Land Between the Lakes Hosting 2nd Annual Small Business Seminar for Local Communities
February 1, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) will host a sustainable tourism business seminar on Saturday, February 18th, 2012. Business owners interested in improving their current business strategies are encouraged to attend. The seminar will be held at the Golden Pond Visitor Center from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
The cost is $20.00 per person and includes lunch. Early registration is $15.00 through February 6th. Reservations can be made until February 13th, by calling the Golden Pond Visitor Center at 270.924.2233. For questions or additional information, call 270.924.2000, or visit www.lbl.org and click on Alerts & Notices. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes Quota Turkey Hunt Applications Available Online February 1st-29th
January 25, 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. In Tennessee, quota hunts include a two-day youth hunt (for hunters 6-16 years old on the Tennessee portion) April 7th-8th, a two-day hunt April 9th-10th, and a two-day hunt April 14th-15th. No hunting is permitted between these dates. [Read more]
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]
Land Between The Lakes Bison Auction Set
January 22, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area has scheduled their annual Bison Auction for Saturday, January 28th, 2012.
The USDA Forest Service manages two herds of American Bison at LBL. Due to annual reproduction, there is a need to remove surplus bison from each herd. Thinning of the herd is necessary to sustain optimal habitat conditions and animal health.
Bison at Land Between the Lakes.
Land Between the Lakes Educational Field Trip Grants Available
January 21, 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]
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]
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]
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]
Progress Being Made on New Land Between the Lakes Bike Trail and Hiking Trail
December 27, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area recently welcomed a crew from Trails Unlimited to carry on construction of the new biking and hiking trail that parallels US68/KY80. The continuation of this new trail is a mitigation project for the newly constructed four-lane highway through LBL.
The new 8.5 miles of trail will include 12 bridges and 6,000 tons of surfacing stone made of manufactured sand from the Canton Quarry. LBL invites everyone to enjoy the 3 miles of paved trail already completed from Lake Barkley west to Road 160. Completion of the new trail is tentatively planned for March of 2012 (weather permitting). [Read more]
