WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2002
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 11
LAURIE SISK/KANSAN
People enjoy the water at Clinton Lake on ski boats and personal watercrafts. The Clinton Lake Marina has various boats and watercrafts for rent.
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McDonald said.
For those who are not waterinclined, the Eagle Bend Golf Course, open to the public, offers another option. The course is located east of the lake, on the other side of the dam.
Green fees are $10.50 for nine holes Monday through Thursday and $16 for 18 holes. Fees are $12.50 for nine holes and $18.50 for 18 holes Friday through Sunday and holidays. A golf cart is $10 per person for nine holes and $15 for 18 holes.
Bruce Rist, assistant golf professional at the course, said students regularly played the course.
Students would have to call early in the week to get a weekend tee time,but if they wanted to play during the week,a couple of days was usually enough,he said.
For students on a budget, the parks have trails for hiking.
"They can't call Friday afternoon for a Saturday morning time," Rist said. "Those are gone by Monday."
Students who like to hike and camp will find four clearly-marked trails surrounding the lake with different landscapes and camping facilities. Depending on their experience with hiking, students can walk long treks along the shore, or short jaunts through the woods.
The shortest trail is the Backwoods Nature Trail, located behind the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitors Center at Overlook Park. The trail is a 5/8-mile loop that has unique features marked at 14
locations.
Students with more experience can venture the South Shore/Rockhaven Trails. These trails start in Rockhaven Park and run a total of 50 miles in both directions, all near the southern shoreline of the lake.
All parks are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Primitive camping with a tent is available 100 feet off each trail and designated areas. Woodridge and Rockhaven Parks also have parking and campground areas for primitive camping.
For students who own campers, Bloomington Park has approximately 400 campsites, as well as a beach swimming area, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds smaller camping areas and the Clinton Museum.
The museum is open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday.
Students who fish can do so off-shore in small lakeshore coves as well as designated areas. The Kansas Department of Wildlife stocking program enhances the population of some species. Crappie, walleye, white bass, channel catfish, largemouth bass, small-mouth bass and bluegill can all be found in the lake.
Hunters can find several waterfowl and small game, as well as deer, in areas surrounding the lake. Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office in Clinton State Park, 872 N.1402 Rd.
Contact Pilgreen at jpilgreen@kansan.com. This story was edited by Mandy Miller.
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