Cuyahoga Valley National Park News Release

For Immediate Release - Thursday, August 3, 2006

HYPERLINK "mailto:Travis" Travis White (440) 546-5956 or travis_white@nps.gov

Boomerang Extravaganza in Cuyahoga Valley

Brecksville, Ohio - The Boomerang Extravaganza will occur Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20 at Howe Meadow in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with Cleveland Boomerang School expert Dave Boehm and a National Park Service ranger.

Saturday, August 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. visitors will learn to fly or practice flying. No experience needed and boomerangs will be provided or bring your own. No fee to participate or attend.

On Sunday, August 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. boomerang flying instruction and competition will occur. Practice field opens at 9 a.m. Novice and experienced flyers are welcome. Flying instructions, use of boomerangs, and various competitions will be ongoing throughout the day. Fee: $3 per person includes use of boomerangs. No cost for spectators. First 20 participants will receive free T-shirts.

CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational, and natural activities in one setting. For more information about the park, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.nps.gov/cuva/" www.nps.gov/cuva/ or HYPERLINK "http://www.dayinthevalley.com" www.dayinthevalley.com or call (216) 524-1497 or (800) 445-9667.

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