchwide strips.

Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 11/2 minutes on each side and transfer to a bowl.

1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice Thinly slice scallions. Add bell pepper, scallions, shrimp, lemon juice, and salt and pepper (to taste) to the corn and toss to combine.

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle salad with vinaigrette.

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(Serves four) Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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Shoe-Peg Corn Salad (Serves 12) Six cans white corn (#2.5), drained 1 cup red bell pepper, finely diced 1 cup green onion, finely sliced 1 cup celery, finely diced 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced Toss these ingredients together and reserve: 1 pint mayonnaise 1/2 cup salad oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/8 cup dry mustard 1/8 cup sugar Salt, cracked black pepper, Tobasco to taste Blend the mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, mustard, and sugar together, and adjust the seasonings.

Toss the dressing with the corn mixture.

Four large tomatoes, diced Gently add the tomatoes to the salad mixture. * Refrigerate the salad for at least six hours.

Something Sweet...

Sutphin said sweets should never be overlooked when preparing for the perfect tailgate experience. Brownies are a standard because they travel so well. For special occasions, add an icing topping. “A Taste of Class” offers many sweet treats including “Super Fudgy Five Chocolate Brownies.

Here’s another MSU classic included in the cookbook:

MSU Chess Pie (Makes two pies) Cream together (not completely): 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup margarine Add: Four eggs 3/4 cup sugar Stir together and add to other mixture: 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup sugar Stir in: 1 teaspoon vanilla Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover it, and let it sit up over night in the refrigerator.

Pour into two unbaked pie shells, and bake in a 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

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The love of the dove

October hunts can be wing

BY JOSH WEBB OUTDOORS WRITER Mississippi has always been regarded as slice of heaven in terms of the amount of days a hunter has the opportunity to enjoy time in the field.

Often times this is discussed in conversation following a deer hunt from one of the many clubs scattered across the rolling hardwood hills or for a lucky few inside the famed Mississippi river levee. Either way, once the days begin to shorten and an occasional north breeze eases it’s way across the land, our attention immediately turns to sharing time hunting with friends and family.

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ber, doves and blue wing teal lights the internal fire each year for even the most inexperienced outdoorsmen. I will be the first to admit that being outside on a September day in Mississippi usually means I will be drenched in sweat, but for some reason being soaked in sweat and enjoying the laughs and sounds of good dove shoot are well worth it in my book.

As our minds continue to wander through the heat of early fall, we usually swing into full deer mode as the excitement of bow season is right around the corner. This is usually the case in most Mississippi hunters’ households. including mine. However, last fall I decided to change CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

things up a bit and it turned out to be a day I will never forget.

I was sitting on a stool in a long, narrow row of dried up sunflowers with my shotgun in hand waiting on a dove to fly within range. However, this time I wasn’t wiping the sweat from the sweltering September heat off my brow while trying to stay focused. Instead, I was enjoying a pleasant October breeze hitting my face as doves came by the dozens at such a rapid pace it was hard to comprehend.

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bers. By that time of year a large majority of the row crops have been harvested and the fields have been prepared for next year’s planting. With the lack of food that was overly abundant just weeks prior, the doves seek out any available food source they can find. I am here to say that fields prepared for doves are great in September, but they are worth their weight in gold in October and November.

Now back to that particular day. I don’t think I have ever seen a hunt happen so fast. It was literally sit down, shoot your limit and head to the house. To be honest, it was actually hectic at times because you simply could not turn away without being bombarded by another group. It was not just one of those days that goes down as a fluke, either. The field was actually vacant of any bird activity for most of September, but the crops in the area came down and that small little field became a wing shooter’s dream for the entire October season.

Needless to say, there were several more afternoons spent there in the weeks following that particular hunt.

There is incredible beauty in many things that take place in our great state of Mississippi and fall dove hunting has quickly earned its place near the top of my list. I urge hunters to make the time this fall to not only get out and enjoy the outdoors, but do it in a way the whole family can enjoy. Find a good spot that doves frequent in the September heat and return to it on a cool October evening.

