Land Between The Lakes
National Recreation Area
Special Programs March 15-27, 2010
All LBL Campgrounds, Golden Pond Planetarium,The Homeplace living history farm, Woodlands Nature Station, and North & South Welcome Stations are now open for the season. Wranglers Campground, Turkey Bay OHV Area, and Elk & Bison Prairie are open year round.
For more information on these programs and other upcoming events, visit our online calendar at www.lbl.org/CALGate.html or call 270-924-2000 or 800-525-7077
The Homeplace and Nature Station (open Wed. - Sun. in March) Admission Fee: Ages 13 and up: $4 Ages 5-12: $2 Ages 4 and under: Free with parent
Golden Pond Planetarium (open daily in March) Admission Fee: Ages 13 and up: $4 Ages 5-12: $2 Ages 4 and under: Free with parent
Elk & Bison Prairie (open daily dawn ‘til dusk) Drive through wildlife viewing area. Admission Fee: $5 per vehicle
Monday – Sunday, March 15-27 Planetarium Shows – Golden Pond Planetarium Ages 13 & up $4; 5-12: $2; 4 & under free.
Far Out Space Places – Daily at 10am NEW – Two Small Pieces of Glass – Mon. – Fri. at 12pm and Sat. & Sun. at 11am The Skies Above – Daily at 1pm Journey to the Edge of Space & Time – Daily at 2pm Blown Away – The Wild World of Weather: Sat. & Sun. at 3pm
March 15-27 10am-4pm Smoking the Pork – The Homeplace Program free with HP admission. Come by, smell the aroma and visit with the ladies as they keep the green hickory wood working its magic under the salted hams and shoulders in the smokehouse.
Saturday, March 20 10am-12pm Nature Station Docent Volunteer Program Interest Meeting – NATURE STATION For more information, please contact Aviva Yasgur at 270-924-2299. Are you looking for a way to share your talents and give something back to your community? Do you enjoy learning about wildlife and the natural world? If so, you might be interested in the Nature Station Docent Volunteer Program. We are looking for volunteers ages 16 and above who enjoy interacting with people, are eager to learn about wildlife and plants, and can commit to 8 hours per month. Docents participate in activities such as presenting educational programs and activities for the public, working with live reptiles and birds, native gardening, assisting with special events, and more.
1pm Hot Potato – THE HOMEPLACE Program free with HP admission. Fried, mashed, baked, boiled, scalloped; any way you slice them potatoes were and are a key ingredient in many historic recipes. Step into The Homeplace kitchen as we explore the many uses of this tasty tuber.
2:15pm Building a Gourd Birdhouse – NATURE STATION $2 per gourd. NS admission not included. Reservations are required since materials are limited. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Would you like to attract birds like purple martins? This program will give you the opportunity to make your own gourd birdhouse to hang at home just in time for the birds arriving in spring. While we’re crafting our gourds, we’ll also discuss purple martins and other cavity nesting birds that may use your gourd for their nest.
Sunday, March 21 1pm Blacksmithing on the Farm* – THE HOMEPLACE Program free with HP admission. Having a small blacksmith shop on a farm could be a handy and beneficial tool in the mid-nineteenth century. Learn more about the design of early forges and bellows while watching a demonstration of simple blacksmithing techniques. *Ideal for Home Educators.
2:15pm Going Frog Wild! – NATURE STATION Program free with NS admission. Join us in the Nature Station Theater for a fun exploration of all things frog! Meet our resident frogs and toads, and join us in a musical frog pond chorus! Learn more about a frog’s life cycle, frog myths, and why frogs need our help.
Thursday, March 25 2:15pm Children’s Chores: Splitting Fence Rails* – THE HOMEPLACE $4 adults/$3 children. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Wood was a tremendous resource on a farm. It was used to build everything from the family house, to the chairs they sat in, to the fences around the crops on the farm (which need some repairs by the way). We will discuss wood as a resource, as well as demonstrate the tools needed to turn a tree into a fence rail, and then everyone will get to help out as we make some new fence rails to patch the fences around the farm. *Ideal for Home Educators.
