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Locust Lake State Park plans memorial program

Two Memorial Day programs are planned at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville.

From 9 to 11:30 a.m. a "Fish for free day" will be held at the park. No fishing license is needed to fish, but all other regulations apply.Some fishing poles and tackle will be available. A state fish and boat commission officer and the park naturalist will be on hand for instruction. A demonstration on fileting and frying fish will follow.Participants should bring their own bait. For more information call Robin Tracey at 570-467-2506. The program will be held shine only.From 1 to 4 p.m. a Lake View hike will be held. Tracey will lead the hikes on Crow and Lake View trails.The hike is 6.5 miles and moderate to difficult. The trails cross over two creeks and run parallel to the lake. A spectacular view from the dam is part of the hike.Participants are asked to meet in the Crow Trail parking lot off Tuscarora Mountain Road. Call Tracey between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for more information or weather conditions.This is a dog-friendly hike, but all pets must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Held shine only.