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Boat Tours Offer Guided View of Bald Eagles
GOLDEN POND, KY - Got the winter blues? Then cast off on a river cruise with Land Between The Lakes staff to search the shores of Kentucky Lake for bald eagles while enjoying the comforts of the CQ Princess luxury yacht.
On Saturday, January 9, Sunday, January 10, Monday, January 18, and Saturday, January 23 enjoy a delicious meal and relaxing cruise on Kentucky Lake for a unique experience on the CQ Princess. On this three hour cruise, LBL interpreters will tell the story of our nation's symbol, the Bald Eagle, as well as help you spot these majestic birds in the wild.
"Eagle boat cruises are a wonderful experience," said Carrie Szwed, Nature Station Public Programs Coordinator. "You'll enjoy great views of bald eagles and other wildlife while taking in the beautiful sights of Kentucky Lake and its forested shoreline."
The CQ Princess is a 96-foot long vessel offering great visibility from inside its heated cabin area or outside on the deck.
The eagle brunch cruise is 8:30-11:30am on January 9. The eagle lunch cruises are from 1-4pm on January 9 and 11am-2pm on January 10, 18, and 23. All tours cost $60 per person and include meals.
Registration is limited. Reservations and full deposits are required for all boat tours. Please call 270-924-2020 to reserve your seat. The CQ Princess departs from Kenlake State Resort Park Marina. Restrooms and hot beverages are available on board. For a view of the ship, visit www.cqriverside.com.
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
(December 30, 2009)