I promise it will be hard to find a more pleasant way to enjoy a sunset.

(Corinth native Josh Webb lives in the Mississippi Delta and writes outdoors columns for Crossroads Magazine and the Daily Corinthian.)

THIS PAGE Hunters can easily get daily dove limits during busy October hunts (above).

Dove hunts can also mean family as Anna Kayte Webb enjoys a moment with her grandfather, Glenn “Papaw” Dempsey (right).

OPPOSITE PAGE Josh Webb’s wife, Katie, likes to go on dove hunts with her husband (inset). Mississippi hunting can also provide some incredible outdoor beauty.

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Float tripping Region offers a variety of opportunities

BY BOBBY J. SMITH FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE It’s late summertime and many outdoors lovers are looking to beat the heat by hitting the area’s lakes and waterways on a “float trip” in canoes or kayaks.

Be it for exercise or recreation, the region offers a variety of opportunities for this popular late summer and early fall activity.

Sixty-year-old Selmer resident Pete Moditz is a lifelong outdoorsman – a professional forestry agent and avid mountain-biker whose extracurricular interests have led him to spend more time in area waterways.

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side. I’m a forester for the state of Tennessee, so I like being outside anyways,” Moditz said. “I mountain bike a lot to keep me in shape. This is a different way to do it. You’re outside, on the water. It’s just fun.”

His advice to anyone looking to get into canoeing or kayaking for the first time would be to go to a place that rents them out to make sure they’ll like it before they put money into buying their own watercraft and gear. And it’s always a good idea get some instruction before striking out on one’s own.

“Besides that, be careful. If you don’t know how to swim, wear a lifejacket,” he said.

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youth, it was only a few years ago he picked up kayaking.

“Basically, it’s not too different,” he explained. “They’re more maneuverable.”

Moditz’s first canoe was built using a plan his father found in a Popular Science magazine.

“We built our canoe out of redwood strips. Bent them around a template in the shape of a canoe then glued them together and clamped them. When it’s all done, take the template out of the middle of it and put fiberglass on it,” he said. “It was the prettiest boat you ever saw. Put some trim around the edges. We canoed all over the place in that boat.”

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reaches back to his teenage years in New Jersey, when he made week-long runs down the Delaware River as part of church camp.

“We just picked a spot to camp on the side of the river.

Brought food and stuff with us. I had the worst sunburn I’ve ever had on the top of my legs,” Moditz recalled. “I don’t think we used sunscreen back in the ’70s. It was great fun, though. A good time.”

(This experience was the basis for another tip Moditz offered for beginning kayakers and canoers: Always wear sunscreen.)

More recently Moditz has brought his kayak down a stretch of Horse Creek in rural Hardin County, Tenn., that he has found an ideal setting for a day on the water without the big crowds that turn out in some of the more well-known float trip creeks and rivers in the area.

Moditz said most people know Horse Creek from the Highway 64 crossing near Wal-Mart in Savannah, but a short drive out of town leads to a good place to put in.

“We went south on Highway 69 and got in on Choate Creek Road. There’s a spot there you can put in,” he said.

“It’s pretty peaceful. I think we saw one group of picnickers at one spot in the river, and we saw a guy bush-hogging his field – and that’s it. We didn’t see anybody else.”

He said another good place to put in would be on Highway 226 by the Hardin County Airport.

“You could go on down to Wal-Mart from there or maybe even the Tennessee River,” he said.

Moditz said the route passes by a few trees that are downed in the river, but the trees are no trouble to get around – although the route would benefit from anyone willing to spend a few hours in the creek with a chainsaw.

“We really didn’t have a problem getting around them – probably only half a dozen in the creek – but it would be nice for somebody to do a little work on it,” he said.

Another interesting place he’s found to kayak off the

beaten path is the Wolf River in Fayette County, Tenn., a swampy stretch of waterway with entirely different features than the Horse Creek.

