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The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area located in Kentucky and Tennessee between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. The area was designated as a national recreation area in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. Originally managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which had constructed dams to create the …

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By Jason Barnette | August 14, 2019 | www.roadtripsandcoffee.com Scenic drives, wildlife viewing, hiking trails, these are just some of the awesome things to do at Land Between the Lakes. The Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is one of the most awesome hidden gems in the country. Regional travelers know about it, locals love it, …

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The Part of the “Land Between the Lakes” Saga That TVA Will Not Be Portraying at Their Welcome Center “In Dec. 1967 TVA came to me to buy. I told them I have nothing for them. They told me if I wouldn’t take the easy way it would go the hard way. I told them …

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