“Cache” In at Wappapello Lake Visitor Center

   

Geocaching is the hottest new trend that has become a favorite pastime for a lot of folks.  What is geocaching?  It’s like treasure hunting using a GPS unit to locate a geocache site.  Each site varies in size and contents and in its degree of difficulty in finding.  But beware!  It is highly contagious and may transform you and your friends into avid treasure hunters.

To learn more, the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center at Wappapello Lake will be hosting a “Geocaching Meet ‘n Greet Event” with Melinda Fox Lindsay on Saturday, August 13, 2011, beginning at 9 a.m.  This informative program will give you hands-on experience with a skilled teacher.  And to make it more fun, Wappapello Lake has several geocache sites you can find.

The Visitor Center also has these exciting programs scheduled for August-September:

August 6                             Fishing Simulator 2-4-PM

August 20                           Duck Blind Drawing (begins promptly at 1 PM)

August 22-September 5     Cat Ranch Art Guild Art Show (during Visitor Center business hours)

August 27                           Shooting Simulator 2-4 PM

September 3                       Captain Seamoor’s Puppet Show – 2 PM

The Visitor Center has new hours of operation and will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.  The historic “Wappapello Lake Flood of 2011” DVD is now available for purchase!  Just stop by the Visitor Center to pick up your copy or call (573) 222-8773 for more information.

Upcoming Greenville Campground Programs will be held on Friday night beginning at 7 p.m.  Scheduled programs are:

August 5                             Protect Your Ash! (Emerald Ash Borer)

August 12                           Old Fashion Games

August 19                           Flood of 2011

August 26                           Wet ‘n Wild Water Safety Games

September 2                       Animal Adaptations

Make plans to participate in these enjoyable programs (schedule subject to change).  For more information, please call the Wappapello Lake Management Office at (573) 222-8562.  And remember to play it safe!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

August 27                                   Annual Classic Amphibious Triathlon

September 2-5                           Labor Day 25-mile Yard Sale