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Holiday Programs Focus on Cultural Rituals & Historic Christmas
Traditions
GOLDEN POND, KY--Celebrate
the spirit of the holiday season by getting outdoors in Land Between The
Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area and taking part in a variety of
fun, traditional, and educational programs.
On Saturday, Nov. 26,
from 1-4pm, The Homeplace celebrates Christmas in 1850. Enjoy
the smell of homemade cookies, stockings hung over the fireplace, and
voices raised in song, signifying that Christmas has come to The
Homeplace. Learn to make simple Christmas decorations, collect favorite
holiday recipes, and relax to the sound of old-time Christmas tunes with
the Dixie Volunteers. Later, join in singing 1800’s Christmas
carols as we usher in Santa Claus who will delight everyone with tales
from his past. All ages are welcome at this family event. Homeplace
admission is $4 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5-12; and free ages 4 and
under.
The Golden Pond
Planetarium offers two holiday programs Wed.-Sun., beginning Nov. 25
through Dec. 23. ‘Tis the Season and Christmas Story will
allow visitors to discover cultural, seasonal, and religious rituals
from around the world. Admission is $4 ages 13 and up; $2 ages 5-12;
free 4 and under. Groups of 10 or more may make reservations by calling
270-924-2020.
The Homeplace,
Woodlands Nature Station, North and South Welcome Stations, and Golden
Pond Planetarium and Visitor Center will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
Come Outside and Play
at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, 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 LBL’s official website at
www.lbl.org
each season, and throughout the season, for our Calendar of Events,
updates on programs and policies, safety information, maps, and
temporary trail and road closures. Follow us on Twitter
@LBLScreechOwl and on our blog at
http://landbetweenthelakes.blogspot.com/.
Additional LBL and
“Friends
of LBL”
information is
available on our website or by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000.
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Land Between The Lakes will close nine wildlife refuges to human entry
and all activities including, hunting, fishing, and boating beginning
November 1.
These closures provide undisturbed resting and feeding areas
for waterfowl, shorebirds, and eagles. To serve this purpose, human
activity must be minimized while migratory birds are present. LBL staff
asks for public cooperation with refuge regulations designed to provide
needed sanctuary.
The wildlife refuges include portions of Duncan Bay, Smith
Bay, and Rushing Bay on Kentucky Lake; Fulton and Honker Bays on Lake
Barkley; and Long Creek Refuge at the back of Elbow Bay. These areas
are marked with buoys or signs. Entry is prohibited from Nov. 1 to Mar.
15.
Hematite Lake and Honker Lake, two inland bodies of water,
also carry the Nov. 1 to Mar. 15 closure dates for fishing and boating,
but the hiking trails around these two lakes remain open to hikers
during the refuge period. The western one-third of Energy Lake is
closed as a refuge from Nov. 1 to Mar. 15. All of Energy Lake and Bards
Lake are closed to hunting; however, the eastern two-thirds of Energy
Lake and all of Bards Lake remain open to fishing
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Small game
hunting season opens at Land Between The Lakes beginning December 1. All
hunters (age 16 and older) must have an LBL Hunter Use Permit, an
appropriate state license, and observe applicable state laws and LBL
rules regarding hunting zones and safety precautions.
Details concerning dates of the hunting season, bag limits, and other
hunting information can be found in the LBL Small Game and Waterfowl
Hunting Information sheet available at the Golden Pond Visitor Center,
North & South Welcome Stations (closed for the season beginning Dec. 1),
by calling 1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000, or on the Internet at
www.lbl.org, click on See & Do, then Hunting.
Small game hunters who hunt with dogs should be aware of information
regarding LBL's mid-January trapping season, also included in that
publication.
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Land
Between The Lakes is now accepting applications for the 2012 seasonal
camping program.
There are a total of 113 campsites in the seasonal camping program
available for two to nine months at Hillman Ferry, Piney, and Wranglers
Campgrounds. Rushing Creek, Cravens Bay, Taylor Bay, Gatlin Point,
Birmingham Ferry, and Redd Hollow Campgrounds have a total of 48
short-term (one to six months) sites available.
The selection process for seasonal site reservations is designed to
allow for the maximum amount of participation in the program. Completed
applications must be turned in by January 6, 2012, and the selection
process will be held January 14, for sites in Hillman Ferry and Piney
Campgrounds.
Deadline for applications for sites in Wranglers, Rushing Creek, Cravens
Bay, Taylor Bay, Gatlin Point, Birmingham Ferry, and Redd Hollow
Campgrounds is January 13, with the selection process taking place
January 21. All applicants must be present during the selection process,
and payment is required in full upon site selection.
For complete details on camping regulations, information regarding the
seasonal campsites and the application process, or to download an
application, visit www.lbl.org, click on See & Do, then Camping, or
contact LBL’s Customer Service Department at 270-924-2044.
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