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LBL Late Fall & Winter Operation Schedules Announced
GOLDEN POND, KY - Visitor facilities at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will begin their late fall and winter operation schedules in November.
The Homeplace and Woodlands Nature Station will be open Wed.-Sat., 9am-5pm and Sun., 10am-5pm during November. The Homeplace, Nature Station, and the North and South Welcome Stations will be closed Thanksgiving Day, and all of December, January, and February. However, The Homeplace and Nature Station will offer various guided programs, including the popular Bald Eagle Van Tours and Boat Excursions.
The Golden Pond Planetarium will operate Wed.-Sun., November 1-25, then remain closed until Dec. 3. The holiday favorite, "'Tis the Season," and "A Story of Christmas" is being offered at the Planetarium Thurs.-Sun., December 3-20. If groups wish to be scheduled Mon.-Wed., arrangements may be made by calling 270-924-2020. After this period, the Planetarium will be closed through the end of February. These shows are presented in breathtaking, full dome views of the simulated night skies and celestial events using the latest in digital imaging technology.
The Elk & Bison Prairie remains open year-round, as does the Golden Pond Visitor Center (with the exceptions of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day). The winter months offer the best chance of viewing elk, as the colder and shorter days draw the elk out later in the morning and earlier in the afternoon to feed.
While the developed campgrounds Hillman Ferry, Piney, and Energy Lake will be closed beginning Dec. 1, 2009, campers will find all six fee lake access (self-service) camping areas and all backcountry areas open throughout the winter. Wranglers Campground and Turkey Bay OHV Area, as well as the hiking and biking trails, will also remain open throughout the winter unless inclement weather causes the facilities to be closed. During times of excessive wet conditions, it is recommended that visitors "Call Before You Haul." Please call 270-924-2000 and press 3 for updates on weather related closures or visit our website at .
Facilities will re-open on Mar. 1, 2010, with a vast array of springtime activities and programs.
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. LBL information and maps are available on our website at www.lbl.org or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. We encourage visitors to review our website each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, and temporary trail and road closures. You can find out more about "Friends of LBL" at www.friendsoflbl.org.
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Media Contact: 270-924-2000
(October 15, 2009)