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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

events

Upcoming Events

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe
November 8, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Golden Pond Planetarium
Daily Program
Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star...
I Walked With Dinosaurs - Puppet Show
November 8, 2025
1:30 pm - 12:00 am
Woodlands Nature Station
Daily Program
Pippa Possum has gone back in time! Watch as she wanders thr...
Traveling with Light
November 8, 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Golden Pond Planetarium
Daily Program
This show presents different scenarios that reveal the compl...
Treat the Sheep
November 8, 2025
2:30 pm - 12:00 am
Homeplace Working Farm
Daily Program
Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they pla...
Firefall
November 8, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Golden Pond Planetarium
Daily Program
Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shoot...
Cretaceous Critters
November 8, 2025
3:30 pm - 12:00 am
Woodlands Nature Station
Daily Program
Join one of our naturalists as we explore the plants and ani...
alerts

LBL Recent Alerts

campground alerts
Campgrounds
Open:  All Campgrounds and Facilities remain open, this includes all developed campgrounds, self-service campgrounds, backcountry camping, Nature Sta...
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Fire Alerts
The current fire danger Level at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is:
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Hunting
There will be trail closures on the Wranglers Trails associated with the 2025 Deer Quota Hunt Seasons. Please see below. October 18-19, 2025 : Wrangl...
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Hunting
Check the Hunting page for the latest hunting season information.
trail alerts
Trails
Fort Henry Trail is Closed from Point 1-23 and Picket Loop from tornado damage.
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Trails
North/South Trail is closed from road 104 to road 110, tornado damage area. Re-route 104 to paved trace along trail, paved trail south to 110. West on...

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