fort campbell mwr boss life

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EditorLisa TaylorContributorsBrent BookmanLaura CooperTara GoodsonRachelle MansonCharlene MazurKeri McPeakDavid NormanTess PetersonSean PodreccaWilliam Vallee

PhotographyPaula HallettNikki LillegardKeri McPeakDeborah Young

PublisherCreative ink

Creative DirectorSears Hallett

AdvertisingCreative [email protected]

3 Take the Challengeat Outdoor Rec’sChallenge CourseStimulate your mind and bodyby taking on the Challenge Course.

6 CAUTION: Adventureat Your Own RiskRafting the Ocoee.

8 Bear Your Arms @ Range 16Get acquainted with ourprivately owned firearm range.

9 Trot into MayExperience a trail ride with Fort Campbell’s riding stables.

14 A Reel Good TimeAmazing fishing spots aroundFort Campbell.

16 One-Stop-Fun-ShopDW Rec, the central hub for all your indoor recreation & leisure.

18 Tee Off with Cole ParkGolf season is in full swing.

20 “MAY”-hem at Outdoor RecAdrenaline packed trips withODR Adventure Program.

21 Ready, Aim, FireBrush up your skeet skills.

www.fortcampbellmwr.com

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 thetime 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 towww.fortcampbellmwr.com.

CONTENTS - May 2011

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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 greattime to challenge the mind and body and have some funat the Outdoor Recreation Challenge Course. A challenge course is a series of activities to include climbing, traversing pulleys and cablesand a ropes course that challenges the body andhelps foster personal development and team building. The Challenge course consists of highand/or low level elements. Low elements take placeon the ground or only a few feet above the groundwhile high elements are built on utility poles, trees, orin the rafters of a building.

Fort Campbell’s Challenge Course currentlyhosts an Alpine Tower, the Carolina T-Wall and anOdyssey course. The Carolina T-Wall sits just shy of 50feet and has 8 different faces simulating a realistic styleof rock climbing. The Alpine Tower, shaped like an hourglass and standing at 50 feet tall, is a vertical obstaclecourse, where groups will work as a team or individuallyto ascend the many cargo nets, ropes, poles, and hangingladders. Attached to the Alpine Tower is the Giants Swing.Using pulleys and cables, groups will lift individuals to aheight of 30 feet before being released to a controlledfall/swing. Next, is the low ropes course consisting of many

unique challenges, most notably theTeam Development

Course. Lastly, weoffer the largeststructure called theOdyssey. This struc-ture is the ideal adultjungle gym. Withcargo nets, zip lines,sliding platforms, andcables suspended inmid air, individualshave the opportunity towork by themselves or as teams to traversefrom one side to the other.

The ChallengeCourse is an excellentgroup activity. You couldbring your unit for a team building day to workon group cohesion and alternative forms of com-munication or just to havesome 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. ODRcan build just about any program to fit your needs as a group. We arevery flexible and want to hear your ideas. You could also gather a groupof friends together to climb on our structures for a great workout forphysical training purposes.

Before you make any reservations feel free to call us to take atour of the course. This is a great opportunity to ask us questions andget 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 whalewatch is a large seesaw like structure on which a group of people must work together to balance.Such elements encourage a groupto focus on communicating andworking together.Participants willcome away with a heightened sense of self worth, confidence, and groupcohesion all while getting great exercise.

Upon request, staffcan further challengethe group by blindfold-ing participants or notallowing them to speakwhich prompts the groupto think creatively anduse alternate methods tosolve the problems.

For more informationabout the ChallengeCourse or to plan yourgroup’s event call (270) 412-7855.

We look forward to meetingyou!


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Growing up a country girl,there were many adventures to behad! The forest, directly behind oursummer home, was 40 acres of uninhabited territory! At least that’swhat I told myself as I ventured outinto the great wilderness! The rapidriver that quickly flowed through thisjungle seemed so vast and inviting. I wondered where it led as I traveled along its winding banks. Ofcourse I was a child, and everythingseemed so big! The actual size of therapid river, well honestly, it was a bab-bling little brook that was no morethan 6 inches wide, but I knew it ledto somewhere huge and wild. Oh howI longed to walk beside that littlebrook until I found the ocean. As anadult my yearning for adventure is stilljust a vacation away, and managingLeisure Travel Services helps in finding the next great adventure. Tennessee and surrounding states offerso many different quests; it can be hard to choose. When I received information regarding the Ocoee Adventure Company, I was instantlytaken back to those days as a little girl imagining where that rapid rivercould take me!

