101 Days of Summer Family Adventure Passport

Adventure with Fort Riley & MHKPRD

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Welcome to the Adventure!

Welcome to the NEW 101 Days of Summer Adventure Passport! Between Memorial Day and Labor Day - May 27th to September 2nd - your goal is to complete as many tasks as possible to be eligible for prizes! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun - family, friends, pets, or whomever you like to spend time with!

So, how does it work?

1. Join the 101 Days of Summer Facebook Group Page.

2. Select a task, event, or activity for you and your family to participate in.

3. Complete an activity, snap photos, and have fun!

4. Load your photos to the group page with our hashtag see page 34 for details.

5. Prizes will be awarded randomly to participants on our social media pages.

6. At the end of summer, join Manhattan Parks & Rec and Fort Riley Outdoor Rec for a fun-filled family BBQ! Print your ticket from the Facebook event page and join the fun!

7. Remember! More participation = greater prizes!

2019 Make sure you are safe when performing these activities and always have adult supervision! Please check with each individual facility for pricing information and hours of operation; prices and hours are subject to change without notice.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors Go Fishing Visit the Adventure Park Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Go for a Family Run Visit Sunset Zoo Go Canoeing or Kayaking Family Camp-Out Pillsbury Crossing Flint Hills Discovery Center Plant a Seed, Find a Flower Fun at a Kansas Lake Visit a Local Farm or Market Try Archery Milford Nature Center Dine al Fresco Find Animal Tracks Visit a Pool or Splash Park KSU Gardens and Insect Zoo Visit the Library Play Disc Golf KSU Gardens & Insect Zoo Make an Insect Collection Family Bike Ride Play a Ballgame Sidewalk Chalk Mural Take a Hike Bird Watching Play a Ballgame Rainy Day Activities End-of-Passport BBQ

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Thanks to our Sponsors!

Sponsorship does not imply DoD, United States Army, or Manhattan Parks & Recreation endorsement.

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Go Fishing Did you know Kansas is one of the best kept fishing secrets in the country? Area lakes are filled with many varieties of fish like catfish, bass, walleye, rainbow trout, crappie, and bluegill. Grab your gear, or rent some from the Outdoor Recreation Center! Talk to one of the staff or visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks web site for more information!

Keep an eye out for information about kids fishing and the upcoming Annenberg Park Lake Fishing Derby in Manhattan.

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Visit the Adventure Park The Fort Riley Adventure Park has something for kids and adults alike! Check out the high ropes course, zip line, family ropes obstacle course, archery, paintball, rock climbing, and more!

For more information about pricing or to schedule a reservation or special group event, please visit www.riley.armymwr.com or call one of our specialists.

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm Location: 5202 Normandy Drive, Fort Riley (785) 239-5412

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For Year Round Fun! Zip Lining - $14 per person This is a great introduction course for thrill seekers who are new to zip lining. Choose first or second session. Sign-up deadline is two days prior; advance registration is required. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 85lb & FIT HARNESS. June 1st | July 6th | August 3rd | September 7th Session 1: 10-11:30am Session 2 Noon-1:30pm High Ropes Obstacle Course - $15 per person Come play on the Odyssey High Ropes Obstacle Course! Explore new heights while you work your way through the course. Sign-up deadline is two days prior; advance registration is required. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 85lb & FIT HARNESS. June 29th & July 17th 9-11am Family Obstacle Course - $7 per person Spend the morning on the family obstacle course learning the fundamentals of a ropes course while having fun together! Choose from four different session times. Sign-up deadline is two days prior; advance registration is required. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 48in TALL. July 6th July 20th August 3rd August 17th Session 1: 9-10am Session 2: 10:15-11:15am Session 3: Noon-1pm Session 4: 1:15-2:15pm

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Stand Up Paddle boarding Want to try Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP)? Well now is your chance! Join the Fort Riley Outdoor Adventure Team for a SUPing excursion that is sure to be fun for the entire family. Classes take place at either Funston Lake on Fort Riley, or Pottawatomie Lake No. 2 State Fishing Lake in Manhattan. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Sign-up deadline is two days prior; advance registration is required.

