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Take the Challenge at Outdoor Rec’s Challenge Course Stimulate your mind and body by taking on the Challenge Course.
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Rafting the Ocoee.
8 Editor Contributors Brent Bookman Laura Cooper Tara Goodson Rachelle Manson Charlene Mazur Keri McPeak David Norman Tess Peterson Sean Podrecca William Vallee
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Trot into May Experience a trail ride with Fort Campbell’s riding stables.
14 A Reel Good Time Amazing fishing spots around Fort Campbell.
Photography
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Bear Your Arms @ Range 16 Get acquainted with our privately owned firearm range.
Lisa Taylor
Paula Hallett Nikki Lillegard Keri McPeak Deborah Young
CAUTION: Adventure at Your Own Risk
16 One-Stop-Fun-Shop
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DW Rec, the central hub for all your indoor recreation & leisure.
Creative ink
18 Tee Off with Cole Park
Creative Director Sears Hallett
Golf season is in full swing.
Advertising
20 “MAY”-hem at Outdoor Rec
Creative ink 931-801-4531 sales@creativeinktn.com
Adrenaline packed trips with ODR Adventure Program.
21 Ready, Aim, Fire
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Brush up your skeet skills.
Disclaimers: Fort Campbell’s BOSS Life Magazine is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Campbell MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons. The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change. MWR Marketing is located at 5663 Screaming Eagle Blvd, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information, call 270-798-7535 or log on to www.fortcampbellmwr.com.
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TAKE THE CHALLENGE at Outdoor Recreation Challenge Course by William Vallee
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Summer is here and it’s time to head outdoors! It’s also a great time to challenge the mind and body and have some fun at the Outdoor Recreation Challenge Course. A challenge course is a series of activities to include climbing, traversing pulleys and cables and a ropes course that challenges the body and helps foster personal development and team building. The Challenge course consists of high and/or low level elements. Low elements take place on the ground or only a few feet above the ground while high elements are built on utility poles, trees, or in the rafters of a building. Fort Campbell’s Challenge Course currently hosts an Alpine Tower, the Carolina T-Wall and an Odyssey course. The Carolina T-Wall sits just shy of 50 feet and has 8 different faces simulating a realistic style of rock climbing. The Alpine Tower, shaped like an hour glass and standing at 50 feet tall, is a vertical obstacle course, where groups will work as a team or individually to ascend the many cargo nets, ropes, poles, and hanging ladders. Attached to the Alpine Tower is the Giants Swing. Using pulleys and cables, groups will lift individuals to a height of 30 feet before being released to a controlled fall/swing. Next, is the low ropes course consisting of many unique challenges, most notably the Team Development Course. Lastly, we offer the largest structure called the Odyssey. This structure is the ideal adult jungle gym. With cargo nets, zip lines, sliding platforms, and cables suspended in mid air, individuals have the opportunity to work by themselves or as teams to traverse from one side to the other. The Challenge Course is an excellent group activity. You could bring your unit for a team building day to work on group cohesion and alternative forms of communication or just to have some fun. There is no better way to build cohesion than to complete a course that involves reliance on team members and confidence in personal strengths. ODR can build just about any program to fit your needs as a group. We are very flexible and want to hear your ideas. You could also gather a group of friends together to climb on our structures for a great workout for physical training purposes. Before you make any reservations feel free to call us to take a tour of the course. This is a great opportunity to ask us questions and get acquainted with what our program has to offer.
In the coming months you can look forward to some new low elements being built on the course. We will be building a wall, islands, and a whale watch. These low elements are a unique way to challenge a group both physically and mentally. For example the whale watch is a large seesaw like structure on which a group of people must work together to balance. Such elements encourage a group to focus on communicating and working together. Participants will come away with a heightened sense of self worth, confidence, and group cohesion all while getting great exercise. Upon request, staff can further challenge the group by blindfolding participants or not allowing them to speak which prompts the group to think creatively and use alternate methods to solve the problems. For more information about the Challenge Course or to plan your group’s event call (270) 412-7855. We look forward to meeting you!
