Experience Fall Colors at Land Between the Lakes
October 14, 2016
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – With more than 151,000 acres of primarily hardwood forest, Land Between the Lakes is the perfect place to enjoy autumn colors.
The public is encouraged to drive the public access roads, or hike, bike, ride on horseback or ATVs, on hundreds of miles of designated trails while enjoying the cooler days and changing seasons.
Fall Colors at Land Between The Lakes in October. (Brian Truskey)
Experience Fall Color at LBL
September 28, 2015
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – With more than 151,000 acres of primarily hardwood forest, Land Between The Lakes is the perfect place to enjoy autumn colors. The public is encouraged to drive the public access roads or hike, bike, ride on horseback or ATVs on hundreds of miles of designated trails while enjoying the cooler days and changing seasons.
“Temperature, light, and water supply trigger the natural process that cause leaves to turn from green to the stunning display of colors seen during the fall,” says Yvonne Helton, Silviculturist at Land Between The Lakes.
Fall color near Cedar Pond in Land Between The Lakes. (Denise Schmittou)
Land Between the Lakes Hosts National Adventure Race
October 16, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area is hosting a National Adventure Race on Friday, October 21st. Participants will navigate by map and compass as they bike, paddle, and trek non-stop for 24 hours across a 100+ miles course.
The event is being sponsored by Checkpoint Tracker which is the largest competitive adventure racing series in North America. Teams will compete in coed elite, open elite, two-person coed, two-person open, solo male, and solo female divisions. Participants will cover plenty of terrain enduring 15-25 miles of paddling, 25-35 miles of trekking, and 45-60 miles of mountain biking. [Read more]
ShopSmart Shares Organizing Tricks for Every Season
September 14, 2011
Simple Storage Solutions to Get Through the Year
Yonkers, NY – The start of fall means that it’s time to clean up the house, swap out clothes in your closets, and break out the seasonal tools in the garage. The October 2011 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, prepares readers with organizing tricks to keep everything tidy year-round. [Read more]
Consumer Reports recommends best Bikes for Riders on a Budget
June 30, 2010
Cyclists can get a nice ride for as little as $250.00
Yonkers, NY — Summer is a great time to get out of the gym and hit the road–especially on a bike. Consumer Reports latest tests of bicycles found six Recommended models aimed at casual and fitness riders. And although a higher price means better components and lighter materials, consumers can still get a nice ride at a good price.
In a recent Consumer Reports online survey of more than 3,300 readers, bike owners claimed reliability as the top factor when it came to satisfaction. Those with road bikes or fitness bikes were most interested in a bike’s shifting and climbing ability.
The CR Best Buy Schwinn Midmoor ($250.00)
