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The Butler Museum

Learn how and why Watauga Lake was formed and how the citizens of "Old Butler" Tennessee were changed forever. . . .

A Kayaker's View

See Watauga Lake up-close from a Kayak

Watauga Lake Triathlon

Swim over 1,000 yards in a deep lake, race in your bike over 21 miles through the mountains, THEN... run 5 miles ...

Appalachian

The Appalachian Trail skirts Watauga Lake and crosses it at the Dam ...

Blue Hole Falls

Just a short drive from the lake, near Elizabethton, Blue Hole Falls is a beautiful set of waterfalls ...

Pioneer Landing

Learn more about the easternmost marina on Watauga Lake ...

Watauga Dam

The dam that creates Watauga Lake ...

Jonesborough TN

Home of the International Storytelling Festival ...

Iron Mountain Inn

See this beautiful lodge with breathtaking views ...

Rat Branch Boat Ramp

This is the westernmost boat ramp on the lake ...

Watauga Point

This beautiful park is great for picnics, boating and swimming ...

The Carter Mansion

Where Tennessee history started. Learn about the Carter family ...

Doe River Gorge

See the beautiful gorge and ride the rails where the Tweetsie Train traveled ...

Gray Fossil Site

A spectacular fossil site discovered not long ago ...

Colonel Roderick Butler

Learn about the man for whom the town of Butler was named ...

Sugar Hollow Retreat

See this spectacular mountain retreat ...

Fish Springs Marina

This beautifully situated marina offers many services to lake boaters ...

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee

Memorial Day 2008

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May, 2008

Pioneer Landing

Pioneer Landing is the eastern-most marina on Watauga Lake. Owned by Dan and Deanna Livorsi since 1988, this marina offers camper-sites and dock space on one of the most unique locations on the lake.

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee

Many of Pioneer Landing's summer "residents" have been a part of this camper-site/marina for many years and a family feeling is felt throughout. However, newcomers are always welcome.

The holidays are celebrated with campfires, decorations and get-togethers. For more information call (423) 768-3164.

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee
Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee

Cove Ridge Marina

According to their website (see link below), Cove Ridge Marina has been

". . .in business for more than 10 years, Cove Ridge is a private, family-friendly marina with top-notch storage options for your boat, pontoon, houseboat or personal watercraft. Add to this its pristine location in a quiet cove, and you’ll easily see why customers keep returning to Cove Ridge Marina. "

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee

They sell marine gas and have a small restaurant, picnic area and swimming area for their members and guests.

Many of their docks are covered and they offer dry boat storage and secure lock-ups for boat trailers.

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee
Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee

The Butler Bridge

Construction of the Butler Bridge began in the 1940s before the Watauga Dam was complete. It is part of Route 67 which takes travelers from Highway 321 to Mountain City, passing through Butler, the town that was moved when the lake was filled.

On Memorial Day weekend, this part of the lake saw many fisher-men and -women and boats of all types.

Memorial Day Weekend 2008 at Watauga Lake Tennessee

2007 Doe River Gorge Fall Color Train Excursion near Watauga Lake Tennessee

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