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I absolutely love paddling in the fall when the air is crisp and bright yellow, red and brown leaves dot the trees. Taking a leisurely paddle to enjoy the scenery is a perfect way to unwind and experience nature. For beginner paddlers though, this extra chill can be daunting. To help novice paddlers get into the sport so they will be ready to go in spring,
Smith River Adventure Outfitters is now offering beginner kayak classes indoors at the Martinsville YMCA!
Classes are offered the third Friday of each month (October 16, November 20, December 18) from 6-8PM.
Drop your boat in the heated pool to learn entry and exit skills, paddle strokes, river running techniques and introduction to the kayak (eskimo) roll. Classes are $35 each and boat rentals are available for $10 extra.
Contact Smith River Adventure Outfitters - 252-0701 or the YMCA - 632-6427 to register or for more information.
The Dan River Basin Association, Henry County Parks & Recreation, and Activate M-HC would like to invite you to join us on a Tuesday Morning Stroll! We will meet at the Fieldale Trail on South River Road in Fieldale, Tuesaday at 9 a.m. to take a leisurely paced three mile walk down Phase II of the trail that will last approximately one hour. Door prizes will be given away to lucky participants! 
In September we took a walk down Phase I of the trail as we learned about National Public Lands Day and ways that the public can help protect the public parks, trails and waterways that we all love so much! Many thank to all the walkers that came out According to Linda Drage who participated in the walk, "the stroll was very nice; I enjoyed meeting new people and learning interesting facts along the way". Since she has been suffering with minor back problems, the walk was a perfect way to unwind and get some excersize. Linda also "appreciated that the group took their time so that slower walkers could keep up." Come join the fun, take a guided walk and get active! To register for the walk, call 634-2545.