Open to ages 12+; call (785) 239-5412.

Funston Lake: June 5th - 5-6:00pm $12 per person Pottawatomie Lake No. 2 State Fishing Lake: July 17th - 6-7:15pm $15 per person

How was your paddle?

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Go for a Family Run The Just Tri It youth and adult triathlon on August 10 is a fun and challenging event for kids ages 5-14, and adults! Young athletes will swim, bike and run in this threeevent race that not only promotes fitness but improves self-confidence as participants cross the finish line on their own. A great introduction to the sport, the youth race will be completely contained within the boundaries of Manhattan City Park. More information at mhkprd. com or register at jtimhk.com.

Get into nature by going on a family run!

Check out Junction City or Manhattan’s trails, and don’t forget your four-legged friends!

Don’t know what other trails to visit?

Stop by the Outdoor Recreation Center for a suggestion.

DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN & WATER!

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Visit Sunset Zoo Home to more than 250 amazing animals, Sunset Zoo is located in Manhattan Kansas just a short 15 minutes from Fort Riley.

Hours of operation: 7 days a week April-October: 9:30am-5pm November-March: Noon-5pm Admission: $5 per adult $3 per child, ages 3-12 Location: 2333 Oak Street, Manhattan (785) 587-2737 For more information visit www.sunsetzoo.com.

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June is National Zoo & Aquarium Month!

Visit Sunset Zoo or take part in the Friends of Sunset Zoo Kids Free Day* on June 2! *Child admission free with paid adult

Go Canoeing or Kayaking Little Apple Paddle July 13th Begins at 9am Paddle the Kansas River with Manhattan Parks & Rec! This year, we are breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest parade of canoes or kayaks! Depart from Linear Trail Head (E Hwy 24) at 9am, arriving in St. George around 1pm. Lunch and T-shirt included. Bring your own vessel or rent one. Registration fee varies. Life-jackets required. Free bus rides available back to vehicles from St. George boat ramp to Linear Trail Head parking. Info: (785) 587-2768 or mckee@cityofmhk.com.

Grab your canoe or kayak and hit the water or rent one from the Outdoor Recreation Center ($25 a day). Visit one of the many lake or ponds on Fort Riley or nearby state lakes.

Need an idea of where to go, or want more information?

Visit the Outdoor Adventure and Travel Center or call (785) 239-5412 and we can help you out!

DON’T FORGET YOUR LIFE JACKETS AND A RESPONSIBLE ADULT!

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Family Camp-Out Grab the family, camping gear, and excitement as you camp at a state or Army Corps of Engineers campground! Alternatively, throw a blanket and bed sheet up in the backyard for a more convenient homestyle version of camping. Either way gets you into the beautiful outdoors!

If you need camping equipment, don’t forget that you can rent it from the Outdoor Recreation Center.

Call them at (785) 239-5412 for more information.

Backyard Family Campout June 22nd-23rd Take part in the Backyard Family Campout at Outdoor Rec! We’ll set up the campsites, you bring bedding, personal items, and your family and friends! $25 includes 4-person tent, games, and grill access; $15 if you bring your own tent. Registration required.

Info: (785) 239-5412.

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Pillsbury Crossing Located 7 miles southeast of Manhattan, this natural limestone slab was used by pioneers to cross Deep Creek. This hidden jewel is a must-see in the area.

The flat rock crossing drops off to a 5-foot-high waterfall that is approximately 40 feet wide.

To get to Pillsbury Crossing Wildlife Area from I-70, take exit 316 and go north on Deep Creek Road for 5 miles. Turn right on Pillsbury Crossing Road and travel about 2 miles to Pillsbury Crossing Lane. These are all dirt roads.