Saturday, March 27 10am-3pm Girl Scouts Day at the Nature Station – NATURE STATION Program free with NS admission. Call 270-924-2299 for more details. Calling all Girl Scouts! Join us for a day dedicated to Girl Scouting! Brownies will work on requirements for their Eco-Explorer and Animal Try-its, Juniors on their Wildlife and Earth Connections Badges, and Seniors/Cadettes/S2B on their All About Birds and Wildlife IPs. Activities will be ongoing from 10am to 3pm and will include scavenger hunts, informative booths, live animal presentations, and more.
11am & 2pm What is the Oak-Grassland Restoration Demonstration Area? – THE HOMEPLACE Program free with HP admission. Have you ever wondered what LBL would have looked like if you had been the first explorer to the area? Well the Forest Service is working to make that dream a reality! Come to the theatre of The Homeplace Visitor Center to learn more about the Oak-Grassland Restoration Demonstration Areas at LBL, find out what these projects mean for the land and what recreational and educational opportunities they could mean for you.
12pm Prescribed Fire on the Farm* – THE HOMEPLACE Program free with HP admission. Weather permitting. Fire was an important part of life on a 19th century farm, but it is also a very important land management tool today. Observe a Forest Service fire crew as they go through the steps of setting a prescribed fire at The Homeplace (weather permitting). Learn what steps must be taken for a safe burn and why fire is such an important part of managing the ecosystem. *Ideal for Home Educators.
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Special Programs March 8-14, 2010
All LBL Campgrounds, Golden Pond Planetarium,The Homeplace living history farm, Woodlands Nature Station, and North & South Welcome Stations are now open.
Monday - Sunday, March 8-14 Planetarium Shows - Golden Pond Planetarium Ages 13 & up $4; 5-12: $2; 4 & under free.
Far Out Space Places – Daily at 10am NEW - Two Small Pieces of Glass – Mon. – Fri. at 12pm and Sat. & Sun. at 11am The Skies Above – Daily at 1pm Journey to the Edge of Space & Time – Daily at 2pm Blown Away - The Wild World of Weather: Sat. & Sun. at 3pm
March 8-14 10am-4pm Smoking the Pork – The Homeplace Program free with HP admission. Come by, smell the aroma and visit with the ladies as they keep the green hickory wood working its magic under the salted hams and shoulders in the smokehouse.
Saturday, March 13 10am-1pm Sausage Making – THE HOMEPLACE Program free with HP admission. From head to toe, hogs were one of the most versatile animals on the farm. The Homeplace women will be working hard to see that even the “scrap” hog meat is put to good use. You may even lend a hand at the grinder if you’d like.
1-4pm “History of Eagles at LBL” Tour – GPVC $5 children /$7 adults. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Moderate walking may be required. On this van tour, you will learn about the history of bald eagles at Land Between The Lakes and the management practices that helped restore their population numbers in this area. We will visit known eagle nests and remnant structures used in the eagles’ reintroduction to LBL. Of course, we will also try to spot wild bald eagles along the journey.
Sunday, March 14 1-3pm Rendering Lard – THE HOMEPLACE Program free with HP admission. Do I smell bacon cooking? Actually The Homeplace ladies are busy over the hot stove rendering lard. That smell is small pieces of pork fat cracking and popping in the deep skillet as it melts away into lard and hot cracklings float to the top of the skillet. Yummy!
2:15pm Building Bird Houses – NATURE STATION $3 per bird house. NS admission not included. Reservations are required since materials limited. Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Do you want to attract birds such as bluebirds to your yard? If so, then join us as we build bird houses that you can take home. We’ll provide the materials, show you how to build your bird house, and give tips for putting it up at home.
