Topic: Smokey Bear

Land Between the Lakes Celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with River Days

May 19, 2013 |

Golden Pond, KY – Experience River Days Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th-27th, at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. Enjoy water-themed activities at Woodlands Nature Station.

River Days has activities and events for all ages. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free with paid Nature Station admission ($5.00 ages 13 & up, $3.00 ages 5-12, free ages 4 & under).

Smokey Bear to be at LBL’s River Days Saturday, May 25th. (Land Between the Lakes)

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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Land Between the Lakes with River Days

May 19, 2012 |

Golden Pond, KY – Experience River Days May 26th-28th, at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.  Enjoy water-themed activities at Woodlands Nature Station (NS) in the Kentucky Portion of LBL.

The public is invited to join the celebration of National Wetlands Month Memorial Day Weekend.  According to Darrin Samborski, Environmental Education Specialist at LBL, “A variety of programs focusing on natural encounters with wetland wildlife and habitat conservation will be offered at the NS. Visitors will learn all about the animals that make rivers and lakes their homes.” «Read the rest of this article»

Autumn Comes Alive During LBL’s Fall Frolic on Saturday, November 5th

October 30, 2011 |

Golden Pond, KY – Enjoy the changing colors and cooling temperatures at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area, when you help Woodlands Nature Station (NS) celebrate the fall season, Saturday November 5th, 2011.

The “changing of the season” celebration, called Fall Frolic, will feature a variety of environmental education events and fun filled activities, including fall hayrides and live music.  “Fall Frolic is the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family outside to enjoy the fall weather and participate in a variety of fun outdoor programs and activities,” said Carrie Szwed, Public Programs Coordinator at the NS. «Read the rest of this article»

Summer Finale and 1850’s County Fair & Storytelling Festival Labor Day Weekend at LBL

August 30, 2011 |

Golden Pond, KY – Spend your Labor Day Weekend enjoying a variety of outdoor activities to celebrate the end of summer at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. 

Join us September 3rd-5th, as we celebrate LBL’s Summer Finale at Woodlands Nature Station (NS). Activities include appearances by Smokey Bear, canoe trips, nature hikes, a campfire, a watermelon feast, and much more.  Visitors to the NS can also enjoy live animal programs, nature exhibits, backyard bird-watching, and nature trails. 

Last year The Homeplace (HP) debuted the 1850’s County Fair and Storytelling Festival, enjoy this popular event again on Saturday and Sunday, September 3rd-4th, 10:00am to 4:00pm each day.  «Read the rest of this article»

Enjoy Independence Day Weekend at Land Between the Lakes

June 30, 2011 |

Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area is nestled between the beautiful Kentucky and Barkley lakes. LBL offers unique opportunities for recreation and education. Whether you want to relax on one of two enchanting lakes, camp with the family on a weekend getaway, hike with friends on one of our scenic trails, or plan a group wildlife viewing adventure, Land Between The Lakes has something you are sure to enjoy.

LBL has several special programs for the July 4th weekend. The Golden Pond Planetarium will be having different laser light shows each night. Bring the kids out and play some wet and wacky games. On July 4th, come out to the Homeplace and enjoy Independence Day as it was celebrated in the 1850′s. A complete list of activities is listed below.

Unless otherwise noted, most programs are free with general admission to that facility.

Celebrate July 4th at Land Between the Lakes

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Celebrate July 4th Weekend at Land Between the Lakes

June 28, 2011 |

Golden Pond, KY— Celebrate July 4th weekend with unique activities at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.  Whether you’re reliving the patriotic spirit of the 1850s or “picnicking” with the animals, there will be an outdoor activity for every member of the family to enjoy.

Join us for a day–or the entire weekend–LBL staff will be offering fun and educational programs all weekend long. The highlight of the weekend is Monday, July 4th, as The Homeplace (HP) hosts a traditional 1850’s Independence Day Celebration.  Kick off the day’s festivities at 1:00pm with the raising of the 1850’s USA 30-star flag. A favorite speech in the 1850s was the reading of The Declaration of Independence; join the group reading after the flag-raising.

Celebrate July 4th at Land Between the Lakes

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Autumn Comes Alive During LBL’s Fall Frolic

November 1, 2010 |

Golden Pond, KY – Enjoy the changing colors and cooling temperatures at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area, when you help Woodlands Nature Station (NS) celebrate the fall season, Saturday & Sunday, November 6th and 7th, 2010.

The two-day long “changing of the season” celebration, called Fall Frolic, will feature a variety of environmental education events and fun filled activities, including fall hayrides and live music. “Fall Frolic is the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family outside to enjoy the fall weather and participate in a variety of fun outdoor programs and activities,” said Carrie Szwed, public programs coordinator at the NS. «Read the rest of this article»

Smokey Bear Reunites with Disney’s Bambi to Remind Americans ‘Only You Can Prevent Wildfires’

October 6, 2010 |

New PSAs Debut in Time for Fire Prevention Week

New York, NY – The Advertising Council, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) and Disney, announced today the launch of a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to raise awareness about wildfire prevention. 

The new PSAs feature characters and scenes from Disney’s Bambi and communicate Smokey Bear’s enduring message, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.” Bambi starred in the first Wildfire Prevention PSA in 1944, prior to Smokey Bear’s debut in the campaign later that year.  The new ads are being distributed to media outlets nationwide to coincide with Fire Prevention Week (October 3rd-9th).

Only You Can Prevent Wildfires

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Autumn Nature Celebration to be Held at LBL

September 28, 2010 |

Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will be offering a fall festival, Autumn Nature Celebration, on Saturday & Sunday, October 2nd & 3rd. Come out to enjoy programs, craft activities, hikes, fall gardening tips, apple cider pressing, an evening campfire, and more at Woodlands Nature Station (NS) and The Homeplace (HP). 

The weekend is filled with fun activities to welcome the coming of autumn. Saturday, the NS will feature Basket Maker, Janice Milligan, who will demonstrate the art of basket making throughout the day. «Read the rest of this article»

Summer Finale and 1850’s County Fair and Storytelling Festival Labor Day Weekend at LBL

September 1, 2010 |

Golden Pond, KY – Spend your Labor Day Weekend enjoying a variety of outdoor activities that celebrate the end of summer at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.

Join us September 3rd-6th, as we celebrate LBL’s Summer Finale at Woodlands Nature Station (NS).  Activities include appearances by Smokey Bear, canoe trips, nature hikes, a campfire, a watermelon feast, and much more.  Visitors to the NS can also enjoy live animal programs, nature exhibits, backyard bird-watching, and nature trails.

The residence at the Homeplace at LBL

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