Memories of visiting the TVA Melton Hill Dam

The TVA Melton Hill Dam has always been a fun place for me to go. I have fond memories of going fishing there with my grandfather. Whether we caught anything was always secondary to spending time with him. Let it rain if it would. When we'd gather up the tackle boxes, fishing poles and head to the dam it was always a good day.

Judging from my last visit to Melton Hill Dam there were other people who felt the same way. The huge 103 ft structure creates a reservoir that draws people from all over East Tennessee. Families, couples and individuals were all out enjoying the weather.

With over 130 miles of shoreline the reservoir offers more than fishing. It has one of the most popular rowing courses in the area. There are two boat ramps, year round camping and trails.

If you are looking for a place to get outdoors this weekend the TVA Melton Hill Dam may be the place to be. Be sure to say hello if you see me there

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Yankee Jim Canyon in Yellowstone National Park

Yankee Jim Canyon is said to contain some of the best whitewater rapids in Yellowstone National Park. The section from Gardiner to Yankee Jim is popular for fishing. I'm told that the trout fishing here is excellent.

It seems that it has rained on my first visit to every national park that I've visited. This trip was not the exception. The skies opened with full force in early afternoon on our trip to Yellowstone National Park.

See the white spots in the photo? Those are rain drops that were hitting the camera lens.

We didn't get to see much of the Yankee River Canyon  but what we saw was incredible. We're hoping for better weather on our next trip.

I'm also hoping to find out why it's a historic site. Searching the net didn't show up much of anything. Here's hoping some of my readers can fill me in. Leave me a message in the comments section please.


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