"River Days" at LBL Offers a Fun-Filled Memorial Day Weekend GOLDEN POND, KY - Woodlands Nature Station and The Homeplace at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will recognize National Wetlands Month during Memorial Day Weekend with activities focusing on rivers in our region. River Days, May 23-25, offers a variety of programs focusing on outdoor skills, river heritage, natural encounters, and folklore. "Rivers provide habitat for wildlife and play important roles in our cultural history," said Sharon Waltrip, Environmental Education Specialist. "During this weekend celebration discover river wildlife, experience fun outdoor adventures, and explore how rivers have shaped people’s lives. This weekend is full of opportunities for children and families to enjoy the outdoors and become more aware and appreciative of their natural environment." River Days at the Nature Station (NS) steps back into the world of Tom Sawyer and his adventures growing up along the river. The Homeplace (HP) will take you back to learn the importance of rivers to 19thcentury farms. River Days begins on Saturday, May 23, and continues through Monday, May 25, with activities and events for all ages. The following is a complete list of River Days activities. Saturday, May 23 "River Days Scavenger Hunt" & Meet Smokey Bear (throughout the day) NS 11am-8pm Pickin' Party Old Time Music Fest HP 11:15am Outdoor Survival Skills for Kids NS 1-2:30pm Build a Raft NS 3:15pm Barkley’s Beasts BIG & Small NS 6:30-8:30pm Sunset Canoe Trip NS Sunday, May 24 7-9am Early Morning Canoe Trip NS 11:15am "That Toad Will Give You Warts" NS 12 - 5pm Pickin' Party Old Time Music Fest HP 1:15pm Beat the Heat: Water Games NS 3pm The Wildlife of Lake Barkley NS 6:30-8:30pm Sunset Canoe Trip NS Monday, May 25 10am-12pm Southern Fried Fish HP 11:15am Cookin’ Over the Fire NS Some events require reservations and fees. For more details or to make reservations, call 270-924-2020 weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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.  We encourage visitors to review our website at www.lbl.org each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures.  Additional LBL information is also available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.  You can find out more about “Friends of LBL” at www.friendsoflbl.org.   #   #   # Media Contact: 270-924-2000 (May 07, 2009)