“That’s a whole different experience, I mean completely different,” Moditz explained. “It’s not like these bluffy, rocky areas – it’s canoeing through cypress swamp. In some places there are weeds tall over your head with a path through them and you’re thinking, ‘Where’s Humphrey Bogart in The African Queen?’ It’s a whole different ballgame.”

Moditz said one could put in on Bateman Road for a run down the Wolf River to a pick up place on Highway 57 at Moscow.

For more information on the Wolf River visit the Wolf River Conservancy website at wolfriver.org.

Above: Forestry agent Pete Moditz’s advice is to rent canoes or kayaks before buying so a person has a better understanding of the sport. The outdoorsman also says to be safe and wear sunscreen.

Left: A typical view of Horse Creek.

Opposite page: Kayakers Pete Moditz and Ron Bell make their way through Horse Creek Wildlife Refuge and Sanctuary.

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Other area float trips There are many opportunities for float trips within a short drive of the Crossroads area. While not an exhaustive list, the following are some of the more popular settings for fun on the water.

• Indian Creek, Hardin County, Tenn. – Up the Creek rentals currently offers a 2.8-mile trip down Indian Creek, where people can take as long as they like, but must be back each day by 6 p.m. The longer trip is currently closed. Canoe and kayak rentals are available for $20 per person. Visitors can bring their own canoes and kayaks to the creek for a $10 drop off fee. Tent sites and

cabin rentals are offered. For more information call 731-412-1390 or visit www.upthecreekrentals.net.

• Big Hill Pond State Park, McNairy County, Tenn. – Canoe and kayak rentals are available throughout the week for fun on the lake at Big Hill Pond State Park near Ramer, Tenn.

Visitors may also bring their own canoes and kayaks. Park Manager Jim Harrison said the canoes and kayaks have been a big hit on the 35acre Travis McNatt Lake and he looks forward to an even busier fall season when rangers hope to add guided trips from the Tuscumbia to the Hatchie River. For more information call 731-645-7967.

• Buffalo River, Wayne County, Tenn. – Located 12 miles north of Waynesboro, Tenn., on Highway 13, Crazy Horse Canoe Rental and Recreational Park offers equipment rentals for float trips down the scenic Buffalo River. Visitors can find plenty of places to bank by the river, swings and other waterside activities. Camping areas are available. For more information visit crazyhorsecanoe.com.

• Bear Creek, Tishomingo County -- Tishomingo State Park offers a daily six-mile float trip from April to October, weather permitting, with 16 canoes and four new kayaks available for rental. One trip departs the park office each day at 10 a.m. Reserva-

Horse Creek offers some wonderful views.

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tions are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays, said Park Manager Terry Harp. For more information call 662-438-6914.

• Pickwick Landing State Park, Pickwick Lake, Tenn. -- The park just recently started kayak rentals at the park inn. Cost is $7 an hour or $40 for the day. Call the park at 731-689-3129 for more information.

• Jay Barker offers canoe and kayak rentals at Pickwick Lake through Indian Creek Canoe and Kayak Rentals. Contact Barker at 731-661-1334 for more information.

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Josh Clark shows off his trophy deer, which may turn out to be the largest deer ever harvested on public land in Mississippi.

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An Iuka man has harvested one of the biggest bucks on record in Mississippi.

Thirty-year-old Josh Clark took the buck in December in a hunt at Canemount Wildlife Management Area in Claiborne County.

The kill came on Dec. 14, the last day of primitive weapons season at the WMA, at the end of a week of hunting that almost turned out a disappointment.

“We got in there and the weather hadn’t been right all week. I hadn’t got a shot yet and hadn’t seen much out of it,” he said. “I’d left my tree stand in there and went back to get it, went back to hunt that last morning.”

Clark had been in his stand for just over half an hour when he saw the buck.

“I was going to get down, but when I went to get down I saw one side of his main-frame coming down the ridge,” he said.