What is Ocoee Adventure Company? It’s the destination for yournext adventure filled with excitement and the thrill of whitewater rafting and everything that the great outdoors has to offer! What betterway 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 thesame old amusement park thrill ride that lasts all of 60 seconds, I dareyou 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 oftreacherous natural water coasters.

If that is just too exciting for you, simply choose another riverthat is a bit milder. How about a scenic relaxing float trip with some exciting whitewater thrown in? Or perhaps you would prefer to meet inthe middle by partaking in an adventure with cascading waterfalls?Adventure sites may offer a biking trails and/or hiking and overnightcamping trips. How wonderful it would be to spend time in the painted scenery of America’s canvas designed by Mother Nature whereyou can view rarely seen waterfalls and breathtaking mountain vistasthat are simply awe-inspiring.

Ocoee Adventure Company LLC has several locations fromwhich to choose to include Southern Expeditions on the ChattanoogaRiver near Clayton, Georgia, Big Frog Expeditions on the Ocoee River inBenton, Tennessee or Ocoee Adventure Center on the Ocoee River inCopperhill, Tennessee. Each location offers something different so it isup 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 anyequipment? No need to fret, Ocoee Adventures has you covered. Onlyminimal items such as a sleeping bag may be necessary, but they’ve gotthe rest, saving you loads of money! Expeditions are guided and safetyis 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 linkon the MWR website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com for more informationregarding Ocoee Adventure Company LLC. We have plenty of brochuresin our Leisure Travel Office located in the PX Mall. Stop in and pick upinformation to plan your next adventure! Wherever you choose, we’rehere for you! Leisure Travel Services is open Monday-Friday, 10am-5pmand Saturdays 9am-3pm.

CAUTION:Adventure at Your Own Risk!

by Charlene Mazur

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ENJOY THE HIGH ADRENALINE AND STRATEGY OF paintball with MWR Outdoor Recreation. With a few clicks of the triggerand the release of some CO2 you can send some paintballs flyingthrough the air while you attempt to hit your opponent and remove themfrom the game. Outdoor Recreation Paintball has a variety of options for

you and your friends, one of whichis the 3 Man Speedball Tourna-ments. These tournaments are twoday tournament taking place onJune 4-5, July 2-3 and August 6-7.Registration begins two weeks prior to date of tournament and ifyou register by the day before tournament you receive a free t-shirt. The cost is $120 per threeperson team and includes all day air,one case of paint, field fee, andrental gun (if needed). Cost also car-ries over to the second day of thetournament as long as your team

qualifies to move on. Trophies will be awarded to the team who finishfirst, second, and third. Additional prizes will be awarded for sports-manship, first eliminated, best game play and many more categories.Only field paint is authorized during tournaments, special events, andgroup play. Field paint can be purchased for $40 per case. Team fee isdue at time of registration.

During normal operating hours of Thursdaythrough Friday (by appoint-ment only), Saturday 10amuntil 8pm, and Sunday12noon to 6pm, you canbring your own equipmentor rent from the facility. Ifyou bring your own equipment there is a $10per person field fee. If youneed to rent equipment$20 per person includesfields fee, paintball gun/marker, a full 12 oz CO2 tank, barrel sock, andmask. Patrons can request a chest protector for no additional cost. Anunlimited supply of air for the day can be purchased for $20 per personper tank, or air fills can be purchased separately. Both CO2 and compressed air are available for purchase. CO2 can be purchased andis charged per fill per tank. A 9 oz tank fill is $2, 12 oz tank is $3, anda 20 oz tank is $4. Compressed air can be purchased per fill, per tankand 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 for2,000 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 [email protected].

