Reelfoot Facts:

Reelfoot Lake is a 18,000- acre natural area located in Lake and Obion Counties in northwest Tennessee. Reelfoot Lake was created by a series of violent New Madrid fault zone earthquakes in the winter of 1811-1812. The lake and surrounding forests attract a large diversity of wintering and breeding populations of waterfowl, and boasts of a significant population of wintering bald eagles. Reelfoot is also recognized by the United States Department of Interior as a National Natural Landmark. It is one of only fourteen National Natural Landmarks in Tennessee. These landmarks are recognized as the country's best remaining examples of major biotic communities and geologic features. Read More>>>

Reelfoot Legend:

At the beginning of the 19th century legend says that a tribe of Chickasaws was ruled by the mighty Chief. His heart was heavy for his only son had been born with a deformed foot.  As the boy grew and developed normally, his walk was different from all the other Indians.  he walked and ran with a rolling motion so his  people called him Kalopin, meaning Reelfoot. Read More>>>