 SAMPLE: Press release to Newspapers & TV stations KOPL Kids on Public Lands On Sept. 20-21, 2008, members of the San Bernardino National Forest Off Highway Volunteers, various off highway groups, the local YMCA and the Anaheim Police Athletic League will be conducting a weekend event at Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino National forest. The objective is to bring 100 kids between the ages of 8-13, who may never have been out of the city, to the National Forest. On Saturday, 50 boys will ride a bus from Anaheim to the base of operations at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Forest Service employees and volunteers will talk to the kids about our forests and their many uses. Demonstrations include fire prevention, motorcycle demonstration, creatures of the forest (the stuffed animal version) and a law enforcement best friend--a well trained dog. Hamburgers and hot dogs are prepared by volunteers. But the highlight of the day is a ride in a Jeep along a backcountry road. The whole process begins again on Sunday with 50 girls. This event will involve the efforts of over 120 volunteers, a variety of 4x4 vehicles and Ham radio operators. We intend to give the kids a new experience that could change the way they view themselves or the people around them. Off Highway escorts will be available for members of the media and their kids.
mail@sidekickoffroad.com
Rick Russell (877) 628-7227
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