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Picture of the Day: Squirrel and Friend at Woodlands Nature Station

August 13, 2016 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Squirrel and Bird at Woodlands Nature Station in the Land Between the Lakes

If you’ve read Genuine Kentucky for any length of time, you know I’m not just your run-of-the-mill animal lover. I am obsessed with all things furry and feathered. Obsessed. This is one of the reasons I spend as much time as possible in the Land Between the Lakes region. With the Elk & Bison Prairie, the Homeplace, and Woodlands Nature Station, it’s a wonder I ever actually leave once I’m there.

The wonderful thing about the Nature Station is that you see more than just the beautiful and amazing animals the center cares for and protects. You also get to enjoy and photograph countless birds, squirrels, and even the occasional skunk, if you’re lucky!

The squirrel in these pictures posed for me beautifully and his friend behind him never moved.

I actually put my phone down and just watched them for a long time. I’m sure I’ve seen too many Disney movies in my life (if there’s even such a thing as “too” many), but they honestly seemed to be hanging out with each other.

Admittedly, I spend a great deal of time encouraging you to visit the LBL – whether it’s been a while since you did so or if you’ve never been. This is an amazing part of Kentucky and the attractions are something you’ll talk about all year.

Well, let me correct myself, actually. You’ll talk about your experiences for years to come. We sat in a car surrounded by big, majestic bison (as they crossed the road) in the Prairie three or four years ago and frequently talk about it to this day.

We also talk about HUGE heirloom tomatoes we saw at the Homeplace, like, six years ago! Seriously, I’ve never seen anything like them and I think about them nearly each time I slice a fresh tomato. We also talk about the time I practically laid on my stomach in the leaves to take a picture of a skunk at the Nature Station. I was more worried about getting a great shot than I was of being “shot” by the little stinker.

Suffice to say, whether you are into photography, animals, Kentucky, trees, travel, or making memories with your family (or, like me, you’re all about EACH one) – the Land Between the Lakes is the place to be. I promise you, you will fall head over heels in love with everything about it.

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Land Between the Lakes Photo Contest

October 30, 2012 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Entries are now being accepted for the Fifth Annual Land Between The Lakes Photo Contest sponsored by the Ã¢â?¬Å?Friends of LBL.Ã¢â?¬Â Cash prizes totaling $1,250 will be awarded in six categories. These categories are….

Mammals
Ã?Â Birds
Small Worlds
Habitats
Connecting People and Nature
Digitally Enhanced photographs taken on and of Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.

Register on line at www.lblphotocontest.org on or before Monday, December 3, 2012. At time of registration you will be prompted to pay the $20 registration fee. Photographers can enter up to 18 different photographs; three each in the six different categories for the $20 entry fee.

All proceeds from entry fees will benefit the Ã¢â?¬Å?Friends of LBL.Ã¢â?¬Â Winners will be announced before Christmas.

For contest information and to register, visit www.lblphotocontest.org.

Tips for LBL Photography

When finding subjects to photograph in the Land Between the Lakes, simply grab your camera and head for anyplace the two of you are welcome! The photo above was taken when we pulled off the road into the picnic area at Cedar Pond. The trees reflecting on the pond begged to have their picture taken and I gladly obliged.

Below are other excellent places to take pictures in the LBL. Click each link to see our own pictures from these hot spots.

Picture of the Day: Cedar Pond and Cedar Pond Picnic Area

October 2, 2012 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Michael and I spend so much time at Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between the Lakes that I’m honestly not sure if I took the pictures here two weeks ago or three.Ã?Â I’d almost bet my coffee pot on two. Almost.

Irregardless of WHEN we were on this particular trip through LBL, the experience was insanely beautiful and unbelievably relaxing, as always. When we pulled into the Cedar Pond Picnic area – on Cedar Pond (go figure) – Michael said exactly what I was thinking, “There’s a Picture of the Day waiting to happen.”

The trees were just beginning to turn, making the entire scene like something out of a painting.Ã?Â When I saw the trees reflecting in Cedar Pond, I couldn’t whip out my camera fast enough.Ã?Â As you’ll see in the pictures below, this is one remarkably beautiful and serene place for a picnic.

A bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, iced tea… can you say Heaven on earth?!

IfÃ?Â at all possible, I hope you’ll hot foot it to Land Between the Lakes (LBL) this weekend, if not sooner. The leaves are changing colors and there are a million and one photo ops. Literally everywhere you look.