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The Simple Expedition
Sometimes one needs to take a break from the intensive planning of a full blown hunt to Africa. We need to be able to clear our minds from the many weighty decisions that have to be made in order to have a successful safari. So let’s go on a simple expedition.
So with Spring Break having come upon Team Fet and none of the boys having made it home for Christmas it was time to load up Princess Bride and make a tour of the ‘Villes, Nashville, TN and Fayetteville, AR. Now, going to a relative’s house and sitting down in their living room and chatting for several hours while watching March Madness basketball games is not a personal strength of mine. I am much better at that when I have spent the day outdoors with a shotgun, rifle, or fly rod in my hand. PB, in her great wisdom knew that was not a recipe for success and thus she granted me permission to plan an upland hunt during the three days we were in Nashville and a day of fly fishing on the White River during our stay in Arkansas.
My oldest son and I spent the day at Triple Springs Ranch Hunting Preserve located just south of Lynnville, TN which is 90 minutes south of Nashville on I65. The ranch is nestled within the beautiful rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. Spring had not quite arrived but it was not going to be long before the redbuds and dogwoods would light up the hollows with color. It is a simple place and a simple hunt. It is a great place to focus on important things such as mounting your gun, visiting with your son and making new friends. If you find yourself in Nashville and you want to do something different from the country music scene check out Triple Spring Ranch.
http://www.triplesprings.net/index.html
By the way Wyatt did a great job with the quail on his Big Green Egg and my daughter-in-law is a gracious southern hostess. Wyatt, however, would not share the pheasant.
As PB and I moved west we stopped at Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area. For you American Civil War history buffs this where Gen U.S. Grant first made a name for himself at Fort Henry and Fort Donaldson. It is also 1000’s of acres of rolling hills and hard wood forests located between Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake. We spent most of our time exploring Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Park. If you are used to driving through the deserts of the American Southwest be careful here because the trees can affect how you make your turns and will put a dent in your truck.
http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us
During the last two days of the trip our youngest son met us at Rim Shoals Resort (http://www.rimshoals.com) on the White River in northern Arkansas. He and I spent the day fishing on the White River with Scott Branyon from Flyflinger Guide Service (https://www.flyflinger.com). Scott uses a drift boat instead of the traditional White River jon boats. Meanwhile, PB spends the day in Fayetville checking on all the plans for the next Team Fet wedding.
This was a multifaceted trip. Christmas presents were delivered. Wedding plans were confirmed. PB got to hug and kiss her sons and several beautiful days afield were enjoyed. None of these venues are extravagant. All, though, are comfortable and simple.
So what are your simple expeditions? I might want to try them.
Sometimes one needs to take a break from the intensive planning of a full blown hunt to Africa. We need to be able to clear our minds from the many weighty decisions that have to be made in order to have a successful safari. So let’s go on a simple expedition.
So with Spring Break having come upon Team Fet and none of the boys having made it home for Christmas it was time to load up Princess Bride and make a tour of the ‘Villes, Nashville, TN and Fayetteville, AR. Now, going to a relative’s house and sitting down in their living room and chatting for several hours while watching March Madness basketball games is not a personal strength of mine. I am much better at that when I have spent the day outdoors with a shotgun, rifle, or fly rod in my hand. PB, in her great wisdom knew that was not a recipe for success and thus she granted me permission to plan an upland hunt during the three days we were in Nashville and a day of fly fishing on the White River during our stay in Arkansas.
My oldest son and I spent the day at Triple Springs Ranch Hunting Preserve located just south of Lynnville, TN which is 90 minutes south of Nashville on I65. The ranch is nestled within the beautiful rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. Spring had not quite arrived but it was not going to be long before the redbuds and dogwoods would light up the hollows with color. It is a simple place and a simple hunt. It is a great place to focus on important things such as mounting your gun, visiting with your son and making new friends. If you find yourself in Nashville and you want to do something different from the country music scene check out Triple Spring Ranch.
http://www.triplesprings.net/index.html
By the way Wyatt did a great job with the quail on his Big Green Egg and my daughter-in-law is a gracious southern hostess. Wyatt, however, would not share the pheasant.
As PB and I moved west we stopped at Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area. For you American Civil War history buffs this where Gen U.S. Grant first made a name for himself at Fort Henry and Fort Donaldson. It is also 1000’s of acres of rolling hills and hard wood forests located between Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake. We spent most of our time exploring Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Park. If you are used to driving through the deserts of the American Southwest be careful here because the trees can affect how you make your turns and will put a dent in your truck.
http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us
During the last two days of the trip our youngest son met us at Rim Shoals Resort (http://www.rimshoals.com) on the White River in northern Arkansas. He and I spent the day fishing on the White River with Scott Branyon from Flyflinger Guide Service (https://www.flyflinger.com). Scott uses a drift boat instead of the traditional White River jon boats. Meanwhile, PB spends the day in Fayetville checking on all the plans for the next Team Fet wedding.
This was a multifaceted trip. Christmas presents were delivered. Wedding plans were confirmed. PB got to hug and kiss her sons and several beautiful days afield were enjoyed. None of these venues are extravagant. All, though, are comfortable and simple.
So what are your simple expeditions? I might want to try them.
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