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CAUTION: Adventure at Your Own Risk! by Charlene Mazur Growing up a country girl, there were many adventures to be had! The forest, directly behind our summer home, was 40 acres of uninhabited territory! At least that’s what I told myself as I ventured out into the great wilderness! The rapid river that quickly flowed through this jungle seemed so vast and inviting. I wondered where it led as I traveled along its winding banks. Of course I was a child, and everything seemed so big! The actual size of the rapid river, well honestly, it was a babbling little brook that was no more than 6 inches wide, but I knew it led to somewhere huge and wild. Oh how I longed to walk beside that little brook until I found the ocean. As an adult my yearning for adventure is still just a vacation away, and managing Leisure Travel Services helps in finding the next great adventure. Tennessee and surrounding states offer so many different quests; it can be hard to choose. When I received information regarding the Ocoee Adventure Company, I was instantly taken back to those days as a little girl imagining where that rapid river could take me! What is Ocoee Adventure Company? It’s the destination for your next adventure filled with excitement and the thrill of whitewater rafting and everything that the great outdoors has to offer! What better way to spend time with your friends than in the wilderness, battling nature and risking it all on great rapids such as those named Humongous, Godzilla, Table Saw and Hell’s Hole! Don’t settle for the same old amusement park thrill ride that lasts all of 60 seconds, I dare you to try something new. An Ocoee Adventure will leave you with feelings of strength and power. And you will have deemed yourself “King
or Queen of the Rapids” for having conquered the miles and miles of treacherous natural water coasters. If that is just too exciting for you, simply choose another river that is a bit milder. How about a scenic relaxing float trip with some exciting whitewater thrown in? Or perhaps you would prefer to meet in the middle by partaking in an adventure with cascading waterfalls? Adventure sites may offer a biking trails and/or hiking and overnight camping trips. How wonderful it would be to spend time in the painted scenery of America’s canvas designed by Mother Nature where you can view rarely seen waterfalls and breathtaking mountain vistas that are simply awe-inspiring. Ocoee Adventure Company LLC has several locations from which to choose to include Southern Expeditions on the Chattanooga River near Clayton, Georgia, Big Frog Expeditions on the Ocoee River in Benton, Tennessee or Ocoee Adventure Center on the Ocoee River in Copperhill, Tennessee. Each location offers something different so it is up to you to decide which river or landscape you would like to discover. Enhance your adventure by adding a mountain bike adventures, Flatwater Kayak Lake Tours or camping to your trip. Don’t have any equipment? No need to fret, Ocoee Adventures has you covered. Only minimal items such as a sleeping bag may be necessary, but they’ve got the rest, saving you loads of money! Expeditions are guided and safety is always a must, therefore training prior to whitewater rafting is necessary, required and offered before your excursion. Whether you are a first-timer or a self-proclaimed expert I guarantee you will have a good time! Check out the travel/lodging link on the MWR website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com for more information regarding Ocoee Adventure Company LLC. We have plenty of brochures in our Leisure Travel Office located in the PX Mall. Stop in and pick up information to plan your next adventure! Wherever you choose, we’re here for you! Leisure Travel Services is open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-3pm.
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Just Shootin’ the Paint by Keri McPeak ENJOY THE HIGH ADRENALINE AND STRATEGY OF paintball with MWR Outdoor Recreation. With a few clicks of the trigger and the release of some CO2 you can send some paintballs flying through the air while you attempt to hit your opponent and remove them from the game. Outdoor Recreation Paintball has a variety of options for you and your friends, one of which is the 3 Man Speedball Tournaments. These tournaments are two day tournament taking place on June 4-5, July 2-3 and August 6-7. Registration begins two weeks prior to date of tournament and if you register by the day before tournament you receive a free t-shirt. The cost is $120 per three person team and includes all day air, one case of paint, field fee, and rental gun (if needed). Cost also carries over to the second day of the tournament as long as your team qualifies to move on. Trophies will be awarded to the team who finish first, second, and third. Additional prizes will be awarded for sportsmanship, first eliminated, best game play and many more categories. Only field paint is authorized during tournaments, special events, and group play. Field paint can be purchased for $40 per case. Team fee is due at time of registration.
normal During operating hours of Thursday through Friday (by appointment only), Saturday 10am until 8pm, and Sunday 12noon to 6pm, you can bring your own equipment or rent from the facility. If you bring your own equipment there is a $10 per person field fee. If you need to rent equipment $20 per person includes fields fee, paintball gun/marker, a full 12 oz CO2 tank, barrel sock, and mask. Patrons can request a chest protector for no additional cost. An unlimited supply of air for the day can be purchased for $20 per person per tank, or air fills can be purchased separately. Both CO2 and compressed air are available for purchase. CO2 can be purchased and is charged per fill per tank. A 9 oz tank fill is $2, 12 oz tank is $3, and a 20 oz tank is $4. Compressed air can be purchased per fill, per tank and we offer 2,000psi for $3, 3,000psi for $4, or 4,000 psi for $5. Additional paint can be purchased for $15 for 500 rounds or $40 for 2,000 rounds. Coveralls also may be rented for $5 per person and are available in sizes medium to 4XL. For more information about Outdoor Recreation Paintball, please call (270) 956-3118 or email paintball@fortcampbellmwr.com.
