Land Between the Lakes Offers “Fort Henry 150th Anniversary Program and Walk”
January 23, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Visit Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area to get outdoors and learn more about the American Civil War. LBL will again be offering the popular Fort Henry Anniversary Walk on Saturday, February 4th, from 12:30pm-4:00pm.
Come learn about the construction, the battle, and the legacy of Fort Henry during the event’s 150th Anniversary. [Read more]
An Easy Shortcut to a Classic Cookie Recipe
January 22, 2012
Nashville, TN – If one of your goals is to impart at least a little cooking savvy to your kids, there is no better place to start than making cookies. “For beginners, it’s probably best to start cooking lessons with a super easy recipe that yields fun delicious results,” says the Martha White® baking expert, Linda Carman. “Using a convenient muffin mix to get started cuts down on the measuring and speeds up the process for impatient little cooks.”
Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Surprise.
Land Between the Lakes Quota Turkey Hunt Applications Available Online February 1st-29th
January 18, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Applications will be available online February 1st, for the first six hunting days of the 2012 Turkey Season at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. Quota hunts not only provide unique recreational opportunities within the LBL region, they help maintain a healthy turkey population.
Three quota hunts in both Kentucky and Tennessee during the first portion of the season require a prior application. In Kentucky, quota hunts include a two-day youth hunt for hunters (under age 16 on the Kentucky portion of LBL) March 31st-April 1st, a two-day hunt April 5th-6th, and a two-day hunt April 14th-15th. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes Educational Field Trip Grants Available
January 17, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Are you an educator interested in planning a field trip to experience the Land Between The Lakes (LBL) “outdoor classroom”? If so, now is the time to apply for LBL’s Educational Field Trip Grant for the 2012-2013 school year. The deadline for the field trip grant application is April 30th, 2012.
LBL’s Educational Field Trip Grant is available to public school districts within 100 miles of LBL. The grant assists schools in covering costs for transportation, facility admission fees, program costs, and dorm rental during the 2012-2013 school year. The grant amount awarded to schools is based on the school’s matching funds, number of students, and LBL programs the school plans to participate in. [Read more]
Humble Biscuit Bread Pudding Inspires Stylish Summer Dessert
January 15, 2012
Nashville, TN – Over the past few years, bread puddings have emerged as the decadent darling of trendy chefs and cooks.
“These rich new versions of the classic bread pudding are a far cry from its humble beginnings,” said Martha White® baking expert Linda Carman. “Bread pudding was the creation of frugal cooks looking for ways to use stale bread and make the most of their eggs, milk and sugar. Bread puddings have been made for hundreds of years all over the world, so a Southern version made with biscuits was bound to happen.”
Summer Biscuit Bread Pudding and Martha White Hot Rize Biscuits
Winter Nature Watch Opportunities in Land Between The Lakes
January 10, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Got the winter blues? Embrace the season by joining us for one of the many wildlife-viewing van tours offered at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. During January, February, and March, there are multiple guided tours offering outdoor enthusiasts a chance to witness some of nature’s greatest moments. Registration is required for all tours, and space is limited. Please call 270.924.2020, weekdays from 8:00am-4:30pm, to learn more about each tour and make your reservation.
Our ongoing Nature Watch tour series highlights many birds that call this area home during the winter. During these tours, you may see everything from pelicans to pintails! [Read more]
Middle Tennessee Landscape Management Shortcourse
January 9, 2012
UT-TSU Extension Service Announces Workshop for Green Industry Professionals
Franklin, TN – The Middle Tennessee Green Team invites you to attend the 6th Annual Middle Tennessee Landscape Shortcourse. This two-day workshop will be held on January 18th & 19th, 2012 at the Williamson County Extension office and Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane, Suite 200, Franklin, TN 37064.
The cost of registration is $100.00/person for both days or single day registration is $75.00. Registration must be received by January 11th, 2012 to guarantee meals. Tennessee Pesticide Applicator points, ISA and TCNP points will be awarded.
6th Annual Middle Tennessee Landscape Shortcourse
Fee Waiver Weekend at Land Between the Lakes in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 8, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Saturday through Monday, January 14th-16th, Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will be waiving fees at participating day-use facilities in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. General admission to the Elk & Bison Prairie will be free and Wranglers Campground will also be waiving day-use riding fees.
“We encourage visitors to come out and enjoy numerous free outdoor recreation opportunities year round,” said LBL Customer Service Manager Brian Beisel.“Bring your family and friends and experience hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and scenic driving in the great outdoors.” [Read more]
Use Family Favorites to Inspire Award-Winning Cornbread Recipes
January 8, 2012
Martha White® Announces Call for Entries for the 16th Annual National Cornbread Cook-Off
Nashville, TN - For many, the holidays are a time to gather with loved ones and enjoy delicious food. Cherished recipes are handed down through generations and memories are made around the table. Holiday recipes and family favorites made with cornbread now have another way to shine. In time for the holidays, Martha White® and Lodge® Cast Iron look to America’s kitchens for original main dish cornbread recipes to be entered in the 16th Annual National Cornbread Cook-off.
“Your annual holiday baking may be the perfect source of inspiration for an original cook-off entry,” said the Martha White baking expert, Linda Carman. “Everyone is impressed by traditional recipes with a twist, but ideas for your own original recipe can come from anywhere. Look around you for delicious inspiration.”
(L to R) Monte Cristo Cornbread Skillet and Caramelized Maple Apple Bacon Brunch Bake.
Special Red Deer Hunting Season in Claiborne County, January 14th-22nd
January 4, 2012
Nashville, TN – A special red deer hunting season is set to be held in Claiborne County on January 14th-22nd. The special red deer hunting season was established last spring in an effort to manage the small population of the exotic deer.
At the December meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission, an amendment to the proclamation allows for an expansion to the original area.
Last spring, in an effort to eliminate a small population of exotic red deer in Claiborne County, a two-week red deer season was established after the white-tailed deer season ends. [Read more]
