The Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter of Venture Outdoors Inc.
304 Forbes Ave, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
For Information and Registration 412-255-0564 (M-F 9-5) or www.ventureoutdoors.org
Welcome to the Outdoors!
What's in this issue? (Left Column)
1. Trail Mix: Don't get Bugged about Mayflies
2. You're invited to Celebrate 5 great years!
3. Venture Outdoors Membership Corner
4. Call for Volunteers
5. Outdoor Announcements and Events (Special Events, Environment/Health/Community, Racing/Long Distance Treks, Job/Volunteer Postings, Clean-Up/Trails)
6. Support VO (iGive)
Even More Fun Stuff: (Right Column)
I. Transitions...Staff Notes
II. Venture Outdoors Activity Spotlight (Wilderness Survival, Beer Hike, Canoe Camping)
III. V.O. in the News
IV. Venture Outdoors Activity Listing
V. Inspirations (Thoreau)
VI. What's Goin' On?
The Allegheny Conference would like to know:
What is your opinion of Pittsburgh?
Let 'em know what you think! Take one of the following surveys:
http://www.alleghenyconference.org/pghcsur.htm (for residents and non-residents)
http://www.alleghenyconference.org/pghbsur.htm (for business leaders living OUTSIDE the region who are responsible for deciding where to locate their businesses)
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1.
Trail Mix - Don't Get Bugged about Mayflies
Welcome to Trail Mix, a Zip-lock bagful of VO-related
fun facts, links and puzzlers, served up fresh with every issue
of Contours. Look for helpful information on everything
outdoors along with other interesting tidbits that enhance your
awareness and well-being (and your funny bone too).
They're pesky...
They swarm the bright lights at Pirates' games, clog up industrial
air intake systems, and are just nuisances. However, this June
will mark only the 5th consecutive year that mayflies have inhabited
the Pittsburgh Area in almost 150 years!
In the past, Pittsburgh's waterways have not been known for
being clean, but now they serve as the economic engine for the
city. They provide recreation for boaters and fishermen, the
scenery for numerous parks, trails, apartment buildings, and
stadiums, and are a symbol of pride for everyone from the city.
Pittsburghers, however, are not the only ones that have noticed
the improving water conditions.
But some nuisances are good...
Mayflies, in their adult form, which is the small, white, flying
insect that we've all seen swarmed around streetlights on warm
summer nights, only live for about 24 hours. They live as aquatic
nymphs in fresh water for around 2 years before taking to the
air. The nymphs are very sensitive to pollution and therefore
can only survive in optimal water conditions. These insects
shouldn't be looked at as annoying pests, but instead should
be greeted as ambassadors of Pittsburgh's improved waterways.
Puzzler - True or False? (see answers at the bottom of this email)
1. Mayflies are used by fishermen as bait.
2. Adult Mayflies eat for most of their lives.
2. You are Invited...
...to Celebrate 5 great years!
Venture Outdoors' 5th Birthday Party
Sunday, June 25
North Park Boathouse
Join us at the North Park Boathouse on Sunday, June 25th to commemorate five sensational years of success and innovation as a leader in the region's outdoor community. Re-live the accomplishments first-hand with a five-star sampling of our gourmet and beverage hikes, biking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and our new hydro-bikes. Enjoy a family-friendly BBQ in the day and a VIP reception in the evening, complete with live music, special guests and gourmet fare. Don't miss out on celebrating our past and creating our future. More details will follow on our website and in upcoming issues of Contours.
2-6pm BBQ & Festival only
$20 Individual, $40 Family
6-10pm Fundraiser & Retro Party
$60 Individual, $100 Couple
To register, call 412-255-0562 x.21 or electronically at signup@ventureoutdoors.org
Biking at the Venture Outdoors Festival
3. Venture Outdoors Membership Corner
Go Kayaking!
Here's yet another reason to be part of our member community...
Join or renew your membership today onsite at either location of Kayak Pittsburgh and you'll receive one free hour of rental (must be used at time of purchase). For questions about membership or to join, please call Allison at 412-255-0564, xt. 26 or e-mail aruppert@ventureoutdoors.org.