Bear Your Arms
members. Range 16 offers a variety of services such as weapon rentals (pistols .40, .45, and 9 mm and rifles AR 15 converted to fire .22 and .22 bolt action), ammunition sales (multiple calibers available), targets (high visibility and silhouette), snacks, and various other convenience items. Authorized patrons are welcome to bring their own weapons provided they are properly registered with the Provost Marshalls Office Law Enforcement Command (PMOLEC) at Gate 4. Please address all questions regarding weapon registration to PMOLEC at (270) 798-5047. Range 16 has such features as a pistol range with 4 lanes with automatic pop up targets, a 7 lane pistol/rifle range out to 600 meters, and 5 individual shooting lanes out to 75 meters for pistols and rifles. Daily range fees are $3 for Active Duty and Active Duty Family members, $5 for Retirees and Family members of Retirees, and $7 for DoD Civilian ID card holders and Family members. Non ID card holding patrons may also utilize the range for $7 per person. Seasonal passes can also be purchased for $30 for Active Duty, $50 Retiree, and $70 for DoD Civilian ID card holders. For more information about the Privately Owned Firearms Range, please call (270) 412-4015.
at Range 16 by Brent Bookman MAY IS AN EXCITING MONTH FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION on Fort Campbell with the opening of the privately owned firearms range (POF) on Market Garden Road at Range 16. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation operates the POF Range on weekends, holidays, and Division DONSAs. The POF range is open from 11am until 6pm, May 1 through August 31. The range is open to Active Duty Soldiers, Retirees, DoD Civilian ID card holders, and Family
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TROT INTO MAY on the Horse Trails of Fort Campbell by Rachelle Manson
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Springs has sprung and rather than sitting indoors, why not enjoy the outdoors on the back of a horse? Horseback riding on Fort Campbell’s trails isn’t just for the experienced rider. The horse stables on post cater to all types of riders and are happy to educate a beginner on the proper way to ride as well as tips on how to approach and groom horses. The wonderful staff members at the stables are subject matter experts and they make it their mission to offer the best riding encounter possible. Fort Campbell Riding Stabes offers guided trail rides year round and as the warmer months quickly approach, the weather invites all to experience fun, adventurous outdoor activities close to home. Why not try something new and think outside of the box when it comes to choosing plans for the weekend? The pressures of every day life seem to disappear on the back of a horse. If a trail ride doesn’t suit you, come to the stables and spend some time with a nice, quiet horse and simply groom the animal. Most horses love to be groomed and this is a great way to utilize the stables without having to get on the back of a horse right away. Fort Campbell offers over 75 miles of scenic trails. On the stabling property, the facility has one indoor arena as well as a small and large outdoor arena. Trail rides are offered on Wednesday through Friday by reservation only. Scheduled one hour trail rides are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 9am, 10:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm. It is required that all participants arrive 30 minutes prior to each ride and the cost is $20 per hour per person. For more information and/or to register for trail rides, feel free to contact the Fort Campbell Riding Stables directly at (270) 798-2629 or by email stables@fortcampbellmwr.com.
