general brochure 2020 · 2020. 8. 11. · general brochure 2020 author: e.cleaver keywords: land...
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Become a Friend of Land Between the Lakes Go to www.friendsoflbl.org or call 800.455.5897
For all trail related closures – Call Before You Haul
Dial 270.924.2000 and listen to instructions
www.landbetweenthelakes.us
800.LBL.7077 | 270.924.2000
USDA Forest Service Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
238 Visitor Center Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211
In case of emergency dial 911
To contact Forest Service Law Enforcement
call 877.861.2457
Chicago, IL 395
Cincinnati, OH 300
Huntsville, AL 210
Indianapolis, IN 284
Knoxville, TN 278
Lexington, KY 245
Louisville, KY 200
Memphis, TN 200
Nashville, TN 90
St. Louis, MO 190
Approximate distance in miles
So much play — so close to you. Visit us soon.
Follow us on Social Media Facebook @LBLNATLRECAREA
Twitter @LANDBTWNLAKES
Calendar Highlights
January Everything Eagles Van Tour
Eagle Viewing Cruises
February Fort Henry Anniversary Program and Walk
March Dr. Seuss Day
LBL Trail Runs
Girl Scout Day
Kids’ Spring Break Programs
April Homeschoolers’ Month at Nature Station
Sheep Shearing
Quilting Bee
Quota Turkey Hunts
May Jeep Jamboree
Wildlife Weekend
Children’s Day
International Migratory Bird Day
National Astronomy Day
Memorial Day Program
Summer Night Star Parties (start)
Laser Light Music Shows (start) June/July Drag Boat Races June Pickin’ Party Old-Time Music Festival
White Lightning Mountain Bike Race
National Trails Day
July Independence Day Celebration
Cool Critters Day
Wranglers Primitive Rodeo
August Hummingbird Month & Photo Contest
Hummingbird Festival Weekend
September Homeschoolers’ Month at Homeplace Farm
Homeplace Trades Fair
Outdoor Kid’s Fest
Teacher Appreciation Weekend
Piney Campers’ Fair
National Public Lands Day
LBL 200 Dual-Sport Ride
October Bridge-2-Bridge Trail Run and Relay Race
Wolf Week
Homeplace Anniversary Weekend
Snap Apple Night
Howl-O-Ween
Woolly Bear Weekend
Race to the Canal MTB Race
November Fall Fest
Cub Scout Day
Quota Deer Hunts
Christmas in 1850 at the Homeplace Farm
Paleontology Day
December Christmas Themed Planetarium Shows
Our 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline provide you
an idyllic setting for outdoor recreation. Most of our
east/west roads eventually lead to our shoreline.
With over 500 miles of trails, you can have a great
time with family and friends. Check out our website’s
See and Do tab for more information on trails.
If you enjoy camping, choices include full hook-up
campsites to basic camping areas with fire rings and
boat ramps. You can also camp on your own next to
the water’s edge or in the woods. Remember to read
and follow our Camping Rules. You can find them
online.
For those of you seeking more comfort, our four
gateway communities provide lodging, hotels and
state park lodges. Check out our Communities page
under our Visit tab online.
Enjoy an authentic experience when you visit our
main attractions — Elk & Bison Prairie, Homeplace
1850s Working Farm, Woodlands Nature Station and
Golden Pond Planetarium with summer star parties
at our Observatory.
Remember:
• Leave No Trace
• Pack it in. Pack it out.
• Respect the Resource
• You are responsible for your own safety.
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Elk & Bison Prairie Wind your way through 700 acres of scenic prairie on a 3.5 mile paved loop. See elk, bison, wildflowers, prairie grasses and other wildlife in their native habitat. l
Enclosed vehicles only (no motorcycles). Open dawn until dusk year round.
Homeplace 1850s Working Farm Step back in time on this working farm and living history museum. Experience what life was like for an 1850s farm family as they go about their daily chores.
See heritage breed mules, sheep, pigs, oxen, ducks and chickens. Join us for workshops, old time-music festivals, and special events.
Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory Travel to the furthest reaches of space from the comfort of our climate-controlled planetarium theater year-round. Find the schedule on our
website. Popular laser light shows begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the end of the year. We serve as a NASA Educator Resource Center.
Woodlands Nature Station Get up-close to rescued animals and native gardens in our backyard. Explore our ponds, gobble with the turkeys and howl with the coyotes. Easy trails take you through multiple
habitats for great wildlife viewing. Sign up for our group hiking and paddle tours.