Members Discount
Enjoy a 5% discount on purchases at The Sportsman's Warehouse, located in the North Hills. Show your current Venture Outdoors membership card at time of purchase. The Sportsman's Warehouse's simple mission is to live up to their reputation as the Great Indoors for those who love the Great Outdoors. Sportsman's Warehouse was founded under the idea of serving the outdoor enthusiast exclusively. That's why you'll find everything you're looking for under one roof.
Address: 250 Mt. Nebo Pointe Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Telephone: (412)366-6100
Sign up for Membership today and pledge your support to outdoor recreation!
Put yourself in the center of the action! We make it easy for you to become a member with
Venture Outdoors TODAY. Members receive discounts on the hundreds of activities with Venture Outdoors
throughout the year, discounts from local merchants, priority listing on activity waiting lists and
subscriptions to Contours and Adventure Times as well as providing support for the organization that
means so much to you. Read on for some of the great things that come along with Venture Outdoors membership,
and to join, click here!
Become a V.O. Member!
Discover the advantages of a Venture Outdoors membership...call today!
412-255-0564, ext. 26
Or, click here.
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4. Call for Volunteers
We need a little help here!
Birthday Party Volunteers
Volunteer opportunities for the June 25th VO Celebration:
· Retro Displays – Design interactive displays with memorabilia, bikes, kayaks, tents and more.
· Telethoners– Share the love as we invite key members to the party.
· BBQ Chefs – Work the grill magic.
· Event Setup – Model kickin' outdoor gear (and placard) as you mingle.
Please contact Allison at 412-255-0564, ext. 26 or aruppert@ventureoudoors.org for more details.
Thanks for your ongoing support!
General Volunteers
Do you have some time to spare during the week?
If so, we would be happy to include you in our ever-growing family of volunteers. Venture Outdoors staff is in need of volunteers for
data entry, mailings and premium shipments as well as various office assistance during regular business hours (M-F, 9-5).
Please contact Allison Ruppert at 412-255-0564, ext. 26 or aruppert@ventureoutdoors.org today.
5. Outdoor Announcements & Events
Get out your planners folks...
Special Events
Opening celebration of Great Allegheny Passage
in Somerset County
Opening Saturday, May 27th!
Big Savage Tunnel Dedication ceremony on Friday, May 26th.
Visit the ATA website for more information.
10th Annual Outdoor Extravaganza
Memorial Day Weekend May 26-29, 2006
Base camp at Breakneck Campground
(Near McConnell's Mill & Moraine State Park)
Sponsored by Butler Outdoor Club
We have a weekend full of various outdoor activities:
road bike trips, bike trail trips, mountain biking, canoeing or kayaking on lakes or
streams, caving, sailing on Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park, rock climbing and rappelling
at McConnell's Mill State Park, horseback riding and various kinds of hikes.
For more information:
contact Joyce Appel at 724-526-5407 or joyceappel@arm-tek.net
NEW Allegheny Trails Hiking Club
Education and safety will be the two main themes of the club.
Kick-off Meeting
Wednesday, May 31st
6:30 PM
The children's pavilion at Boyce Park
Historic South Side Home Tour
Saturday, June 3rd, 10 AM - 4 PM
Presented by Howard Hanna and Station Square
Anyone taking the tour by bike and rollerblades will receive Bike or Blade discounts at $3 off their tour ticket.
Volunteers needed - will receive a free tour and lunch!
For more information,
contact the South Side Local Development Company
www.southsidepgh.com
Bike Trip Documentary
Washington D.C. to McKeesport - to air June 25th
Visit DUQ's site for more information.
Kid's Mountain Bike Rides
By P.O.R.C. (Pittsburgh Off Road Cyclists)
Dates: Last Sunday of the following months: June (A Bike Fest Event), August, Sept., & the second to last Sunday of October.
Time: 2-4ish PM
Place: Hartwood Acres Park, Mansion Parking Lot
Purpose: To expose kids to the joys of trail riding!