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Child, Youth & School Services **24 Hour Care (opening FY-12) Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-4485 Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/3304 Gardner Hills (CDC) Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-6767 Polk (CDC) (270) 412-4471 Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-4477 Waters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-7993 Waters #2 (CDC) (270) 439-7996 *CYSS Directorate (270) 798-6539 Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-4959 *Kids on Site (Estep) Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-0674 Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-2315 *Gardner Hills (SAS) *Werner Park #1 (SAS) *Werner Park #2 (SAS) School Liaison (270) 798-9874 SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-5455 Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-1033 Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-3643 Youth Sports (270) 798-6355 Community Services Army Community Service (ACS) & ACS Director (270) 798-9322 Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-2935 Financial Readiness (270) 798-5518 Lending Closet (270) 798-6313 Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-6000 Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-0277 Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-1566 Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422 Dining & Entertainment 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-1822 Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-2175 Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-4610 Dawg Haus (270) 798-0766 Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-4610
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(931) 431-4140 Recreation & Leisure Baldanado Pool (270) 798-5207 Dolan Pool (270) 798-5350 Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-6310 Singles Pool (270) 798-4247 *The Zone BOSS Program (270) 798-7858 Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-5887 Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-4906 Challenge Course (270) 412-7855 Adventure Program (270) 412-7854 Archery Range (270) 798-2175 Dog Park, North (270) 798-2175 Dog Park, South (270) 798-2175 Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-2175 Paintball (270) 956-3118 Parks & Pavilions (270) 798-2175 Riding Stables (270) 798-2629 RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-2175 RV Park (Flechers Fork) (270) 798-2175 Skeet Range (270) 412-4015 Small Arms Recreational Range (270) 798-3001 Recreation Center (Dale Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391 Sports & Fitness Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-3094 Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-9418 Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-7355 Gertsch PFF (270) 798-2753 Lozada PFF (270) 798-4306 Olive PFF (270) 798-4101 Softball Complex, North (270) 798-3320 Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320 Trades & Services Army Education (270) 798-5886 Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-6693 Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/1100
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Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-5612 Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-0171 Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-6806 Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-5729 Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614 Travel & Lodging Army Lodging (Richardson) (931) 431-4496 Army Lodging (Turner) (270) 439-2229 Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436 Miscellaneous Services 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-9793 Blanchfield Army Hospital (270) 798-8055 Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-7161 Commissary (270) 798-3663 Division Parade Field Fisher House (270) 798-8330 Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-5047 Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-4495 In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-7535 MWR Director (270) 798-9953 MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-6818 Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/4986 Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636 AAFES Airfield Mini Mall (270) 640-4614 Community Town Center Class Six (270) 431-3622 Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212 Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113 Exchange (270) 439-1841 Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-1846 Firestone (270) 439-1865 Gardner Hills Mini Mal1 (Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-1020 Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-1914 KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-6353 Troop Mini Mall (gas) (270) 431-2410
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BOSS Events May 7
Kentucky Derby Trip
4am
BOSS is treating 20 Soldiers to a FREE trip to the Kentucky Derby. Depart from DW Rec. at 4am and return the same day. Register at DW Rec. by May 5.
May 8
Single Soldier’s Mother’s Day Brunch
10am
Mother’s Day Brunch at Cole Park Commons courtesy of BOSS. Space is limited to the first 15 single Soldiers who sign up by May 7.
May 13-15
Single Parent Weekend Trip
6pm
BOSS is hosting an overnight trip to Nashville Shores and the Nashville Zoo for Soldiers who are single parents. Depart from DW Rec. at 6pm Friday, May 13 and return on Sunday, May 15. Parents may bring up to 2 children. Cost to participate is $30 for adults and $25 per child and includes entrance fees, accommodations and transportation to and from the event. Space is limited. Fees are due at time of registration.
May 14
Great Escape Movie Trip
4:30pm
First 15 single Soldiers and geographical bachelors to sign up at 4:30pm at DW Rec. get to go see a movie at the Great Escape Movie Theater in Clarksville for FREE. Transportation is provided. BOSS events are open to all eligible single Soldiers and geographical bachelors. POC is SPC Pierce, Neicey Davis or Linda Howle at 798-7391/7446/7858
DW Rec Center May 1
Post Wide Pool Tournament
2pm
Post Wide Pool Tournament is open to all eligible MWR patrons. Trophies awarded to the top three competitors. Registration will be on May 1.
May 8
Popcorn and Movie
2pm
Come out to DW Rec. to enjoy a recently released movie shown on our large screen TV while snacking on FREE popcorn.
May 15
Make Your Own Sundae
3pm
Make your own ice cream creation for FREE. Several flavors of ice cream and a wide variety of toppings will be provided.
May 20 & 21
Greater Tuna Production
Dinner 6pm & Play Begins 7pm
Enjoy this two person play about individuals in a small Texas town. Dinner will be served at 6pm with the play following at 7pm. Admission cost is $15 for single tickets and $25 for couples.
May 22
BOSS Talent Tryouts
2pm
BOSS is looking for talented Soldiers to audition for a production being held in August. Talent categories include singing, dancing, musical instrument and more.
May 29
Memorial Day Weekend Cookout
4pm
Join us for a cookout, with hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, potato salad, dessert and drinks. Cost for this event is $3.
May 30
Memorial Day
11am-8pm
The recreation center will be “OPEN” Memorial Day from 11am to 8pm. Stop by to see what other activities the staff have planned for this special day.
Adventure Program Calendar May 3
Climbing 101
4pm-6pm
$15
Clinic will cover basics of rock climbing such as belay technique, equipment use, proper climbing technique and much more. Meet at the Challenge Course Complex. Preregistration required by 2pm on May 3.
May 7
LBL Canoe & Kayak
9am-4pm
$15
Join us as we travel to Land Between the Lakes for a day of exploring the coast line. You choose either a Canoe or Kayak, includes all necessary equipment and transportation. Meet at the Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programs Lounge, Bldg #6645. Preregistration required by 4pm on May 6.
