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Reelfoot Lake Research
and Teaching Center
254 Second Avenue
Samburg, TN 38254

Local 731.538.2277

 

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   Reelfoot Lake Research and Teaching Center
   led activities
  • Pontoon Boat Rides
  • Canoe Trips
  • Sample Collections and Lab Activities
  • Macroinvertebrates
  • Water Chemistry
  • Classifications
  • Geography and Landforms
  • Artifacts
  • Numerous Others

   Driving Tour

  • Visits 12 points of interest and the drive circles the lake.

   Hiking Trails

  • The Airpark Trail is a 45 minute walk through old cypress forest and second growth vegetation.
  • The Keystone Trail winds along the shoreline of Reelfoot Lake for 1.5 miles and is the only lakeshore trail.
  • The Black Bayou Trail goes along the old bayou for approximately 2 miles and is an excellent bird watching and wildlife observation walk.

   Reelfoot Lake State Park Visitor Center

  • Video featuring the Earthquake and Lake
  • Snake and Bird Presentation
  • Boardwalk
  • Museum
  • Giftshop

   Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge and Visitor
   Center

  • Wetlands
  • Pond Ecology
  • Water Testing
  • Nocturnal Animals
  • Endangered Species
  • Raptures
  • Water Fowl
  • Wings
  • Plant and Animal Relationships
  • Skulls and Pelts
  • Watersheds
  • Cells
  • Other Programs can be Tailored to Meet the Need.

   Kiwanis Park

  • Picnic Facilities and Playground

   Numerous Others ...