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Exploring Ferguson Springs in LBL
June 3, 2025 - Lydia
If you're like me and love finding those off-the-beaten-path locations in Land Between The Lakes that require a little adventure to reach, then Ferguson Springs is a spot you need to know about. Especially if you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle! Getting to Ferguson Springs is part of the experience. The drive involves navigating gravel roads, fording a creek, and potentially encountering some ... Read More...
My Walk Through Cherokee Park
May 20, 2025 - Lydia
My latest stop at Kentucky Lake was walking around Cherokee Park. Knowing it used to be the only state park in Kentucky where African Americans could go during segregation makes you see the place differently. Even though it's super quiet now, you can almost picture folks back then enjoying the lake and the woods, a special place just for them when so many other spots weren't. Walking past the ... Read More...
Outdoor Family Fun Awaits at River Days at Woodlands Nature Station
May 19, 2025 - Press Release from Friends of LBL
The Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area invites families to visit May 24-26, 2025, to explore our watery world at River Days. "At the Woodlands Nature Station, we like to kick off summer with family-friendly programs that highlight the natural wonders of our local waterways," says naturalist Jordan Tandy, "Visitors should expect to join live animal ... Read More...
Reflecting on History at Fort Donelson
May 6, 2025 - Lydia
My recent visit to Fort Donelson National Battlefield near Dover, Tennessee, left a lasting impression. Situated along the Cumberland River, this important site offers a view into a crucial period of the Civil War. It's remarkable to walk the peaceful grounds today and contemplate the significant events that unfolded here in February 1862. Exploring the preserved site, allows you to understand ... Read More...
A Peaceful Pause at Cedar Pond
April 21, 2025 - Lydia
On a recent drive through Land Between the Lakes, I made a spontaneous stop at Cedar Pond—and I’m so glad I did. Tucked just off the road, this little spot is the perfect place to pause, rest, and soak in the beauty of the area. There are several picnic tables set up around the pond, ideal for a quick lunch or just sitting and taking in the scenery. I had a simple picnic and watched yellow ... Read More...
The Great Western Furnace
April 14, 2025 - Lydia
My most recent trip down to Land Between the Lakes turned up a real gem – the remains of the Great Western Iron Furnace. You can't miss it, right off the scenic Woodlands Trace, and this old limestone structure just pulled me in. It's funny to stand there now, surrounded by all that peaceful woodland, and imagine it as a bustling industrial site. What really struck me was learning that even ... Read More...
Wandering to Pryor Creek Bridge
April 7, 2025 - Lydia
Recently, I took advantage of a warm day to explore a historical site within Land Between The Lakes: the old Pryor Creek Bridge. I was intrigued by its story – originally built near the Tennessee River in the 1920s, it was later moved to its current location on Pryor Creek in the early 1940s when Kentucky Lake was created. Knowing it likely closed sometime after the formation of Lake ... Read More...
The Last Resident of Land Between the Lakes
March 31, 2025 - Lydia
My recent visit to Land Between The Lakes (LBL) was a unique experience, particularly my stop at the home of Cleo Griffin, the last resident to remain after the TVA takeover in the 1960s. It's a place steeped in history, a link to the over 2,000 families who once called this land home. Standing before the failing structure, you can almost feel the past. Griffin, a World War II veteran who ... Read More...
April at the Woodlands Nature Station: Explore Careers in Science
March 31, 2025 - Press Release from Friends of LBL
The Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area invites families to visit during April for spring break and homeschool programming encouraging children to explore science careers and dive deeper into the "ology" (study of) nature! "As the weather warms, April is a great month to visit the Land Between the Lakes," says Nickolaus Willis, public programs coordinator ... Read More...
The Golden Pond Visitors Center and Planetarium
March 21, 2025 - Lydia
During a recent trip to Land Between the Lakes, I had the opportunity to visit the Golden Pond Visitor Center & Planetarium. This attraction offers an interactive and educational experience for visitors of all ages. While the visitor center itself provides valuable context on the region's local history, the Planetarium offers an entirely different kind of exploration. Once inside the ... Read More...