Local Organizations to Host Ride with a Ranger Program for Spring Break

Local Organizations to Host Ride with a Ranger Program for Spring Break

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on April 1. It is reproduced in full below.

Richland, W.A. -Manhattan Project National Historical Park is partnering with Bike Tri-Cities, the REACH Museum, and Wheelhouse Bike Shop, to host Ride with a Ranger program on Saturday, April 9 at 9:00 am. Ride with a Ranger is a free, family-friendly interpretive bike ride along the Sacajawea Heritage Trail from Columbia Point Marina Park to the REACH Museum in Richland.

Participants will join National Park Service rangers and REACH Museum staff for an 8-mile round-trip ride from Columbia Point Marina Park to the REACH Museum. There will be two stops along the route for presentations on the way to the museum. At the REACH Museum, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on activities, walk the Energy Northwest Animal Trail, and explore indoor museum exhibits.

Registration is required to participate in this free event. Event registration opens on March 25 and closes on April 8 at 6:00 pm. Bike Tri-Cities paid for museum admission for registrants.

“We are excited to offer this family-friendly ranger program and share the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Tri-Cities. Ride with a Ranger is the perfect activity to wrap up spring break and enjoy the nice spring weather," said Hanford Unit Site Manager Becky Burghart.

To register and learn more about the event, visit: www.biketricities.org.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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