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Iuka man harvests one of biggest bucks on reccord

BY BOBBY J. SMITH FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE That’s when Clark pulled up his .35 Whelen rifle, took aim through the scope and fired.

“He was maybe 70 or 80 yards away. I didn’t know how big he was, but you could tell he was a good deer,” Clark said.

The buck was green scored as high as 205 on the day it was killed. The official Boone & Crockett (B&C) score hasn’t been completed yet, but Clark feels confident that his buck could surpass at least one record.

“He’s not going to beat the state record, but he may be the largest grossing deer to be killed in Mississippi and probably be the biggest deer to be killed on public land,” Clark said.

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The lifelong hunter said the best thing about the hunt was sharing the experience with his hunting friends.

On his way to tracking the deer he said he called a buddy and told him he thought he’d just killed “one big deer.” His buddy was on the line and Clark tracked down the monster buck and got his first look at him up close.

“I put my hand on him, starting counting points on him and got to 18 and my buddy on the phone said, ‘There ain’t no way!’ I went back and got my friend. He said, ‘Dude, you don’t even realize what you’ve killed’,” Clark remembered.

“All I knew was it was a big one,” he said.

Clark said he believes the buck will be officially scored for the Mississippi records in September.

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Each year my office will received winter. Remember, limestone dissolves dozens of questions concerning pond and works slowly. Applications are best management. done well before the warmer months, Most of these ponds are what we which is the growing season for warmrefer to as farm ponds and most are water fish. stocked with catfish, bream and bass.

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“How do I find out if my pond would One might ask, “Why would I need to benefit from agricultural limestone?” lime my pond?” Just as soil needs lime We can run a buffering capacity test in some situations in order to mainat the Alcorn County Extension office tain a nutrient balance, the soil at the in matter of minutes. If it is below 20 bottom of the pond has the basically milligrams per liter, liming would be the same needs but in this case you are beneficial to the fish population. growing fish.

The lime requirement is determined If pond water is too pure or should I by soil testing. It’s always best to have say too clear, more than a soil test run in order likely you need to add to be sure of the amount Liming agricultural limestone. that is needed. Generincreases Liming provides major ally speaking, deficient dissolved benefits if you are growponds will need at least 1 ing sportfish in an area ton per acre but someminerals in with acid soils. Limetimes more. the water, stone reduces the acidity Another issue I would which reduces like to mention is that not of pond bottom soils, makes nutrients more all lime is the same. Pond stress on available, and increases need to make sure fish over the owners the alkalinity and hardto use only agricultural winter. ness of water. or dolomitic limestone in Generally speaking, if ponds with fish populayou need to lime your garden or food tions. Other forms (hydrated, slaked or plots, you probably need to lime your quick) can be used to lime empty ponds pond. With our soil type here in the before fish are stocked. If they are used northeast part of the state, liming can in filled ponds, they cause the pH to be essential to a healthy pond. increase dramatically, killing fish.

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BY CAROL HUMPHREYS FOR CROSSROADS MAGAZINE “The first thing I noticed is the Dismals looked out of place. The rock canyon cut into the earth is surrounded by hills, trees and farmland and then suddenly you drop into it by surprise.

A creek runs through the canyon and cascades into waterfalls in spots. The water is obviously a remnant of geological forces that cut into the canyon.

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stones and foot-worn trails winds through the canyon floor. Starkly vertical and sharply angled flat rock walls soared above us and formed a labyrinth around the rim of the canyon.

The monolithic rock formations reminded me of Stonehenge or ancient ruins in South America. They met in some places to form caverns and moss-covered cliff faces exhibited rain erosion from millions of years. Clearly the basin of the canyon floods in heavy rains.

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These comments from a recent visitor to the Dismals Canyon in northwest Alabama helps explain the fascination with this geological marvel. … and why the privatelyowned conservatory is one of the most popular daytrips for people in the Crossroads area.

It is also a place where Kevin Cheek, who handles public relations for the Dismals, has lived nearby all his life.