MAY IS AN EXCITING MONTH FOR OUTDOOR RECREATIONon Fort Campbell with the opening of the privately owned firearms range(POF) on Market Garden Road at Range 16. The Directorate of Familyand Morale, Welfare, and Recreation operates the POF Range on weekends, holidays, and Division DONSAs. The POF range is open from11am until 6pm, May 1 through August 31. The range is open to ActiveDuty Soldiers, Retirees, DoD Civilian ID card holders, and Family

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 patronsare welcome to bring theirown weapons provided theyare properly registered withthe Provost Marshalls OfficeLaw Enforcement Command(PMOLEC) at Gate 4. Pleaseaddress all questions regard-ing weapon registration to PMOLEC at (270) 798-5047. Range 16 hassuch 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 individualshooting 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 cardholding patrons may also utilize the range for $7 per person. Seasonalpasses 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, pleasecall (270) 412-4015.

Just Shootin’ the Paintby Keri McPeak

Bear Your Armsat Range 16

by Brent Bookman


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TROT INTOMAY

on the Horse Trails of Fort Campbellby Rachelle Manson


Springs has sprung and rather than sitting indoors, why notenjoy the outdoors on the back of a horse? Horseback riding on FortCampbell’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 abeginner on the proper way to ride as well as tips on how to approachand groom horses. The wonderful staff members at the stables are subject matter experts and they make it their mission to offer the bestriding encounter possible.

Fort Campbell Riding Stabes offers guided trail rides yearround and as the warmer months quickly approach, the weather in-vites all to experience fun, adventurous outdoor activities close tohome. Why not try something new and think outside of the box whenit comes to choosing plans for the weekend? The pressures of everyday life seem to disappear on the back of a horse.

If a trail ride doesn’t suit you, come to the stables and spendsome time with a nice, quiet horse and simply groom the animal. Mosthorses love to be groomed and this is a great way to utilize the stableswithout having to get on the back of a horse right away.

Fort Campbell offers over 75 miles of scenic trails. On thestabling property, the facility has one indoor arena as well as a smalland large outdoor arena. Trail rides are offered on Wednesday throughFriday by reservation only. Scheduled one hour trail rides are availableon Saturdays and Sundays at 9am, 10:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm. It is required that all participants arrive 30 minutes prior to each ride andthe cost is $20 per hour per person.

For more information and/or to register for trail rides, feel freeto contact the Fort Campbell Riding Stables directly at (270) 798-2629 or by email [email protected].

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Child, Youth & School Services1. **24 Hour Care (opening FY-12)2. Bastogne (CDC) (270) 412-44853. Eagle (CDC) (270) 412-3303/33044. Gardner Hills (CDC)5. Part Day Preschool (CDC) (270) 412-67676. Polk (CDC) (270) 412-44717. Tennessee (CDC) (270) 412-44778. Waters #1 (CDC) (270) 439-79939. Waters #2 (CDC) (270) 439-799610. *CYSS Directorate (270) 798-653911. Family Child Care (FCC) (270) 798-495912. *Kids on Site (Estep)11. Parent Central Services (CYSS Central Registration) (270) 798-067414. Billy C. Colwell Center (270) 412-231515. *Gardner Hills (SAS)16. *Werner Park #1 (SAS)17. *Werner Park #2 (SAS)11. School Liaison (270) 798-987418. SKIESUnlimited Center (270) 412-545519. Teen Club 24/7 (270) 956-103319. Youth Center (Taylor) (270) 798-364319. Youth Sports (270) 798-6355

Community Services20. Army Community Service (ACS) & ACS Director (270) 798-932221. Family Resource Center (FRC) (270) 956-293522. Financial Readiness (270) 798-551820. Lending Closet (270) 798-631323. Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC) (270) 412-600024. Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) (270) 798-027725. Backdoor Boutique (270) 956-156626. Family Center & Co-op Daycare (270) 798-7422

Dining & Entertainment27. 19th Hole (Cole Park) (270) 798-182228. Conference & Catering Center (Joe Swing) (270) 798-217527. Community Activities Center (Cole Park) (270) 798-461029. Dawg Haus (270) 798-076627. Southern Buffet (Cole Park) (270) 798-4610

