There are some places on base, for recreation, that you need to
become familiar with. These are some of the facilities available to
you:
The sports and fitness center, which just recently has been renovated,
has basketball courts, racquetball courts, a cardiovascular exercise room, a
weight lifting room and separate Body Master circuit training
area. Outdoor recreational facilities include basketball courts,
three softball fields, running track, football and soccer field, multi-purpose
field and four tennis courts.
The swimming pool, is a heated indoor, 26 by 20
meter pool with an outdoor sun tanning area. Lap and recreational
swimming are offered year-round.
The trap and skeet range, has eight trap and
three skeet ranges for shotgun shooting. The sales store offers
ammunition for shotgun, handgun, rifle and reloading components such as powder,
wads, shots, primers, bullets, cleaning supplies and other shooting
accessories. Handguns, rifles, shotguns and other supplies and
equipment can be special ordered. Shotguns are available for on-range
rental. Membership is not required.
The Silver Sage Riding Club
and Stable were established privately to provide a recreational outlet for
members and their families and to promote an interest in good
horsemanship. Currently, Silver Sage Stable has 45
stalls. The facilities include a large, lighted area, holding pens,
one round exercise pen and clubhouse. Each stall has a fenced
paddock, enclosed stall and private tack room. All stalls are
equipped with electricity and running water. A stabling fee and club membership
are required. Each horse must have a current health certificate and a
negative Coggins test. Miles of prairie trails suitable for riding
are located next to the stable area.
The skills development center, has
facilities for every major craft. The center offers ceramics,
pottery, wood working, framing and fine art classes. The resale store
carries various supplies for wood crafts, framing and matting.
The library,
contains materials for the technical, educational, cultural, and recreational
needs of active and retired military personnel, their family members, and
civilian personnel assigned here. It offers educational, recreational
and children's books. The library has public-use computers with
internet access, typewriters a copy machine, FAX machine, video equipment for
viewing educational tapes, microfiche readers, investment publications and
interlibrary loan services.
The automotive skills development center, offers
complete facilities for the amateur auto mechanic. The shop has 18
stalls and is equipped with seven auto lifts, a steam cleaner, paint booth, arc
and oxy-acetylene welding, scan tools, wheel balancing, complete tire servicing
and valve grinding capability. Group and individual instruction is
available. A three bay car wash is located adjacent to the
center.
Kegler's Korner, a 16-lane facility, offers winter and summer bowling
leagues with some daytime leagues. All lanes are equipped with bumper
bowling and automatic scoring. The snack bar which is located next to
the bowling area, offers breakfast, luncheon specials and full dinners.
The
community center, services include ticket and tour operations, dances,
instructional classes, talent shows, concerts, a theater group, airman's lounge
and a pizza parlor.
The Gunfighter's Club, has a dining room, casual bars,
ballroom and separate rooms for private parties. The club offers
combined dining for all ranks, lunchtime specials and live
entertainment. It also contains an enlisted lounge and an officers
lounge. Catering facilities are available.
The Silver Sage Golf
Course has a regulation 18-hole course, driving range and practice
green. The clubhouse, has a pro shop and snack
bar. Tournaments and intramural leagues are offered throughout the
summer. Group and private golf lessons are available, as are power
golf cart and club rentals.
The Outdoor Adventure Program, offers white water
rafting, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, rock climbing, mountain biking,
crosscountry skiing and snowmobiling activities. Trips range from one
to seven days. Experienced leaders accompany participants of all
skill levels. Transportation is provided. The OAP also has
a reference area with guide and information books, magazines and topographical
maps.
Recreation equipment checkout, rents hunting, fishing, camping,
boating, skiing, gardening and sporting equipment. Sleeping bags,
tents, camp trailers, fishing and bass boats, downhill and cross country skis,
winter fishing equipment, log splitters, garden tools, rototillers, lawn mowers,
carpet and upholstery cleaning machines and other items are
available. Retail sales of ski equipment and clothing, rug shampoo
equipment, trailer wiring and electrical hook-ups are
offered. Instructional videos on hunting, camping, fishing, and
skiing are also available for rent.
Thirteen trailers are sited right at the
back door of Yellowstone National Park. Trailers come with a kitchen, dishes,
pots and pans, and cutlery. They will sleep up to six and are well
located. We have trailers on the west entrance (Lionshead) and on the
south entrance (Flagg Ranch).
They are priced to save a family a considerable
difference compared to local motels. All trailers have fire pits to
encourage campfire activities.
The off-base recreation area/marina, located
about 25 miles south of the base, offers various activities. Boats,
jet skis, sailboats, paddle boats, wind surfers and all accessories are
available for rent. In addition, there is a fenced-in patio and
covered tables for picnic and barbecue needs. The snack bar sells
snacks, food and fishing supplies. The season runs May through
September.