Scout Visitors Guide
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Hello Scouter!!
Congratulations
on your decision to find out more about bringing your Scout unit to visit
Many people might think that with the heightened security on military installations in this new era, that it would be close to impossible for a Scout unit from another location to visit Ft Knox, but even now, during everyday, normal operating conditions it is still possible to visit, and even stay on post. The following information sets forth the guidelines for entry to the post, and the procedures for eating in the Kouma Dining Facility. It will also provide information on local facilities and attractions. There are several things to see and do, so it is recommended that you be specific about what you would like as part of your visit.
For other questions you might have that aren’t answered in this document, you can contact the Ft Knox Scouting Community through the website at www.knoxscouting.org or at knoxscouting@yahoo.com. You can also contact the Post through the Public Affairs Office at 502-624-3351
Yours in Scouting
Willis Madden
FKSC Chair
POST OPPORTUNITIES
There are several activities, events, and attractions to visit on the Fort Knox Military Reservation. It is not impossible to visit post and have a great time, it just takes a little planning.
SCOUT SPECIFIC
There are several
opportunities on post for scouts, which you will find in some of the other
sections, but one Scout Specific event held at
This event
usually offers camping on site at
PROCEDURES FOR ENTERING POST
Each organized group of 10 or more people may
request a visit to the installation.
Procedures for entry to
·
All gates on
· All buses must enter the Brandenburg Station Road Gate
·
Cars and vans may enter any of the operating
gates (Wilson Road Gate, Chaffee Ave. Gate,
· Gate Operations - There are Department of Defense Guards, and Military Personnel guarding all entrances to Ft Knox. These officers are responsible for inspecting each vehicle and its occupants. Proper prior coordination with Post Points of contact (POC’s) can make this phase go more smoothly.
o Entry to the federal military reservation constitutes consent to be searched.
o If the vehicle is not registered on Ft Knox, it will most likely be searched as part of standard procedure.
o Depending on the current level of security, this inspection could consist of different areas of focus and vary in the time it takes to complete, from one visit to the next.
o If you have met the requirements outlined in this document, you should have no reason to be concerned about admission to the post. There are, however, periods of increased security and alerts, which require the gates to be temporarily closed at times.
· No weapons are allowed on post
· Photographs
o On
Ft Knox, photos may only be taken inside and around the outside of the
o The Department of Treasury has its own set of guards that protect the Gold Vault. They do not allow photo’s to be taken of the Gold Vault.
· All individuals over the age of 18 must show photo ID
· All drivers must show a valid driver’s license, valid registration and proof of insurance.
CAMPING
All reservations for
We can not make reservations for you, but you make your own arrangements by calling 502-624-4836. There is a fee for this, and you can find more info at: http://www.knoxmwr.com/Rec/campCarlson.asp .
Other Possibilities - In the past some visiting units have hooked up with Ft Knox units and made other camping arrangements, which have resulted in a lower cost to the visiting units.
OTHER LODGING
Wickham Guest House - (502) 943-1000 – Must have a military ID card (Active, Reserve, Retired, or Dependant) to get a reservation.
New
FKSC Individuals – Some units on post maintain storage and meeting facilities. In the past some units have been able to use this space. You will need to contact one of these units through their e-mail or phone contacts.
MEALS
PROCEDURES FOR EATING AT THE DINING FACILITY
Use of a Post Dining Facility can be arranged for your unit. Visitors are limited to one meal in the dining facility and one meal of MREs during a visit. You must request an exception to policy (the policy is no civilians are allowed to eat in the dining facility). This request must include:
· the total number of people to use the dining facility.
· You may estimate the number of people and adjust by giving the post an accurate count at one week out.
· If the number changes and post does not receive the information the guests will be liable to pay for the meals ordered, but not eaten.
· the meal being requested (breakfast/noon or evening meal)
· the date your unit plans to use the dining facility
Shoppette’s, Commissary, and Post Exchange – Official policy for these on-post sales venues is that a shopper must have an official Military ID Card (Retired, Active, Reserve, or Dependant) to use these facilities. You can not enter the Commisary without an ID Card, You can enter the Post Exchange (the PX) if you are signed in by an ID Card holder, and you can enter the either of the shoppette’s without an ID Card. The Shoppette’s MAY allow you to make purchases without an ID Card for items other than Alcohol, Cigarettes, or Gasoline.
