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LBL's Woodlands Nature Station and The Homeplace Plan Labor Day Weekend "Summer Finale"
GOLDEN POND, KY - Spend your Labor Day Weekend enjoying a variety of outdoor activities that celebrate the end of summer at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area.
Join us Sept 5-7, as we celebrate LBL's Summer Finale at The Homeplace (HP) and Nature Station (NS). Activities will include appearances by Smokey Bear, canoe trips, old-time music, a watermelon feast, period pastimes, and much more. Visitors to the NS can also enjoy live animal programs, nature exhibits, backyard bird-watching, and nature trails. Those visiting the HP will experience 1850's-style summer fun beginning with old-time music, some period pastimes, old-time games and toys, and an old fashion ice cream social.
"LBL's Summer Finale is a great way to celebrate the end of summer," stated Cindy Earls, Special Events Coordinator. "This Labor Day Weekend event is full of summer fun and educational activities from canoe trips to old-time music that everyone in the family can enjoy!"
Below is a complete list of Summer Finale activities. Some events, such as the sunset canoe trip, require advance reservations or an additional fee. For complete details or to reserve your spot, contact LBL at 270-924-2020.
Saturday, Sept. 5 Throughout the Day Smokey Bear (NS) 1 p.m Old-Time Music & More (HP) 1:30 p.m. ALL Fired Up (NS) 3:30 p.m. Watermelon Feast (NS) 5:30-7 p.m. Sunset Canoe Trip (NS-call for reservations) Sunday, Sept. 6 1pm Period Pastimes (HP) 2:15 p.m. Howl Your Head Off! (NS) 3:30 p.m. Crazy About Carrion (NS) 5:30-7 p.m. Sunset Canoe Trip (NS-call for reservations) Monday, Sept. 7 11 a.m. Mushroom Hike (NS) 1 p.m. Ice Cream Social (HP) 2:15 p.m. Creek Walk (NS-call for reservations)
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.
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Media Contact: 270-924-2000
(August 13, 2009)