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Fort Payne, Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain
March 26 Practical Ingenuity School-Think Outside The Box This class is open to the public and will be taught by different people at different times. The object of the class is to help each of us to use our mind to think of other solutions (if the known one is not available) to any given problem(s) from mechanical to business and everything in between. This will help all of us as we learn how to apply this skill to our life and our jobs. Please call or email our office if you wish to sign up for this class, and remember it is free admission. Bring a note pad and pen. No Fee for this class 6 p.m to 8 p.m. 256-997-9577
March 26 Celestial Navigation This two-hour class is a basic introduction to navigation by the stars. Learn how to navigate without the use of a compass or GPS with the same rules used for almost six thousand years. Meet at True Adventure Sports $20 per person 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 256-997-9577
March 28 & 29 Geraldine 22nd Annual Quilt Show This 2-day event will be held at the Geraldine Homemaker’s Building and will offer beautiful handmade quilts of all designs. You will be able to register to win a free quilt. Show will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 28 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 29. Admission is $3 per person. For more information, call 256-638-8263 or 256-659-6678.
March 28 Rock Climbing / Rappelling Adventure Combo Nestled in the NE corner of Alabama are some of the best and unique sandstone cliffs in the country. Come experience first-hand what rock climbing and rappelling is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. This trip includes all the gear plus basic instruction. No prior climbing experience is needed. $54 per person 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 256-997-9577
March 28 – 29 Overnight Camping Skills Class Most needed camping skills are brought to you as well as advanced skills such as how to find dry fuels, how to build a fire without smoke, how to start a fire without matches or flint, lean to construction, and safety barriers. Contact True Adventure Sports to see what gear you need to bring. $15 per person 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. 256-997-9577
March 28 Extreme Night Hike This end-of-day adventure does not slow down just because it's dark. Intended for a large group team-building exercise, this hike has a bit of bouldering, some scrambling, some spelunking, and a whole lot of required working together. Headlamp and enthusiastic guide included. Meet at True Adventure Sports. $18pp. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 256-997-9577
March 31 Afternoon Rock Climb Nestled in the NE corner of Alabama are some of the best and unique sandstone cliffs in the country. Come experience first-hand what rock climbing is all about with guides who are fun, safe and energetic. This trip includes all the gear plus basic instruction. No prior climbing experience is needed. Meet at True Adventure Sports. $34 per person. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 256-997-9577
March 31 Wild Cave Tour Go beyond where the average tourist explores! This 2.5 hour adventure is for those of you ready to explore on your knees, on your belly, in the mud and through tight tunnels. Explore in one of NE Alabama's most unique all-weather caves, Manitou Cave, in the heart of For Payne. Adventure includes helmet, cave lamps plus a fun informative guide. Meet at True Adventure Sports. $30 per person. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 256-997-9577
Information provided by the DeKalb County Tourist Association
1503 Glen Blvd. SW Fort Payne, AL 35968
256-845-3957 www.DiscoverLookoutMountain.com 888-805-4740
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