ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS
Announcing the PCPaRC Spring Recreation Raffle!
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Oh boy, are we excited for this one! For our Spring Recreation Raffle, PCPaRC has acquired a handcrafted RivrStyx Canoe Paddle made by Preston County's own Jim Snyder!
When you hold a wood paddle created by Jim Snyder it’s like holding a small hardwood forest in your hands. There’s Northern White Ash from Maine and Sassafras from Ohio- not to mention some of the finest Basswood in the world in the blades- from Preston County. And the cherry colored blade wood is from a beautiful Black Willow tree that grew along the banks of the Cheat River near Albright, West Virginia! It also has stout Dynel tips and edgings as well as a Dynel sock protecting the shaft from dings and scuffs- making it virtually maintenance free. And to top it off the t-grip is gorgeous Curly Maple from Pennsylvania. The grip hasn’t been permanently attached- so it can be length adjusted for the buyer’s personal preference. These paddles are hard to get! Jim won’t be taking orders for any until later in 2022. He’s been making them for 47 years and was the first apprentice to master paddle builder Keith Backlund who had more than 50 apprentices. And Jim is a paddler too- so he really knows the feel of a great paddle. People usually wait about a year to get a paddle from Jim- but this one was ordered a year ago and is available NOW! This is a rare chance to get some of Mother Nature’s strength and beauty in your hands for your next big adventure! Find more information about Jim and RivrStyx at http://rivrstyx.com/ |
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Celebrate Trails Day Wildflower WalkJoin PCPaRC in celebrating Trails Day on April 24th! Starting at the Masontown Trailhead Shelter, we will be walking along the Deckers Creek Rail-Trail identifying (and appreciating) all the lovely spring wildflowers.
Please bring a wildflower ID book if you have it! This event is free to the public. |
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Another year of Wellness in the Park launches April 6th!Head on over to the Wellness in the Park webpage to find all the details about this year's programming.
This year, we've created a membership system to make it more affordable to reach your fitness goals and attend all the classes you want. Classes will be offered in Bruceton Mills, Masontown, and Terra Alta. We are also seeking volunteers to help facilitate each of the classes! Volunteers receive a FREE membership, which means you get to attend all of the classes at no cost! Support PCPaRC and reach your fitness goals - it's a win-win! |
PCPaRC Junior Rangers Club
Join Ranger Mike every Thursday at 5pm for the PCPaRC Junior Rangers Club!
Every Thursday at 5pm, join Ranger Mike for virtual Junior Ranger meeting! This program is designed for grades K-4, although all ages are welcome. Each meeting begins with the Ranger Motto and Workout.
Ranger Motto:
As a Junior Ranger, I promise to protect, preserve, and respect the mountain landscapes of Preston County. While at home, I will learn about the natural world, and I will share what I learn with my friends and family. I will teach others how to enjoy nature responsibly.
Ranger Workout:
Lunges: 5 reps each leg
Windmills: 10 reps
Toe touches: 10 reps
Squats: 10 reps
Jumping jacks: 10 reps
Mountain climbers: 10 reps
Jog in place: 30 secs
The Junior Ranger Program is part of Preston County After School Explorers. Funding for this 21st Century Community Learning Center is provided wholly or in part by a grant funded by the United States Department of Education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title IV Part B, with grant administration carried out by the West Virginia Department of Education.
Please sign up here.
Ranger Motto:
As a Junior Ranger, I promise to protect, preserve, and respect the mountain landscapes of Preston County. While at home, I will learn about the natural world, and I will share what I learn with my friends and family. I will teach others how to enjoy nature responsibly.
Ranger Workout:
Lunges: 5 reps each leg
Windmills: 10 reps
Toe touches: 10 reps
Squats: 10 reps
Jumping jacks: 10 reps
Mountain climbers: 10 reps
Jog in place: 30 secs
The Junior Ranger Program is part of Preston County After School Explorers. Funding for this 21st Century Community Learning Center is provided wholly or in part by a grant funded by the United States Department of Education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title IV Part B, with grant administration carried out by the West Virginia Department of Education.
Please sign up here.
Announcing the 2021 Dirty Double Gravel Bike Race!
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Registration is now open for our first annual Dirty Double gravel bike race! This two-day bike race (72 miles total!) will be held June 5-6, 2021 at Rowlesburg Community Park. Hop on over to the race page for more information on the event, all the fun events we have planned for the weekend, and how to register. See you there! |
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Please take a look around and check out our current and past programming, projects, and news. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Thank you for your support, and we hope you visit us again soon!
- The Preston County Parks & Recreation Commission
Thank you for your support, and we hope you visit us again soon!
- The Preston County Parks & Recreation Commission