Planned Electrical Power Outage for Central Portion of Land Between The Lakes

(September 24, 2008)—On Monday, September 29, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. there will be a planned electrical power outage in the central section of Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. LBL facilities that will be closed on Monday include the Elk & Bison Prairie, and Golden Pond Visitor Center and Planetarium. Wranglers Campground and Energy Lake Campground will experience intermittent power during a small portion of this work. Phones will also be out of service during this time at these facilities, as well as the Administrative Office.

LBL facilities on the northern and southern portions of LBL, such as North Welcome Station, Hillman Ferry Campground, Nature Station, The Homeplace, Piney Campground, and South Welcome Station will not be affected by this power outage and will remain open on Monday.

This power outage is associated with the US Hwy 68/80 construction work; they will be switching the overhead power lines to buried power lines.

Due to Burn Ban, Campfires Limited at LBL

GOLDEN POND, KY – Visitors to Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area are advised as of today, September 25th, there is a burn ban in effect at LBL and some surrounding counties until further notice.

No backcountry campfires are permitted at this time. Charcoal grills and camp stoves are permitted. Campfires will only be permitted in the developed campgrounds that have metal fire rings. These campfires should be attended at all times, and completely extinguished when campers are through using them. Everyone is reminded to always use caution when disposing of lit cigarettes and matches. This web site has information on campfire safety: www.smokeybear.com/campfire-safety.asp

Due to the continued dry weather and leaves beginning to fall, the risk for wildfires is a concern at LBL. The greatest area of concern is backcountry campsites, where dry, grassy areas surround campers.

“Our dry weather conditions and backcountry campers utilizing camp or cooking fires create a very real threat of wildfires,” stated Jim McCoy, LBL’s Fire Management Officer.

Visitors are urged to immediately report unattended campfires or wildfires to Forest Service Personnel or other law enforcement agencies by calling 911. Visitors are welcome to call LBL at 270-924-2000 or visit www.lbl.org then click on Travel Flash to check for updates.