Golden Pond, KY – Looking for something to do with the children over spring break? Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area offers a variety of exciting events for all ages during Junior Explorer Day on Saturday, April 7th and Spring Break Week April 8th-13th at Nature Station.
Spring is a great time to visit Woodlands Nature Station (NS), located in the north end of LBL.
“Come out and enjoy Nature Station’s wildlife programs and outdoor activities,” said Carrie Szwed, Public Programs Coordinator for NS. “These programs offer family outdoor adventure while providing valuable learning experiences.”Programs offered Saturday, April 7th during Junior Explorer Day at Nature Station include:
11:00am – “Signs of the Spring Season” Hike
1:00pm – Hooray for Herps: Reptiles and Amphibians
3:00pm – True North: Beginner Compass Skills
Programs offered Sunday – Friday, April 8th-13th during Spring Break Week at Nature Station include:
Sunday, 3:00pm – Easter Baskets for the Animals
Monday, 2:15pm – Egg-cellent Eggs
Tuesday, 2:15pm – Going Frog Wild!
Wednesday, 2:15pm – Nature’s Calling: The Study of Scat
Thursday, 2:15pm – The Most Incredible Insects
Friday, 1:00pm-3:30pm – Pond Prowl
During special events, when additional fees are charged for admission, the Fun Card may be used toward the total admission cost. The cardholder simply pays the difference for either an adult or child admission for the special program.
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with “Friends of LBL,” to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education.
We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, maps, updates on programs and policies, safety information, and temporary trail and road closures.