Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
One of the staples of human interaction is the simple act of sharing a meal. But take that meal, make it a multi-course affair and serve each course at a different location along with games and challenges? That’s the definition of a progressive dinner. Fort Leonard Wood will hold its inaugural Progressive Dinner Party Oct. 23. For $20 per person, participants can enjoy what organizers have … [Read more...] about Registration now open for inaugural progressive dinner
‘Hunting for Biscuits’ starts Oct. 17; will be held select Saturdays Hunters on Fort Leonard Wood will have a chance to bag some biscuits and gravy before stalking deer and turkey thanks to a new program being conducted by the Outdoor Adventure Center in partnership with Pershing Community Center food-service staff members. “Hunting for Biscuits” will be held from 4 to 8 a.m. on select … [Read more...] about OAC offering breakfasts for hunters
The Outdoor Adventure Center will hold its final guided hike of the year at Ha Ha Tonka State Park starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. The event is free and open to members of the Fort Leonard Wood community, who can register in advance by calling 573.596.4223. “We’re looking forward to getting out and exploring some of the lower portions of the state park and seeing the natural springs,” said Brian … [Read more...] about Final Ha Ha Tonka guided hike happening Saturday
Box dinners, online activities part of this year’s festival Like many activities in the era of COVID-19, Fort Leonard Wood’s Oktoberfest celebration is a little different this year. But Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons can still enjoy the sights and flavors of German culture through its “Oktoberfest in a Box” special at Ozark Tavern and “Virtual Oktoberfest” on the FMWR … [Read more...] about FMWR offering new ways to celebrate Oktoberfest
Participation requires additional permit, safety training The first part of Missouri’s 2020 archery deer and turkey seasons opened Tuesday and will remain open through Nov. 13. While most hunting on Fort Leonard Wood will take place in designated hunting areas outside the cantonment, the installation is holding a coinciding Cantonment Archery Hunt for the third consecutive year. To … [Read more...] about Cantonment Archery Hunt underway
Daugherty Bowling Center is holding bowling for families only every Saturday. Adults must be accompanied by children 18 and younger to participate. Prizes will be awarded for the highest family score and high youth score the last Saturday of every month. Participants must have three games logged to be eligible. Family Bowling rates are $2 per game per person with $2 shoe rental. Families can … [Read more...] about DBC holding Family Bowling specials
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation originally planned to host a watch party for this year's Kentucky Derby, but, due to COVID-19, those plans fell through. However, local and area racing aficionados can still have fun — and possibly even win a grand prize — by showing their love for the sport of horse racing. From now until the starting time of the actual race at 2 p.m. Saturday, the … [Read more...] about ‘Virtual Kentucky Derby’ gives horse-racing fans a chance to win a prize
Viewers can watch 'Frozen 2,' camp overnight at Gerlach Field Registration has opened for the upcoming "Movie in the Park Campout," which will give audiences a chance to see the animated film "Frozen 2" as well as an opportunity to camp out under the stars starting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Gerlach Field. While the movie showing is free, camping reservations are $20, which includes a … [Read more...] about ‘Movie in the Park Campout’ reservations open
Described by state officials as "a geological wonderland," visitors to Ha Ha Tonka State Park near Camdenton, Missouri, can expect to see caves, a natural bridge, bluffs, the state's 12th-largest spring and the ruins of a European-style stone castle along its 15 miles of hiking trails. Starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 29, staff members from Fort Leonard Wood's Outdoor Adventure Center will hold a … [Read more...] about Outdoor Adventure Center to sponsor Ha Ha Tonka park hikes beginning Aug. 29
Safety-measure compliance has led to successful reopening of mini-golf course, go-kart track, splash park Due to COVID-19, it was a long wait for those anxious for Fort Leonard Wood's Rec Plex to start its summer season. When the facility reopened its doors July 25 with its miniature golf course, go-kart track and splash park available, it ended an even longer wait — the water-play area … [Read more...] about Rec Plex staff strives to provide ‘safe, fun environment’
The time is right for teams to start building their lake-worthy watercraft if they plan to enter Fort Leonard Wood's 2020 Cardboard Boat Race. The annual event, held by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Aug. 22 at the lake at Training Area 250. "This is a great team-building, unit-cohesion, family bonding or homeschool project," explained LoraLee … [Read more...] about FMWR seeking teams for annual cardboard boat race
'Drop Zone' reopens; Bowling, menu specials coming soon Business has been booming since Daugherty Bowling Center reopened its doors July 25, according to its manager, who says that, overall, patrons are successfully complying with new safety measures in place. "The reopening of Daugherty Bowling Center has been smooth coming off our 120-day closure," DBC Manager Joseph Manucci said. "All the … [Read more...] about Bowling center reopening has been ‘smooth’
Aug. 7 event will feature free showing of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Fort Leonard Wood's June outdoor movie proved to be such a success that, just like in Hollywood, organizers have planned a sequel. The next Movie Night is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7 in the Baker Theater Auxiliary Parking Lot, this time featuring a free showing of the PG-rated "Sonic the Hedgehog." The event is being … [Read more...] about FMWR, Exchange team to host next ‘Movie Night’
Competition continues through Sept. 19 Soldiers have a chance to prove they've "got game" — video-game skills, that is — during the Online Soldier Showdown happening now. Presented by the Army National Guard, the 12-week esports tournament began July 4 and continues through Sept. 19, with Soldiers competing in a different game and sometimes different platforms each week. The tournament is … [Read more...] about ‘Online Soldier Showdown’ seeks Soldiers to compete in weekly esports contests
Online events feature archery, watching snakes eat The Missouri Department of Conservation has upcoming virtual programs designed to help viewers learn about archery, the feeding habits of snakes and much more. The programs are free and open to the public, but viewers must register online before the events begin. Classes are as follows: — Introduction to Archery is scheduled from 8:30 to … [Read more...] about MDC offers virtual outdoors programs
