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The Beauty of Autumn Comes Alive During LBL's Fall Frolic
GOLDEN POND, KY - Enjoy the changing colors and cooling temperatures at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area, when you help Woodlands Nature Station (NS) celebrate the fall season, Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8, 2009.
The two-day long changing of the season celebration, called Fall Frolic, will feature a variety of educational events and fun filled activities, including fall hayrides and live music.
"Fall Frolic" is the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family outside to enjoy the fall weather and participate in a variety of fun outdoor programs and activities," said Carrie Szwed, public programs coordinator at the NS.
Grab your sweater and enjoy an old-fashioned wagon ride through the woods of LBL during one of our fall hayrides. These staff-led rides will include learning activities, fun games, and great nature-viewing opportunities that all ages will enjoy. The 30-minute hayrides are $2 per person and leave regularly throughout the day, 10am-4pm on Saturday, and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Seating is limited; visitors are required to sign up at the NS front desk the day of the hayride.
Smokey Bear will make appearances throughout the weekend for visits and memorable pictures. Admission to NS is $4 ages 13 & up, $2 ages 5-12, free for ages 4 and under. The following is a list of Fall Frolic activities:
Saturday, November 7 10am-2pm Fall Kids' Craft 10am-4pm Fall Hayrides 1pm & 2pm Fall Music Concert - featuring Entertainer Ron Van Hardcastle 3pm "Signs of the Season" Hike Sunday, November 8 10am-2pm Fall Kids' Craft 11am-4pm Fall Hayrides 3pm Where Are They Now?: Wildlife in Winter
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 22, 2009)