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Corps of Engineers at Lewisville Lake Hosts Outdoor Fair for Public Lands Appreciation Day.


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FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2002

Explore America's backyard beginning with an outdoor environmental fair being held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Lewisville Lake Lewisville Lake is a man-made freshwater lake located in North Texas (USA) on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in Denton County near Lewisville. The lake is primarily used recreationally for boating and watercraft, however, it was built for flood control purposes and to serve as .

Bring the whole family to Westlake Park Westlake Park can mean:
  • Westlake Park (Seattle), a park in Seattle, Washington
  • MacArthur Park, formerly Westlake Park, in Los Angeles, California
 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to enjoy demonstrations and interactive exhibits in celebration of National Public Lands Day.

Watch trained rescue dogs in action, visit with Seamoor the sea serpent, discover what hiking hiking

Walking, often among hills or mountains, as recreational sport. It represents an activity in its own right and also figures in backpacking, camping, hunting, mountaineering, and orienteering.
 trails await you and check out the outdoor gear available from REI. See what the Cross Timbers Equestrian equestrian

a rider of horses.
 Association has to offer. Learn all about our national forests and fire prevention.

Join others in celebrating our public lands and their unlimited uses. This event is free for all ages and there are plenty of giveaways.

For more information, call the Lewisville Lake office at 972/434-1666.

Editors Note:

The following information booths will be at this event:

Wet Dogs - dog water rescue

REI - outdoor equipment and outdoor ethics ethics, in philosophy, the study and evaluation of human conduct in the light of moral principles. Moral principles may be viewed either as the standard of conduct that individuals have constructed for themselves or as the body of obligations and duties that a  

U.S. Forest Service - public lands, national forests, fire prevention

Dallas Trekkers - hiking trails and hiking experiences

Cross Timbers Equestrian Association - horse trail information, also will have a horse for kids to feed and pet

Texas Master Naturalists - natural grasses of the area

Wildlife Rescue - wildlife rescue, will have rescued animals at the site

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - safe boating on the lake and possible courtesy boat inspections

RRV RRV Ross River Virus
RRV Rhesus Rotavirus
RRV Resident Return Visa (Australia)
RRV Rapid Response Vehicle
RRV Returning Resident's Visa (New Zealand)
RRV Road Rail Vehicle
 - Corps of Engineers emergency response

Texas Trails - local hike and bike trails

Corps Water Safety Booth - water safety and giveaways

Corps History - Corps information for lake users
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