On POST Activities
Military Training
There are actually certain military training events / activities that
can be visited by Scouts at Ft Knox with the proper prior coordination. If a request is made in writing to the public
affairs office, 12-weeks in advance, visiting the below Ft Knox activities can
be requested:
· The Tank Driver Simulator where new soldiers learn to drive tanks through use of computer-generated scenarios.
· The Close Combat Tactical Trainer and the SIMNET are both computer-generated scenarios where young soldiers learn to operate tanks and vehicles.
· The Weaponeer is a laser-sighted trainer for the M16 (rifle).
· Maintenance classes where visitors can observe as soldiers take M1 Abrams Tanks and Bradleys apart and repair them can be visited.
· You may also observe a basic training class - this is dependent upon what the class is doing, but we will select a class that is interesting to observe.
At each of these facilities visitors will receive a briefing explaining the operation of the facility and then a tour of the facility. Facility access is dependent upon use by training soldiers. Ft Knox can only accommodate visiting these activities if you plan to visit them on a normal duty day (not available on weekends, holidays, or training holidays (which usually fall on the Friday before a three-day weekend)). The public affairs office must have a written request for exactly what it is your group wants to see.
FUN
On the weekends your group may use several of the Post facilities without making a formal request.
Patton Museum - The Patton Museum of Cavalry and
Armor is listed as one of the most
visited sites in
·
From Memorial Day through Labor Day
Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturdays
and Sundays
·
The Rest of the Year
open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Gold Vault – Ft Knox is perhaps best-known
for the United States Bullion Depository, or "Gold Vault", as it is affectionately called by millions
around the world. The facility, with its security systems shrouded in secrecy,
houses the largest portion of the
Tioga Falls Hiking Trail - This self guided trail was developed to display an area with a unique combination of natural beauty and nineteenth century history. The trail lies in an area of Ft. Knox used for military training and as a result is sometimes closed to hikers. The trail may also be closed to hikers during some hunting seasons. Visitors using the Tioga Trail are required to strictly follow the regulations outlined on the back of this trail guide. Signs are conspicuously posted during times the trail is closed.
http://www.radclifftourism.org/tiogafalls.shtml
http://www.iglou.com/mooseland/tioga.htm
The Anderson Pool facility is an indoor Olympic size
swimming pool located on
The
Whether it’s
traditional bowling you like, or a new, high energy, glow-in-the-dark, cosmic
experience, our award winning
FRENCH SHOOTING CLUB
Lookin’ for a little shootin’ action? Our French Shooting Club offers the amateur or seasoned shooter every opportunity to practice their skills in a safe environment. Skeet, Trap, Sporting Clay tournaments and pistol and rifle shoots are hosted frequently at the range. For archery shooters, French Shooting Club has an archery range with 3-D targets.
· Skeet & Trap Shooting - Four lighted fields, one equipped with trap.
· Sporting Clay - A lighted 5-stand Sporting Clay.
·
· Meeting Room - With tables, chairs, fireplace, sink, refrigerator & serving bar.
· Clubhouse - Reloading components, ammunitions, rental shotguns and more.
· Activities - Open shoots, tournaments and league shoots - call for upcoming events.
Please contact them at (502) 624-7754 or check them out on the web (http://www.knoxmwr.com/Rec/shootingClub.asp ) for updated rates and hours of operation.
Post
Golfing
What Army Post
would be complete without a golf course?
Lindsey Golf Course is located near the world famous "Gold
Vault," otherwise known as the U.S. Bullion Depository. Lindsey features
larger greens and is much flatter than
Both, Anderson and Lindsey Golf Courses have practice putting and chipping greens, fully-equipped golf shops, stocked with new golf clubs, bags, and golf balls, as well as the latest golf fashions and apparel.
If you're looking for a bite to eat, choose from a variety of sandwiches, snacks, salads, and hot and cold beverages at the new Anderson Clubhouse and Lindsey's Snack Bar. Call 624-2717, 943-9929 or 1-888-548-5728 or check them out on the web (http://www.knoxmwr.com/Rec/golf.asp ) for rates and hours of operation.
Post Equipment Rental – If you have someone authorized
(Active duty military and their families, retirees and their families,
reservist, and DoD civilians and their families) the
LOCAL AREA (OFF-POST)
OPPORTUNITIES
When planning
your Visit to the
CAMPING
Otter Creek Campground –
Address
OTHER LODGING
Area Hotels:
MEALS
There are SEVERAL resturants in the Muldraugh/Radcliff area. There is a list in this document at Appendix A, but as businesses open and close regularly, you should check at http://www.radcliffky.org/restaurants.html to make sure that you are seeing an updated listing. Radcliff also has a Winn-Dixie and a Food Lion supermarket, as well as a Wal-Mart.