30. Sportsman’s Lodge (931) 431-4140Recreation & Leisure

32. Baldanado Pool (270) 798-520733. Dolan Pool (270) 798-535031. Gardner Indoor Pool (270) 798-631034. Singles Pool (270) 798-424735. *The Zone36. BOSS Program (270) 798-785837. Bowling Center (Hooper) (270) 798-588727. Golf Club (Cole Park) (270) 798-490682. Challenge Course (270) 412-785539. Adventure Program (270) 412-785440. Archery Range (270) 798-217541. Dog Park, North (270) 798-217542. Dog Park, South (270) 798-217543. Hunting & Fishing (270) 798-217583. Paintball (270) 956-311838. Parks & Pavilions (270) 798-217545. Riding Stables (270) 798-262946. RV Park (Eagles Rest) (270) 798-217547. RV Park (Flechers Fork) (270) 798-217548. Skeet Range (270) 412-401549. Small Arms Recreational Range (270) 798-300136. Recreation Center (Dale Wayrynen) (270) 798-7391

Sports & Fitness50. Estep Wellness Center (270) 798-4664/4023 51. Fryar Stadium, Sports Admin Office (270) 798-309452. Fratellenico PFF (270) 798-941853. Freedom Fighter PFF (270) 798-735554. Gertsch PFF (270) 798-275355. Lozada PFF (270) 798-430656. Olive PFF (270) 798-410157. Softball Complex, North (270) 798-332058. Softball Complex, South (270) 798-3320

Trades & Services59. Army Education (270) 798-588660. Arts & Crafts Center (Guenette) (270) 798-669361. Auto Service Center (Air Assault Auto) (270) 956-1101/1100

62. Auto Skills (North) (270) 798-561260. Engraving Etc. Specialty Store (270) 798-017163. Equipment Rental (Gear-to-Go) (270) 798-680664. Library (R.F. Sink) (270) 798-572965. Veterinary Services (270) 798-3614

Travel & Lodging66. Army Lodging (Richardson) (931) 431-449667. Army Lodging (Turner) (270) 439-222968. Leisure Travel Services Office (270) 798-7436

Miscellaneous Services69. 101st Airborne Division Headquarters (270) 798-979370. Blanchfield Army Hospital (270) 798-805571. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (270) 798-716172. Commissary (270) 798-366373. Division Parade Field74. Fisher House (270) 798-833075. Gate 4 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 798-504776. Gate 7 Visitor Center & Vehicle Registration (270) 956-449577. In/Out Processing & MWR Public Relations (270) 798-753578. MWR Director (270) 798-995378. MWR Unit Funds & MWR Collections (270) 798-681880. Museum (Don F. Pratt) (270) 798-3215/498681. Wilson Theater (931) 431-3636

AAFES84. Airfield Mini Mall (270) 640-461485. Community Town Center

Class Six (270) 431-3622Military Clothing Store (270) 798-4212Pizza Hut Delivery (270) 439-1113

68. Exchange (270) 439-184186. Exchange Administration Office (270) 439-184687. Firestone (270) 439-186588. Gardner Hills Mini Mal1 (Burger King/Subway) (270) 697-102089. Kentucky Shoppette (24hr gas) (270) 439-191490. KFC & Taco Bell (270) 439-635391. Troop Mini Mall (gas) (270) 431-2410

*Coming Soon


BOSS Events

May 7 Kentucky Derby Trip 4amBOSS 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 10amMother’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 6pmBOSS 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 4:30pmFirst 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 2pmPost 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 2pmCome 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 3pmMake 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 7pmEnjoy 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 2pmBOSS 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 4pmJoin 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-8pmThe 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 $15Clinic 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 $15Join 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 $2Dog 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 $5Starting 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 $25Kings 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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Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation offers several great fishingspots to include two lakes, two stocked trout streams and numerousbeaver ponds. Before you venture out to reel in the catch of the day,make sure you have all the requirement documents completed beforeyou bait your hook. You must have a valid fishing license from eitherKentucky or Tennessee and a valid post permit to fish. To purchase your permit and license, head on over to Outdoor Recreation’s main buildinglocated at 6645 101st Airborne Division Avenue. You can find the feerequirements by calling (270) 798-2175 or by visiting www.fortcampbellmwr.com/Recreation/fishing. Once you have all yourpermits, you will need to get your area assignment. Outdoor Recreationcan take care of this for you, but be sure to get two copies. One copystays in your vehicle and the second should be kept with you while youfish. Don’t risk a big fine over a little piece of paper.