Kids Need: a bike, helmet, water to drink, and a signed parental release form (may sign at event)
Contact: Holly Forsyth, P.O.R.C. secretary - hollyforsyth43@hotmail.com (412)897-8551
Environment/Health/Community
Pittsburgh City Councilman Bill Peduto's
2006 Guyasuta Fellowship
Call for Applicants
* Do you ride public transit? A bike? Well, for that matter, a car? Ever wish for a better crosswalk?
* Are you concerned about deteriorating roads, bridges and traffic signals in your neighborhood?
* Are you concerned about the funding, priorities and social equity of transit and transportation in Pittsburgh and the region?
* Do you realize that Port Authority and other Pennsylvania transit providers are about to face another state funding crisis?
* Would you like to learn from key transportation officials, experts and activists?
Then we want you – or your organization – to participate in the 2006 Guyasuta Fellowship! To apply, or for more information, contact program coordinator Josh Punchur at 412-849-3134 or punchur@hotmail.com or Pat Clark at 412-853-3211 or pat@jacksonclark.net
Application deadline: June 9.
Friends of Ohiopyle
The Friends of Ohiopyle, a chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF), was officially formed in November of 2005. The mission of this non-profit as written in the group's strategic plan is:
To improve and preserve the ecological and geological features of Ohiopyle State Park and watershed. To promote the park and its available facilities while acting in concurrence with regional needs and views.
Find out more about this organization and their upcoming events here.
Explorer's Club and White Rocks
The purchase price of White Rocks is nearly $725,000 dollars, and the Explorer's Club, in partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and the Pennsylvania Game Commission, has secured all but $85,000! They must show that they can raise that money in the very near future or they will lose this once-in-a-lifetime chance! When the purchase of White Rocks is complete:
· Over 800 acres will be put into public trust
· Mining and drilling will be prohibited
· Critical environmental habitat will be protected
· Rock climbing, hiking, hunting, fishing are just a few of the recreational opportunities that will be available to the public
All contributions are being collected through the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and are tax-deductible. Please make the most generous donation you can. And thank you!
Leave No Trace Survey
The Center for Outdoor Ethics is seeking your input and ideas in order to make the Leave No Trace program more effective, useful and successful. Please take a few minutes to complete this quick survey. Your input is extremely valuable, and your comments and new ideas are welcome.
Click here to take the survey!
It was a great day to learn how to fish
at the Venture Outdoors Festival.
Racing/Long Distance Treks
Fathers Day Ride and Stride
Sunday, June 18
North Park
Rides are 25, 50, or 100 k (15.5, 31, or 62 miles). Metric century riders have the choice of the regular route or the "challenging" route. Rest stops with refreshments are located along all routes.
Also scheduled is a fun run/walk around North Park Lake for 5 miles or a 2 mile walking route.
There will be fun for everyone with excellent post ride/walk food, a DJ, balloon animals for the kids, and free bike helmets for qualifying children. The first hundred registrants receive a ball cap and all registrants receive a T-shirt.
For more information, click here.
2006 Yockatomac Trek
*The final itinerary and registration forms are now available!*
http://yockatomac.org/yocktrek06/2006brochure.htm
The 2006 Y-Trek dates have been set for June 17 to June 25.
We will be leaving Washington, DC early Saturday afternoon on June 17th and arriving in
McKeesport, PA a little before noon for a closing picnic celebration of the trek on
Sunday June 25th. It has alway been an enjoyable and interesting ride, and this year
there's only about eight miles of Great Allegheny Passage trail left to be completed from
Cumberland through McKeesport.
For more information, check out the ATA website or join the Yoktrek mailing list:
Send an email to join-yoktrek@listserver.atatrail.org. The system will send an e-mail asking for confirmation. To actually join the list one must reply to this confirmation request.
Grass Roots Racing
M.A.D. Moraine Adventure Dash
Test all of your adventure skills in this exciting sprint race. You'll bike, run, paddle, orienteer, and conquer a number of special tests on your way to the finish line.
