Woodlands Nature Station

Woodlands Nature Station

If you’re a lover of wildlife and the great outdoors, an exceptional experience awaits you at the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.

Outstanding Natural Beauty

LBL is an area of outstanding natural beauty spreading over thousands of acres of forested peaks, parkland, and shoreline between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake, just south of Paducah, KY. The land is dedicated to outdoor pursuits with a conservationist and educational theme, set in breathtaking scenery.

Unique Wildlife Experiences

One of the attractions offering fun for the whole family and all ages is the wildlife. At LBL, you can connect with nature and the environment through some unique experiences.

Woodlands Nature Station

LBL’s wildlife-themed activities are based around the Woodlands Nature Station, located north of The Golden Pond Visitor Center. The station is open daily from April 1 to October 31, 09:00-17:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00-17:00 on Sundays. During March and November, it is open Wednesday through Sunday, with the same hours.

  • Admission Prices: Under 4 go free, ages 5-12 are $2, and 13+ are $4.

Wildlife Encounters and Educational Activities

The LBL Woodlands Nature Station offers wildlife encounters indoors in the Discovery Center and outdoors in The Backyard exhibits. You can also see animals and plants in their natural habitats on numerous trails, including a wheelchair-friendly one.

  • The Backyard Exhibits: European fallow deer, bald eagle, great horned owl, bobcat, and the extremely endangered Red Wolf.
  • Interactive Sessions: Join feeding times or attend sessions on animal communication.

Guided Tours and Outdoor Activities

Join a guided hiking trip or canoe excursion, or explore nature at your leisure. LBL’s organized tours start at Woodlands Nature Station, offering viewing and tracking, photography, and wetland discovery tours.

  • Canoe Excursions: Paddle on Honker Lake amid Blue Herons and Canada Geese.
  • Mountain Biking: Hire bikes at Hillman Ferry Campground and follow trails through woodlands, wetlands, and meadows to find fallow deer, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, and hawks.

Plan Your Visit

For more information or to plan your visit, please contact us:

Why Visit Land Between The Lakes?

Experience the beauty and wildlife of Land Between the Lakes with unique encounters and educational activities. Whether you’re exploring the trails, joining a guided tour, or simply enjoying the scenery, LBL offers an unforgettable adventure for nature lovers of all ages.

Plan your visit today and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Land Between the Lakes. For more information, visit our Wildlife Viewing page or contact us at (270) 924-2000. We look forward to welcoming you!

Woodlands Nature Station

: 3146 Silver Trail Road Cadiz, KY 42211
: (270) 924-2299

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