What’s biting? Crappie, catfish, trout, bass and bluegill are allcommon 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 youwant to fry them up. Make sure you don’t exceed the daily limit, nomatter how good the fish are biting! May is a great time of year forbream and you can keep up to 25. Last year, a group I was with caughtour 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 wewere all quiet and calm in a popular area for the fish to hang out, butwe could have netted our limit easily. I learned quickly not to cast toofar out, and to be patient while reeling in my catch. My first castswere…well, let’s just say I hooked a big one, and my friend has the scarto 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 perperson, 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 keepthe fish or release it back into the water. Have a cooler or a stringerhandy to hold onto your catch. Your possession limit is simply doubleyour daily limit. I wouldn’t want to try to fillet a teeny tiny fish, so holdonto them until you have the largest you want to keep, and then releasethe rest. A word of caution with stringers, turtles are common here.Check the string often, turtles are opportunistic feeders and can quicklyturn 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 protected].

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A Reel Good Timeby Tara Goodson

Pitch a Tent and Stay Awhileby Tess Peterson

Summer is almost here! If you and your friends are looking fora campsite, look no farther than MWR Outdoor Recreation located justoutside Gate 10. From rugged to easier camping, you can choose to pitch a tent by the lakeshore, get comfortable in an RV, or relax nearquiet 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 Fletch-ers Fork Campground. It includes electric, water and sewage hookups.Fletchers Fork boasts a great picnic area, too. Both campsites offer ashower, restroom and laundry facility. Fort Campbell’s Lake Kyle has outstanding fishing opportunities if you like to spend a lazy day on thewater. All of these great locations are conveniently located outside

of gate 10 at Destiny Parksand Pavilion.

Be sure to check withOutdoor Recreation aboutthe great rates available forcamping. To rent at eitherEagle Rest RV Park orFletchers Fork Campground,it is $20 per night or $520per month. A GoldenAge/Access Passport is $18per night. If the cabins and

cottages seem moreyour speed, rent arustic cabin or cottage for $35 pernight. The deluxecabins run for $55per night. There areNO reservations foreither RV Park. Spotsare available on a first come, first serve basis.

Now you haveyour campsite, but do you have the equipment for your great outdooradventure? Gear-to-Go is here to help. From camping gear, to vehicles,to water accessories, this fantastic MWR facility can accommodate al-most any equipment rental need. They have all sizes to accommodatesmall and large groups. If you find yourself with an extremely largegroup, Gear-to-Go even rents Port-A-Potties!

For more information on these campsites and equipmentrentals, visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com. You can also call OutdoorRecreation at (270) 798-2175 or Gear-to-Go at (270) 798-6806 formore information.


DALE WAYRYNEN COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER (D.W. Rec) is known throughout the Department of the Army to be one ofthe best recreation centers in the military. It is a home away from homefor the single Soldiers of Fort Campbell. It is the hub of recreation forthe Fort Campbell community and focuses on indoor recreation andleisure activities. Whether you like to play games or relax and watch amovie with a group of friends, this facility has everything you need!

D.W. Rec. Center offers a large movie selection for you to watcheither by yourself, or with a group of friends. We have new releases aswell 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 movierooms with large flat screen televisions and multiple couches andrecliners. We offer three big screentelevisions with cable so you canenjoy your favorite TV show or watchthe 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 tablesthat have just been recovered inbrand new felt. Come in to shoot afew or even participate in the tournaments that are offered monthly.Ping-pong more your style? We have three ping-pong tables available foryou to practice your spins, serves or back-hands.

If gaming is what you enjoy most, you will love D.W. Rec! Weoffer 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 andprinter access. The lab is free to utilize.

Patrons may utilize three musicrooms; all equipped with drum sets and pianos.Electric, acoustic, and bass guitars are allavailable 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 overthe age of 18. To sign out any piece of equipment, staff willverify your DoD ID. At all times, minors under the age of 18years 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 fillthat empty void by visiting the concession stand. All beefhotdogs and cheeseburgers, nacho cheese and chili, icecream, 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 afoodie we offer serveral events to tempt your taste buds such as makeyour own sundae, cookouts, and “All Things Chocolate”. We offer specialthemed programs, casino night, holiday parties and carnivals, dinner anda movie, theatrical productions, holiday events, ethnic programs and ad-

ditionally, monthly tournaments and weekly competi-tions in pool, table tennis and chess will bring out yourcompetitive 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 placetrophies than any other extra large installation. This isdue to the many innovative and creative events thatare offered. You can find a variety of activities for single and unaccompanied Soldiers in the monthlyBOSS magazine.

