Land Between the Lakes

Stories from Land Between the Lakes.

Most recently, legislation was adopted that seeks to bolster local influence over the national recreation area.
land between the lakes overhead photo
Under the LBL Recreation and Heritage Act, the advisory group has a new focus intended to bolster local influence.
land between the lakes national recreation area sign
The Kentucky Resources Council says the U.S. Forest Service created a project area nearly triple the size identified as having enough significant damage to justify tree removal.
land between the lakes logging
Did you know that 100 years ago, geese were almost extinct?
goose in water
Littering is a consistent problem that needs attention in LBL.
LBL cleanup
Land Between the Lakes has one of the highest concentrations of bald eagles in the mid-South area.
eagle landing on limb
Land Between the Lakes has event every day of the week for visitor who want to experience nature up close.
land between the lakes national recreation area sign
Red wolves are the most endangered canid in the world. With only around 20 known specimens in the wild, most are in captivity at facilities across the country.
red wolf pups LBL feature
It's estimated that 3,200 acres were damaged in the north end of LBL around Lyon County and about 3,500 acres were damaged at the south end in Stewart County, Tennessee.
LBL tornado damage
Tracy Ross speaks with the lead naturalist at the Woodlands Nature Station in LBL, John Pollpeter, about the recent birth of four rare red wolf puppies.
wolf pups at lbl
Wildflowers are at their peak this month in Land Between the Lakes.
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David Nickell believes the Land Between the Lakes Recreation and Heritage Act could ensure LBL becomes a "premiere recreation area."
David Nickell portrait