Three major storms in the last two months have officials with Land Between the Lakes assessing damage and trying to determine whether popular attractions will open on time this spring.
The northern and southern parts of Land Between the Lakes suffered tornado damage in December, mostly to trees and vegetation. Division of Forestry spokesman Scott Raymond said teams of specialists have been on the ground assessing the damage caused by December’s tornadoes and last week’s ice storm.
click to download audioTurkey Bay Off Road Area, a popular attraction for all-terrain and off-road vehicles, is closed due to extreme soil saturation. Portions of the North South Trail and the Fort Henry Trail are closed due to storm damage, and Raymond said numerous downed and damaged trees have resulted in impassible trails, dangerous conditions, and public safety concerns in other areas.
He said they are continuing their work to determine the overall scope of the damage from the two storms.
click to download audioThe Golden Pond Visitor Center, planetarium, target range, and Elk & Bison Prairie remain open during the winter. Raymond said as of now, they remain hopeful to open the Woodlands Nature Station, the Homeplace 1850s, the North Welcome Station, and the South Welcome Station on March 2.
click to download audioLBL officials said Energy Lake, Hillman Ferry, and Piney Campgrounds are scheduled to reopen on March 1, and the Moss Creek Day Use area will reopen on April 1.