May 9
Mountain Bike Meet-Up
4:30pm-6:30pm
$5
Trail Ride through the trails located around Outdoor Rec. Bring your own bike and it’s FREE, or rent one of ours for only $5! Meet at the Outdoor Rec. Adventure Programs Lounge, Bldg #6645. Preregistration NOT-required but encouraged for all who need a bike. Please preregister by 2pm on May 9.
May 14
Dog Hike
11am
$2
Dog lovers unite! We will be hiking the trails located around Outdoor Recreation. All dogs must remain on leashes and under control at all times while on this hike. Meet at the Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programs Lounge, Bldg #6645. Preregistration required by 4pm on May 13.
May 20
Outdoor Recreation Film Series
7pm-10pm
$5
Starting this May, we will be hosting an Outdoor Adventure Film Series. Featured films will relate to the outdoors. Check with Outdoor Recreation or on the MWR Facebook page for the film of the month. Meet at the Challenge Course Complex. Preregistration required by 4pm on May 20.
May 21
Kings Bluff Day Climbing Trip
9am-3pm
$25
Kings Bluff, located in downtown Clarksville, is a great beginner to intermediate climbing area. No previous experience necessary. All equipment, instruction and transportation provided. Meet at the Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programs Lounge, Bldg #6645. Preregistration required by 4pm on May 20
May 27-30
Backpacking in the Smoky Mountains
$175
We will be hiking a 13 mile loop bordering TN and NC called Charlie’s Bunion Loop. This trip will be a 3 day, 3 night camping trip. Food, transportation, and some gear provided. Space is limited. Preregistration required by 4pm on May 26. Mandatory Pre-trip meeting at 5pm on May 26.
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A Reel Good Time by Tara Goodson Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation offers several great fishing spots to include two lakes, two stocked trout streams and numerous beaver ponds. Before you venture out to reel in the catch of the day, make sure you have all the requirement documents completed before you bait your hook. You must have a valid fishing license from either Kentucky or Tennessee and a valid post permit to fish. To purchase your permit and license, head on over to Outdoor Recreation’s main building located at 6645 101st Airborne Division Avenue. You can find the fee requirements by calling (270) 798-2175 or by visiting www.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/fishing. Once you have all your permits, you will need to get your area assignment. Outdoor Recreation can take care of this for you, but be sure to get two copies. One copy stays in your vehicle and the second should be kept with you while you fish. Don’t risk a big fine over a little piece of paper. What’s biting? Crappie, catfish, trout, bass and bluegill are all common fish in this region. You can catch and release or keep a few. There are no minimum length requirements for trout (brown or rainbow), bream or catfish. Black bass and crappie have a 10 inch minimum if you want to fry them up. Make sure you don’t exceed the daily limit, no matter how good the fish are biting! May is a great time of year for bream and you can keep up to 25. Last year, a group I was with caught our limit within a few hours, and none were smaller than eight inches. I am not sure if it was the bait we used (live crickets) or the fact that we were all quiet and calm in a popular area for the fish to hang out, but we could have netted our limit easily. I learned quickly not to cast too far out, and to be patient while reeling in my catch. My first casts were…well, let’s just say I hooked a big one, and my friend has the scar to prove it.
If you don’t care for bream, you can hook catfish, bass or even a few trout. Daily limits for crappie and catfish are 10 per person, five for black bass and rainbow trout and two for brown trout. Don’t think you have to make an immediate decision if you want to keep the fish or release it back into the water. Have a cooler or a stringer handy to hold onto your catch. Your possession limit is simply double your daily limit. I wouldn’t want to try to fillet a teeny tiny fish, so hold onto them until you have the largest you want to keep, and then release the rest. A word of caution with stringers, turtles are common here. Check the string often, turtles are opportunistic feeders and can quickly turn your daily limit into an empty net. Nothing worse than looking forward to a fish fry only to end up with an empty growling stomach! If you haven’t checked out the fishing areas here, try a cast or two. For more information about fishing opportunities or license requirements contact Outdoor Recreation at (270) 798-2175 or email outdoors@fortcampbellmwr.com.