Become a Friend of Land Between the Lakes Go to www.friendsoflbl.org or call 800.455.5897
For all trail related closures – Call Before You Haul
Dial 270.924.2000 and listen to instructions
www.landbetweenthelakes.us
800.LBL.7077 | 270.924.2000
USDA Forest Service Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
238 Visitor Center Drive
Golden Pond, KY 42211
In case of emergency dial 911
To contact Forest Service Law Enforcement
call 877.861.2457
Chicago, IL 395
Cincinnati, OH 300
Huntsville, AL 210
Indianapolis, IN 284
Knoxville, TN 278
Lexington, KY 245
Louisville, KY 200
Memphis, TN 200
Nashville, TN 90
St. Louis, MO 190
Approximate distance in miles
So much play — so close to you. Visit us soon.
Follow us on Social Media Facebook @LBLNATLRECAREA
Twitter @LANDBTWNLAKES
Calendar Highlights
January Everything Eagles Van Tour
Eagle Viewing Cruises
February Fort Henry Anniversary Program and Walk
March Dr. Seuss Day
LBL Trail Runs
Girl Scout Day
Kids’ Spring Break Programs
April Homeschoolers’ Month at Nature Station
Sheep Shearing
Quilting Bee
Quota Turkey Hunts
May Jeep Jamboree
Wildlife Weekend
Children’s Day
International Migratory Bird Day
National Astronomy Day
Memorial Day Program
Summer Night Star Parties (start)
Laser Light Music Shows (start) June/July Drag Boat Races June Pickin’ Party Old-Time Music Festival
White Lightning Mountain Bike Race
National Trails Day
July Independence Day Celebration
Cool Critters Day
Wranglers Primitive Rodeo
August Hummingbird Month & Photo Contest
Hummingbird Festival Weekend
September Homeschoolers’ Month at Homeplace Farm
Homeplace Trades Fair
Outdoor Kid’s Fest
Teacher Appreciation Weekend
Piney Campers’ Fair
National Public Lands Day
LBL 200 Dual-Sport Ride
October Bridge-2-Bridge Trail Run and Relay Race
Wolf Week
Homeplace Anniversary Weekend
Snap Apple Night
Howl-O-Ween
Woolly Bear Weekend
Race to the Canal MTB Race
November Fall Fest
Cub Scout Day
Quota Deer Hunts
Christmas in 1850 at the Homeplace Farm
Paleontology Day
December Christmas Themed Planetarium Shows
Our 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline provide you
an idyllic setting for outdoor recreation. Most of our
east/west roads eventually lead to our shoreline.
With over 500 miles of trails, you can have a great
time with family and friends. Check out our website’s
See and Do tab for more information on trails.
If you enjoy camping, choices include full hook-up
campsites to basic camping areas with fire rings and
boat ramps. You can also camp on your own next to
the water’s edge or in the woods. Remember to read
and follow our Camping Rules. You can find them
online.
For those of you seeking more comfort, our four
gateway communities provide lodging, hotels and
state park lodges. Check out our Communities page
under our Visit tab online.
Enjoy an authentic experience when you visit our
main attractions — Elk & Bison Prairie, Homeplace
1850s Working Farm, Woodlands Nature Station and
Golden Pond Planetarium with summer star parties
at our Observatory.
Remember:
• Leave No Trace
• Pack it in. Pack it out.
• Respect the Resource
• You are responsible for your own safety.
United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Elk & Bison Prairie Wind your way through 700 acres of scenic prairie on a 3.5 mile paved loop. See elk, bison, wildflowers, prairie grasses and other wildlife in their native habitat. l
Enclosed vehicles only (no motorcycles). Open dawn until dusk year round.
Homeplace 1850s Working Farm Step back in time on this working farm and living history museum. Experience what life was like for an 1850s farm family as they go about their daily chores.
See heritage breed mules, sheep, pigs, oxen, ducks and chickens. Join us for workshops, old time-music festivals, and special events.
Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory Travel to the furthest reaches of space from the comfort of our climate-controlled planetarium theater year-round. Find the schedule on our
website. Popular laser light shows begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the end of the year. We serve as a NASA Educator Resource Center.
Woodlands Nature Station Get up-close to rescued animals and native gardens in our backyard. Explore our ponds, gobble with the turkeys and howl with the coyotes. Easy trails take you through multiple
habitats for great wildlife viewing. Sign up for our group hiking and paddle tours.
USDA is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender.
Revised February 2020
Permits: Purchase Basic Camping, Hunter Use, and other permits online from our website. You
can obtain permits year-round at the Golden Pond Visitor Center and at Wranglers Campgrounds
between March and November. You can also buy permits at Hillman Ferry, Piney, and Energy Lake
campgrounds, and at the North and South Welcome stations. For information on seasonal camping
opportunities, call 270.924.2044
North and
Central Facilities
South Facilities
Refer to our Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map for authorized motor vehicle roads.
Find visitor roads on our Recreation Map for sale in our gift shops.
Call us at 270.924.2000 or 1.800.525.7077 | Email: [email protected]