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Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization

Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization

What is RARO Adventures?

RARO Adventures is a program focused on providing vital knowledge and resources that allows local residents (of all ages) to safely experience the many outdoor recreational opportunities that Rockbridge County has to offer.

This program is very new, so please check back for new offerings! 

RARO Adventures would not exist without the help of local partners providing their knowledge!

Hunter Safety Education Course

RARO is EXCITED to announce that they will be working with the VA Dept. of Wildlife Resources to offer the Basic Hunter Education Course locally.

The Basic Hunter Ed course covers material on hunting safety, principles of conservation  and sportsmanship. This program aligns directly with the vision of the RARO Adventures program that focuses on providing knowledge and resources allowing local residents to safely experience the many outdoor recreation opportunities available in our area.

VA DWR volunteers along with RARO trained staff will conduct courses at varying points in the year.

This course is required for 12 years and older wishing to purchase a VA hunting license for the 1st time. Adults wishing to take the course as a "refresher" course are welcome to register.

Those taking the class are required to complete the self-study prior to the class date and will turn in the chapter review exercises from the self-study to the instructor at the beginning of the class. To get your copy of the self-study, please contact the RARO office or visit the following website: Today's Hunter (Study Manual)

Next Course: August 17, 2024 Buena Vista Fire Department 8:00 - 5:00

TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE: 

Basic Hunter Education Course Registration

KAYAKING

KAYAKING


4 Day Program designed to teach beginners the basic information about techniques and safety related to recreational kayaking.

Information includes: 
  • Terms, Skills/Techniques, Equipment
  • Safety & Rescue Techniques
  • Reading the River / Trip Planning
This program is offered once a year during late spring - early summer.


Dates for 2025: Will be announced in April 2025.
Spots are limited.


This program could not exist without local partners, such as:
Journey Outdoors & Maury River Smallmouth, LLC

For questions about this program, please contact the office at 540-463-9525

Contact

Rockbridge Area Recreational Organization
RARO Office 300A White Street Lexington VA 24450 
   

Phone: 540-463-9525
Email: [email protected]

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