LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES, KY/TN – May 19, 2017 – On Saturday, June 3, 2017, Land
Between the Lakes National Recreation Area invites the public to help with general
trail maintenance of the Canal Loop
Trail<http://nationaltrailsday.americanhiking.org/events/canal-loop-trail-work-day/>.
In celebration of the 25th Annual National Trails
Day<http://nationaltrailsday.americanhiking.org/> , the volunteer effort will
enhance the hiking experience for visitors.
[cid:image001.png@01D2D084.4CEA4E10]”Trails provide a great way to enjoy America’s
Great Outdoors,” commented Kyle Varel, Trails Manager at Land Between the Lakes. “We
offer hundreds of miles of scenic trails for hikers, bikers and riders.” National
Trails Day volunteers will support safe and accessible trails through tread work and
re-blazing the loop and connector trails.
Volunteers will meet at the North Welcome parking lot at 8:30am and work until about
12pm. Participants should bring lunch, water and a day pack, and wear appropriate
clothing, including work boots.
The Forest Service will provide tools, materials, gloves, hard hats and safety
glasses. For more information about volunteering or National Trails Day, contact
Nickolaus Willis at 270-924-2007, or email
volunteer@friendsoflbl.org<mailto:volunteer@friendsoflbl.org>. This event is weather
dependent.
Woodlands Nature Station staff offers free guided Morning Nature
Hikes<http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/morning-nature-hike/all/> every
Tuesday morning in June from 11am-12pm. These hikes feature trails within the
Woodlands Nature Watch Area.
To find more information about Land Between the Lakes, log on to the official
website at www.landbetweenthelakes.us<http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us> or call
1-800-LBL-7077 or 270-924-2000. Photos available on Flickr at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lblkytn/albums.
