November 21, 2004 Migration Day 43 No Go: Fog Blankets the Refuge Photo Joe Duff, WCEP The team hoped to leave Tennessee and cross into Georgia today. Again the weather foiled plans. The pilots sat waiting at the airport, while the pen crew waited in the field near the cranes' pen. Heather and others waited at at the public lookout. All were in radio contact, reporting any changes in the fog. Alas, the fog hung around. Then a fast-moving rain system moved in. For now, they're stuck at  697.2 statue miles at Hiwassee State Wildlife Refuge--with Georgia just one flight away. Last Fall This Fall Map the Migration Make your own map using the latest migration data Try This! Journaling Questions Last year on this day, the cranes refused to cross Walden Ridge in headwinds. The migration had to turn back and try again the next day. As you know, this year's crossing was the best in the four years of these migrations. Have you ever faced a challenge that took you a few tries before success? What were the obstacles? How did you feel? Write about your challenge in your journal. Journey North is pleased to feature this educational adventure made possible by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP). Copyright 2004 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Please send all questions, comments, and suggestions to our feedback form