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Welcome to Land Between The Lakes

The Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area located on a peninsula between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.  LBL is a great place to explore with several hundreds of miles of country roads and hiking trails.  There are several developed campgrounds including Hillman Ferry, Piney, Energy Lake, and Wranglers.  Visitors to LBL can enjoy the Nature Station, Elk & Bison Prairie, Planetarium, Homeplace 1850s, Turkey Bay OHV Area, and Hematite Lake.

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LBL Hosts a Birding Bonanza May 12

GOLDEN POND, KY – Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area invites all bird lovers to Woodlands Nature Station for a Birding Bonanza on Saturday, May 12.  Enjoy guided walks, learn to identify common birds, get tips on attracting birds to your backyard, build your own nest, go on a scavenger hunt, enjoy face to face encounters with Nature Station’s raptors, and more!

“If you like birds, Birding Bonanza is the day for you!” said Nature Station naturalist Carrie Szwed.  “We will be celebrating International Migratory Bird Day, the annual holiday on the second Saturday of May that honors earth’s most amazing international travelers, the migratory birds.”            

Join us at Nature Station for a variety of family friendly activities and programs focused on learning all about birds: ·        

  • 9am                            Early Bird Walk
  • Ongoing, 10am-4pm  Backyard Bird Scavenger Hunt
  • 11am                          Truly Talon-ted
  • 1pm                            Attracting Orioles
  • 2:15pm                       From Hummingbirds to Hawks: Backyard Birding for Kids
  • 3:30pm                       Home Tweet Home: Discover Birds’ Nests

All programs are free with Nature Station admission.  For the Early Bird Walk wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an extra layer for a cool spring morning.  Binoculars will be provided if you do not have your own.

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 and environmental education for the public to enjoy.  LBL encourages visitors to review the official website www.lbl.org often for Calendar of Events, updates on programs, policies, safety information, maps, and temporary trail and road closures.  Additional LBL information can be found on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.


Note: ExploreKentuckyLake.com is not the official site of the Land Between The Lakes. You can access their official site here.

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Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between The Lakes offer a unique vacation experience for everyone! Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley collectively is the largest body of water between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. Here you can enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, eating at great restaurants, and experiencing the numerous attractions of the Land Between The Lakes. The region is located just eight hours from Chicago, three hours from St. Louis and six hours west of the Smoky Mountains.