There is no excuse to miss out on our fun ac-tivities! Flyers are posted in the facility itself, www.fortcampbellmwr.com,Facebook events, the electronic marquees, program calendars and youcan 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. Youmay even volunteer for a few things that interest you. You can sign up forthe Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) to keep track ofyour 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’sand holidays too. The center is a customer friendly place to get involved,meet new people and spend some time relaxing.


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One-Stop-Fun Shopat Dale Wayrynen Community Recreation Centerby Laura Cooper


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TEE OFFwith Cole Park Golf Club

by David Norman

COLE PARK GOLF CLUB OPERATES WITHIN THE Community Activities Business Center and promises to provide customers with quality programsand services that enhance thereadiness and well being ofAmerica’s Army and Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Our visionis: Customers’ First, Quality Always. We provide our guestswith a quality and affordablegolfing experience.

The Cole Park GolfClub is presently located on thelower level of Cole Park Commons and is one of the preferred courses in this area.The gently rolling land and theabundance of both hardwoodand evergreens make the coursepicturesque no matter what theseason. The four sets of teesallow players with all skill levelsto have challenging, yet manageable golf experiences.

Course maintenance has made a tremendous turnaround withcourse conditions improving dramatically. Efficiently maintaining the18-hole golf course and associated facilities will remain a major priority. In 2011, we were also able to successfully renovate all of ourBunker Complexes allowing for better play-ing conditions and an improvement in theaesthetics of our golf course.

Cole Park Golf Club is located in-side the 33,000 square foot building knownas Cole Park Commons, at the site of the oldCole Park Clubhouse. The state-of-the-art facility and its amenities have already created somewhat of a “buzz” among areagolfers. The new clubhouse features a golfshop, 19th Hole Snack Bar, Southern BuffetRestaurant, Eagle Catering and five banquetand meeting rooms. The area is laid out in amanner that allows golfers to go from the driving range, to the puttinggreen, and right to the first tee. The round continues, with number 10tee being just east of the cart barn. The round finishes on what is perceived by many as a great finishing hole. Cole Park has a solid reputation within the community and through continued program improvements it strives to be the best coursein the area.

The fee and membership structure atCole Park Golf Course is competitive with thelocal area facilities by offering basically thesame level of services at affordable prices. Thesingle Soldier makes up the majority of our cus-

tomer base and we have a membership program that offers both a 5-day and a 7-day rate based on rank.

Cole Park offers a driving range for players to work on theirswing before hitting the course. The driving range comes equippedwith a practice bunker. For those needing to work on their short range,Cole Park also offers a putting and chipping green along with a three

hole practice area located across fromthe clubhouse that is free for all Soldiersto use. For beginners who not only needto learn how to hold a club, but also therules of the game, Cole Park offers one-on-one lessons taught by me, ColePark Golf Club Manager and PGA MasterProfessional, David Normand. I also offerlessons for players at all levels and incorporates the use of video technologyand state of the art software to enhancethe learning process. Lesson programsfor single Soldiers can be tailored to

meet your needs and are very affordable starting at $50 for a single lesson and $125 for a package of three lessons. Lessons typically last one hour and can be scheduled by e-mailing [email protected] or call (270) 798-4906. The Golf Shopoffers a wide variety of the latest merchandise from club sets

including putters, irons and woods to apparel, golfballs, shoes, gloves, bags, tees, etc. We offer freeclub fitting to all single Soldiers and are here toserve you and your golfing needs. Please let usknow if there is anything we can do help improve your golfing experience!

Four Person CG’s Payday Golf ScrambleMay 6, 2011

1pm shotgun start$20 for club members$30 for non-members

Don’t have a team? No worries, we can help. Call (270) 798-4906 for more information.

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THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO STAY ACTIVE THIS MAYthan with Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation’s (ODR) Adventure Program. On May 3, we kick the month off with Climbing 101 at theChallenge Course. This course covers the basics of Rock Climbing,preparing you for one of our many future day climbing trips such as theupcoming trip to Kings Bluff on May 21. Kings Bluff is a beautifulclimbing 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 towardsbeginners unless otherwise specified. Please bring plenty of water anda packed lunch.

