Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wildcats Soccer Excels
Who knew that the 2008 Bethel Wildcats men’s soccer team won the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) Nation Championship. Who knew? (source - Bethel College)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Land Between the Lakes Features
Land Between the Lakes has three sites on the National Register of Historic Places: Fort Henry, site of a major Civil War battle; the Center Furnace; and the Great Western Iron Furnace.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Dover Hotel Site of Surrender
Who knew the Dover Hotel was the site of the “unconditional surrender” of General Buckner to General Grant, on February 16, 1862? This was the Union Army’s first major victory of the Civil War. Who knew? (Source - Dover Chamber of Commerce)
Monday, March 23, 2009
Cumberland River Fishing
Who knew The Cumberland River was named one of the top cat fishing spots in the U.S. by Field & Stream? Who knew? (Source- Clarksville Chamber of Commerce)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Reelfoot Lake Formed by Earthquake
Who knew that the largest earthquake in American history, the New Madrid Earthquake, occurred in the winter of 1811-12 in northwestern Tennessee, forming Reelfoot Lake in Obion and Lake Counties. Who knew? (source-TN Facts)
Friday, March 20, 2009
Biking and Hiking at Land Between the Lakes
Who knew that there are more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails await everyone from rugged mountain bikers to the casual hiker at Land Between the Lakes just a half an hour away.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Land Between the Lakes
Who knew that campers at Land Between the Lakes can choose from 985 campsites in four developed campgrounds; five lake access areas with primitive camping; and virtually unlimited backcountry camping? Who knew? (source – LBL)
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