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old, he played down here with the son of the man who owned the canyon and opened it to public. You could say my dad helped in blazing the trail for the Dismals.”

Most of the known history of the Dismals dates back to at least the time of the forced removal of Native Americans from their ancestral homelands during the “The Trail of Tears” in the mid-1800s.

“We know local Indians were held at gunpoint in the canyon during that time,” he said.

Archeological evidence shows nearly 10,000 years ago, Dismals Canyon served as a sanctuary for native tribes. Cheek said most of the ancient artifacts above ground were found during the 1950s and earlier.

Geologists have also discovered tiny pebbles in the abundant stone in the canyon, showing proof of a strong current and glacial shift in the area during the Ice Age. The designated “National Natural Landmark” contains one of the oldest primeval forests east of the Mississippi River untouched by ax or fire that is open to the public.

Today, visitors can explore the beautiful, unspoiled oasis surrounded by massive boulders, giant trees and mossy green ferns. A 1.5 mile hiking trail on the canyon floor follows a winding stream that enters the canyon through the thundering “Rainbow Falls.”

The rushing waters of Dismals Creek carved out a natural pool located about midway down the steps leading to the canyon floor below the falls.

“In the 70s this was a popular spot for local kids,” said Cheek, 45. “You had to walk around them to get down into the canyon.

Nowadays, there are only rare occasions when there is that large a group at the pool.”

This page, top Rainbow Falls is the centerpiece into Dismals Canyon. | Photo by croccrocphoto This page, bottom Unique rock formations can be seen inside Dismals Canyon. | Photo by vidiot72 Opposite page Nightime tours to see the Dismalities is a popular attraction. | Photo by Ronnie Harris

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Three natural springs come together and flow through the Dismals Canyon and the water is very cold, said Cheek. He remarked when the falls were dammed it changed the way they looked, though they still cascade down over the rocks. The dam made the pool deep enough to swim in whereas before it was only a spring. Years ago local churches used the spring for baptisms.

Down on the canyon floor the area around “Secret Falls” is a natural arboretum. Within 100 feet grow 27 species of native trees.

“An official state tree of 30 states can be found on the canyon floor,” said Cheek. “The largest Hemlock in the world is situated at the very back of the canyon. It creates a very special place.”

More than 350 different species of Exotic Flora have been identified by botanists exploring the canyon.

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“The seasonal change is always spectacular,” said Cheek, a lifelong visitor. “In the spring time you have the blue sky, the rebirth of greens, and the flowers. Then there are different plants that bloom in the summer. In the fall as things begin to die, the trees look like a child has taken crayons and colored all over the place. It’s just like a painting.”

Huge boulders form natural bridges and a cool green grotto while a winding natural rock stairway come off 60-foot canyon walls.

At the top of Pulpit Rock, there is a panoramic view of part of the canyon.

The largest colony of glowworms locally called Dismalites can be found at “Witches Cavern,” a strange and beautiful labyrinth of moss and fern covered boulders.

The tiny bioluminescent creatures are one of the canyon’s most popular attractions.

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“The light show given by the Dismalites changes according to the lunar cycles,” commented Cheek.

“The darker it gets, the more they glow. When a full moon shines on the limestone or the big glossy leaves of the macrophlla Magnolia trees, everything glows.”

People who have been told what they’ll experience when exploring the canyon can’t really understand until they experience it for themselves, he said “A lot of people expect an hour and a half trip, yet when they go down into the canyon, they end up staying four to five hours,” he said.

“I met a world traveler online who commented he had been to the Grand Canyon one time and had no reason to go back. He said he had been to the Dismals several times and discovered something different every time. He added the Dismals was the most diverse place in the world,” said Cheek.

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The tourist guide said so far this year, visitation has been “up, up, up.”

He gives some of the credit to a story written last year about the conservatory. The writer described the Dismals as looking like “Middleearth,” the fictional setting of the well-known books by J. R. R. Tolkien, “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.”

“The story went viral and we had the best October and November last year than we’ve ever had,” said Cheek.