LBL Facilities Re-Open for 2010 Season
GOLDEN POND, KY -- Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area begins its 2008 operations on Monday, March 1, by opening several popular visitor attractions. The Golden Pond Planetarium and North & South Welcome Stations open their doors March 1, along with Hillman Ferry, Piney, and Energy Lake Campgrounds. Beginning March 3, The Homeplace and Woodlands Nature Station will be open Wednesday through Sunday during March, and then open seven days a week beginning April 1. The Elk & Bison Prairie remains open from dawn until dusk every day, year-round. The Golden Pond Visitor Center, Wranglers Campground, and Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle Area remain open year-round as well. “At LBL the spring season brings new opportunity for environmental education. We are excited about the programs we have planned for 2010, such as the Spring Break Programs at Nature Station,as it is an excellent way for children to connect with the natural world,” stated Sharon Waltrip, Environmental Education Program Manager. “Our facilities provide opportunities for hands-on learning, and encourage visitors to explore and experience nature and history.” The Golden Pond Planetarium, open daily beginning March 1, provides a full dome viewing experience with digital multimedia equipment. New to the planetarium this year is Two Small Pieces of Glass. Join us to experience how a simple adjustment to a child’s telescope 400 years ago allows us to gaze even further into the distant past and into our future. Returning to the planetarium in 2010 will be Blown Away: The Wild World of Weather, Far Out Space Places, and The Skies Above. LBL’s spring calendar is full of a variety of fun programs for visitors of all ages and interests. The popular Discount Package, which offers a 25% discount on admission to multiple attractions, will be available again this year, as well as the LBL Fun Card, a discount opportunity that primarily benefits area residents and others who frequent LBL. The LBL Fun Card provides your choice of 10 admissions to The Homeplace, Nature Station, Planetarium, or a combination of all three. With no expiration date, the LBL Fun Card is good until all 10 visits have been used. LBL honors the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Access and Senior Passes along with the Golden Age and Access Passports. In addition to the 50% discount offered for the basic campsites, the Passes and Passports will also be honored at The Homeplace, Nature Station, and Golden Pond Planetarium for 50% off general admission for the card holder.
Volunteers Needed for LBL Hike & Bike Trail Workday
GOLDEN POND, KY – It’s time to slip on your hiking boots or lube your bike chain and get out on your favorite trails at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area! LBL recreation staff has planned a workday at Moss Creek Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Staff and volunteers will be meeting at 8:30am at Moss Creek Day-Use Area and working from 9am-4pm. Moss Creek is located approximately one-half mile south of the North Welcome Station.
“Trails offer a relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors, and this is a great opportunity to give a little back for everyone to appreciate,” explains Kyle Varel, Assistant Trails Manager at LBL. Varel adds, “It is also an excellent way for families to be more aware of their natural environment while spending quality time together.”
Land Between The Lakes trails offer hikers and bikers over 100 miles of scenic trails along towering hardwood forests, sweeping open lands, and tranquil shorelines. The staff and volunteers from LBL and “Friends of LBL” (LBL Association) have planned several trail re-route projects to take place throughout the year. These projects, with the help of volunteers, will help maintain or improve our trails system at LBL.
“Volunteers are very important to public lands, and we welcome anyone who is interested. This is a wonderful way to meet some great people with similar interest and learn more about LBL and other volunteer opportunities that are available here,” stated Emily Schmadeke, Volunteer Coordinator with “Friends of LBL.”
Participants volunteering to help out on the hiking and biking trails are encouraged to pre-register by calling 270-924-2007. Hard hats and all necessary tools will be provided for their use, as well as Permethrin insect repellant. Participants are encouraged to bring plenty of drinking water, lunch and snacks, sturdy boots (no flip-flops or open-toe shoes), work gloves, and eye protection with them.
LBL to Re-Open Wildlife Refuges
GOLDEN POND, KY -- Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will re-open Rushing Bay, Duncan Bay, Duncan Lake, Smith Bay, Fulton/Honker Bay, Honker Lake Refuge, Long Creek Waterfowl Refuge, and portions of Energy Lake on March 16. Hematite Lake will also be open March 16 for bank fishing only.
"These areas are closed November 1 through March 15, primarily as waterfowl and eagle refuges. We appreciate public cooperation in protecting these areas for wildlife," said Steve Bloemer, LBL Wildlife Biologist. "The majority of wintering eagles and waterfowl will have begun migrating back north by early to mid-March, permitting the refuges to be re-opened."
