The lake is 5.5 ft. average depth with a small area that is 20 feet deep. There is some proof that the lake is slowly being taken over by land that is breaking away and falling in upon it from boats that cause waves to beat the shore and there is no water feed other than rain and two very small streams. The prediction is that 100 years from now it will be a very small body of water since it will mostly evaporate and the land will continue to break away and come in on it. The lake has receeded considerably over the past 190 plus years according to records.
Karen enjoys the fresh daffodills or butter cups or whatever you like to call them, on the boardwalk entrance to the rooms of the Airline State Park Motel built over the Reelfoot Lake.
A Falcon Hawk and an Eagle are caged together for treatment. Both are birds of prey that inhabit the Reelfoot lake area.
A little chili out on the State Park Boardwalk. Notice how the roots and small tree stumps are left from the earthquake.
Two fishermen who spoke to us. They are from Ohio and asked us what to do to get the fish to bite. Of course, Karen and I did not have a clue. They said they were enjoying the quite, peaceful environment and glad to not have large, speeding motor boats disturbing them. Only small flatbottom boats can travel on the lake because of a large amount of fallen trees and stumps. There is also a special boat built for the lake by a local builder who builds them by hand. It can easily slide over underwater trees and stumps. It has a shield built over the small motor that propels the boat. Other boats have to stay in the areas that are deep enough to stay away from the stumps.
Bald Eagle being being kept caged and treated. We were told there are twelve-thirteen couples who nest there during the nesting season - late December-February - but no new little ones this year. We did not see any flying over the lake but were told they stay in the general area and are not migrating birds.
Fox squirrel that I got very close to. Park Information Center in background where we saw a historical film about the lake and also viewed some animals that are in the park - mostly snakes and aquatic life. There are some other animals - deer, beaver, racoons, mink, coyotes, red and gray fox. . .
Outside the room on the balcony. Suites in the background. Motel built over the lake.
A view at the very end of the walk at State Park Airline Motel.
Another balcony view. . .
A view of the lake, which is the largest lake in Tennessee. The lake formed from a huge earthquake back in Feb. of 1811. A little cool early in the morning. . .
Anther picture out on the balcony of our room.
Karen enjoys the fresh daffodills or butter cups or whatever you like to call them, on the boardwalk entrance to the rooms of the Airline State Park Motel built over the Reelfoot Lake.
A Falcon Hawk and an Eagle are caged together for treatment. Both are birds of prey that inhabit the Reelfoot lake area.
A little chili out on the State Park Boardwalk. Notice how the roots and small tree stumps are left from the earthquake.
Two fishermen who spoke to us. They are from Ohio and asked us what to do to get the fish to bite. Of course, Karen and I did not have a clue. They said they were enjoying the quite, peaceful environment and glad to not have large, speeding motor boats disturbing them. Only small flatbottom boats can travel on the lake because of a large amount of fallen trees and stumps. There is also a special boat built for the lake by a local builder who builds them by hand. It can easily slide over underwater trees and stumps. It has a shield built over the small motor that propels the boat. Other boats have to stay in the areas that are deep enough to stay away from the stumps. 
Bald Eagle being being kept caged and treated. We were told there are twelve-thirteen couples who nest there during the nesting season - late December-February - but no new little ones this year. We did not see any flying over the lake but were told they stay in the general area and are not migrating birds.
Fox squirrel that I got very close to. Park Information Center in background where we saw a historical film about the lake and also viewed some animals that are in the park - mostly snakes and aquatic life. There are some other animals - deer, beaver, racoons, mink, coyotes, red and gray fox. . .
Outside the room on the balcony. Suites in the background. Motel built over the lake.
A view at the very end of the walk at State Park Airline Motel.
Another balcony view. . .
A view of the lake, which is the largest lake in Tennessee. The lake formed from a huge earthquake back in Feb. of 1811. A little cool early in the morning. . .
Anther picture out on the balcony of our room.
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