$2 Float Trip Offered

The Young Outdoorsmen United organization is hosting a familyoriented float trip on Elk River, on Sunday June 11. The excursion departs 10 a.m. from Lazy Days Campground, 1351 H Highway, approximately half a mile west of Interstate 49 in Pineville, and concludes downstream at the railroad bridge that crosses Elk River.

The Young Outdoorsmen United organization is hosting a family-oriented float trip on Elk River, on Sunday June 11. The excursion departs 10 a.m. from Lazy Days Campground, 1351 H Highway, approximately half a mile west of Interstate 49 in Pineville, and concludes downstream at the railroad bridge that crosses Elk River.

The float trip is $2 per person and includes life jacket rental, and return shuttle service back to Lazy Days Campground. There is an age limitation of age 5 and older to attend.

A no alcohol policy will be strictly enforced, and all participants shall remain with the organization’s group. All floaters are responsible for their own snacks and drinks. The trip will last approximately five hours including scheduled stops for swimming and snack breaks. Rafts and canoes will be used, no kayaks will be available. Due to space availability, some families may have to share a raft.

All interested individuals and families MUST register by June 8 via e-mail at info@ youngoutdoorsmenunited.com or call the organization at 417-439-8594. Do NOT contact Lazy Day Campground for information.

There is a participation limit for the event, and will be determined on a first-come first-serve basis. Those floating will receive the guidelines, suggestions, and rules packet.

Young Outdoorsmen United is based in McDonald County and provides youth and families the opportunity to hunt, fish and shoot, through outdoor activities every month of the year.