A scarlet canopy of oaks and maples, a
vast expanse of golden prairie, and
limestone cliffs towering over
sparkling blue rivers were
Scenes encountered in the
midwest by Captains
Meriwether Lewis and
William Clark of the

Corps of Discovery in

1803. This military unit
traveled nearly’ 5,000 miles

{in 28 months atthe request

of President Thomas Jefferson.
Imagine yourself amidst the breath-
taking beauty of one ofthe many midwest
lakes and recreation areas managed by the
US. Army Corps of Engineers. These areas
offer an array of ways t0 enjoy nature includ-
ing hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, pic-
nicking, educational programs, and wildlife
viewing. Our work in this region has included
exploration of he Mississippi River headkwa-
ters, surveys of the Great Lakes, development
of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and
‘onstruction of our Intercontinental Ballistic
Missile system. We hope this brochure will
provide you with the information you need to
plan your visit.

Corps Recreation Tod
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+ 56,000 mils of shoreline
14,000 recreation sites with $0% within 50 miles
‘ofa metropolitan area
101.00 eanpses
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£000 miles otras
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+12 million aces of lands and water hosting 20%
ofall edral ereation area Visits on 2% of|
federal lands

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ae carfily planned and
operated to promote the se of land and
‘water wile conserving the natural
‘ninment. In aditon to ror
‘Mion management ur sewardship
includes forest, and wildlife
‘management archeology. sil
‘conservation and more In
10 defay the cst of ro-
ding these publi services,
most Corps parks and recreation
areas charg a separate fe for
camping se of swimming beaches
and boat launching mp nd may
charge a separate fo for sroup use
Land around our lakes i often lease for ags-
cultural purposes, oo state pas, state and atonal
‘wilde refuges and fish hatcheries, and businesses such
‘sarin, sores and resorts. These ares may have
‘eklitiona eplatons and charge separate Tes.

‘We want to ensure that your vst is always safe and
enjoyable

Safety inthe use of ou facilites is your responsibly
‘We encourage you to observe all safety rules and use
common sense while visting. Be alert o natural
hazards sch as submerged stumps, logs, rock. and
sana. Children should be closely supervised. Fee
fee to contact park ranger for more safety informa

Cops lakes and facilities perate under federal regula:
tions established bythe Secretary ofthe Army and
ministered by federal oficial inthe interest of
public safety and to proec the rights of al visitors,
Complete rules and regulations are poste a the parks
and copies are avilable fom the managers office

‘You may encounter acces limitations duc to national

‘nce in federal court

(Caring for Our Lands and Waters
Corps eerestion areas belong to you and all Ameri-
cans, You can help cae for your publi lands and
‘waters in many ways, Observe rules designed for
Your safety an Tor the poteton ofthe ark and is
natural esouress. Help preserve these ates for

Future generations, Join our vlunter program. Pat-

‘management
‘oluncering at visitor center.

7 Chcak the weather Toevan foe your outing and plan
clothing, equipment and supplies accordingly

+ Let someone know youriinrary and when 0
expect your return

«Travel and camp only where permed

* Dispose of waste propery

‘Leave what you find = do no remove items

+ Minimize camprire impacts

+ Respect the environment andthe rights of thers

power generation, water supps, environmental res:
oration, and outdoor recreation. As the leading
federal provider of creation nationwide, one out
‘of every ten Americans visits & Comp ake or ror
ation area annually to enjoy the 12 milion acres of
land and water enrustd to our stewardship. These
visitors spend nary $15 ilion on wip expenses
and durable poods annually resulting in $00,000
jobs nations

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Learning More
To leam more about the U.S, Anny Corps of Engineers
= ineladng detailed facility information, volunteering
‘sam environmental sew, oF isting 4 Comps lke oF
facility explore the following sources of infomation:

Recreation on Corps of Engineers Lands and Waters
‘wow. CorpsLakes.ts

Recreation on Fra Lands and Waters

‘ational Recreation Reservation Service

Corps Water Safety Information|
swafersafetyansacearmy.nil

‘Corps Valu othe Nation

(Corps Volunteee Program

‘The US. Amy Corps of Engineers is the
steward of the lands and waters at Corps
‘water resources projeets. lis Natural
Resource Management Mission is to manage
and conserve those natural resources, consis-
tent with ecosystem management principles,
while providing quality public outdoor recre-
ation experiences 1 serve the needs of
present and future generations.

Inall aspects of natural and cultural
resources management, the Corps promotes
awareness of envionmental values and
adheres to sound environmental stewardship,
protection, compliance, and restoration prac
tices.

The Comps manages for long-term public
access to, and use of, the natural resources in
cooperation with other federal, state, and
Tocal agencies as well as the private sector.

‘The Comps integrates the management of
diverse natural resource components such as
fish, wildlife, forests, wetlands, grasslands,
soil, ai, and water with the provision of
public reereation opportunities. The Corps
conserves natural resources and provides
public reereation opportunities that contrib-
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+ Pets must be on leash and controle.
+ Hung nd king

+ Reservations maybe made for mary comptes,
and large pin shel

+ Federal Discount passes are honored tices
‘managed bythe Cops and othe federal agencies
ony.

+ Some universally accesible ilies such as
restos, campsite, and tails are available,
(Contet il office fr more information,

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Educational programs

‘Visitor Information Center

Fish leaning station

Watersports ental such set skis, houseboats,

Fishing boas et are aalable*

6. Winer sports such a sow skiing ice skating
and ice fishing ae available

27 Horseback riding

Sanitary dump station

9 Groceries /soplis

‘+*Facilites relocated on Corps lands but managed.
by others.

{2S0-amp service is available at some areas

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