Pitch a Tent and Stay Awhile by Tess Peterson Summer is almost here! If you and your friends are looking for a campsite, look no farther than MWR Outdoor Recreation located just outside Gate 10. From rugged to easier camping, you can choose to pitch a tent by the lakeshore, get comfortable in an RV, or relax near quiet trails. Fort Campbell’s Eagle Rest RV Park has 24 RV sites that can accommodate campers up to 30 feet. Also on Fort Campbell is Fletchers Fork Campground. It includes electric, water and sewage hookups. Fletchers Fork boasts a great picnic area, too. Both campsites offer a shower, restroom and laundry facility. Fort Campbell’s Lake Kyle has outstanding fishing opportunities if you like to spend a lazy day on the water. All of these great locations are conveniently located outside of gate 10 at Destiny Parks and Pavilion. Be sure to check with Outdoor Recreation about the great rates available for camping. To rent at either Eagle Rest RV Park or Fletchers Fork Campground, it is $20 per night or $520 per month. A Golden Age/Access Passport is $18 per night. If the cabins and
cottages seem more your speed, rent a rustic cabin or cottage for $35 per night. The deluxe cabins run for $55 per night. There are NO reservations for either RV Park. Spots are available on a first come, first serve basis. Now you have your campsite, but do you have the equipment for your great outdoor adventure? Gear-to-Go is here to help. From camping gear, to vehicles, to water accessories, this fantastic MWR facility can accommodate almost any equipment rental need. They have all sizes to accommodate small and large groups. If you find yourself with an extremely large group, Gear-to-Go even rents Port-A-Potties! For more information on these campsites and equipment rentals, visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com. You can also call Outdoor Recreation at (270) 798-2175 or Gear-to-Go at (270) 798-6806 for more information.
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One-Stop-Fun Shop at Dale Wayrynen Community Recreation Center by Laura Cooper DALE WAYRYNEN COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (D.W. Rec) is known throughout the Department of the Army to be one of the best recreation centers in the military. It is a home away from home for the single Soldiers of Fort Campbell. It is the hub of recreation for the Fort Campbell community and focuses on indoor recreation and leisure activities. Whether you like to play games or relax and watch a movie with a group of friends, this facility has everything you need! D.W. Rec. Center offers a large movie selection for you to watch either by yourself, or with a group of friends. We have new releases as well as a great selection of older movies from which to choose. Our Headset Video room has nine flat screen televisions with DVD players and recliners. You can also relax and watch a flick in one of four other movie rooms with large flat screen televisions and multiple couches and recliners. We offer three big screen televisions with cable so you can enjoy your favorite TV show or watch the current season’s sporting event. If you like to shoot pool, D.W. Rec. Center is the place for you! The facility has six pool tables that have just been recovered in brand new felt. Come in to shoot a few or even participate in the tournaments that are offered monthly. Ping-pong more your style? We have three ping-pong tables available for you to practice your spins, serves or back-hands. If gaming is what you enjoy most, you will love D.W. Rec! We offer 20 gaming systems, comprising of X-BOX 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, and a N64. A large variety of games are available for each system. D.W. Rec also hosts a computer lab with 20 computers that offers internet and printer access. The lab is free to utilize. Patrons may utilize three music rooms; all equipped with drum sets and pianos. Electric, acoustic, and bass guitars are all available for check out, along with amplifiers. Also offered are brass and wind instruments. Need a banjo? We have one of those too.
Recreation usage is free for every ID card holder over the age of 18. To sign out any piece of equipment, staff will verify your DoD ID. At all times, minors under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent. Unfortunately dependent children are not able to sponsor another individual in the center. Hunger pangs from hanging out all day? You can fill that empty void by visiting the concession stand. All beef hotdogs and cheeseburgers, nacho cheese and chili, ice cream, coffee, cappuccino, breakfast buns, bagels, and popcorn are available for a small charge. A wide variety of programs are offered throughout the year. Showcase your unique talent in one of the talent contests. If you are a foodie we offer serveral events to tempt your taste buds such as make your own sundae, cookouts, and “All Things Chocolate”. We offer special themed programs, casino night, holiday parties and carnivals, dinner and a movie, theatrical productions, holiday events, ethnic programs and additionally, monthly tournaments and weekly competitions in pool, table tennis and chess will bring out your competitive side. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program has their headquarters inside the D. W. Rec Center located at 38th and Desert Storm Avenue. The BOSS program has won more first place trophies than any other extra large installation. This is due to the many innovative and creative events that are offered. You can find a variety of activities for single and unaccompanied Soldiers in the monthly BOSS magazine. There is no excuse to miss out on our fun activities! Flyers are posted in the facility itself, www.fortcampbellmwr.com, Facebook events, the electronic marquees, program calendars and you can always call us at (270) 798-7446 to get all the details. The staff encourages you to visit the center and enjoy new creative programs. You may even volunteer for a few things that interest you. You can sign up for the Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) to keep track of your volunteer hours. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 am-10 pm, Saturday 1 pm-10 pm, and Sunday 11 am-8 pm. We are open DONSA’s and holidays too. The center is a customer friendly place to get involved, meet new people and spend some time relaxing.
