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Rock River VT Hike and Swim Excursion
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt">A fun hike to Rock River gay swimming area in Southern Vermont</span></div>
Rock River VT Hike and Swim Excursion
<div style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt">A fun hike to Rock River gay swimming area in Southern Vermont</span></div>
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Join us for a hike to one of Southern Vermont’s gay swimming gems, the Rock River. Rock River is Vermont's most popular place for nude swimming and sunbathing. It's known to have a good social atmosphere and everyone seems to look after each other. Popular activities are swimming, sunning and taking the rocks and building beautiful cairn structures.
Although Hurricane Irene has made a mess of many parts of the trail in, alternative trails have been cut and are well marked with fluorescent green blazes. Trip participants should be in reasonably decent shape and wear sturdy river shoes or hiking boots (pack sandals or flip-flops for the swimming area). Please pack sunscreen, towel, lunch and something to drink. We will depart at 11 for the 35 minute hike in and spend the afternoon enjoying the scenic beauty of the area and plan to hike out in the afternoon at approximately 3PM.
Following the day at Rock River, you are invited to Frog Meadow Farm for their 5th Annual BBQ & Lawn Party to benefit AIDS Project of Southern VT’s Men’s Program, THE men’s event of the summer season!
Gay Outdoors is proud to be the Lead Community Sponsor of this year’s BBQ/Benefit and has generously donated 4 Gold GO Memberships as raffle prizes. We hope to see you there! This is a great opportunity to connect with other GO members, spread the word about GO while supporting a worthy community cause!
Come and enjoy the lovely and secluded natural environment of Frog Meadow Farm’s 63 private acres, including the beautiful gardens, hiking trails and swimming pond (pack a towel!). This is a mostly clothed event. Nudity will be allowed for skinny dipping and sunning by the pond but otherwise this is a clothed event. There will be croquet, bocci, and other lawn games to enjoy! In addition, raffle tickets will be available the day of the event for all kinds of goodies!
Your suggested $35 donation includes a valuable door prize drawing and provides you with access to the grounds and a full barbecue meal (vegetarian option available). If you can contribute more than $35, or are unable to attend but would like to donate, you are encouraged to do so!
100% of the proceeds will benefit the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's Men's Program! The Men's Program and The Aids Project of Southern Vermont provide prevention services as well as direct services to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. By providing education about HIV/AIDS the goal is to prevent its spread and promote understanding within the communities served. The Men's program has been an extremely important part of our local community’s landscape for many years. Due to policy changes at the federal level the Men's Program's funding has been eliminated. We hope to salavage what we can of the program through this and other grass root efforts. Please help us help the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont and the Men's Program with their very important work.BYOB!! As Frog Meadow Farm does not have a liquor license, no alcohol will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own beverage of choice!
100% of the proceeds will benefit the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's Men's Program! The Men's Program and The Aids Project of Southern Vermont provide prevention services as well as direct services to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. By providing education about HIV/AIDS the goal is to prevent its spread and promote understanding within the communities served. The Men's program has been an extremely important part of our local community’s landscape for many years. Due to policy changes at the federal level the Men's Program's funding has been eliminated. We hope to salavage what we can of the program through this and other grass root efforts. Please help us help the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont and the Men's Program with their very important work.BYOB!! As Frog Meadow Farm does not have a liquor license, no alcohol will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own beverage of choice!
Note that the rain date for the event is Sunday July 22
Helpful Links:
Directions
We will meet in Newfane at the junction of Route 30 and Depot Road (also known as Williamsville Rd), just north of the Rock River Parking area. From Interstate 91 (north or south), take Exit 2 and make a left turn on Western Ave (Route 9), proceed appx .3 mile to Cedar Street, continue to the end of Cedar St and make a left turn onto Route 30. Continue 8 miles to Depot Road (also known as Williamsville Rd) and park in the parking area on the right side of the road. Please plan to arrive by 10.45 so we can depart promptly at 11!
About this event
Join us for a hike to one of Southern Vermont’s gay swimming gems, the Rock River. Rock River is Vermont's most popular place for nude swimming and sunbathing. It's known to have a good social atmosphere and everyone seems to look after each other. Popular activities are swimming, sunning and taking the rocks and building beautiful cairn structures.