To get to Pillsbury Crossing and Deep Creek Waterfall from Manhattan, drive south on Highway 177 for 2 miles to Deep Creek Road. Turn left and drive 3 miles to Pillsbury Crossing Road. Follow Pillsbury Crossing Road for 2 miles.

Park is open from 6am-10pm.

Located on minimum-maintenance roads.

Admission is free!

How was your experience?

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Flint Hills Discovery Center The Flint Hills Discovery Center is a facility that inspires people to celebrate, explore and care for the Flint Hills.

Check out their website to see what exciting exhibits and programs they have going on.

Hours of operation: Monday-Wednesday: 10am-5pm Thursday: 10am-8pm Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: Noon-5pm Admission: Location: Military adult, $7 315 S. Third Street, Manhattan Non-military adult, $9 (785) 587-2726 Children 2-17, $4 www.flinthillsdiscovery.org

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Visit a Local Park You can visit one of the many local city or state parks!

Visit McCormick Park, Wyman Park or Moon Lake on Fort Riley. Milford State Park, Heritage Park, CiCo park, City Park, and Tuttle Creek State Park are examples of where to go off post.

Movies Under the Stars Family Movie Night City Park, Manhattan June 8 beginning 7pm Vendors, bouncy houses, face painting, and an outdoor showing of Ralph Breaks the Internet.

Arts in the Park City Park, Manhattan Live music every Friday in June and July starting at 8pm.

See the concert schedule at mhkprd.com/aitp.

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OK Kids Day August 24 - 9am-5pm Tuttle Creek State Park Free and open to all!

Activities include archery, free canoe/kayak usage, BB gun shooting, games, inflatables and a hot dog lunch. Info: (785) 539-7941

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Plant a Seed, Find a Flower Try out your green thumb by planting flowers, vegetables, trees, anything or everything that piques your interest. Plant a seed and see what grows!

Start the process inside then take it outside to see what you can accomplish.

Kansas is home to hundreds of spring flowers. Many of the flowers have started blooming and can be located all around our neighborhoods and other outdoor areas. There are hundreds of varieties in a rainbow of colors. See if you can find a few and identify them. A great website for identification is www.kswildflower.org.

If you need help identifying your flower, bring it or a picture to the Outdoor Adventure & Travel Center and we will help you.

Make sure you always have permission before picking a flower!

Flower: ______________________________________ Color: ______________________________________ Location found: ______________________________________

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Fun at a Kansas Lake Fort Riley is sandwiched between Milford Lake and Tuttle Creek Lake, two of the largest lakes in Kansas. Go boating, hit a swim beach, build a sand castle, play some sand volleyball ... whatever sounds like fun and gets you outside! Need summer equipment? Check out Outdoor Recreation for rental items! Hey parents - they also rent boats!

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Visit a Local Farm Or Market Farmers Markets are great places to pick up fresh items like fruits, veggies, cheese, and salsa! When you shop at these markets you support local vendors. Be sure to check out some of the local farms, too. These are great places to pick up a monthly veggie basket, pick your own vegetables or meet the animals.

Manhattan Farmers Market - Summer 3rd & Leavenworth St. Manhattan Opens 8am Sat (620) 767-3893 Manhattan Wednesday Farmers Market 1823 College Ave Manhattan Opens 4pm Wed (785) 341-7794 Britt’s Garden Acres 1000 S Scenic Dr Manhattan Mon-Sat 9am-6pm (785) 539-1901 A & H Farm 1374 Collins Lane Manhattan (785) 341-7794

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Try Archery Join Fort Riley Outdoor Rec at the Adventure Park for an introduction to Archery clinic for youth ages 7-18. All equipment is provided or you can bring your own! For additional information, drop by the Outdoor Recreation Center or call (785) 239-5412.

Sign-up deadline is two days prior; advance registration is required. $12 per person.

June 8th & August 10th 9-11am

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Milford Nature Center Located near Milford Reservoir, the Milford Nature Center provides visitors with a better understanding of the natural communities of Kansas. This is a great place to visit to see living examples of Kansas wildlife. Animal exhibits include snakes, turtles, prairie dogs, owls, a bobcat and much more. The Milford Nature Center is operated by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm Saturday-Sunday: 1-5pm (Closed weekends from October-March)

Admission is free!

