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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Upcoming Events

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

September 12, 2026

1:00 pm -

2:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

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

Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe

Last Blast for Hummingbirds

September 12, 2026

1:30 pm -

2:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

Daily Program

1,082 miles to go! Hummingbirds are on their great migration...

Last Blast for Hummingbirds

Traveling with Light

September 12, 2026

2:00 pm -

3:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

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

Traveling with Light

Treat the Sheep

September 12, 2026

2:30 pm -

3:00 pm

Homeplace Working Farm

Daily Program

Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they pla...

Treat the Sheep

Firefall

September 12, 2026

3:00 pm -

4:00 pm

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

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

Firefall

Campground Critters

September 12, 2026

3:30 pm -

4:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

Daily Program

Fall is a great time for camping. Get a close encounter with...

Campground Critters

LBL Recent Alerts

Facility

North Welcome Station will be closed today September 9, 2026.

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Facility

Colson Hollow will be closed for a special use permittee September 8-14, 2026.

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Facility

The Elk & Bison Prairie is open, but the entry is very narrow. Vehicles over 7 foot wide should avoid entering at this time until the gate can be ...

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Roads

August 22 - The annual Heart Ride will be traveling through LBL along the Woodlands Trace, from approximately They will be riding through approximate...

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Roads

Energy Lake Road (FS Road 134) will be open to through traffic starting Saturday, May 23. It will be closed periodically over the next few weeks for a...

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Roads

Energy Lake Road (FS Road 134) will be open to through traffic starting Saturday, May 23. It will be closed periodically over the next few weeks for a...