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  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin issuing America the Beautiful Interagency Recreation Passes

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2016, approximately 240 of its recreation projects nationwide will begin issuing America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Interagency Passes.

  • Boaters navigate to Corps of Engineers booth at Nashville Boat show

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2016) – Boating enthusiasts attending the 30th annual Progressive Nashville Boat & Sportshow at Music City Center are encouraged to navigate to the Corps of Engineers booth to get important information about local lakes before embarking on the water this recreation season.

  • 2016 day use passes now available at Tuttle Creek

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake today announced the availability of the 2016 day use pass for purchase at the Tuttle Creek Lake Visitor Center, 5020 Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Manhattan, KS.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces changes in recreation day-use fees beginning Jan. 1, 2016

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that beginning Jan. 1, 2016, the recreation day use fees charged for boat launches and swimming beaches managed by USACE will change to a simpler fee structure. The fee for a USACE annual pass to these facilities will also change.

  • America the Beautiful passes now available at Corps parks

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin issuing America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands interagency passes at its parks and lakes beginning Jan. 1, 2016.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jemez Canyon Dam Announces Temporary Suspension of Recreation

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, announces the temporary suspension of recreation at the Jemez Canyon Dam recreation (overlook) area, effective Nov. 30, 2015.

  • W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area beach closed for swimming

    The Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the beach at W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area for swimming because of concerns about water quality. The beach remains open for sunbathing and recreational activities other than swimming.

  • Commentary: Corps of Engineers takes Old Hickory dam safety seriously

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2015) -- A limestone rock quarry has been proposed on private land adjacent to Old Hickory Lock and Dam, which is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District.

  • Corps parks waive day-use fees for Veterans

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is waiving its day-use fees for military veterans, active duty and reserve personnel and their families at all of its parks Nov. 11 for Veterans Day.

  • History of recreation in the St. Paul District

    The St. Paul District constructed and placed approximately 15 dams into operation starting with Lake Winnie, Leech Lake and Pokegama Lake dams on the Headwaters of the Mississippi River in 1884 and concluded with the Highway 75/Bigstone Dam in 1972. Except for the Headwaters dams that were constructed at the outlets of large natural lakes, the remaining dams created new reservoirs. These lakes, reservoirs and tail water areas created prime locations for outdoor recreation and visitors slowly starting utilizing the areas as railroads, road systems, vehicles and accessibility became more modern.