Press Release
From National Forests in North Carolina:
MARS HILL, N.C., May 7, 2014 – The USDA Forest Service today announced that it will sponsor two fishing days for local children at Carolina Hemlocks Campground on May 17 and Max Patch Pond on June 7on the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest.
The events are for children ages 12 years and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event allows families and friends to share fun, quality time together while learning about one of our nation’s favorite pastimes – fishing. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission co-sponsors these events. No experience is needed for families to participate.
The South Toe River at Carolina Hemlocks will be closed to fishing Friday, May 16, 2014, and will reopen to the public at 3 p.m. on Saturday following the May 17 event. Max Patch Pond will be closed to fishing on Friday, June 6, 2014 and will reopen at 3 p.m. on Saturday following the June 7 event.
The two fishing events on the Appalachian Ranger District are conducted as part of National Fishing and Boating Week, June 1-8, during which local events will occur in the communities across the country that bring attention to America’s wealth of world-class water based recreation opportunities .
For a listing of events taking place this spring, go to www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc and click on “Kids Fishing Days Events.” For more information on Kids Fishing Day at Carolina Hemlocks or Max Patch Pond, call Brandon Jones or David McFee on the Appalachian Ranger District at 828-689-9694.
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