Although Hurricane Irene has made a mess of many parts of the trail in, alternative trails have been cut and are well marked with fluorescent green blazes. Trip participants should be in reasonably decent shape and wear sturdy river shoes or hiking boots (pack sandals or flip-flops for the swimming area). Please pack sunscreen, towel, lunch and something to drink. We will depart at 11 for the 35 minute hike in and spend the afternoon enjoying the scenic beauty of the area and plan to hike out in the afternoon at approximately 3PM.
Following the day at Rock River, you are invited to Frog Meadow Farm for their 5th Annual BBQ & Lawn Party to benefit AIDS Project of Southern VT’s Men’s Program, THE men’s event of the summer season!
Gay Outdoors is proud to be the Lead Community Sponsor of this year’s BBQ/Benefit and has generously donated 4 Gold GO Memberships as raffle prizes. We hope to see you there! This is a great opportunity to connect with other GO members, spread the word about GO while supporting a worthy community cause!
Come and enjoy the lovely and secluded natural environment of Frog Meadow Farm’s 63 private acres, including the beautiful gardens, hiking trails and swimming pond (pack a towel!). This is a mostly clothed event. Nudity will be allowed for skinny dipping and sunning by the pond but otherwise this is a clothed event. There will be croquet, bocci, and other lawn games to enjoy! In addition, raffle tickets will be available the day of the event for all kinds of goodies!
Your suggested $35 donation includes a valuable door prize drawing and provides you with access to the grounds and a full barbecue meal (vegetarian option available). If you can contribute more than $35, or are unable to attend but would like to donate, you are encouraged to do so!
100% of the proceeds will benefit the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's Men's Program! The Men's Program and The Aids Project of Southern Vermont provide prevention services as well as direct services to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. By providing education about HIV/AIDS the goal is to prevent its spread and promote understanding within the communities served. The Men's program has been an extremely important part of our local community’s landscape for many years. Due to policy changes at the federal level the Men's Program's funding has been eliminated. We hope to salavage what we can of the program through this and other grass root efforts. Please help us help the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont and the Men's Program with their very important work.BYOB!! As Frog Meadow Farm does not have a liquor license, no alcohol will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own beverage of choice!
100% of the proceeds will benefit the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont's Men's Program! The Men's Program and The Aids Project of Southern Vermont provide prevention services as well as direct services to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. By providing education about HIV/AIDS the goal is to prevent its spread and promote understanding within the communities served. The Men's program has been an extremely important part of our local community’s landscape for many years. Due to policy changes at the federal level the Men's Program's funding has been eliminated. We hope to salavage what we can of the program through this and other grass root efforts. Please help us help the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont and the Men's Program with their very important work.BYOB!! As Frog Meadow Farm does not have a liquor license, no alcohol will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own beverage of choice!
Note that the rain date for the event is Sunday July 22
Helpful Links:
Directions to the trailhead
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We will meet in Newfane at the junction of Route 30 and Depot Road (also known as Williamsville Rd), just north of the Rock River Parking area. From Interstate 91 (north or south), take Exit 2 and make a left turn on Western Ave (Route 9), proceed appx .3 mile to Cedar Street, continue to the end of Cedar St and make a left turn onto Route 30. Continue 8 miles to Depot Road (also known as Williamsville Rd) and park in the parking area on the right side of the road. Please plan to arrive by 10.45 so we can depart promptly at 11!
Who's going (7)
F GUEST MEMBER
Frogmeadow
Newfane, VT
GUEST MEMBER
SummerInOgunquit
Portsmouth, NH
GUEST MEMBER
Steven
Boston, MA
GUEST MEMBER
Mac
New Boston, NH
GUEST MEMBER
fanoftrees
Candia, NH
GUEST MEMBER
waynzo
Marshfield, MA
Questions about this event?
Questions for the host, bhlarch, about route details, carpooling, or what to bring? Ask in the event discussion below.
Event discussion
Is it possible to get a room at Frog Meadow as well?-Rmac
Looking forward to another great BBQ, the weather will be in the mid 80's and should be PERFECT!
I'm not sure that all of you have RSVP'd or bought tickets online (I know Bruce, Mac, Steve, Xavier and Dennis have) so if you’ve not already, please go to http://store.frogmeadow.com/ and pre-buy your ticket (preferred) or send me an RSVP email [scott @ frogmeadow.com] and we’ll have your names at the registration desk & have an accurate headcount for food.
Thanks & see you Saturday!
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