The Cormorants Are Fishing Too

Photo by John Peddy

Have A Safe & Happy Memorial Day

I hope everyone takes a moment today remember the soldiers who died to ensure our freedom.

Paris Landing State Park Pool To Open For Season Saturday

May 24, 2018 at 3:24 PM.   
Posted by Shannon McFarlin

Buchanan, Tenn.–The pool at Paris Landing State Park opens for the 2018 season on Saturday, May 26.

Hours of operation are 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday–Sunday. Admission is $5 per person ages two years and older. Pool passes are available for $115 per family and $55  per individual. Passes can be purchased at the park office during business hours.

Swimming lessons are offered June 12-22 from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday–Friday. The fees are $50  per child; $90 for two children from the same household; $25 per child with a pool pass; and $45 for two children from the same household with a pool pass.

Water aerobics classes are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 26-July 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The fee is $32 per person and $16 per person with a pool pass.

The pool is available for rent for $100 for two hours and $45 for an additional hour. Call the park office at (731) 641-4465 for more information.

There is a public swimming area on Kentucky Lake. There are no lifeguards on duty. A picnic area and restrooms are nearby. On July 4, the swim beach area closes at noon to allow for preparation for the fireworks display at 9 p.m.

More information can be found at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/paris-landing.

Photo, from left: Sam Sulcer, Kelly Conger, Jon Sulcer, Holly Buffington, Trent Wilson, Manning Boley, Jackson McCormick.

The Roses Are Blooming At Paris Landing - You've Got To Stop & Smell The Roses

The roses are blooming in Paris Landing.  Thanks to John Peddy for the gorgeous photo!

This song is perfect for Paris Landing.  There is a link below if you would like to listen to it.

Stop and Smell the Roses-

Mac Davis

Hey Mister
Where you going in such a hurry
Don't you think it's time you realized
There's a whole lot more to life than work and worry
The sweetest things in life are free
And there right before your eyes

You got to Stop and Smell the roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way

Before you went to work this morning in the city 
Did you spend some time with your family
Did you kiss your wife and tell her that she's pretty
Did you take your children to your breast and love them tenderly

You got to Stop and Smell the roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way

Did you ever take a walk through the forest
Stop and dream a while among the trees
Well you can look up through the leaves right straight to heaven
You can almost hear the voice of God
In each any every breeze

You got to Stop and Smell the Roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the Roses along the way

You got to Stop and Smell the roses
You've got to count your many blessings everyday
You're gonna find your way to heaven is a rough and rocky road
If you don't Stop and Smell the roses along the way

Songwriters: Carl Severinsen / Mac Davis

Stop and Smell the Roses lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management US, LLC

Clematis Morning At The Lake

Summertime, And The Livin' Is Easy

"Summertime, and the livin' is easy. Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high."

Thank you John Peddy for the photo.

Let's Go Kayaking!

Love this Kayak photo from Buchanan Resort. 

Buchanan Resort

 

This weather is perfect for kayaking! Call us to rent one today at 731-642-7708! 🌞

Vendors Needed Paris Lakeway Kiwanis Club Arts & Crafts Festival

Paris Lakeway Kiwanis Club Arts and Crafts Festival

 

 

Vendors feel free to share this photo!!!
Looking forward to a great show this year!

Peacefully Unknown Neighbors

"Peacefully Unknown Neighbors"
By Mike Wilson

"This picture is of Donnie and Donna Winchester from a few years ago.  They were spending one of many sunny afternoons enjoying the lake and each other's peaceful company while in the foreground a resting squirrel munches on a snack.  Neither was aware of the other but I captured them co-existing among God's creation.  Donnie has since passed."  from Mike Wilson

I love this photo.  There is so much you can read into it.  The peaceful connection between the squirrel and the Winchesters is the most obvious. 

What I love the most is the look on the Winchesters faces.  I can't tell you how many times I've seen this look - folks just staring at the waters of Kentucky Lake, relaxed, comfortable and peaceful.  And you wonder how many years they've been coming to this same spot or another overlooking the lake, just to sit, look and be at peace.

And from a personal standpoint, it makes me remember that I started coming to the lake when I was about eight years old and now that I'm in my sixties - I'm still in awe of this beautiful lake.

Did You Know - Emergency Food Pantry

From Debbie Traver

If you live in the Paris Landing area and have a need for food in an emergency Antioch United Methodist has an emergency food pantry to share that can get you by for a few days. Call 731-644-1814 and leave a message. Please leave your name and phone number clearly. We will call you back. — at Antioch United Methodist Church.

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