LBL announces Late Fall and Winter Operation Schedules
October 28, 2013
Golden Pond, KY – Visitor facilities at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will begin late fall and winter operation schedules in November.
Beginning November 1st, The Homeplace and Woodlands Nature Station will be open Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm.
North and South Welcome Stations will be open Wednesday-Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm during November.
LBL’s Golden Pond Planetarium Laser Image
Land Between the Lakes’ Earth Weekend April 13th and 14th
March 30, 2013
Golden Pond, KY – Visit Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area to celebrate Earth Day! Programs are being offered at Woodlands Nature Station (NS), The Homeplace (HP), Golden Pond Visitor Center (GPVC), South Welcome Station (SWS), Hematite Lake Trailhead (HLT), and Turkey Bay OHV Area throughout the weekend.
“We will be highlighting LBL’s conservation and environmental education programs, as well as the wonderful spring wildflowers that appear all over the area this time of year,” said Cindy Earls, Friends of LBL Special Events Coordinator. [Read more]
Land Between The Lakes Facilities Re-open for 2013 Season
February 20, 2013
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area begins its 2013 operations on Friday, March 1st, by opening several popular visitor attractions.
The Homeplace, Woodlands Nature Station, and North and South Welcome Stations open their doors March 1st, along with Energy Lake, Hillman Ferry and Piney Campgrounds. The Homeplace, Woodlands Nature Station, and North and South Welcome Stations will be open Wednesday through Sunday during March, then open seven days a week beginning April 1st. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes Facilities Re-Open for 2012 Season
February 23, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area begins its 2012 operations on Thursday March 1st, by opening several popular visitor attractions.
The Homeplace, Woodlands Nature Station, Golden Pond Planetarium, and North & South Welcome Stations open their doors March 1st, along with Hillman Ferry and Piney Campgrounds. The Homeplace, Nature Station, and North & South Welcome Stations will be open Wednesday through Sunday during March, and then open seven days a week beginning April 1st. [Read more]
Land Between The Lakes Seasonal Nature Watch Series
December 4, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area presents the seasonal Nature Watch Series. Come enjoy abundant wildlife viewing opportunities as we take outdoor enthusiasts to hidden corners to witness nature’s greatest moments.
The series starts December 10th with Unusual Winter Migrants. Some of the unusual migratory birds include pelicans, ruddy ducks and more. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes “No Hunting” Zones open to Archery Deer Hunting
November 26, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will open certain areas typically marked as “No Hunting” zones for archery deer hunting December 1st through January 16th. Hunters are encouraged to harvest deer without antlers in these areas to reduce deer populations.
Areas open to archery hunting include Hillman Ferry Campground, Piney Campground, and Brandon Spring Group Center. Archery hunting will also be permitted in the South Nature Watch Demonstration Area across The Trace from South Welcome Station, in the eastern portion of Hunt Area 16. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes’ Golden Pond Planetarium Offers Holiday Shows
November 21, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Looking for a fun, family holiday outing? Come explore the customs and celebrations of the holiday season with the Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.
The Golden Pond Planetarium offers shows Wednesday-Sunday, November 25th – December 23rd. ‘Tis the Season and Christmas Story look at the seasonal, religious, and cultural rituals from around the world, and how the stars and planets have played an important role in these celebrations throughout history. [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes Holiday Programs Focus on Cultural Rituals and Historic Christmas Traditions
November 21, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season by getting outdoors in Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area and taking part in a variety of fun, traditional, and educational programs.
On Saturday, November 26th, from 1:00pm-4:00pm, The Homeplace celebrates Christmas in 1850. Enjoy the smell of homemade cookies, stockings hung over the fireplace, and voices raised in song, signifying that Christmas has come to The Homeplace. [Read more]
LBL Honors 18th Annual National Public Lands Day
September 19, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Saturday, September 24th, Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will be waiving fees at participating day-use facilities in honor of National Public Lands Day (NPLD).
General admission to The Homeplace (HP), Woodlands Nature Station (NS), Elk & Bison Prairie, and the Golden Pond Planetarium (GPP) show at 1:00pm will be free. Wranglers Campground will also be waiving day-use riding fees.
NPLD, a program of the National Environmental Education Foundation, supports the goals of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Outside initiative by offering activities at sites around the country to reconnect Americans to the outdoors and encourage family recreation. [Read more]
4th of July Holiday Safety Tips from LBL Law Enforcement
June 24, 2011
Golden Pond, KY – Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area suggest making safety precautions as much of a summer tradition as fireworks on the Fourth of July.
“Because we are coming into the busiest part of the summer, it’s a good idea to plan ahead and take extra precautions so you can safely enjoy the outdoors,” said Forest Service Law Enforcement Police Captain Duane Cameron. Captain Cameron recommends keeping the following precautions in mind: [Read more]
