GOLDEN POND, KY – Land Between The Lakes invites the public to join them for a walk in the woods on Friday, October 16, Saturday, October 24, or Tuesday October 27. Each day will be spent visiting the Fox Hollow area in the Tennessee portion of the national recreation area. Participants will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the crossroads of Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway and Forest Service Road 219, with anticipated end time around 3:00 p.m. each day.
Those attending should bring plenty of water, snacks, and a lunch. Vehicles will caravan from the meeting place and park near the entry point, where the day’s excursion will begin. The group will walk to a variety of areas, stop for discussion along the way based on the interest of attendees, and enjoy lunch outdoors. Participants will be encouraged to engage in discussion, ask questions, and provide input. The day will end where the caravan parked.
“This is an opportunity to come together and have a discussion with a wide group of interested public’s who share a common interest in Land Between The Lakes. The goal for the day is to build and foster relationships and gain a better understanding of diverse perspectives about land management, explained Tina Tilley, Area Supervisor at Land Between The Lakes.
Participants will need to dress appropriately for the changing weather and walking in the woods. Bug and tick spray are highly recommend. Other items that might be useful include a raincoat and binoculars. Public safety is very important; hard hats will be provided. Participants are requested to bring their own if they have one.
For planning purposes, please sign up by calling (270) 924-2020. There is no cost to participants accept bringing their own food, water and appropriate supplies. The day may be postponed due to inclement weather. Those who register will be notified of any changes.
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area manages more than 170,000 acres in western Kentucky and Tennessee as part of the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Agriculture’s public lands program. Land Between The Lakes offers outdoor recreation, lake access, land management, and environmental education to over 1.4 million visitors annually. The Friends of Land Between The Lakes works in partnership with the Forest Service providing program services, funds development, and volunteer support.
To find more information about Land Between The Lakes, log on to the official website at www.landbetweenthelakes.us or call toll-free at 1-800-LBL-7077 or local at 270-924-2000.