“The people who visit make me want to go down there again and again,” he continued. “They walk through the entrance and give you a big smile. They are so excited to get down into the canyon. Then when they come back up from the canyon it’s like we’re family and have shared something special.”

“It is a place to hang out, get away from electronics, get back to nature and just breathe in the oxygen,” he added. “If you want to get closer to God, you can do it. Just get down there on the canyon floor and you are close to creation.”

(Along with hiking and swimming, the Dismals have two cabins for rent, secluded campsites and a Country Store that offers supplies and includes a Soda Fountain and Grill. Guided night tours allow visitors to view the glow-in-the-dark Dismalites. There is an admission fee into the canyon. For more information, visit www.dismalscanyon. com.)

It is a place to hang out, get away from electronics, get back to nature and just breathe in the oxygen. If you want to get closer to God, you can do it. Just get down there on the canyon floor and you are close to creation.”

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by Marcie Braden This page, left Dismals Canyon offers remote camping. | Photo

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Verify the fit of helmets, especially on children who may have grown.

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2,000-acre natural habitat remains perfect setting for outdoor educational programs Located about 10 miles south of Savannah in Hardin County, Tenn., Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Animal Refuge is a gem. The 501(c) (3) nonprofit 2,000-acre natural wildlife habitat is a perfect setting for outdoor educational programs.

Ron and Linda Pickard established The Sharon Charitable Trust in 1998 to fund this unique facility. They also endowed the Trust to ensure that it continues through the years as a part of the community.

Although the facility is not open to the public, it is available for use free of charge by churches, schools, civic organizations and scout groups with advanced reservations.

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is beautifully manicured and outlined with fencing. A giant American flag greets you. Shortly, you see the old white farmhouse that is now the administrative office. It and the quaint old barn across the road are the only remaining structures from the property’s previous lives.

Horse Creek, a major stream in west Tennessee and the sanctuary’s namesake, runs through the property. It provides water for the wildlife.

The property itself is surprisingly varied and picturesque, with open meadows, woods, hills and cliffs.

The many high points of the property include a 1800s settler’s cabin located aside the sanctuary’s tree covered Hickory Lane. From the end of Hickory Lane the rustic Covered CROSSROADS MAGAZINE

Bridge comes into view and around the bend to the left is Watermelon Hill, named after the watermelon crop grown there by previous tenants. From here you can stand on the huge wooden overlooks to enjoy distant views. Backtracking a few hundred feet, one can cross the covered bridge and the meandering creek below continuing around the bottom land, which is often full of deer and turkeys. Birdhouses are strategically placed. Eagles are seen frequently.

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on the other side, it is especially popular during Christmas season with its wonderful decorations.

With miles and miles of hiking trails from easy to difficult along with designated camping areas, Boy Scouts enjoy the serenity. Interpretive signs help them learn about their surroundings.

If keeping the place beautiful and a haven for wildlife is not enough, the sanctuary staff keep busy with other things.

Throughout the year things are happening. Every spring it is host to Nature Days, when every fourth grader in Hardin County (about 300) come for one of the two days. Ten learning centers are arranged near the creek and a nature trail.

Students have fun and learn about the water, trees, wildlife, safety in the woods and the water, animal care and other worthwhile information. This program would not be available without the help of many state and local agencies as well as local volunteers.

There are many other ex-

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amples. Currently, Freed-Hardeman University is conducting a 10-year turtle study in the creek. Some of the veterinarian technician students from the University of Tennessee - Martin participate in their internship program by spending time with the rescued dogs. College students from around the country visit and devote time to the animals during school breaks through “alternative break” programs.

Each fall the sanctuary is host to a 5K sanctioned regional cross county race sponsored by Hardin County High School.

Participating track teams come from Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama.

For several years when it began its mission, the sanctuary totally funded and administered a free spay/neuter program for Hardin County dogs. County officials recognized the benefits and took over that program, as well as built an animal shelter.

