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Outdoors calendar

September 18, 2008 @ 10:20 PM

Biking

Ky.

  • Bike Tour, meet between 8 and 8:15 a.m. Saturdays; ride begins at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the flags in front of the Jenny Wiley Convention Center/Marina and ride to the Johns Creek Station restaurant (only 8 miles) at the foot of the spillway. Enjoy the fun of group cycling at a relaxed pace. Contact Don Fields at profitnesscntr@bellsouth.net or 606-886-8604. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 75 Theatre Court, Prestonburg.
  • W.Va.

  • Bike Rides, 6 p.m. Mondays. A weekly 20-mile beginner bicycle ride on area roads. Call Jeff Joy, 304-522-2453. Jeff's Bike Shop, 740 6th Ave., Huntington.
  • Mountain Biking, every Wednesday and weekends. Group rides. Questions, call 304-743-9510. Barboursville Community Park, Martha Road, Barboursville.
  • Camping and Cabins

  • Cabin Rentals, cabins for rent, sleeps four people. Questions, call the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954. Camp Mad Anthony Wayne, 2125 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington. $40; damage deposit $100.
  • Lodge Rental, lodge overnight visits. Sleeps 28 people, no linens provided. Questions, call the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954. Camp Mad Anthony Wayne, 2125 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington. Reservation fee, $230 with $300 damage deposit.
  • Voyage, through Friday, Oct. 31. Blennerhassett Island Historical and North Bend state parks have teamed to offer The Voyage Package in 2008. Package includes a night lodging at North Bend, and two tickets for sternwheeler ride to the island, the wagon ride tour, the mansion tour and the history museum. Reservations required; call 304-420-4800. North Bend State Park, Route 1, Cairo. $99 per package, double occupancy.
  • Caving

    KY

  • Cascade Cave Walking Tour, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 2-Oct. 31. One of the largest of more than 200 caves in Carter County and is noted for its large chambers and numerous cave formations. Questions, call 606-286-4411. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill. $8; $4 children.
  • X-Cave Walking Tour, 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. noon, 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 2-Oct. 31. Highlights include turkey rock, the pipe organ and the giant column which is the largest cave formation found at the park. Questions, call 606-286-4411. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill. $6; $3 children.
  • WV

  • Lost World Caverns, daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open year-round. Closed on holidays. Wild caving tours also offered. Advanced registration needed for those trips. Call 866-228-3778. Go online at www.lostworldcaverns.com. Lost World Caverns, Exit 169, off I-64, Lewisburg. $10; $5 for children 6-12; free children younger than 6.
  • Seneca Caverns, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, April 16-Nov. 2. Also, offers gemstone mining (for children) and on-site restaurant. Questions, call 800-239-7647 or visit www.senecacaverns.com. Seneca Caverns, three miles east of Riverton, near Canaan Valley, Riverton.
  • Smoke Hole Caverns, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Monday-Sunday. Open year-round with guided tours every half-hour. Motel, Wildlife museum, restaurant and log cabins, on site. Questions, call 800-828-8478 or visit www.smokehole.com. Smoke Hole Caverns, on Route 55 near Spruce Knob, Seneca Rocks. $10; $5.50 per child ages 5-12; free for ages 4 and under.
  • Climbing

    KY

  • Rock Climbing, open daily from 9 a.m.-dusk. Torrent Falls is one of the first European style via ferrata or iron path, rock climbing centers in the United States. Questions, call 606-668-6613 or visit www.torrentfalls.com. Torrent Falls Family Climbing Adventure, in the Red River Gorge, Campton. $29; $26 for ages 10-18.
  • OH

  • Guided Rock Climbing, offering guided rock climbing, rappelling and backpacking expeditions for visitors. Reservations required; call 800-HOCKING. For more information, visit www.1800HOCKING.com. Earth-Water-Rock Outdoor Adventures at Hocking Hills State Park, 13178 Ohio 664 S. Logan.
  • WV

