Come learn what orienteering is all about!
Escape the cubicle. The skyline. The cabin fever.
Great Trinity Forest Adventure Hike will be held in conjunction with the North Texas Orienteering Association and the Trinity River Corridor Project. You are invited to join in for this free introduction to orienteering through the hiking trails at Rochester Park. Participants will get to hone their navigational skills while making their way through Rochester Park with instructors experienced in orienteering.
Not only will participants learn how to navigate using a compass and a map, but they will also be able to enjoy the beauty of the Great Trinity Forest as well! Please join us for an adventurous morning outdoors exploring Rochester Park and the new Bois d’arc Trail.
Great Trinity Forest Adventure Hike will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., rain or shine; please dress in layers and appropriate for the weather.
Instructors experienced in orienteering from the North Texas Orienteering Association will be in attendance as well as representatives from the City of Dallas. This event is free and open to the public though registration is required. Attendees can register at The North Texas Orienteering Association website at http://www.ntoa.com/. Registration is now open.
Rochester Park is located at 3000 Municipal Street, Dallas, TX 75215
There will be raffle prizes. Participation in the timed trial event is limited to 150.
About the Trinity River Corridor Project:
The projected $2.5 billion Trinity River Corridor Project is the largest and most complex public works and urban development project undertaken by the City of Dallas, and is first and foremost a flood protection solution and one of the largest of its type in the nation.
The project consists of five major components: flood protection, transportation, recreation, environment management, and business development. The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, designed by internationally known architect Santiago Calatrava, is under construction and will open October 2011. A second Calatrava designed bridge, the Margaret McDermott Bridge (IH-30), is planned for a later date. The Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC), a flagship location for the Texas Audubon Society, is a beautiful teaching and recreational site in the Great Trinity Forest. Gateway Parks, such Joppa and Loop 12, are under planning and design. More than 20 miles of new trails have been completed along with the 70-acre Lower Chain of Wetlands and the Trinity Overlook Park.
The Standing Wave opens early in 2011; it is the first water park along this stretch of the Trinity River. For project updates and to watch the bridge progress, visit: www.trinityrivercorridor.org.
About the North Texas Orienteering Association:
The North Texas Orienteering Association, founded in 1986, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and growth of orienteering in the northeastern part of the Lone Star State. It is chartered under the United States Orienteering Federation (USOF) which in turn is a member of the International Orienteering Federation (IOF). More details about orienteering and how to get involved may by found in the NTOA Club Brochure.
