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LBL Storm Recovery and Cemetery Access Update
GOLDEN POND, KY - Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area is assessing the condition of all roads, including cemetery access roads, due to the extensive damage caused by the recent ice storm. An aggressive effort to clear all roads of downed trees is in process. Cemetery roads will have a high priority, but it could take several weeks to open all of them. If anyone needs funeral access to one of the LBL cemeteries please contact Jamie Bennett at 270-924-2015, as soon as possible.
Most of LBL remains closed to the public at this time. Only The Trace (the main LBL north-south road) is open from Dover, TN to Grand Rivers, KY. All other LBL roads, facilities (except for the LBL Administrative Office), trails, and other areas are closed until further notice.
Public safety is a primary focus and concern. LBL remains hazardous to visitors due to the numerous downed trees and powerlines. As those hazards are cleared, portions of LBL will open to the public. New updates will be sent out to the media and posted on the LBL website at www.lbl.org.
Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with "Friends of LBL", to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education. Additional information is also available on our website at www.lbl.org, or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.
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Media Contact: 270-924-2000
(February 9, 2009)