LBL Educational Field Trip Grants Available
GOLDEN POND, KY – Are you an educator interested in planning a field trip to experience the Land Between The Lakes (LBL) “outdoor classroom”? If so, don’t miss out on LBL’s Educational Field Trip Grant for the 2010-2011 school year. The deadline for the field trip grant application is April 30, 2010. LBL’s Educational Field Trip Grant is available to public school districts within 100 miles of LBL. The grant assists schools in covering costs for transportation, facility admission fees, program costs, and dorm rental during the 2010-2011 school year. The grant amount awarded to schools is based on the school’s matching funds and number of students and LBL programs in which the school participates. LBL programs are designed to support the Kentucky and Tennessee State K-12 curriculum guidelines for science, social studies, and arts and humanities. “The programs offer students a hands-on experience to connect with nature and history,” stated Richard Lomax, LBL Environmental Education Specialist. “An LBL field trip is an excellent opportunity for students to gain an understanding of and appreciation for science and history, as well as the outdoors. It is an experience that will last a lifetime!” The grant program is sponsored by USDA Forest Service, “Friends of LBL,” Swift & Staley, Calloway County Homemakers, and the Johnston-Hanson Foundation. For more information about LBL’s Educational Field Trip Grant, visit www.friendsoflbl.org and click on Interpretation or call 270-924-2038.
Notice of Intent to Select Members for the LBL Advisory Board
GOLDEN POND, KY – Notice is hereby given that a public outreach is being conducted to locate individuals interested in being nominated as Land Between The Lakes Advisory Board members. Land Between The Lakes (LBL) is a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area managed by the USDA Forest Service and is located in western Kentucky and Tennessee; it is bounded by the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake on the west and the Cumberland River and Lake Barkley on the east. LBL is one of the largest tracts of Federal land in the eastern United States. It is managed for multiple purposes to optimize a wide variety of outdoor recreation uses and to provide a national resource for environmental education. LBL is also a significant economic stimulus for the surrounding region. As prescribed in the LBL Protection Act of 1998, the LBL Advisory Board is comprised of seventeen members, who may advise the Forest Service and the Secretary on two issues: (1) environmental education; and (2) promoting public participation in the planning process. It should be noted that LBL recently completed its long range plan so environmental education will be the primary focus in the next few years. The board is comprised of 17 members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture (four members – two residents of KY and two residents of TN), the Governors of KY and TN (two members each), the Commissioner (or designee) of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (two members), Commission (or designee) of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (one member), the Judge Executives of Lyon and Trigg County, Kentucky (two members each), and the County Executive of Stewart County, Tennessee (one member). Membership terms on the LBL Advisory Board are staggered. This outreach is intended to identify potential nominees to fill twelve upcoming vacancies on the Board. The Secretary of Agriculture will be appointing three of the twelve new members (two residents from the State of Kentucky and one resident from the State of Tennessee). Applications submitted by interested individuals will be considered by the Secretary or may be forwarded for consideration to the appointing officials for the nine other positions being filled at this time. The LBL Advisory Board will function solely as an advisory body, in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Individuals interested in being appointed to this Advisory Board will be asked to submit a resume outlining their qualifications for providing advice to the Secretary on the two issues outlined above, and to complete forms required for a background information check. Interested individuals should contact Sharon Byers by phone at 270-924-2002, by email at sbyers@fs.fed.us, or by regular mail at Land Between The Lakes, 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, Kentucky 42211, as soon as possible to obtain forms required for submission of their application to be considered as a member on this board. Completed forms and resume must be returned to Sharon Byers no later than March 19, 2010.
LBL Small Game Hunting Seasons Begin GOLDEN POND, KY -- Small game hunting season opens at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area 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 & 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. Small game hunters who hunt with dogs should be aware of information regarding LBL's mid-January trapping season, also included in that publication.
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.
Did you know......
*How many iron furnaces were in LBL? 8 * Did you know the only Red Wolves found in the
state of Kentucky is at the Nature Station.
* How strong do you think an eagle is?
An eagle can crush 1,000 lbs of pressure per square inch.
* Did you know that an opossum is the only marsupial
(pouched mammal) in the United States, it can have up to 13 babies in ts pouch.
* Did you know that alligator snapping turtles
can grow up to 275 lbs.
* Did you know coyotes can now be found in 49 out of 50 states,
which state are they not found in? Hawaii.
* Fallow deer were introduced from Europe to LBL in 1918.
* Did you know the area around the Nature Station
was the site of one of the first National Widlife Refuges
(Kentucky Woodlands NWR), the
Nature Station's building used to be the refuge headquarters.
* Did you know that Honker Lake near the Nature Station
was one of the first sites in Kentucky where they
reintroduced beavers, osprey, and otters back into Kentucky.
