The Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area Handbook: A Complete Guide For Hikers, Campers, Anglers, Equestrians, And Other Outdoor Enthusiast

For any outdoor enthusiast, the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is a magnificent destination. Whether you like to camp, boat, fish, hike, bike or just soak up nature's beauty, the Land Between the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Handbook is your key to unlocking a wealth of outdoor opportunities.
You are holding the only comprehensive guide to this amazing resource. If you like the water, this guide will show you the many fishing and boating possibilities on 200,000 acres of lake, including launch areas, swimming beaches, and the 85-mile-long Land Between the Lakes Paddle route. If you prefer to explore the 170,000 acres of land, this handbook provides detailed profiles to over 300 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails as well as the eight campgrounds available in the park. For those who want to experience the softer side of the Land Between the Lakes, descriptions of scenic drives, picnic areas, as well as historic and natural attractions are also included.


"Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Handbook" is the only comprehensive guide to the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Located in the western part of Tennessee and Kentucky, this bi-state reserve has over 170,000 contiguous acres and is one of the largest unbroken pieces of protected land east of the Mississippi. Land Between The Lakes also offers some of the finest outdoor recreational opportunities in the area.
The handbook is divided into two sections--water activities and land activities. The water section guides visitors to important fishing spots and lakes, as well as outlines one of the longest paddle trails in the Midwest--the 85-mile-long Land Between The Lakes Paddle route. Descriptions of all lake accesses as well as swimming beaches are also included. The land section offers detailed descriptions to over 200 miles of hiking trails (including the 60-mile long North-South Trail), as well as the many mountain bike and horse trails located in the area. Additionally, for those who want to experience the softer side of LBL, directions for scenic drives and descriptions of the many sites and activities are provided.
Finally, the "Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Handbook" offers an extensive reference section, detailing alternate lodging possibilities, outfitters, and conveniences located in nearby towns. Whether visitors come here as their vacation destination or visit just for the day, "Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Recreation Handbook" will be an invaluable resource.