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Land Between The Lakes offers Winter Nature Watch Opportunities

Land Between the Lakes - LBLGolden Pond, KY – Got the winter blues? Embrace the season by joining us for one of the many wildlife-viewing van tours offered at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. During January and February, there are multiple guided tours offering outdoor enthusiasts a chance to witness some of nature’s greatest moments.

Registration is required for all tours, and space is limited. Call 270.924.2020, weekdays from 8:00am-4:30pm, to learn more about each tour and make your reservation.

American Bald Eagle (Land Between the Lakes)
American Bald Eagle (Land Between the Lakes)

An all-day Nature Watch tour on January 18th will take you in search of eagles, pelicans, and some of the 25+ species of waterfowl that call Land Between The Lakes home in the winter.

The morning session explores winter birding hotspots of LBL, while the afternoon session focuses on eagles in northern LBL. Join one or both tours! The cost is $25.00/person for a full day, $15.00/person for a half day.

Land Between The Lakes continues to offer Eagle Viewing Van Tours from 1:00pm-4:30pm on January 11th, 12th, and from 1:30pm-5:00pm January 26th, February 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th. Winter is the peak season for seeing bald eagles in LBL; both our resident eagles and visiting “snowbirds” are out looking for fish around the lakes. We’ll take you to the best spots in LBL for spotting these magnificent creatures. Cost is $7.00/adult and $5.00/child.

Come Outside and Play at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Land Between The Lakes provides outdoor recreation, lake access, and environmental education for the public to enjoy.

Visitors are encouraged to review the official website at www.lbl.org often for Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, safety information, maps, temporary trail and road closures, and more, or call 800.LBL.7077 or 270.924.2000.

Follow LBL on Twitter @LBLScreechOwl or @LandBtwnLakes. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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