Outside Magazine's 2013 Hiking Essentials - ExOfficio BugsAway Bandana

Bugs bothering you?  ExOfficio has your solution!  Their BugsAway paisley bandana helps keep bugs at bay. Use it for yourself or your dog to keep those pesky mosquitoes and ticks from eating you alive on your adventure.  Outside Magazine has listed ExOfficio's BugsAway bandana as one of the 2013 Hiking Essentials!  The insect repellent lasts through 70 washings.  It repels mosquitoes (including those carrying West Nile virus and malaria), ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges (no-see-ums).  If you're going to a buggy area, come on into the store, we have a full line of ExOfficio's BugsAway shirts, pants and bandanas.

Patagonia's "20 Million and Change"

Patagonia has just launched it's newest initiative, "20 Million and Change" a fund to help start-ups who follow the Patagonia philosophy of using business to benefit the planet.  They have decided to reach beyond the framework of apparel and the outdoor industry.  By providing funding to other start-up companies, Patagonia will be able to reach more people and help the environment even more.

Being environmentally conscious is an important ideal for them.  Patagonia was one of the founding members of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, along with some of the other biggest names in apparel.   The Coalition's goal is to have "an apparel industry that produces no unnecessary environmental harm and has a positive impact on the people and communities associated with its activities".

For 30 years, Patagonia has donated 1% of it's sales to grassroots environmental organizations. Since the program began, they have given over $49 million in grants and in-kind donations to more than 1,000 organizations.  We're happy to hear that they've taken it one step further with "20 Million and Change" and can't wait to hear about the new start-ups they fund!

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition

Great for all your spring and summer outdoor adventures, GoPro's newest camera, Hero3 Black Edition.  Shooting 30 frames per second and 12 megapixel resolution, the Hero3 Black can't be beat.  Outside Magazine seems to agree with us, they've added it to their 2013 Gear of the Year Awards.  So whether you're mountain biking, kayaking, or surfing this summer and want to record all your great adventures come into the store and pick up a new GoPro!

Over 150 Trees Planted!

On April 28th we had a great turn out for our tree planting event at the Riverbend Environmental Education Center.  Customers, friends and staff came from all over to participate in this wonderful event.  We even has a couple come all the way from Atlantic City, talk about dedication!  We wanted to thank everyone who came out and all of our sponsors, Horny Toad, Patagonia, Smart Wool and Honey Stinger.

Yay for tree planting!

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Visit to Riverbend Environmental Education Center

The barn at Riverbend

Today we went to visit the Riverbend Environmental Education Center to prepare for our tree planting event at the end of April.  Riverbend is a beautiful little environmental education center that was founded in 1974 and continues to thrive as a center for education.  The center holds programs for families and children, and is also open for the public to enjoy it's many trails.  They are in the middle of a reforrestation project that plans to wrap up in 2014.  We are participating in a tree planting event that we are encouraging our customers to come and join us!  The event will take place on April 28th @ 1:45.  Visit our facebook page or join our mailing list to sign up!

A frog inside the Barn at Riverbend

Saplings ready to be planted

Trails at Riverbend

Spring is finally here!

Mother Nature has finally decided to cooperate and give us some warmer weather.  Highs in the 80's today! It's time to start thinking about bathing suit season.  We recently got in another shipment from Carve and they have some really great bathing suit options.  One piece, tankini, or bikini, whatever your style is, we've got it.  We also carry board shorts and rash guards for those water sport gals out there.  Come on in today and check them out!

Spring Sale

Come on in and stock up on our new spring styles and save 20%.  The sale runs Thursday, April 4th through Sunday, April 7th.  Some exclusions may apply, see store for details.