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animal shelter. No dogs are ever accepted from the public. Dogs live in climate-controlled conditions (with heated floors in the winter!) in cheerful buildings. They have large kennel runs with pet doors leading to outside runs. In addition, they spend a part of each day outside in large exercise areas with other dogs for play time, where there are kiddie swimming pools in the summer. They have calming music piped into their kennels every night.

They are visited by a veterinarian once a week. Before they leave with a family, they are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and all medical needs are met. Adoptive families get copies of all their medical records. Staff can tell a family about each dog’s personality and needs.

Keeping an average of 40 dogs at a time, the no-kill facility has placed over 1,400 dogs into good homes.

Adoption events are held in nearby cities. Interested families are also welcome to visit the sanctuary. The $100 adoption fee does not come near the cost of caring for each animal, but it represents a level of commitment from the family.

Walking trails around the Villas circle through the woods and around a pond. On any given day volunteers are getting their own exercise while helping the dogs by walking them and spending time with them.

The Villas’ mascots are two bloodhounds, Cecil and Agnes (named for Linda Pickard’s parents). You can tell when visitors arrive by the welcoming howls!

Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Animal Refuge is a unique and special place. Ron and Linda Pickard’s vision has grown and made a difference in this community. General Manager Kevin Skoffic insists that the employees are what make the sanctuary so special — “It is more than a job. It is a passion.”

(For more information about Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Animal Wildlife and its mission, go to www.horsecreekwildlife.org.)

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Top to bottom: The sanctuary has a covered bridge over Horse Creek, complete with signs that interpret what wildlife may be seen. Rockhouse Lodge can seat up to 100 people and includes a kitchen.

Rockhouse Lodge is available to churches, schools, Scouts and civic groups for outdoor educational purposes.

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‘Foodies in the forest’ Most people know I am not really a “outdoorsy” type. I actually enjoy nature except for things like humidity, weather that’s too hot, weather that’s too cold, bugs, critters that can eat me, bugs, and things scratching outside one’s tent in the middle of the night.

There are things about nature I do love. Seriously, there are.

I love the sound of the wind in the trees and water lapping at the shore, birdsong and the quiet, almost contemplative silence in between.

I also love food, so naturally I love grilling outdoors.

I also love to try new tastes and flavor combinations. I hate to use the phrase “foodie,” but I guess it fits.

I have a friend who introduced me to a variety of amazing meals — all cooked on the grill. Kathy was a kitchen wizard, but she loved to grill out most every day in the summer. She always enjoyed her rural backyard, with its lake view and meals outside.

It is possible to take these recipes out into the forest, but there would be a little prep first with some spices and marinades, but I think it’s worth it.

After I praised Kathy, bribed her for meals as often as I could and threatened to kidnap and ransom her children for her “secret” recipes, she finally relented and admitted she found the “perfect” barbecue book.

It has everything from basic burgers to grilled game hens with mustard butter (which is absolutely amazing and I recommend it).

It also has wonderful “go with” side dishes which my family and I actually still use as standard fare at

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special gatherings such as tomato cheese pie, make ahead mashed potatoes, sweet and sour bean bake and sweet and sour broccoli salad.

No need to threaten my family, I will freely admit the recipes come from a book published around 1990

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Published in 1990 by Harper & Row, “365 Great Grilling Barbecue & Grilling Recipes” by Lonnie Gandara is a family favorite and will get outdoor cooking lovers a chance to be foodies in the forest.

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most-used recipe books in my house — and I have a lot of recipe books.

(Hello, my name is Lee Ann and I am a recipe book hoarder, I admit it.)

For those who would like to try being foodies in the forest (or in one’s backyard), I thought I would include a meat, a side and a great dessert — all cooked on the grill.

