Tucked away along the Tennessee – Kentucky state boarder is one of America’s greatest outdoor secrets. The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL), features more outdoor activities than you would expect to find in most National Parks. LBL expands across 170,000 acre of natural preserve. The Park lies right between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. The LBL national recreation area was created in 1961 by President Kennedy, and it includes all sorts of wild species. Hunting and fishing are permitted during specified times.
A 750 acres restored habitat is set aside and houses bison and elk and is open to park visitors. Further, LBL includes several campgrounds with one specifically set aside for horseback riders. Trails throughout the park are designated for off road vehicles, hiking, and mountain biking. Beyond the Bison and Elk, the Land Between the Lakes national recreation area is home to wild turkey, deer, bald eagles, bobcats, and several of other species native to the Western Kentucky region.
Beyond the natural beauty and amazing collection of wild animals, LBL hosts a historically accurate, working version of an 1850′s farmstead. Known as The Homeplace, this farm allows visitors to walk back in time and see how early settlers lived and worked. The farm includes a historically accurate house with a working kitchen, an active, livestock filled barnyard, a wood working shop, as well as fields that are planted with native produce. Throughout the year there are Special activities are conducted at the Homeplace, and visitors are invited to participate.
Another attraction inside the borders of LBL is the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory. This working planetarium is open year-round for shows that will both entertain and educate visitors with a look into the outer universe. The Planetarium is inexpensive and it is a great family attraction for those looking for some quality time.
Even though LBL sees over 2,000,000 visitors a year, the park doesn’t seem to get crowed as visitors are spread across the vast terrain or are enjoying water sports on the lakes. Outside the borders of the park you will find all the dining, entertainment, golf, and family fun that you would hope for in a vacation experience.
As you are planning your next vacation, take a look at the Land Between the Lakes national recreation area. Once you see all that LBL area has to offer, you will find it hard to resist. Visit www.LBLguide.com for more information.
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