REI is having an “Outdoor Fest at Vancouver Lake Park on Sunday, July 10, 2011 between 10 am and 2 pm.
Find out more about hiking, biking, paddling and camping opportunities in the great Pacific Northwest!
This is from REI:
“Come join us for a day of outdoor fun and try out 2011’s hottest new boats and paddling accessories at our annual Outdoor Fest! Our traditional paddling day at Vancouver Lake is expanding to include camping along with our paddling vendors. Outdoor Fest will be your one-stop event to find out how you can get the most out of your summer. There will be options to learn more about paddling activities from REI staff experts as well as opportunities to paddle with non-profit partners, get information about where to hike, bike and paddle in the area. Want to try out a boat? Paddlers of all skill levels are invited to REGISTER for free boat demos. We will provide the boats, paddles and PFDs. To speed up your registration and check-in, if you have your own PFD and/or paddle, bring ’em! Register for a time slot on the REI Portland website: www.rei.com/portland. While the event is free, there is a $2 parking fee.”
