58°
- 355.34'
Travel Features
> Features
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...
Woodlands Nature Station to host Girl Scout Day on March 22nd
March 19, 2025 - Press Release from Friends of LBL
The Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area invites scout troops and families to Girl Scout Day: Wonders of Nature on Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM to 3 PM. During this event, Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes can meet the requirements for a wildlife-related badge through hands-on programs and activities led by naturalists and volunteers. “We ... Read More...
Stepping Back in Time at The Homeplace in LBL
March 17, 2025 - Lydia
Hidden within the beauty of Land Between the Lakes, The Homeplace Working Farm and Living History Museum isn't just a museum; it's a time machine. I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit this unique attraction. From the moment I stepped onto the grounds, I was transported to a mid-Tennessee farm during the Victorian Era. Sixteen original log structures that have been preserved showed a ... Read More...
Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes
March 10, 2025 - Lydia
I recently had the chance to visit the Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes, and let me tell you, it's a must-see! If you're looking for a mix of fun and learning about the local wildlife, this is the place. I was immediately impressed by how close I could get to the animals, from owls and turtles to snakes and even the endangered red wolf. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable ... Read More...
St. Stephen's Church in Land Between the Lakes
March 5, 2025 - Lydia
St. Stephen's Church, located in the heart of Land Between The Lakes, is a historical landmark from the early 1900s. Built by German American settlers, it was a functioning church until around 1942, before being abandoned for many years. What makes St. Stephen's truly remarkable is its survival. When the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) acquired the land for LBL in 1963, the church was somehow ... Read More...
Launching the New Homepage
March 1, 2025 - Staff Report
This morning we debuted the new homepage for Explore Kentucky Lake! We're excited to bring a fresh, new look with updated content covering all things Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley and Land Between The Lakes! "Lakin' It with Lydia" will be a new feature that showcases the hot spots and lesser-knowns around the lakes area. We'll have plenty of stuff coming in the next few weeks, so make sure you ... Read More...
Nature Station Offers Eagle Tours This Winter
January 9, 2025 - Press Release from LBL
The Friends of Land Between the Lakes is excited to announce that the Woodlands Nature Station will host Eagle Viewing Van Tours and Road Less Traveled Van Tours in January and February. Eagle viewing van tours will be offered on various weekends providing a chance for visitors to view these majestic birds in their natural habitat within Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The ... Read More...
Free Cedar Christmas Trees Offered at Land Between The Lakes
November 21, 2024 - Press Release from LBL
Free cedar Christmas tree permits and information including maps and cutting guidelines will be available Nov. 29-Dec. 24 on the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area website: www.landbetweenthelakes.us/reservations. Permits can only be obtained online. A permit entitles a family to cut one cedar tree between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24. Cedar trees may be cut anywhere in Land Between the ... Read More...
A Hogwarts Howl-o-ween at Woodlands Nature Station
October 10, 2024 - Press Release from Friends of LBL
The Woodlands Nature Station invites would-be wizards to attend A Hogwarts Howl-o-ween: Detention with Hagrid on October 19, 2024, from 10am-4pm. Visitors will be transported to the Forbidden Forest, where they will serve out their "detention" by searching for magical creatures, attending classes, meeting fantastic beasts, and creating magical crafts. A Hogwarts Howl-O-Ween: Detention with ... Read More...
Wolf Week at Woodlands Nature Station
October 5, 2024 - Press Release from Friends of LBL
The Woodlands Nature Station invites families to celebrate Wolf Week during Fall Break, October 5-13, 2024. Come and visit the Nature Station’s resident endangered red wolves and join their "pack" of wolf admirers during Wolf Week. Catch special wolf programs every day, including "Red Wolf Treat Time" each day at 1:30pm. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for ... Read More...