* Did you know there are 42 different wildlife species at the Nature Station.
* Did you know that great horned owls are the number one predator of skunks
* Did you know that turkey vultures are one
of the few birds in the world that can smell.
* Did you know Woodlands Nature Station will have up to 200
hummingbirds a day during the summer. And every one
is the same species, ruby-throated hummingbirds
* When trying to impress a female, a male hummingbird
will flap his wings 200 times per second.
Hummingbirds normally flap their wings 50-80 times per second.
* A single little brown bat will eat 500 mosquitoes in a night .
Tourism Impact for 2007 – Cadiz, Ky.
Over $1.3 Million new dollars spent in Trigg County compared to the 2006 statistics.
The Kentucky Department of Travel released its annual report compiled by the Travel Industry Association in Washington, D.C. showing an increase of 6.5% Statewide which added $10.7 Billion to the Kentucky economy and a 6.6% increase in Trigg County for $1,303,228 added impact.
The total amount spent on Tourism in the Cadiz-Trigg County area was $19,801,734. “We know that travel and tourism are an essential part of Kentucky’s economy,” said Mike Cooper, Commissioner for the Department of Travel. “Money spent on tourism throughout the commonwealth circulates several times into the economy benefiting Kentucky communities through direct travel and in the service and retail sectors.”
“We have tried to make the Cadiz-Trigg County area a place to consider for vacations, day trips, and weekend get-a-ways,” says Tourism Executive Director, Bill Stevens. “Part of our efforts has been to create a new identity “Experience Life Naturally”, we hope visitors can recognize the vast potential of natural environments to explore and experience our hospitality”.
Cadiz-Trigg County recorded 237 employees working in tourism related business earning a total in payroll of $5,926,020. This shows an increase in payroll of $190,475.00 or 3.2% increase when compared to 2006.
What can we as businesses and individuals do to make our community a place that people love to visit and possibly make home?
First and foremost, keep your property clean and well-groomed. Whether it’s your business or your home, people will notice and love curb appeal.
Make an effort to speak to people that you meet. This may be their first visit to the area. First impressions really do speak volumes!
If someone asks you about things to do in the area, be informative! Tell visitors about Land Between the Lakes and Lake Barkley State Resort Park (both named as two of the top ten attractions in Western KY by The Lane Report). Also, tell them about shopping for antiques in our area and encourage them to visit the Janice Mason Art Museum. Share with them about your favorite place to eat in Trigg County. Be Friendly and Informed!
Explain to visitors about the Pigs on Parade (they’re sure to notice all the pigs!)
Direct visitors to the tourism offices which include the Log Cabin in downtown Cadiz and the 68 East location at the I-24 junction. They will find a lot of valuable information. Remember that visitors to our area help our local economy! Tourism is the number one draw to our area. Visitors spend money at our hotels and resorts. They eat in our restaurants, shop at our grocery stores, browse our antique mall, and spend money with our local merchants.
Last, but not least, think before YOU go out of town to shop! Chances are you CAN get almost everything you need right here in Cadiz and Trigg County. Think about the money you’ll save on gas (at $4.00 a gallon) by shopping at home. You’ll also support our local businesses, who depend on you, and support all of our local causes. Every dollar that is spent in Trigg County literally gets spent 7 times! That really adds up!
Why Cadiz and Trigg County?
Places of Interest:
(Click on any line to go to their website)
(1)Friendly People
(2)Very Picturesque
(3)Small town atmosphere
(4)Lower crime rate
(5)Great School System
(6)Lake Barkley
(7)Very caring and supportive community
(8)Conveniently located to major cities
(9)Quality health and emergency care available
(10)Dedicated volunteer fire departments and emergency personnel
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First and foremost, keep your property clean and well-groomed. Whether it’s your business or your home, people will notice and love curb appeal. 
Direct visitors to the tourism offices which include the Log Cabin in downtown Cadiz and the 68 East location at the I-24 junction. They will find a lot of valuable information. Remember that visitors to our area help our local economy! Tourism is the number one draw to our area. Visitors spend money at our hotels and resorts. They eat in our restaurants, shop at our grocery stores, browse our antique mall, and spend money with our local merchants. 
