Reelfoot Lake Cypress Trees

Reelfoot Lake in northewestern Tennessee offers these great cypress trees for viewing and photographing.

One of the iconic symbols at Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee is its cypress trees. These unique and unusual trees were there before the earthquakes of 1811-12 when Reelfoot Lake was created.

The majestic cypress trees of Reelfoot Lake were there when Davy Crockett and other pioneers roamed the area in search of wild game. However, cypress trees by the hundreds are dying on Reelfoot Lake, officials say.

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