By Tina Beach and Tess Peterson
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id you know that Gear-to-Go is your one stop shop for all kinds of equipment rentals?
If you want to venture into the great outdoors, Gear-to-Go is here to help. From camping gear, to vehicles, to water accessories, this fantastic MWR facility can accommodate almost any equipment rental need. Even though school has started and fall is approaching, there is still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy nature! Boating is a great way to relax. Recently, the MWR marketing department had a fantastic team building day that included lots of Gear-to-Go equipment. We grabbed a pontoon boat, a speed boat, life vests, and vehicles to tow it all to the
Cumberland River for some fun in the sun. Since it was an exceptionally hot day, we even rented a giant cooler for all of our food. We launched our boats, and had so much fun jumping in the cool water. It was such a great experience, so peaceful and relaxing, that we can’t wait to do it again! As the summer months cool off, it is a great idea to head outdoors for some fresh air and to utilize all of the outstanding camping opportunities here on post and in the surrounding community. In Tennessee and Kentucky, there are plenty of sites for camping. If you don’t have all of the correct camping equipment, Gear-to-Go is available to assist with your camping needs. First, grab a tent. Next, everyone will need sleeping bags. Grills,
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fish cookers, pig roasters and smokers are also available for all of those yummy campfire meals. See some of Chef Bob’s recipes on page 8. If your trip brings you to a lake, you can rent knee boards, water skis and other water toys as well as canoes and kayaks. If roughing it under the stars isn’t quite for you, you can still get outdoors with a camper from Gear-to-Go. They have all sizes to accommodate both small and large groups. If you are looking for a campsite, look no farther than MWR Outdoor Recreation. Fort Campbell’s Eagle Rest RV Park has 24 RV sites that can accommodate campers up to 30 feet. There is also a nearby playground for the children to enjoy. Also on Fort Campbell is Fletcher’s Fork Campground. It includes electric, water and sewage hookups. Fletcher’s Fork boasts a great picnic area, too. Both campsites offer a shower, restroom and laundry facility. Fort Campbell’s Lake Kyle has outstanding fishing opportunities if you like to spend a lazy day on the water. All of these great locations are conveniently located outside of Gate 10. If you would like to venture outside of Fort Campbell, Kentucky has Land
Between the Lakes which is just about an hour’s drive from post. Land Between the
Lakes offers numerous camping opportunities for a variety of interests. From primitive to luxurious camping, you can choose to pitch a tent by the lakeshore, get comfortable in your RV, or relax near trails after an exciting day of adventure. Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean that all the fun of camping or boating has to stop. The fall months are a great time of the year to take your Family on that special weekend trip. The weather has cooled down and the beautiful colors of the trees make a great backdrop for the campsite or the lake. A good thing to remember when you are planning your trip is to make a list of all the fun activities that you and your Family enjoy. Whether it’s camping out and roasting marshmallows, hiking, or spending a day on the lake waterskiing, be sure to enjoy every moment. And don’t forget that Outdoor Recreation and Gear-to-Go are here to make your outdoor experience an amazing one! For more information on these campsites and equipment rentals, visit the Fort Campbell MWR website at www.fortcampbellmwr.com. Call Gear-to-Go at (270) 798-6806 and Outdoor Recreation at (270) 798-2175.
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