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TEE OFF with Cole Park Golf Club by David Norman COLE PARK GOLF CLUB OPERATES WITHIN THE tomer base and we have a membership program that offers both a 5Community Activities Business Center and promises to provide day and a 7-day rate based on rank. customers with quality programs and services that enhance the readiness and well being of America’s Army and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Our vision is: Customers’ First, Quality Always. We provide our guests with a quality and affordable golfing experience. The Cole Park Golf Club is presently located on the lower level of Cole Park Commons and is one of the preferred courses in this area. The gently rolling land and the abundance of both hardwood and evergreens make the course picturesque no matter what the season. The four sets of tees allow players with all skill levels to have challenging, yet manageable golf experiences. Cole Park offers a driving range for players to work on their Course maintenance has made a tremendous turnaround with course conditions improving dramatically. Efficiently maintaining the swing before hitting the course. The driving range comes equipped 18-hole golf course and associated facilities will remain a major with a practice bunker. For those needing to work on their short range, priority. In 2011, we were also able to successfully renovate all of our Cole Park also offers a putting and chipping green along with a three hole practice area located across from Bunker Complexes allowing for better playthe clubhouse that is free for all Soldiers ing conditions and an improvement in the to use. For beginners who not only need aesthetics of our golf course. to learn how to hold a club, but also the Cole Park Golf Club is located inrules of the game, Cole Park offers side the 33,000 square foot building known one-on-one lessons taught by me, Cole as Cole Park Commons, at the site of the old Park Golf Club Manager and PGA Master Cole Park Clubhouse. The state-of-the-art Professional, David Normand. I also offer facility and its amenities have already lessons for players at all levels and created somewhat of a “buzz” among area incorporates the use of video technology golfers. The new clubhouse features a golf and state of the art software to enhance shop, 19th Hole Snack Bar, Southern Buffet the learning process. Lesson programs Restaurant, Eagle Catering and five banquet for single Soldiers can be tailored to and meeting rooms. The area is laid out in a manner that allows golfers to go from the driving range, to the putting meet your needs and are very affordable starting at $50 for a green, and right to the first tee. The round continues, with number 10 single lesson and $125 for a package of three lessons. Lessons tee being just east of the cart barn. The round finishes on what is typically last one hour and can be scheduled by e-mailing perceived by many as a great finishing hole. Cole Park has a solid david.normandjr@us.army.mil or call (270) 798-4906. The Golf Shop reputation within the community and through continued program offers a wide variety of the latest merchandise from club sets including putters, irons and woods to apparel, golf improvements it strives to be the best course balls, shoes, gloves, bags, tees, etc. We offer free in the area. Four Person CG’s Payday Golf Scramble club fitting to all single Soldiers and are here to The fee and membership structure at May 6, 2011 serve you and your golfing needs. Please let us Cole Park Golf Course is competitive with the 1pm shotgun start know if there is anything we can do help local area facilities by offering basically the $20 for club members improve your golfing experience! same level of services at affordable prices. The $30 for non-members single Soldier makes up the majority of our cusDon’t have a team? No worries, we can help. Call (270) 798-4906 for more information.
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“MAY”-hem at Outdoor Recreation by Sean Podrecca THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO STAY ACTIVE THIS MAY than with Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation’s (ODR) Adventure Program. On May 3, we kick the month off with Climbing 101 at the Challenge Course. This course covers the basics of Rock Climbing, preparing you for one of our many future day climbing trips such as the upcoming trip to Kings Bluff on May 21. Kings Bluff is a beautiful climbing area overlooking the Cumberland River and a great spot to try a new sport. This trip covers all instruction, and includes transportation and equipment. All climbing trips are geared towards beginners unless otherwise specified. Please bring plenty of water and a packed lunch. With temperatures rising, you will want to cool off with one of our water trips. On May 7, we will be taking a day trip to Land Between the Lakes for a full day of kayaking and/or canoeing. This is a great opportunity to see the beauty of the area and experience the natural feel of the Kentucky/ Tennessee area. May 9 marks our 3rd Mountain Bike Meet-Up. This is a great opportunity to try a new sport, meet new friends, or just get some exercise. No experience necessary as we will be staying with the “pack.” Don’t forget your pets this spring. On May 14, we have a Dog Hike located at the Outdoor Recreation hiking trails. What a great way to bring your furry friend out to burn off that winter fat and to socialize them with their fellow puppy pals! All pets must remain on a leash at all times. Starting this May and continuing throughout the summer and fall, ODR will be hosting their Outdoor Adventure Film Series. We will show a featured film relating to the outdoors at Destiny Park on May 20. Expect to