Location: 3415 Hatchery Drive, Junction City (785) 238-5323

What did you see at the Nature Center?

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Dine al Fresco Grab your whole family and enjoy a meal together in the great outdoors. It is a fantastic opportunity to create family moments that you will look back on for a lifetime.

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Find Animal Tracks Sometimes, all you need to do is look down to know what kind of animals have been in an area. Different kinds of animals make different kinds of tracks. Take some time in a wilderness area and look for some animal tracks.

Draw, photograph or mold the tracks and see if you can identify them. Need some assistance?

Visit us at the Outdoor Adventure and Travel Center and we will try to help you out.

Animal track: _________________________________ Location found: _______________________________

Tracks found

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Visit a Pool or Splash Park Cool off with some aquatic action! Visit a pool or splash park and make some waves. Custer Hill Aquatic Park, and Eyster Pool are great fun on Fort Riley. In Manhattan, visit CiCo Water Park, City Park Water Park, Northview Water Park, the Splash Park at City Park or the Blue Earth Plaza Water Feature and Splash Pad. For hours of operation, visit riley.armymwr.com or mhkprd.com.

Petpoolooza - August 11 1-5pm City Park Waterpark Bring your furry friends to cool off on the last day of the swim season at the City Park Waterpark.

Admission is a $2 suggested donation to benefit the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter.

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Visit the Library Don’t forget to read this summer! Start a summer reading program or create your own reading list, then visit your local library. Libraries carry so much more than books!

Check each library’s website for special events. On rainy days check out DVD’s, CD’s video games, and e-books.

Fort Riley Post Library Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm 5306 Hood Drive, Fort Riley riley.armymwr.com/programs/fort-riley-library Dorothy Bramlage Public Library Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 1-5pm 230 W 7th St, Junction City jclib.org/ Manhattan Public Library Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 1-6pm 629 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan mhklibrary.org

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Play Disc Golf The course at the Adventure Park – located at the Outdoor Adventure and Travel Center – is set up and ready to play.

If you’ve never tried disc golf before, just pick up a Frisbee and find a couple of targets, then let it fly! $7 per person!

Also, check out their Foot Golf course! Call (785) 239-5412.

Also check out disc golf courses in Manhattan at Warner Park, Fairmont Park and Tuttle Creek State Park.

Did you have

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KSU Gardens & Insect Zoo Located on the Kansas State University campus, the garden is a great place to visit to relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature. It is also a great place to teach your children about plants.

Hours of operation: Tuesday-Friday, 1-6pm Saturday, Noon-6pm Insect Zoo admission: $3 per person $2 military Location: 1500 Denison Avenue, Kansas State University For more information and parking locations, visit www.k-state.edu/gardens.

Were the gardens pretty?

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Make an Insect Collection Kansas is home to an estimated 15,000 different species of insects. Start exploring your yard and see what you can find.

While you can do a traditional collection, my favorite way to collect insects is with a camera. Always make sure you have an adult with you when you go exploring for insects.

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Family Bike Ride Remember to always wear your safety gear, including helmets and reflective clothing at night. Bring water and snacks for a longer ride.

Mountain Biking (Tuttle Creek State Park) June 8th 2-3:30pm Cruise the local Mountain Biking trails with Fort Riley Outdoor Recreation! Cost includes bike and helmet rental. This is considered an intermediate skill level class. Transportation and State Park parking pass NOT included. Open to ages 16 + (Participants under 18 require parental sign-up for supervision). All participants must be 62� tall to participate (bike sizing). $18 per person. Call (785) 239-5412.

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Sidewalk Chalk Mural Use your creativity to create a masterpiece on the sidewalk of your choosing. Make sure you take a picture when you’re done to remember the experience.