Soy-G lazed Steak Serves: 4 to 6; Marinate: 1 hour; Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 10 to 12 minutes Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 scallions (minced), 2 large garlic cloves (minced), 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 flank steak (about 1 and 1/2 pounds) In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except steak and olive oil. Whisk in olive oil. Place steak in a glass or ceramic baking dish and pour in marinade; turn to coat both sides of meat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate, turning occasionally, 1 to 2 hours at room temperature, or up to 24 hours refrigerated.Prepare a hot fire. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off and reserving as mcuh marinade as possible. Place steak on an oiled grill set 4 to 6-inches from coals. Grill, turning and brushing with marinade several times, until outside is well browned and inside is still pink and juicy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board or platter and let rest about five minutes before carving diagonal into thin slices.

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C orn on the C ob with C hili Butter Serves: 4 or 8; Marinate: 10 minutes; Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 10 to 15 minutes Ingredients: 8 ears fresh corn, 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter (cut into bits), 2 scallions (chopped), 1 garlic clove (crushed), 1 and 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon fresh lime or lemon juice, salt Prepare a medium fire. Gently peel back corn husks, leaving them attached at base. Remove and discard as much corn silk as possible.In a food processor or blender, combine butter, scallions, garlic, chili powder and lime juice. Process until chili butter is well blended.Rub about 2 teaspoons chili butter over kernels in each ear. Fold husks back over corn and tie securely in place with kitchen string or strip of corn husk. Soak corn in large bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to prevent burning. Squeeze out excess water.Place damp corn on an oiled grill set 4 to 6 inches from coals. Grill, turning and moving ears frequently, until outside leaves are lightly charred. Peel off husks and eat with additional chili butter and salt.

Maple-G lazed P ineapple Serves: 4, Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 medium pineapple, 4 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey Prepare a medium fire. Submerge whole pineapple in water for 10 minutes to moisten fronds so they don’t burn. In a small pan on side of grill, melt butter and stir in maple syrup. Remove pineapple from water and cut into quarters, slicing off wedge from the fibrous core, leaving the outer fronds on.Place pineapple quarters on an oiled grill and cook, turning and basting with maple butter, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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What to know before going camping Comedian Jim Gaffigan often jokes that camping is a tradition in his wife’s family, but he’s what people would consider “indoorsy.” Gaffigan notes that the idea of burning a couple of vacation days sleeping on the ground outside isn’t his idea of fun.

But the comic may be in the minority.

Camping is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in North America. The statistics resource Statistica says the revenue of campgrounds and RV parks was estimated at $5.8 billion in 2015. More than $2.5 billion was relegated to camping equipment spending. In Canada, National Park attendance is typically indicative of camping stays. Parks Canada said there was a 4 percent increase in over-

all visitation between 2009 and 2014.

Camping takes many forms. Some purists equate camping to minimalist survival — eking out an existence for a few days with nothing more than a tent, a single roll of toilet paper and a fishing pole. Others enjoy the creature comforts of home and would readily consider camping something done from their climate controlled RV. Camping ranges between sleeping under the open stars and glamping — a style of camping with amenities and potentially resort-style services.

No matter how one defines camping, information is the key to becoming the proverbial “happy camper.” The following is a general starting off point for planning a camping adventure.

• When choosing a campsite, seek an area that offers the amenities you desire. Popular places like lakeside spots or those close to trails tend to book up early. Also, consider proximity to bathrooms, showers and ingress/egress spots. People who desire solitude will pick different campsites than those

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• Choose a tent for the weather.

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Select a tent with a sun-protection sealant to prolong its longevity. Opt for a location with partial afternoon shade to keep the campsite and tent cool.

Face the tent door into the wind for a breeze (and also to keep mosquitoes from camping alongside you). Speak with a camping supply retailer about your camping needs.

• Bring along low-salt, high-protein snacks. Low-salt, high-protein snacks will keep you fueled for day trips along the trails without making you thirsty.

Dried berries and high-fiber trail mixes also keep energy levels up.

• Invest in an insulating pad. A good insulating pad will keep you comfortable when sleeping on the ground. It also will serve as an extra moisture barrier and help keep you warm or cool.

• Be an early bird. To see wildlife, hit the trails as early as possible. Early morning hours also are cooler.

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