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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Attractions

Hunting and Fishing

Upcoming Events

Butterfly Weekend

June 20, 2026

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

General

This weekend is all about butterflies and insects! Fun butte...

Butterfly Weekend

Making Butter

June 20, 2026

10:00 am -

11:30 am

Homeplace Working Farm

General

Step back in time and experience the simple joy of homemade ...

Making Butter

Laser Legends of the Night Sky

June 20, 2026

10:00 am -

11:00 am

Golden Pond Planetarium

Daily Program

Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology insp...

Laser Legends of the Night Sky

Butterfly Bonanza Obstacle Course

June 20, 2026

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

General

Maneuver through the life cycle of a butterfly while complet...

Butterfly Bonanza Obstacle Course

Giant Insect Scavenger Hunt

June 20, 2026

10:00 am -

4:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

General

Explore the Nature Station backyard to find larger-than-life...

Giant Insect Scavenger Hunt

Butterfly Identification Station

June 20, 2026

10:00 am -

12:00 pm

Woodlands Nature Station

General

Land Between the Lakes is home to a huge variety of butterfl...

Butterfly Identification Station

LBL Recent Alerts

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...

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Trails

The Canal Loop Trail from 12-13 is currently impassible due to a bridge replacement.

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Wildlife Refuges

Wildlife Refuges are open March 16, 2026 – October 31, 2026. From November 1, 2025 through March 15, 2026, seasonal wildlife refuge closures include: ...

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Trails

Fort Henry Trail is Closed from Point 1-23 and Picket Loop from tornado damage.

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Weather

If severe weather is forecasted for Land Between the Lakes, NOAA will update the following links: Kentucky Severe Weather Briefing Tennessee Severe W...