Post by Trix on Sept 24, 2013 4:14:14 GMT -5
For Immediate Release
Contact: Kimberly Morgan
859-745-3100
Forest Service recognizes National Public Lands Day, waives recreation fees
WINCHESTER, Ky., Sept. 23, 2013 – In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Daniel Boone National Forest is waiving fees at several recreation areas.
On Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, no recreation fee pass is required for overnight campers in the backcountry of the Red River Gorge, at Barren Fork Horse Camp in McCreary County, or at Bee Rock Campground along the Rockcastle River of Laurel and Pulaski counties.
On September 28 and 29, no recreation fee pass is required at the following locations:
• Cave Run Lake – all boat ramps outside of developed campgrounds
• Laurel River Lake – all boat ramps outside of developed campgrounds
• Natural Arch Scenic Area, McCreary County
• Appletree Shooting Range, McCreary County
• Redbird Crest Trail, Clay and Leslie counties
• White Sulphur ATV Trail, Bath County
National Public Lands Day began in 1994 as a National Environmental Education Foundation program to celebrate volunteer service and recreation on public land. NPLD encourages volunteers of all ages to help improve the land and enjoy America’s great outdoors. To find a NPLD activity near you, visit www.publiclandsday.org/npld-sites
Kimberly J. Morgan
Public Affairs Specialist
Daniel Boone National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
kmorgan@fs.fed.us
Phone 859-745-3107
Fax 859-744-1568
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5436994
www.wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines/Some-camp-sites-celebrate-National-Public-Lands-Day-224956742.html
Contact: Kimberly Morgan
859-745-3100
Forest Service recognizes National Public Lands Day, waives recreation fees
WINCHESTER, Ky., Sept. 23, 2013 – In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Daniel Boone National Forest is waiving fees at several recreation areas.
On Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28, no recreation fee pass is required for overnight campers in the backcountry of the Red River Gorge, at Barren Fork Horse Camp in McCreary County, or at Bee Rock Campground along the Rockcastle River of Laurel and Pulaski counties.
On September 28 and 29, no recreation fee pass is required at the following locations:
• Cave Run Lake – all boat ramps outside of developed campgrounds
• Laurel River Lake – all boat ramps outside of developed campgrounds
• Natural Arch Scenic Area, McCreary County
• Appletree Shooting Range, McCreary County
• Redbird Crest Trail, Clay and Leslie counties
• White Sulphur ATV Trail, Bath County
National Public Lands Day began in 1994 as a National Environmental Education Foundation program to celebrate volunteer service and recreation on public land. NPLD encourages volunteers of all ages to help improve the land and enjoy America’s great outdoors. To find a NPLD activity near you, visit www.publiclandsday.org/npld-sites
Kimberly J. Morgan
Public Affairs Specialist
Daniel Boone National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
kmorgan@fs.fed.us
Phone 859-745-3107
Fax 859-744-1568
www.fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5436994
www.wkyt.com/wymt/home/headlines/Some-camp-sites-celebrate-National-Public-Lands-Day-224956742.html