Friends of Rimrock to Meet for
Picnic, Hike, Geocache Event
WARREN, Pa., (June 19, 2008) – Friends of Rimrock will host a picnic, hike and geocache event on Sunday, June 22 at Rimrock Scenic Overlook and Picnic Area, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friends of Rimrock will be joined by the Allegheny Outdoor Adventure Group, the Allegheny Defense Project, the Tionesta Snowmobile Club and other groups. The public is cordially invited to participate.
Friends of Rimrock is a local group of concerned individuals devoted to protecting the Rimrock Scenic Overlook for future generations. John Stoneman, spokesperson for the group and organizer of the event, stated that though they meet at Rimrock every Sunday, “this event will be bigger than our regular Sunday meet-ups.”
Besides an all-day fun picnic, the group plans a hike through the rock area to see all the main attractions as well as a visit to a geocache, perhaps placing one or two new ones. Rappelling lines may be set up for those interested. Stoneman encourages all who play a musical instrument to bring it for impromptu jam sessions.
In addition to the outdoor activities, educational materials about the impending oil well drilling at Rimrock will be available. Individuals opposed to the drilling of the Rimrock Scenic Overlook and Picnic Area will have the opportunity to sign a petition. “The petitions will be sent to our elected officials and personnel at the Allegheny National Forest, who we hope will understand the public does not want Rimrock drilled for oil and gas,” Stoneman explained.
Participants should bring their lunch and (non-alcoholic) drinks, a dish to pass if you wish, and folding chairs. Due to the large number of people expected to attend the event, Stoneman asks that anyone who has a folding table to please consider bringing it.
The Rimrock Scenic Overlook and Picnic Area is located off of Route 59, between Warren and Bradford, Pa. Those who want to attend the event should meet in the second parking lot at 11 a.m.
Friends of Rimrock is a local group of concerned individuals devoted to protecting the Rimrock Scenic Overlook for future generations. John Stoneman, spokesperson for the group and organizer of the event, stated that though they meet at Rimrock every Sunday, “this event will be bigger than our regular Sunday meet-ups.”
Besides an all-day fun picnic, the group plans a hike through the rock area to see all the main attractions as well as a visit to a geocache, perhaps placing one or two new ones. Rappelling lines may be set up for those interested. Stoneman encourages all who play a musical instrument to bring it for impromptu jam sessions.
In addition to the outdoor activities, educational materials about the impending oil well drilling at Rimrock will be available. Individuals opposed to the drilling of the Rimrock Scenic Overlook and Picnic Area will have the opportunity to sign a petition. “The petitions will be sent to our elected officials and personnel at the Allegheny National Forest, who we hope will understand the public does not want Rimrock drilled for oil and gas,” Stoneman explained.
Participants should bring their lunch and (non-alcoholic) drinks, a dish to pass if you wish, and folding chairs. Due to the large number of people expected to attend the event, Stoneman asks that anyone who has a folding table to please consider bringing it.
The Rimrock Scenic Overlook and Picnic Area is located off of Route 59, between Warren and Bradford, Pa. Those who want to attend the event should meet in the second parking lot at 11 a.m.
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