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4-Hour Guided Kayaking at Fairy Stone State Park

Girls Who Hike Virginia is pleased to be partnering with Rangers Diego &amp; Sarah from Virginia State Park&#39;s Let&#39;s Go! Adventures Program&nbsp;for Kayaking at Fairy Stone State Park! *All experience levels are welcome.* Program Description:&nbsp;Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world. Paddling safely opens the floodgates to a lifetime of adventures. This 4-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills, including how to select and fit a PFD, different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes. Participants will practice in-water rescues and should be prepared to get wet. Participants should bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, sunscreen and a change of clothing. Please wear comfortable clothes and close-toed shoes that can get wet/muddy. We will provide all paddles, PFDs and boats. Space is limited to 10 participants (including hosting GWHVA Ambassadors).Hosted by GWHVA Ambassadors Rebbecca &amp; Valerie along with Rangers Diego &amp; Sarah. Participants should bring snacks, plenty of water, and sunscreen. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get wet/muddy.&nbsp; **Parking Instructions**: Parking Instructions &amp; meet-up spot will be sent to participants the week of event. **Fees**: $17 registration fee plus $10.00 State Park Entry/Parking Fees Apply(Parking is Free if you already have a current Virginia State Parks annual &nbsp;pass. You may be able to check out a VSP pass at your local library. &nbsp;Alternatively, you can get free parking at any VSP with a receipt from REI - detach the bottom of the receipt to present to the ranger at the contact station or place in self-pay Parking Pass envelope. Be sure to get an actual paper receipt at check-out. &nbsp;A digital emailed receipt will *not* work.) $17 Registration Fee is nonrefundable, unless the programming is cancelled and the state park issues a refund due to the cancellation. **Who is this event for?**: Women+&nbsp; **Weather contingency plan**: Cancellation with refund if weather conditions are determined to be hazardous in advance. If day-of weather conditions are not ideal for paddling on the water, we will provide a program on shore as a safer alternative. The Let&rsquo;s Go Adventures staff will lead a guided hike with either bird or plant identification as a focus. **Preparedness and what to bring**:&nbsp;~Appropriate clothing and closed-toe footwear~Water~Sunscreen~Insect repellent We want this event to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone. Please reach out with any considerations (e.g., disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in advance of the event. During the registration process, please consider donating to GWHVA. What will your donation do? It will fund the operations of GWHVA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which gives us access to educational and wellness events to women+ of Virginia for free or low cost. **Learn more about being a Trailblazer by donating a minimum of $5/mo to GWHVA**: https://www.gwhva.org/donate

Girls Who Hike Virginia is pleased to be partnering with Rangers Diego &amp; Sarah from Virginia State Park's Let's Go! Adventures Program for Kayaking at Fairy Stone State Park! *All experience levels are welcome.* Program Description: Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world. Paddling safely opens the floodgates to a lifetime of adventures. This 4-hour class will cover the basics of paddling skills, including how to select and fit a PFD, different types of kayaks, planning and safety, and proper paddling strokes. Participants will practice in-water rescues and should be prepared to get wet. Participants should bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, sunscreen and a change of clothing. Please wear comfortable clothes and close-toed shoes that can get wet/muddy. We will provide all paddles, PFDs and boats. Space is limited to 10 participants (including hosting GWHVA Ambassadors).Hosted by GWHVA Ambassadors Rebbecca &amp; Valerie along with Rangers Diego &amp; Sarah. Participants should bring snacks, plenty of water, and sunscreen. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes that can get wet/muddy.  **Parking Instructions**: Parking Instructions &amp; meet-up spot will be sent to participants the week of event. **Fees**: $17 registration fee plus $10.00 State Park Entry/Parking Fees Apply(Parking is Free if you already have a current Virginia State Parks annual  pass. You may be able to check out a VSP pass at your local library.  Alternatively, you can get free parking at any VSP with a receipt from REI - detach the bottom of the receipt to present to the ranger at the contact station or place in self-pay Parking Pass envelope. Be sure to get an actual paper receipt at check-out.  A digital emailed receipt will *not* work.) $17 Registration Fee is nonrefundable, unless the programming is cancelled and the state park issues a refund due to the cancellation. **Who is this event for?**: Women+  **Weather contingency plan**: Cancellation with refund if weather conditions are determined to be hazardous in advance. If day-of weather conditions are not ideal for paddling on the water, we will provide a program on shore as a safer alternative. The Let’s Go Adventures staff will lead a guided hike with either bird or plant identification as a focus. **Preparedness and what to bring**: ~Appropriate clothing and closed-toe footwear~Water~Sunscreen~Insect repellent We want this event to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone. Please reach out with any considerations (e.g., disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in advance of the event. During the registration process, please consider donating to GWHVA. What will your donation do? It will fund the operations of GWHVA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which gives us access to educational and wellness events to women+ of Virginia for free or low cost. **Learn more about being a Trailblazer by donating a minimum of $5/mo to GWHVA**: https://www.gwhva.org/donate

Girls Who Hike Virginia

GWHVA & Let’s Go Adventures Fairy Stone State Park Kayaking

967 Fairystone Lake Dr

4-Hour Guided Kayaking at Fairy Stone State Park

$17

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