The Venture Out Project is coming to the MidWest! We’ve all been stuck in one place for too long, so Oliver and Ana are packing up the TVOP truck to bring hikes (and plenty of swag!) to your area. From caves to dunes to legendary rock faces, we’re hitting 5 states in 5 days, ending with a night of camping and community.
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the worlds longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.
This adventure is open to folks of any age. For people under 16 years old, we ask you please register & bring an adult to accompany you.
** Register at https://www.ventureoutproject.com/queer-day-hikes/tvop-road-trip-hiking-in-yellow-springs-ohio-2yaej **
Hike:
Green River at Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
4 Miles/ 550’ Elevation Gain
An additional self guided cave tour is available after the hike for those who would like to join. We’ll buy our tickets together before the hike.
*Leashed dogs are allowed on trails but not in the caves or park buildings.
Cherokee, Shawnee, and Uchee Ancestral Lands
Cost:
Sliding Scale Donation of $5-$20 (An additional $8 is required at the park for those who would like to join the self-guided cave tour.)
The first $500 of donations collected for day hikes throughout the year will be donated to an Indigenous Nation or Land Trust chosen by one of our instructors. Any excess will be used for our trip scholarships.
What’s this donation about? Great question! We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to join. That means if someone registers and doesn’t show, we lose the chance to offer their spot to someone on the waitlist. We have found that putting a little money in helps remind people to come to an event. If this donation presents a barrier, please email [email protected] to request a scholarship.
Meet:
Saturday, August 7, 2021
10:00 AM
Exact meeting location will be sent to registered participants.
Bring:
-Mask
-Hand Sanitizer
-Warm & Rain Layers
-Snacks
-Water
COVID Safety:
-Limit of 15 people per hike
-Per CDC guidelines, we will not require vaccinated individuals to wear masks. All unvaccinated individuals are required to wear a mask while in the group.
Vaccinated and Unvaccinated individuals: PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are experiencing any COVID symptoms, do not participate in a hike.