OFF POST Activities
They have a special page for the:
Girl Scouts: http://challenger.radcliff.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=About_Us&file=girlscouts
Boy & Cub Scouts: http://challenger.radcliff.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=About_Us&file=boyscouts
Elizabethtown Black
History Gallery - The Gallery's mission is to provide a home and a focal
point for the history and rich cultural heritage of Black Americans, so that we
may preserve and share these experiences with our visitors. http://www.touretown.com/blackhistorygallery.shtml Contact Information - Black History Gallery,
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve - A heavily wooded natural area located on steep terrain with interesting historic features, this preserve provides opportunities for nature study, hiking, picnicking, and historic interpretation. A handicapped accessible trail winds through mature hardwood forest past cascading waterfall as it leads from a parking area at the old water plant to the lake. Other hiking trails wind through the dense forest around the lake and from a parking area at the top of the hill to an overlook and on to the lake. A handicapped accessible picnic area is located at the top of the hill and many trees are marked for identification along the trails. They welcome Scout groups, and have been known, in the past, to accommodate Campouts. Contact them for more info - Check out the website at http://saundersprings.radcliff.org/
Address
Bridges to the past - 150-year-old stone bridges predating the Civil War along a stretch of the historic "L&N" Turnpike are located in Ft Knox, and are part of a Heritage Walking Tour available during specific times. The three bridges can be viewed from atop the roadway, as well as from underneath, where visitors can get a first-hand look at the condition of the structures. Contact: 800-334-7540 (for updated info). Time Required: Approximately 1 to 11/2 hours walking time (Interpretive guide provided) Cost: Free
My Old Kentucky Home - Historic KY landmark, featured on the KY State
Quarter, Guides
dressed in antebellum costumes host tours of the restored mansion, and the
park's J. Dan Talbott Amphitheater is the site of "Stephen Foster--The
Musical." This colorful outdoor production features more than 50 Foster
songs and colorful dancers. During the presentation, you will have an
unforgettable experience as shadows dance and music drifts along the hillside
setting.
Tours, camping,
visitors center, gift shop, golf course, musicals, picnicing & playground. For more info write MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME
STATE PARK
Churchill Downs - Experience
the excitement and pageantry that is world-class Thoroughbred racing by
visiting Churchill Downs! Planning a fun-filled day with the troop? Churchill Downs is an exciting destination
for people of all ages.
6 Flags Amusement
Park - Located at the Kentucky Fair
and
The
The Schmidt Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia - rare vending machines and antique bottling equipment used over 100 years ago, serving trays and calendars, visitors to the museum will find everyday items such as bottles, beverage glasses, toys, neon and metal signs, sheet music and more - all bearing the famous trademark http://www.schmidtmuseum.com/home.html
Swope Cars of Yesteryear museum - http://www.swopemuseum.com/
Falls of the
The
http://www.frazierarmsmuseum.org/
HIKING
Several of the places above have Hiking Trails. There are a few others listed below, with links to info on them from http://www.iglou.com/mooseland/kentucky.htm.
Other Info and POC’s
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana – www.kyanags.org
Lincoln Heritage Council, Boy Scouts of America – www.lhcbsa.org
City of
City of
HOW TO REQUEST A
VISIT:
To make a request
to visit
REQUEST FOR
Visitation to
Our Scout group will consist
of: _____Adult Males & _____ Adult Females, with
_____
Youth Males & _____ Youth
Females
We would like to know if the
specific events below will be available for a visit during the timeframe we
plan to visit.
_____ The Close Combat Tactical Trainer / SIMNET
_____ The M-16 Weaponeer
_____ Maintenance Training (M1 Abrams Tank/Bradley)
_____ Basic Training class
We would like to request an exception of policy for our Girl Scout / Boy Scout / Cub Scout
unit (circle one) to eat in an on post dining facility on ____________________.
(enter Day & Date)
The total number of people we plan on using the dining facility for the
breakfast/noon evening meal (circle one) on ____________________.
(enter Day & Date).
This number is an estimate of the number of people we plan to attend. We will provide an accurate count at one week out. If the number changes and we do not provide the information we understand that we will be liable to pay for the meals ordered, but not eaten. The policy is that visitors are limited to one meal in the dining facility and one meal of MREs during a visit.
Unit Leader: _____________________________________
Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________
Alt Leader: ______________________________________
Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________