Tag: rockfest

  • Rockfest 2015 Postponed

    Friends and Volunteers, Morgantown, WV is expecting severe rainfall and thunderstorms this weekend, which will prevent us from doing the service projects and stewardship activities we’ve planned. We’ve made the tough call to postpone Rockfest 2015 to a later date this spring or early fall. We’ll announce the revised date soon. We appreciate your understanding…

  • Rockfest 2013 Recap

    In just a few hours on a sunny Saturday in April, more than 75 volunteers tackled invasive bamboo, removed graffiti and prevented trail erosion at Rocks State Park in Jarrettsville, Maryland. Rocks is home to some of the best routes in Maryland, including classics like Strawberry Jam and the Breakaway Wall. With opportunities for fishing,…

  • Mark your calendars for Rockfest 2013

    Mark your calendars for Rockfest 2013, one of the best adopt-a-crag events at one of the region’s most beautiful places to climb. The fourth annual event will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Rocks State Park in Jarrettsville, MD. This event brings together rock climbers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts for stewardship and outdoor…

  • Rockfest 2012 a success!

    This year’s Rockfest event at Rocks State Park was a huge success! We had over 60 volunteers who worked all day to complete multiple projects that massively improved the park for all visitors. Despite the dreary forecast, folks came out excited to pitch in and the forecasted rain held off until after our projects were…

  • Rockfest 2012!

    We know that many of you in the Mid-Atlantic Region have enjoyed the climbing that Rocks State Park has to offer – from bouldering to the classic Strawberry Jam. Now it’s time to give back. Join us for Rockfest 2012 on April 21st to give the park some much needed love! Even if you’ve never…

  • Shenandoah ROCKFEST

    (April 18th and 19th, 2009) was a major success!  Thanks everyone for coming out and making it happen! The numbers: 100+ volunteers participated and removed 2,375 lbs of trash collected (estimated) from 38 overlooks along Skyline Drive 11 volunteers, who after cleaning up trash all morning, helped carry out an injured hiker from near the…