Just because it's winter, doesn't mean there isn't anything to see and do. Weather is always an important consideration, but when the weather is right - fishing, horseback riding, off road adventures, hiking, biking and more can be at their best. Check out our websites for ideas about places to stay and other helpful information at
www.Go2DHL.com (Dale Hollow Lake),
www.Go2BSF.com (Big South Fork), or
www.Go2FCF.com (Fall Creek Falls).
Winter is a perfect time to get out on the lake and enjoy some serious fishing. It's becoming the preferred season by many anglers. Anyone that is tired of being cooped up indoors needs to find time to get away, dress in winter attire (available at places such as
www.DaleHollowOutdoors.com and others), make the proper arrangements (including making sure others know exactly where you plan to go and if necessary let the park officials know of your plans), and get out and enjoy the great outdoors. The Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Pickett State Park, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park, and others have excellent trails that are open year round. For park information, check out
www.TNStateParks.com and choose the park that you would like more information about, then make your plans.
Don't forget to make plans now for Valentines Day! It is on Saturday this year, so it would be a perfect time to plan a getaway for the love of your life. Rent a cozy cabin with a fireplace, a bed and breakfast suite, or a rustic retreat to please your sweetheart. After all the stress of 2008, your love can use the attention. Make your reservations early to ensure your choice of destination.
Historic Rugby &
Grey Gables Bed & Breakfast both have special Valentines Day Dinners planned, as well as,
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park. Many of the restaurants have special dinners during Valentines Day but rarely list these with us. If you have a favorite restaurant, or like what you've read about one of our advertisers, please give them a call for all the details. They'll be glad you called. If you would like to take in a theatre presentation while in the area, the
Cumberland County Playhouse will be presenting
On Golden Pond (January 24-April 26) and
Seussical (February 13-April 5) for your entertainment pleasure. If you would prefer a bluegrass music performance, check out the schedules at
www.SunsetJammers.com and
www.BluegrassUnderground.com for the latest details on performances at their venues.
The Corps of Engineers along with the
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park will have special Eagle Watch Weekends in January & February (January 23-24, 30-31 and February 20-21). They may already be filled up for the events, but if you are interested, you might be able to get on a waiting list for the weekend. For reservation information, please call 931.243.3136. They are usually booked up early, but set up a waiting list in case someone cancels.
Anytime of year is a great time to take a deeper look into the heritage of the area. The Alliance for the Cumberlands has just launched a new
Heritage Tour Video about various historical venues in the Upper Cumberland region (which includes much of the DHL, BSF & FCF regions). Check it out and learn more about areas that you would like to visit while you are here.
For all you ATV enthusiests out there,
Brimstone Recreation has a special offer for their patrons. They had a great year in 2008 and had a great time sharing Brimstone with everyone through the many events and activities. They expect 2009 to be the best year yet, so don't miss out! Since you helped make last year a great success, they want to invite you to join them for the coming year. So take advantage of their offer to all 2008 permit holders to get 10% off and a free map* with a 2009 annual permit purchase between January 9th and 31st, 2009! But time is limited and the offer is only for 2005-2008 permit holders. So, if that isn't you, but you would like to have the opportunity to cash in on future promotions give them a call today at 1-800-BRIMSTONE or visit them on the web at
www.BrimstoneRecreation.com.
