Total Solar Eclipse: What to expect on August 21, 2017?

Total Solar Eclipse: What to expect on August 21, 2017?

Where will you be August 21, 2017? The Great American Eclipse will pass through Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on August 21, 2017. A total solar eclipse is a rare phenomenon and hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected in Western Kentucky, as nearby Hopkinsville is the closest city to the point of greatest totality. What to expect? We are anticipating over 50,000 visitors at Land Between the Lakes. All campsites which can be reserved have been booked and most local lodging is full. Basic and self-service camping are still available. Please get your permits online before you…
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A Stormy Summer Camp at Brandon Spring

A Stormy Summer Camp at Brandon Spring

Storms at Christmas time usually involve snowflakes, hot cocoa and snowmen. There may even be the added bonus of work and school closings for the day. Christmas in July storms, however, are a very different experience. Christmas in July Camp MARC, an adult special needs camp, chose “Christmas in July” as their theme for this year’s camp. Each year they stay at Brandon Spring Group Center to experience the fun of summer camp.  While there, campers participate in music, nature, sports, arts, crafts, swimming and boating.  They often put on plays and compete in Olympic Games during their stay with…
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Camp Rainbow at Brandon Spring

Camp Rainbow at Brandon Spring

Fun for Everyone! Every year for one week in June, Clarksville’s Camp Rainbow meets at Brandon Spring Group Center at Land Between the Lakes. Kids can fish, canoe, swim, make crafts, play games, and have fun all week long. Camp Rainbow caters to the needs of seriously ill children with medical problems that keep them from attending regular camps. Each kid is attended by a volunteer counselor and can do whatever activities they want. Volunteer staff also includes doctors, nurses, and counselors, courtesy of Premier Medical Group of Clarksville, Tennessee. Groups like Bikers Who Care (BWC), Beaver 103.3 FM, individual donations, and…
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Every Kid in a Park

Every Kid in a Park

By Jeff Laird, Customer Service Department Manager Dear Friends, I want to personally ask you to reach out to parents and youth leaders of fourth graders in your area about the Every Kid in a Park program. Please share this information to those you feel would benefit from this free program for kids. The Every Kid in a Park’s 4th grade pass offers FEE-FREE access to participating facilities in public lands for fourth graders and their immediate family members. At Land Between the Lakes this includes our... Homeplace 1850s Farm Where you travel back to a working farm and visit…
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Increase Learning and Lifelong Memories:  Outdoor Classrooms

Increase Learning and Lifelong Memories: Outdoor Classrooms

About Brandon Spring Groups wanting to experience nature in a fun and safe environment while still enjoying all the amenities of home-- enjoy staying at Brandon Spring Group Center at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Brandon Spring serves the area as a year-round overnight facility for groups of all ages. Nestled on a wooded knoll, it overlooks scenic Bards Lake and Lake Barkley in the Tennessee portion of Land Between The Lakes. The center provides the right environment for all of your overnight group gatherings especially when you want to get away from the distractions of town. Something…
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