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Announcing our New Partnership! Girls Outside with Ijams

Posted on September 2, 2016 by kellysturner

Dear Friends of Girls Outside, We, the leadership team of Girls Outside, would like to thank you so much for your past interest and loyal participation in our program that encourages girls to explore the outdoors through hiking to promote … Continue reading →

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Looking for Spring on March 20 at Forks of the River!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by kellysturner

Hello, spring! Come out, come out, wherever you are! Let’s celebrate the official first day of spring on March 20 by looking for signs that this exciting season has arrived at Forks of the River WMA. This hike is for girls in grades 2-4. … Continue reading →

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Brownies Find Flowers, Fungi, Swallows and Skinks

Posted on April 25, 2015 by kellysturner

Last weekend six adventuring Brownie Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, and two Girls Outside guides hiked Ijams’ Meads Quarry and Ross Marble areas. The young hikers had eagle eyes and spotted so many neat things — almost immediately they sighted … Continue reading →

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1st-3rd Grade Girls To Hike Ijams

Posted on September 22, 2014 by catcrawley

*Update 9-23-14: This hike is now full and registration has closed. Autumnal colors will be in full swing for the Oct. 5 hike for girls in grades 1-3, which takes place from 2-4 p.m. on the trails at Ijams Nature … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Girls Outside Beats the Heat at Ijams’ Mead’s Quarry

Posted on September 7, 2014 by kellysturner

A hot and steamy September afternoon couldn’t keep our intrepid group of six 4-6th grade girls and four Girls Outside guides trapped indoors! Ijams’ Mead’s Quarry provided the perfect retreat. After a little getting to know you and some Leave No Trace … Continue reading →

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September 6: South Loop Fall Hiking Adventure for Grades 4-6!

Posted on August 11, 2014 by kellysturner

Time to sign up your girl for our first hike of the fall season — Ijams Meads Quarry for girls in grades 4-6! This hike is offered in collaboration with Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians, though you do not need to … Continue reading →

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Announcing Spring 2014 G.O. Hikes!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by kellysturner

Now announcing two G.O. hikes to get your favorite girl outside this spring! Both hikes coming up are for elementary-aged girls, one for girls in grades 1-3 and one for girls in grades 4-6! Both are offered in collaboration with Girl Scouts … Continue reading →

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Finding Magic at the Key Hole

Posted on September 30, 2013 by catcrawley

Hiking at Ross Marble Quarry Area is akin to walking through a fairytale. When you arrive at the Key Hole, you are sure to believe the place holds magical secrets of a time long ago. Twelve young hikers discovered the … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Signs of Spring on Forks of the River Hike

Posted on February 17, 2013 by kellysturner

It was an early February day, but Girls Outside saw many signs of spring on our Ijams-Forks of the River hike last weekend. Taking advantage of the unseasonably warm and sunny day, 15 young girls and 5 women followed the Urban Wilderness Trail from … Continue reading →

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