Have you always wondered what it’s like to fly in a hot air balloon, whitewater raft, ride a horse, downhill ski, track with hounds, ride an adaptive bike, or master an orienteering course, but you don’t know where to start? Outdoor Rec Fest at Letchworth State Park is your chance to learn from the local experts.
Outdoor Rec Fest is July 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Humphrey Nature Center in Letchworth State Park, between the Visitor Center and Inspiration Point. There will be 25 skilled and friendly activity leaders to learn from. These activity leaders are from local businesses, organizations, and agencies that serve outdoor adventurers within an hour of Letchworth State Park.
“Think of it as a farmer’s market of outdoor adventure skills,” said Environmental Educator Conrad Baker. “If you’re curious about some of the cool adventures you see on social media in and around the park and you’re looking for a way to take the first step and see what it’s like, this is it.”
Interactive activity stations include some basic skills for backpacking, skiing, adaptive biking, birding, orienteering, wayfinding, outdoor safety, through-hiking, camping, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, whitewater rafting, the Autism Nature Trail, atlatl throwing, and more.
Some light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Letchworth State Park on site. The Glen Iris Inn and Lower Falls Restaurant, snack stands, and gift shops will be open throughout the park.
Letchworth State Park is located in Castile. For information, visit visit http://parks.ny.gov.
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