Sandhill Crane Festival
The 32nd annual Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival will take place January 14-15 from 8 am to 4 pm daily, featuring over 20,000 Sandhill Cranes that stop over during their winter migration at the Hiwassee Refuge. The calls of these magnificent birds can be heard from over a mile away. You will see the mating dances of these 4-foot tall birds and their 6 to 7-foot wingspan on display. As always there will be entertainment, vendors, and activities for children. For information on the schedule of events visit www.tn.gov/twra
Bald Eagle Festival
The 19th annual Bald eagle Festival at Reelfoot Lake will take place Feb. 3-5.
More than 40 nesting pairs of Bald eagles now reside at this unusual lake that was created by an earthquake in the winter of 1811-1812 causing the Mississippi River to flow backwards for as long as 24 hrs. Tours, educational programs, and activities are available. Tours and accommodations fill up pretty quickly so if you want to attend you may want to start planning now. Lots of different birds can be seen around the lake including White Pelicans.
CONTACT– 731-253-2007 or visit www.reelfoottourism.com for more information.
Christmas and New Years Shop Hours
The Wood Thrush Shop will maintain regular business hours this coming week, 10 am until 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday, and will be open on Saturday Dec. 24th from 10 am until 2 pm.
We will be closed Monday Dec. 26th and Monday Jan. 2nd