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S C H E D U L E   O F   E V E N T S
  • April 4 - Closed for Easter
  • April 6 - Backpacking 101
    With Spring here most of you think of starting something new to get you outdoors. Come join our 5 part series on Backpacking. This course is great for the beginner to the experienced trekker. Our first class will cover equipment you should have on your treks.

    Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00pm
    Location: At BVO Store
    Cost: $10.00 per class $40.00 pre-paid for all 5 classes

    Preregistration Required
  • April 10 - Opening Trout Season
    We will open our doors at 4:00 am for our fishing friends. A pot of coffee and campfire cooking will be available all day.
  • April 12 - Basic Map & Compass Clinic
    Our basic Map & Compass Clinic covers the following:
    • Map Reading
    • Parts of the compass
    • How to use a compass
    • Laying out a route on a map
    • Triangulation.

    Time: 6:30 pm
    Cost:     Free

    Preregistration Required

  • April 13 - Backpacking 101
    Continuing with our Backpacking Course, this weeks class will cover packing & rigging for your trek.

    Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00pm
    Location: At BVO Store
    Cost: $10.00 per class $40.00 pre-paid for all 5 classes

    Preregistration Required
  • April 18 - North/South Trail Section 5
    The fifth section of the hike will start were we left off at the Route 165, Exeter, RI and hike through Arcadia Wildlife Management Area to Hazard Road. During our hike we will have lunch at Stepping Stone Falls, pass historic mill foundations and long forgotten farmland.

    Time: 8:00 am
    Distance:     5.6 miles
    Location:     Exeter, RI
    Meeting place:     Blackstone Valley Outfitters

    Preregistration Required
  • April 20 - Backpacking 101
    Continuing with our Backpacking Course, this weeks class will cover essential outdoor skills.

    Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00pm
    Location: At BVO Store
    Cost: $10.00 per class $40.00 pre-paid for all 5 classes

    Preregistration Required
  • April 24 - Earth Day Clean Up
    We enjoy the valley, lets give something back! Joy us for a day of Cleaning up our favorite outdoor area with the friends of the Blackstone.
    Sign Up Today!
  • April 25 - Guided Kayak Trip
    Let’s dust off those kayak paddles and head out onto the Blackstone. Weather and river permitting we will launch from the store into the Blackstone and paddle down into Valley Falls to visit our old wildlife friends. There will be a return trip paddle up the river.

    Time: 1:00 pm
    Cost:     $30, includes boat, equipment and basic instruction.

  • April 27 - Backpacking 101
    Continuing with our Backpacking Course, this weeks class will cover essential Survival skills.

    Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00pm
    Location: At BVO Store
    Cost: $10.00 per class $40.00 pre-paid for all 5 classes

    Preregistration Required

* Don't forget we rent Boats & Bikes everyday! *

We will also run special trips for groups on Sundays.
For more information call or visit us at the store.