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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

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Upcoming Events

Life on the Farm
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Homeplace Working Farm
Daily Program
The Homeplace is an 1850’s working living history farm that ...
Goodnight, Farm!
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Homeplace Working Farm
Daily Program
We start our evening chores with the adorable Parade of Chic...
Apple Fest
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Homeplace Working Farm
Daily Program
Come out for the annual Apple Fest where we celebrate one of...
Laser Legends of the Night Sky
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Golden Pond Planetarium
Daily Program
Join Aesop the Owl in a journey through Greek-mythology insp...
Apple Butter
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Homeplace Working Farm
Daily Program
The copper kettle is over the fire in the yard filled with a...
A Taste of Autumn: Fresh Apple Cider
10:00 am
Homeplace Working Farm
Daily Program
Oak barrels creak under the weight of the press. The aroma o...
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LBL Recent Alerts

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Campgrounds
Open:  All Campgrounds and Facilities remain open, this includes all developed campgrounds, self-service campgrounds, backcountry camping, Nature Sta...
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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. October 18-19, 2025 : Wrangl...
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Hunting
Check the Hunting page for the latest hunting season information.
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Trails
Fort Henry Trail is Closed from Point 1-23 and Picket Loop from tornado damage.
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Trails
North/South Trail is closed from road 104 to road 110, tornado damage area. Re-route 104 to paved trace along trail, paved trail south to 110. West on...

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