Getting on/off a bus; driving about 36 miles, approximately 1 hour riding time. Elephant Rocks State Park and Alpine Tower-Swing require closed-toe shoes. Wear comfortable clothes.
In the dining room.
We will learn from a geology expert how to wire-wrap a rock or mineral found on our hike the previous day. We’ll then board the bus and ride to Elephant Rocks State Park.
At Elephant Rocks State Park.
We’ll enjoy the afternoon at Elephant Rocks State Park where there are amazing natural geological wonders all around. The park is named for granite rocks that are 1.5 billion years old and look like a train of circus elephants. There are two available routes through the park, one on a paved walkway, the other up and over the rocks. Our Group Leader will take one route and provide commentary as we go. Those with energy and stamina are welcome to take the other route and go up on their own. At the top, we’ll learn about more geology and history with the whole group. On the way back, we will stop in the village of Caledonia. Most of the town has been declared a National Historic District. We’ll stop at the historic general store, notable for antiques and an old time hand-dipped ice cream and candy shop. Returning to the lodge, we’ll have some time to freshen up and relax before dinner.
In the dining room.
We’ll have an evening of fun-filled adventure on the Alpine Tower, Alpine Swing, and zip line. The Alpine Tower is a 50-foot hourglass-shaped jungle gym with a variety of elements including rocks, cables and poles. On the Alpine Swing, we’ll put on harnesses and helmets, then be hooked into a cable pulled into the air by family and friends on the ground, going up to approximately 40 feet in the air. When ready to swing, let go of a release cord, then “fly” through the air, swinging back and forth over a distance of about 60 feet.