see some classics such as “A River Runs Through It,” action films such as, “Cliff Hanger,” and dramas to include “Into the Wild.” Check with Outdoor Recreation or on the MWR Facebook page for the featured film of the month. Come to our Family Floats Canoe Trip down the Cumberland River on Wednesday evening May 25; a great trip for the whole Family! This trip covers 4-5 miles of the Cumberland River as you paddle past downtown Clarksville and get a unique perspective of the city. Lastly, don’t miss out on our featured monthly trip! May is backpacking in the Smokies! This trip, taking place May 27-30, will cover nearly 13 miles of the Smoky Mountain National Forest on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. We will be packing all of our own food and water, cooking delicious meals, and sleeping under the stars! This is a must do trip and space is limited! Trip departs Friday after duty hours and we will return late evening on May 30. I can’t think of a better way to spend a long weekend than in the wild! Don’t forget that Outdoor Recreation can offer custom Adventure Trips for you and your friends. Want to organize a unique group trip canoeing or whitewater rafting but don’t have the time to plan? Contact the Adventure programs office to plan your day, weekend, or multi-day adventure experience! We offer activities such as mountain biking, canoeing, lake and whitewater kayaking, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, caving, skiing, fishing, and much more! Look no further, your adventure starts here! For more information about upcoming adventures, call (270) 412-7854 or email adventure@fortcampbellmwr.com.
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READY, AIM, FIRE! Outdoor Recreation Skeet Range by Tess Peterson It is time to get outside and enjoy the weather and Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation has just the activity for you—Skeet. In case you don’t know what Skeet is, it is a recreational and competitive shooting sport where participants attempt to break clay disks flung into the air at high speeds from a variety of angles. The firearm of choice for this task is usually a high-quality, double-barreled over and under shotgun. The event is in part meant to simulate the action of bird hunting. Sound like fun? The Outdoor Recreation Skeet and Trap Range is open to Soldiers, Families, and the general public. The Skeet Range offers skeet and trap shooting as well as five-stand shooting. If you are new to the
Imagine yourself with the bow strung, focusing on the target yards away. You breathe in and hold steady, then release and success; you hit the target! Who would of thought that a sport like archery could provide such a rush and sense of accomplishment? Fort Campbell is fortunate to have an archery range and an extremely knowledgeable instructor to assist Soldiers with a place to learn and experience the thrill of the sport known as archery. Fort Campbell’s Archery program has been recognized as one of the Army’s best, setting the standard for others to follow. Representatives from other installations as well as the Paralympics Committee have come to observe how Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation with the help of two time gold winner of the Sunshine Games, and two time silver and bronze Senior Olympic winner Art Petit, run the archery program. In addition to lessons that can be scheduled through appointment, Petit offers archery programs for Warriors in Transition (WT) who are Soldiers with all types of combat related injuries, the Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) program, used for reintegration purposes and various special events such as Outdoor Recreation Open Houses.
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sport, the staff is more than happy to help you learn. There are shotguns available for rent by active duty Soldiers and retired military for $5 per day per round. A twenty-five target game of skeet or trap is $5, and a game of five-stand is $7.50. If you find that skeet is the sport for you, join the Eagle Skeet Club that meets the second Friday of every month. For more information on this club, give the Skeet Range a call. The Skeet Range is located at the corner of Lafayette and 11th Airborne Division Avenue and is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12noon until 8 pm. All are welcome to participate and privately owned guns are not required to be Fort Campbell registered to be used at the Skeet Range. If you have any questions about shooting skeet or trap, the staff can help. The Outdoor Recreation Skeet Range is a great way to get out into the community this summer and learn a new skill. To get more information on the Skeet Program at Fort Campbell, please call (270) 412-4015 or email skeetrange@fortcampbellmwr.com.
Aiming for New Targets by Keri McPeak Over the years Petit has been teaching the art of archery, he has seen how archery provides a positive mental challenge, improves self esteem and self confidence in those who participate. He has “Never seen a person shoot a bow and not like it.” Depending on the weather, lessons for archery are offered on Sundays as early as March through August and equipment needed is included in the lesson. This is a great opportunity to receive one-on-one instruction from the greatest archer Fort Campbell has to offer. Participants must be at least ten years of age, and if under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Other restrictions apply. For information on getting started in archery or to take your archery skills to the next level, call Fort Campbell’s Outdoor Recreation Office at (270) 798-2175. You can also visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com or email Outdoor Recreation at outdoors@fortcampbellmwr.com.