With temperatures rising, you will want to cool off with one ofour water trips. On May 7, we will be taking a day trip to Land Betweenthe 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 naturalfeel of the Kentucky/ Tennessee area. May 9 marks our 3rd Mountain BikeMeet-Up. This is a great opportunity totry a new sport, meet new friends, orjust get some exercise. No experiencenecessary as we will be staying withthe “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 bringyour furry friend out to burn off thatwinter fat and to socialize them withtheir fellow puppy pals! All pets mustremain on a leash at all times.

Starting this May and contin-uing throughout the summer and fall,ODR will be hosting their Outdoor Adventure Film Series. We will show afeatured film relating to the outdoorsat Destiny Park on May 20. Expect to

see some classics such as “A River RunsThrough It,” action films such as, “CliffHanger,” and dramas to include “Into theWild.” Check with Outdoor Recreation or on theMWR Facebook page for the featured film ofthe month.

Come to our Family Floats Canoe Trip downthe Cumberland River on Wednesday eveningMay 25; a great trip for the whole Family! Thistrip covers 4-5 miles of the Cumberland Riveras you paddle past downtown Clarksville andget a unique perspective of the city.

Lastly, don’t miss out on our featuredmonthly 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 tripand space is limited! Trip departs Friday after duty hours and we willreturn late evening on May 30. I can’t think of a better way to spend along weekend than in the wild!

Don’t forget that Outdoor Recreation can offer custom AdventureTrips 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, ormulti-day adventure experience! We offer activities such as mountainbiking, 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 [email protected].

“MAY”-hemat Outdoor Recreation

by Sean Podrecca


READY, AIM, FIRE!Outdoor Recreation Skeet Range

by Tess PetersonIt is time to get outside and enjoy the weather and Fort

Campbell Outdoor Recreation has just the activity for you—Skeet. Incase you don’t know what Skeet is, it is a recreational and competitiveshooting sport where participants attempt to break clay disks flung intothe air at high speeds from a variety of angles. The firearm of choice forthis task is usually a high-quality, double-barreled over and under shot-gun. 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 skeetand trap shooting as well as five-stand shooting. If you are new to the

sport, the staff is morethan happy to help you learn. There areshotguns available forrent by active duty Soldiers and retired military for $5 per dayper round. A twenty-fivetarget game of skeet ortrap is $5, and a game offive-stand is $7.50.

If you find thatskeet is the sport for you, join the Eagle Skeet Club that meets the second Friday of every month. For more information on this club, givethe Skeet Range a call. The Skeet Range is located at the corner ofLafayette 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 beFort Campbell registered to be used at the Skeet Range.

If you have any questions about shooting skeet or trap, the staffcan help. The Outdoor Recreation Skeet Range is a great way to get outinto 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 [email protected].

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Imagine yourself with the bow strung, focusing on the targetyards away. You breathe in and hold steady, then release and success;you hit the target! Who would of thought that a sport like archery couldprovide 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 thethrill of the sport known as archery.

Fort Campbell’s Archery program has been recognized as oneof the Army’s best, setting the standard for others to follow. Represen-tatives from other installations as well as the Paralympics Committeehave come to observe how Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation with thehelp of two time gold winner of theSunshine Games, and two time silverand bronze Senior Olympic winner ArtPetit, run the archery program.

In addition to lessons thatcan be scheduled through appointment, Petit offers archery programs for Warriors in Transition(WT) who are Soldiers with all types ofcombat related injuries, the Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) program, usedfor reintegration purposes and variousspecial events such as Outdoor Recreation Open Houses.

Over the years Petit has been teaching the art of archery, hehas seen how archery provides a positive mental challenge, improvesself esteem and self confidence in those who participate. He has “Neverseen a person shoot a bow and not like it.”

Depending on the weather, lessons for archery are offered onSundays 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 FortCampbell has to offer. Participants must beat least ten years of age, and if under theage of 17 must be accompanied by anadult. Other restrictions apply.

For information on getting startedin archery or to take your archery skills tothe next level, call Fort Campbell’s OutdoorRecreation Office at (270) 798-2175. Youcan also visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com oremail Outdoor Recreation at [email protected].

Aiming for New Targetsby Keri McPeak

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