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2007 Outdoor Recreation Exhibits and Demonstrations

Note: 2008 Information Will Be Displayed
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Celebrating Outdoor Recreation:
Connecting People to Nature

Find out about the recreation opportunities right here in our own backyard! Have questions about the best hiking trails? Want to know how to camp and leave no trace that you've been there? Want to learn about running the river in a raft or kayak? Do you want to know where you can get the best downhill thrill on your mountain bike?

Come out and ask local and regional outdoor recreation experts to fill in the blanks and help make your next excursion the best possible. Check out the latest equipment, get up to date information from local and national outdoor organizations, or just pique your interest in something new.

It's all here in the recreation exhibit and demo area!

Our scheduled exhibitors and demos include:

  • Camp Out! The Ultimate Kid’s Guide from the Backyard to the Backwoods- Author, Lynn Brunelle: Sponsored by Book for All Seasons (Book signing and activities for kids). abookforallseasons.com
  • The Fishin’ Magician- Dave Graybill: Promoting freshwater fishing and outdoor recreation. (Fishing boat and equipment and fishing locations in Washington). fishingmagician.com
  • NuCanoe: Combining the best attributes of a sit-on-top kayak and a sport canoe; a natural for fishing, hunting, diving, photography, leisure, and family fun in the outdoors. (NuCanoe demonstrations). nucanoe.com
  • Leavenworth Mountain Sports: A leading outfitter for outdoor recreation; to provide professional and knowledgeable information and gear to the user. (Kayak demo and rock climbing equipment). leavenworthmtnsports.com
  • Outdoors for All Foundation: Enriching the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. (4-5 adaptive cycles to be used as demos). outdoorsforall.org
  • Washington State Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers: Promote the sport of fly fishing through education and conservation ALL WATERS – ALL FISH. (Fly casting demonstration and introductory lessons). fedflyfishers.org
  • Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort: Avalanche Safety Rescue and Awareness. missionridge.com
  • Washington Trails Association: A voice for hikers in Washington state; protecting hiking trails and land, maintaining trails, and promoting hiking as a healthy, fun way to explore Washington. wta.org
  • Conservation Northwest: To protect and connect old-growth forests and other wild areas from the Washington Coast to the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia for the benefit of wildlife and people. conservationnw.org
  • Leavenworth Winter Sports Club: To inform interested parties about all aspects of skiing and other outdoor winter activities. (History of skiing, visuals and equipment; snowflake activity for kids of all ages). skileavenworth.com
  • Chelan County Sheriff’s Office: Search and Rescue; Off road vehicle safety/opportunities. (Search and rescue equipment, motorcycle, ATV, displays). co.chelan.wa.us
  • RiverCom 911: Providing information on how to access the 911 Emergency System. (911 information packets with literature about accessing the 911 system; how to call while hiking or vacationing in the wilderness). rivercom911.info
  • TRAIL Washington: Preservation, enhancement, and maintenance of mountain bike trails; TRAIL promotes the responsible use of public/private lands using established trail building standards that satisfy the diverse skill levels of all mountain bike riders. (Information and exhibition of riding skills, trail building techniques, and proposed trail systems for the Leavenworth area). trailwashington.org
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Dedicated to water safety; the leading provider of outdoor recreation on all Federally-managed public lands with a recreation base that is primarily built around water. (Water safety information and Bobby Beaver). nws.usace.army.mil
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  • Wenatchee Sportsmen’s Association: Dedicated to the conservation and responsible management of fish and wildlife in their natural habitats. (Kid’s Fishing Day, Bird Feeders, and Habitat Restoration of Birch Mountain). ncwoutdoors.com
  • Wenatchee Valley Sports Council: To serve as the community’s catalyst to attract and promote sports and sports-related activities, thereby creating positive economic growth for the region, recognition and assistance for sports programs, and to produce leadership for facility development and improvements. (Great Outdoors show live broadcast). wenatcheevalley.org