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13 Jul 2016

Nature Station Hummingbird Photo Contest 2017

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Join us in celebrating the 21st anniversary of Hummingbird Fest by entering our second annual Hummingbird Photo Contest! Come enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of hummingbirds as they visit Woodlands Nature Station this August during their annual southern migration. Bring your camera and capture your best shot of our feathered friends. Please review the rules below... Remember: All photos must be taken at Woodlands Nature Station during August 2017. Categories Hummingbird(s) at a feeder at Nature Station Hummingbird(s) other than at a feeder at Nature Station Youth Division | 16 and under | Either category “People’s Choice” – Invite your friends…

01 Jul 2016

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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Fox Hollow Public Meeting Thursday, June 23, 2016

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The following contains meeting notes captured during the Fox Hollow public meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2016. The Fox Hollow meeting convened at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at the Forest Service Administrative Office located at 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211. The meeting was open to the public: Twelve members of the public and six Forest Service employees were in attendance. Forest Service Staff present Tina Tilley, Area Supervisor John Westbrook, Environmental Stewardship Department Manager Barbara Wysock, Area Planner Jan Bush, Communications Department Manager Josh Frye, Public Affairs Specialist Christine Bombard, Executive Assistant Introduction Tina…

01 Jul 2016

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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Fox Hollow Public Meeting Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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The following contains meeting notes captured during the Fox Hollow public meeting on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The Fox Hollow meeting convened at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the Forest Service Administrative Office located at 100 Van Morgan Drive, Golden Pond, KY 42211. The meeting was open to the public: Sixteen members of the public and six Forest Service employees were in attendance. Forest Service Staff present: Tina Tilley, Area Supervisor John Westbrook, Environmental Stewardship Department Manager Barbara Wysock, Area Planner Jared Baker, Budget Officer Josh Frye, Public Affairs Specialist Christine Bombard, Executive Assistant Introduction Tina Tilley opened…

24 Jun 2016

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Fox Hollow Collaborative Effort

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What is Fox Hollow?Fox Hollow is an area in the Tennessee portion of Land Between the Lakes. We have worked with our advisory board, partners and the public to explore possibilities and opportunities for the area.In an effort to promote collaboration, we will update this page with materials, notes and documents.As we move forward in this process, we look forward to continued interaction and collaboration.Fox Hollow InformationFox Hollow Project PageFinal Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact | April 6, 2018Draft Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact | February 14, 2018Administrative Review Process Letter | February 14, 2018Fox…

24 Jun 2016

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About Fox Hollow

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Fox Hollow is an area in the Tennessee portion of Land Between the Lakes. We have worked with our advisory board, partners and the public to explore possibilities and opportunities for the area. As we move forward in this process, we look forward to continued interaction and collaboration. To learn more,visit www.landbetweenthelakes.us/fox-hollow-collaborative-effort where we will add any new information. Fox Hollow: What We Know and Potential Needs Identified Interested people and Land Between The Lakes staff visited the Fox Hollow area to view the conditions of the area. Staff reviewed previous survey and treatment records. There are opportunities to improve the area based…

23 Jun 2016

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Camp Rainbow at Brandon Spring

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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…

21 Jun 2016

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Land Between the Lakes Geocache Challenge

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Visitors claimed all 100 geocache coins recently. This year’s challenge is over. The geocaches at Land Between the Lakes were more than just GPS points, though. They highlighted important historic locations and gave geocachers a chance to explore the area. We received numerous comments from participants. Take a moment to read a few. KY Hiker On Fulton Furnace “Our second of the day and loved the hike to this location. Outstanding history lesson and special cache challenge. To make it interesting we hiked a different way out and did more exploring on this perfect day. Loving this Challenge and the…

09 Jun 2016

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Partners for Elk

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Submitted by Josh Frye, Public Affairs Specialist I was honored to sit in with our wildlife and range staff as they hosted a delegation from West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources this week. The feeling of history in the making was tangible as we discussed details of their State’s first elk re-introduction. As in the past, Land Between the Lakes’ elk herd may provide the seed stock needed to establish a free ranging – wild – population. Some of our 62 elk, and their offspring, just might play this vital role for the citizens of West Virginia. Governor Earl Ray…

20 May 2016

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Visitors from a World Away

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Submitted by Joshua Frye, Public Affairs Specialist Over 1.5 million people come to Land Between the Lakes in a given year. While our location in western Kentucky and Tennessee makes it ideal for many Americans to visit, I was surprised to find out just how far people travel to get here thanks to Regina Mitcheson. Regina kept track of visitor’s origins for an entire season in her black composition notebook. She works at the Woodlands Nature Station with Friends of Land Between The Lakes. I drove up to speak with her and get her perspectives. Regina told me she maintained…

12 May 2016

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Gypsy Moths

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Updated May 9, 2017 Forest Service staff have begun placing gypsy moth traps across Land Between the Lakes this week. Please leave the traps alone, as they are used to learn about new isolated populations. Thank you. Submitted by Yvonne Helton, Silviculturist The gypsy moth, Latin name Lymantria dispar, is a devastating forest pest in parts of North America. Gypsy moths originated in Europe and Asia. We consider them an invasive species. The first known occurrence of the gypsy moth occurred in 1869 around Boston, MA shortly after Etienne Trouvelot imported egg masses from France. Our forestry staff placed Gypsy…

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