Water Safety Weekend - Water Safety Roundup

Season in Full Swing at New River Gorge National River
Stop by a park visitor center or join us for a ranger-guided program!
 
Glen Jean, West Virginia, May 21, 2014—Summer is almost here!  This is the perfect time to enjoy a ranger-guided hike at New River Gorge National River.  National Park Service visitor centers are a good place to begin any park visit. These facilities offer detailed information about the park’s natural and cultural resources and recreation opportunities. The year-round facilities, Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing and Sandstone Visitor Center in Sandstone, are open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Summer facilities open for the season this weekend. Thurmond Depot Visitor Center in Thurmond opens May 24 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily), while Grandview Visitor Center at Grandview opens May 25 (12:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily). The visitor centers at Thurmond and Grandview will be open daily through Labor Day.
 
Ranger programs are an enjoyable way to explore parks and learn more about each site’s amazing resources. A guided walk along the Bluestone River is featured this weekend, as well as a special event – Water Safety Weekend. All programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes for the guided hike.  Water, snack, camera and binoculars are other useful tools to bring along. Below is a list of Memorial Day Weekend’s featured ranger programs:
 
Saturday, May 24, 2014:
Water Safety Weekend: Water Safety Roundup
1:00 pm -4:00 pm. Meet at the Canyon Rim Visitor Center. Do you know how to throw a water rescue bag or how to make sure you’ve got the best life jacket for you? Have fun as you try your hand at smart water safety techniques like this and more --- from the safety of land.