JENNINGS RANDOLPH LAKE —
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Jennings Randolph Lake announces a variety of activities planned for Memorial Day weekend 2013.
Memorial Day weekend activities at the lake include interpretive programs and intake control tower tours. The interpretive programs will be presented in the Robert W. Craig campground amphitheater on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at 9 p.m. The public is encouraged to take part in these free events.
Tours of the Jennings Randolph tower are scheduled from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. Tours will begin every 30 minutes and interested parties are asked to meet at the West Virginia Overlook. Each tour is limited to no more than 20 people. Photography and videography of any kind (including cell photos) are not permitted.
Due to the sensitive flood risk management mission, all participants must sign-in with the ranger and provide federal or state issued photo identification card. Adults with proper identification are able to sign for accompanying children (16 years old or younger). Additionally, cameras, cell phones, video equipment and bags of any kind (purses, backpacks, briefcases, etc.) are not permitted inside. Please make arrangements prior to signing up for the tour on site as exceptions will not be made.
Contact the park office at 304-355-2346, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or visit
http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/missions/damsrecreation/jenningsrandolphlake, for more information.
Release no. 13-011