Golden Pond, KY – Spring has arrived and so has another volunteer clean-up day at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area! Join us Saturday, April 13th, and help clean up Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area trails.
Participants ride free the day of the clean-up, and everyone is welcome to attend. Priorities for the day include boundary tree planting, Turkey Trot trail maintenance, and picking up litter on the trails. “This is a great time to bring the family, your OHVs of choice, a picnic lunch, and help support Ride 4 Keeps,” said Kyle Varel, Turkey Bay Assistant Manager. «Read the rest of this article»
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 the rest of this article»
Land Between the Lakes Turkey Bay Trails Spring Clean-Up Day
April 8, 2012 |
Golden Pond, KY – Spring has arrived and so has another volunteer clean-up day at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area! Join us Saturday, April 14, and help clean up Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area trails.
“This is a great time to bring the family, your OHVs of choice, a picnic lunch, and help support Ride 4 Keeps,” said Kyle Varel, Turkey Bay Assistant Manager. «Read the rest of this article»
Land Between the Lakes temporarily closes Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Area
March 9, 2012 |
Golden Pond, KY – Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is temporarily closed, as of March 9th, due to receiving nearly 4 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period resulting in extremely saturated soil conditions. Turkey Bay staff will re-evaluate trail conditions as the weather improves.
Turkey Bay staff strongly encourages users to “Call Before You Haul” to check current trail conditions at 270.924.2000, option 3, or visit us on the web at www.lbl.org, then click on Alerts & Notices on the left side of the page. «Read the rest of this article»
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 the rest of this article»
Temporary Trail Closures at Land Between the Lake’s Turkey Bay OHV Area
January 29, 2012 |
Golden Pond, KY – Due to excessive rainfall, saturated soil, and freeze/thaw conditions, Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is temporarily closed, as of January 27th, 2012. Turkey Bay staff will re-evaluate trail conditions as the weather improves.
Turkey Bay staff strongly encourages users to “Call Before You Haul” to check current trail conditions at 270.924.2000, then press 3, or visit us on the web at www.lbl.org, then click on Alerts & Notices on the left side of the page. «Read the rest of this article»
Land Between the Lakes Administrative Office & Golden Pond Visitor Center Holiday Schedule
December 23, 2011 |
Golden Pond, KY – The Golden Pond Visitor Center at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will be open from 9:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, December 24th, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25th. The Administrative Office will be closed Monday, December 26th, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
On New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1st, 2012, the Golden Pond Visitor Center will be closed. The Administrative Office will be closed Monday, January 2nd, in observance of New Year’s Day. «Read the rest of this article»
Temporary Trail Closures at Land Between the Lakes’ Turkey Bay OHV Area
December 5, 2011 |
Golden Pond, KY – Due to excessive rainfall, saturated soil conditions, and additional rainfall in the forecast, Land Between The Lakes’ Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is temporarily closed, as of December 5th, 2011.
Turkey Bay staff will re-evaluate trail conditions as the weather improves. Turkey Bay staff strongly encourages users to “Call Before You Haul” to check current trail conditions at 270.924.2000, then press 3, or visit us on the web at www.lbl.org, then click on Alerts & Notices on the left side of the page.
Land Between the Lakes Honors Veterans November 11th-13th
November 6, 2011 |
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will join public lands across the nation in honoring veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th, through Sunday, November 13th, with free admission or user fee waiver at designated facilities (other fees may apply).
Land Between The Lakes will offer veterans, active and retired members of the armed forces, and their families’ free admission (with military ID) into The Homeplace, Elk & Bison Prairie (EBP), Woodlands Nature Station, and Golden Pond Planetarium. Veterans may pick up their free entry passes for the EBP at the Golden Pond Visitor Center November 11th-13th from 9:00am-5:00pm. «Read the rest of this article»
More Camping and Lake Access Opportunities Return to LBL
May 22, 2011 |
Golden Pond, KY - Camping and lake access opportunities are returning to Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area as flood waters recede. Lake levels for Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake are currently at 362.3 feet and dropping.
The majority of campsites are open at Energy Lake Campground; all sites will open by May 20th. Hillman Ferry Campground and Piney Campground expect to open most walk-in sites and reservation sites on May 20th. Each seasonal camper at Hillman Ferry and Piney will be contacted individually as their site becomes available. Areas C, D, and E at Wranglers Campground are open for reservations. There are a very limited amount of walk-in sites available (call campground for availability, 270-924-2200). Wranglers Riding Stables is open, as well as a significant portion of horseback riding trails. Day-use riding is currently available. Visitors can make camping reservations by visiting www.lbl.org or calling 800-525-7077. «Read the rest of this article»
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