AHSAHKA, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Dworshak Dam Visitor Center invites the public to attend free nature-themed movie presentations at the visitor center theater during January. These G-rated movies will be shown on the following schedule:
· Friday, Feb. 4 – Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is a story about the adventures of three family pets that find their way back home through Western wildlands. Much of the scenery is filmed on the nearby Joseph plains of northeastern Oregon.
· Friday, Feb. 18 – Wall-E. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wall-E tells a futuristic story of a dying Earth which a kindly robot tries to save.
· Friday, Feb. 25 – Charlie the Lonesome Cougar. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This movie is reminiscent of the historic Clearwater River log drives of the local area, as Charlie the cougar demonstrates his own exciting logrolling skills. Re-play at Dworshak Dam Visitor Center theater due to popular request.
Prior to each movie, Dworshak Park Ranger Connie Grant-Howell will provide a 10-15 minute presentation about the wildlife or natural history depicted in the film. While at the visitor center, movie-goers can explore the many educational and fun displays, including a water safety room where children can play in a boat, create water safety posters, and try on life jackets.
For more information about the movies, water safety, recreation opportunities and current conditions, call the visitor center during business hours at (208) 476-1255.
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