LBL seeks volunteers for Hike and Bike Trail workday

Pre-season maintenance tasks focus of volunteer call-up

LBL Entrance Marker

GOLDEN POND, KY – It’s time to slip on your hiking boots or lube your bike chain and get out on your favorite trails at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area!  In preparation for the season opening, LBL recreation staff has planned a workday at Moss Creek Saturday, March 13.

Staff and volunteers will be meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Moss Creek Day-Use Area and working from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Moss Creek is located approximately one-half mile south of the North Welcome Station.

“Trails offer a relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors, and this is a great opportunity to give a little back for everyone to appreciate,” explains Kyle Varel, Assistant Trails Manager at LBL.  Varel adds, “It is also an excellent way for families to be more aware of their natural environment while spending quality time together.”

Land Between The Lakes trails offer hikers and bikers over 100 miles of scenic trails along towering hardwood forests, sweeping open lands, and tranquil shorelines.  The staff and volunteers from LBL and “Friends of LBL” (LBL Association) have planned several trail re-route projects to take place throughout the year.  These projects, with the help of volunteers, will help maintain or improve our trails system at LBL.

“Volunteers are very important to public lands, and we welcome anyone who is interested.  This is a wonderful way to meet some great people with similar interest and learn more about LBL and other volunteer opportunities that are available here,” stated Emily Schmadeke, Volunteer Coordinator with “Friends of LBL.”

Participants volunteering to help out on the hiking and biking trails are encouraged to pre-register by calling 270-924-2007.  Hard hats and all necessary tools will be provided for their use, as well as Permethrin insect repellent.  Participants are encouraged to bring plenty of drinking water, lunch and snacks, sturdy boots (no flip-flops or open-toe shoes), work gloves, and eye protection with them. Participants volunteering to help out on the hiking and biking trails are encouraged to pre-register. For more information or to register, contact Emily Schmadeke at 800-455-5897 or  270-924-2007, or by email: eschmadeke@friendsoflbl.org, and make plans for a memorable day in LBL.

Land Between The Lakes is managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with “Friends of LBL,” to provide public lands outdoor recreation and environmental education.  LBL information, a calendar of LBL events,updates on programs and policies, notices of temporary trail and road closures and maps are available on our website at www.lbl.org.