  • Rappelling and Climbing Tower, offered year-round. Open to in-council troops, out-of council troops and non-scouting groups. There must be a minimum of eight climbing participants and no more than 24. Reservations required; call the Tri-State Area Council Climbing Program, 304-523-3408. Camp Arrowhead, Blue Sulphur Road and Scout Camp Road, Ona. $35; $25; $17.
  • Rock Climbing, open year-round. Featuring guided rock climbing in the New River Gorge. Questions, call 888-223-7238 or go online at www.climbwv.com. ACE Adventure Center, Oak Hill.
  • Disc Golf

    KY

  • Disc Golf Course, dawn to dusk daily. An 18-hole disc golf course. Guests may play after sunset with a glow-in-the-dark disc. Call 800-325-0142. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 75 Theatre Court, Prestonburg. Free and open to the public.
  • WV

  • Disc Golf, open year-round. One of the area's most unique disc golf courses. Come and throw this unique 18-hole whitewater-themed course. Call 800-356-RAFT. Songer Whitewater, 3069 Miller Ridge Road, Hico. No cost.
  • New Disc Golf Course, New 18-hole course. Park now has 36 holes of disc golf. Course designed by former world champion Johnny Sias and the Huntington Disc Golf Club. Go online at www.ghprd.org for more info. Rotary Park, off U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
  • Educational

    KY

  • Family Adventure Quest, continues through Monday, Dec. 1. Participants are asked to complete 25 quests at a variety of state parks, including canoeing, archery, fishing, photography, pottery making and more for prizes. Entry fee includes a backpack, disposable camera and a $10 parks gift certificate. Entry forms available online at www.parks.ky.gov. Call 800-255-PARK. $15.
  • River Expedition, on permanent display from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Travel the Ohio River and explore the natural history with a close-up look at boats and bridges, fish, frogs and camping tents. Become a caver and investigate Discovery Cavern to learn about caves and coal. Designed especially for ages 5-11. Call 606-329-8888 for more info. Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, 1620 Winchester Ave., Ashland. $5.50; $4.50 seniors, students and children; free for children under 2.
  • WV

  • Gun Show, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 18-20 and Sept. 26-28. There are more than 150 tables of guns (new, military, antique), knives, shooting accessories, ammunition and more. Call 276-238-1343. Take Exit 99 (I-77/64) to Route 114 to Coonskin Drive (on left before Coonskin Park). Go online at www.olddominionshows.com. National Guard Armory of Charleston, Coonskin Drive, Charleston. $4.
  • For Fun

    WV

  • 20th annual presentation of "The Legacy of Mary Ingles," noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27-28. Bob Weiford's Settlement, 2179 Winfield Road, Winfield.
  • Paintball

  • Paintball Field, every Saturday-Sunday. Turn left at Beech Fork State Park entrance. Field will be open most weekends. Call Richie Merritt at 304-697-3267 or visit www.geocities.com/xplosivepaintball. Xplosive Paintball, 6676 Beech Fork Road, Barboursville.
  • Scary Creek Paintball, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Monday-Friday by appointment only (groups of 10 or more). Open year-round, operating since 1992, with more than 25 acres of paintball fields, including three acres of urban action. Call 800-870-5973 or go online at www.scarycreek.com. Scary Creek Paintball, 4345 Scary Creek Road, Scott Depot. Discount packages range from all-inclusive (all rental equipment and paintballs) from $20 (100 paintballs) to $30 (500 paintballs) per day.
  • Rafting

  • Boatload Wednesdays, Wednesdays, now through October. Get a boatload of people (up to nine) in for some whitewater rafting. Questions, call 800-356-RAFT or visit www.songerwhitewater.com. Songer Whitewater, 3069 Miller Ridge Road, Hico. $510.
  • Gauley Manic Mondays, every Monday, Sept. 8-Oct. 13. Raft on the world famous Gauley River on any Monday during Gauley season. Other specials available, visit www.trywva.com. West Virginia White Water Rafting Company, 231 Wood Mountain Road, Glen Jean. Upper Gauley trips $99 per person; Lower Gauley Trips, $89 per person.