20 Aug 2012

Obama Administration announces redesign of Recreation.Gov as part of initiative to boost tourism, strengthen economy

WASHINGTON -- As part of President Obama’s initiative to fuel the economy and create jobs by promoting travel and tourism, the administration today announced a new design, improved navigation tools and expanded content for Recreation.Gov, the interagency website that guides visitors to 90,000 sites on federal lands such as national parks, wildlife refuges, waterways, forests and recreation areas.

17 Aug 2012

Corps signs cooperative agreement with non-profit group for Thurmond Lake campground operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District has signed a cooperative agreement with Outdoor Recreation and Outreach Inc. (OR&O) for the daily operations of five campgrounds at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake in Clarks Hill, S.C.

17 Aug 2012

Corps of Engineers builds to new heights in Germany

gh atop the trees on the Morale, Welfare and Recreation High Ropes Park, representatives from the U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwöhr, Family MWR, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District gathered to cut a ribbon and showcase part of the project for Outdoor Recreation Destination at Dickhaueter Lake Park.

16 Aug 2012

Construction of new regional visitor center at Table Rock crosses regional boundaries

When the new visitor center at Table Rock Lake in southwestern Missouri opened, it wasn't just another Corps of Engineers visitor center, but one that would have a significant, positive impact on the entire White River Watershed and the Ozark Mountain region in both Missouri and Arkansas.

20 Jul 2012

Corps of Engineers' Bartram Trail named National Recreation Trail

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District's Bartram Trail, located at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake, was recently designated by the Department of Interior as a national recreation trail.

16 May 2012

USACE to honor recreation passes

USACE announced it will accept the federal recreation pass program's military pass at its more than 2,500 recreation areas nationwide.