On a warm December day during winter break our family traveled to Elk and Bison Prairie at the Land Between the Lakes in KY. It is just under an hour away from Fort Campbell, making it an easy afternoon activity. There is $5.00 entrance fee per vehicle with a self pay station at the gate. The Elk and Bison Prairie showcases a native grassland habitat where elk and bison roam free within the 700 acre enclosure. You get to travel in your own vehicle (that has to be enclosed….sorry bikes and doorless Jeeps) on a 3.5 mile paved loop.

When we went both animal species were right next to the road, allowing for some amazing imagery. We even witnessed few elk bucks battling. You are allowed to exit vehicle, as long as the animals are certain distance away. But even if you choose to stay in the car, it is still a perfect place to practice your wildlife photography. Many other animals share this habitat; too bad we did not spot any.

Our girls had a blast and asked us to drive the loop one more time. The Elk and Bison Prairie is definitely a place our nature loving family will be visiting again.

To learn more, please visit  The Land Between the Lakes.