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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

November 29, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

Stars are the engines that fuel the universe, and every star...

Traveling with Light

November 29, 2025

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

This show presents different scenarios that reveal the compl...

Critters of the Cumberland

November 29, 2025

2:30 pm - 12:00 am

Woodlands Nature Station

Daily Program

Get up close and personal with some of the creatures that ca...

Firefall

November 29, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

Have you ever enjoyed a meteor shower or wished upon a shoot...

Discover the Stars

November 29, 2025

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

Many of us have looked up at the stars in the sky and wonder...

Laser Retro: Best of the 80's

November 29, 2025

5:30 pm - 12:00 am

Golden Pond Planetarium

General

We hope you get this message in a bottle and come see the be...

Trails

If you are planning to visit Turkey Bay OHV Area this weekend you can get your permits at the Golden Pond Visitor Center with any type of payment (cre...

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Facility

November 26 - The following facilities will be closing at 1pm. North Welcome, Nature Station, Golden Pond Planetarium and Visitor Center and the Homep...

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Campgrounds

2026 Campground reservations are currently closed but will be available starting December 1, 2025.

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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. November 21-23, 2025: All Wr...