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Third Thursdays Downtown on Poyntz Ave every Third Thursday from May until September 5:30-8pm Look for the Manhattan Parks & Recreation and Fort Riley Outdoor Rec canopies on Poyntz Avenue during Third Thursdays this summer. Come down and make a chalk art mural with us and check out upcoming programs and events! See art exhibits, enjoy street performers, and listen to live music.

Visit downtownmhk.com for more information.

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Take a Hike Konza Prairie is a biological research station with limited facilities for visitors.

Public hiking trails: • Park at the Nature Trail trailhead, near the main entrance, by kiosk.

• Pets, horses and bicycles are not permitted.

Admission: $2 per person (trail maintenance fee) Directions: From I-70: Take Exit 307. Travel 4.5 miles north on McDowell Creek Road to the main entrance, which is on the right.

From the north: Take Highway K-177 south through Manhattan.

Cross the Kansas River Bridge. Immediately turn right (south) onto McDowell Creek Road (Riley County Road 901). Travel 6 miles south to main entrance, which is on the left.

River Walk Trail Get up and get going to one of the area’s hiking trails. River Walk Trail is located west of Trooper Drive before you get to Trooper Gate.

Don’t know what other trails to visit?

Stop by the Outdoor Adventure and Travel Center for some suggestions, or pick up a Manhattan Trail Guide at the Manhattan Parks and Rec Office, 1101 Poyntz Ave.

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Your adventure

Don’t forget the sunscreen and water!

Bird Watching View and identify 5 different bird species!

There are more than 470 bird species known in Kansas.

Spend a little time and see if you can see and identify at least 10 of these species. This activity can easily be done in your backyard or at the park. For a little more adventure, head to the lake and look for some water birds.

If you are having a hard time identifying your birds, bring a picture to the Outdoor Adventure & Travel Center and we will try to help, or visit Tuttle Creek State Park.

Bird Location 1 __________________________________________ 2 __________________________________________ 3 __________________________________________ 4 __________________________________________ 5 __________________________________________

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Play a Ballgame Turn off the TV, computers, and video games. The dishes can wait and so can the vacuuming. Grab the kids and hit the yard for a family or neighborhood ballgame!

Baseball, soccer, kickball, basketball, toss the ball with the family pet, or even frisbee. Get out, get fit, and get moving!

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Rainy Day Activities Even with bad weather there is still plenty you can do!

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Go bowling at Sparetime Read a book See a movie Try a new recipe Make paper airplanes Stomp puddles Build a blanket fort Play board games Make music Write a letter, and mail it!

Indoor scavenger hunt Get crafty Make an indoor racing track Complete a science experiment Bake a cake

The possibilities are endless!

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End-of-Passport BBQ

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Wefald Pavilion City Park Bring your completed Family Adventure Passport for a chance to win prizes!

Spend the evening with Manhattan Parks & Recreation and Fort Riley Outdoor Rec for an end-of-summer BBQ! FREE food and fun for the entire community!

Food provided by our friends at

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Rules 1. Join the 101 Days of Summer Facebook Group Page: http://bit.do/FamilyPassport 2. Select a task, event, or activity for you and your family to participate in.

3. Complete an activity! Be sure to snap photos while you’re having fun.

4. Load your photos to the group page with our hashtags: #MHKkids #FTRileykids #101DaysofSummer #MHKPRD #FtRileyODR 5. Once you share your photos, you are entered to win a weekly prize!

6. Prizes will be drawn at random via Facebook Live; one prize per family.

7. On the last Friday of June, July, and August we will enter all participants in a monthly grand prize drawing; one prize per family.

8. More participation = greater chance at winning!

9. At the end of summer, join Manhattan Parks & Rec and Fort Riley Outdoor Rec for a fun-filled Family BBQ on September 6th at Wefald Pavilion in City Park.

10. Print your ticket from the Facebook event page to participate and be entered into the final grand prize drawing!

Questions? Email mhkprd@cityofmhk.com

Participant’s Name:________________________________ Parent/Guardian:__________________________________

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