Location: Moraine State Park, Pennsylvania
Date: July 22nd, 2006
For more information on this race and others, check out
www.rootsrace.com
Cycling Events
The
Mercer County Trails Association, Inc. is sponsoring the following event in Greenville, PA:
Saturday, September 16th, 2006 - Pedal the Lakes
For more information, visit www.mctrails.org
Job/Volunteer Postings
Venture Outdoors Job Opportunities!
Visit our job posting page for more details and future updates.
Clean-Up/Trails
Entering the Wilds
2006 Annual Conference in Pennsylvania's Wilds Region
August 10-13
Clarion, Pennsylvania
North Country Trail Association
Two million acres, 16,000 miles of streams and waterways,
1,600 miles of designated trails sound like utopia. In fact,
it's the Pennsylvania Wilds region and the site of this year's
North Country Trail Association (NCTA) Annual Conference.
For more information on this exciting Conference and how to register, visit www.northcountrytrail.org/conf06/index.htm
Mountain Bike Trail Maintenance
with the Pittsburgh Trail Advocacy Group
Bring: tools, water and lunch, gloves, and appropriate clothes.
Next Date and Location: Friday, July 9 - Roaring Run, Apollo
For general information, email trail@bike-pgh.org
Tireless 2006
The Tireless Project is a collaborative of environmental non-profits working to clean
debris from our three rivers.
Tireless Fridays
4:30-10pm
These clean-up events are designed for volunteers over 18. Come out after work to help clean a blighted area along the river and stay for a riverfront party complete with live music, food, and brew.
Tireless Saturdays
10am-1pm
These events are just like Tireless Fridays but for our younger volunteers ages 14-18.
For more information or to volunteer
email tirelessfridays@hotmail.com
or call 412.381.1301
6. Support VO
Do your online shopping through iGive
and support Venture Outdoors!
That's right, go head and buy something for yourself or a friend – a new CD, the latest
bestseller, essentials like toothpaste or vitamins, even a computer. But first join at
www.iGive.com/VentureOutdoors.
Every time you shop at one of the over 600 name-brand stores
in the Mall at iGive.com, we'll receive a donation of up to 26% of each purchase you make,
at no cost to you. Membership is free and your privacy is guaranteed.
Contact Allison with any questions about this great program: aruppert@ventureoutdoors.org
Thanks for supporting Venture Outdoors!
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I. Transitions...Staff Notes
Venture Outdoors would like to welcome William Meade and Laura Jerpi to our staff. Bill is new to the Pittsburgh area,
having lived in Tucson, Arizona, for the past five years. Along with being our new Kayak Pittsburgh Manager, he will also help with
network operations at the office. Contact Bill: kayakpittsburgh@ventureoutdoors.org
or wmeade@ventureoutdoors.org.
Laura grew up in Cranberry Township and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh last April with a degree in
communications, so she is no stranger to the city. Laura will be our new Customer Service Representative at the Venture
Outdoors office. Contact Laura: ljerpi@ventureoutdoors.org.
Boldly Go!
Adventure Reigns at the Omnimax
Looking for adventure? Breathtaking landscapes? Life and death drama? Visit the
Rangos Omnimax Theater at
Carnegie Science Center to boldly go where few have gone before.
Everest returns to the Omnimax on April 7. It's the dramatic true story of a team of climbers who found hope, strength and triumph in the wake of tragedy...
Read more...
Also playing:
Mystery of the Nile - On Christmas day 2003, a team of explorers set out on an epic quest to become the first to complete a full descent of the world's greatest river...
Read more...
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon - ...only 12 men have experienced the feeling of walking on extra-terrestrial ground. Feel what they felt and see what they saw...
Read more...
For specific playing times, visit
www.CarnegieScienceCenter.org. Carnegie Science Center is located on Pittsburgh's North Shore next to Heinz Field. Free parking.
Special deal for
Venture Outdoors members:
Show your membership card and receive $1 off of
these exciting Omnimax films. Please call 412-255-0564, ext. 26
or e-mail
aruppert@ventureoutdoors.org
if you need a new card or to renew your membership today.
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II. The Venture Outdoors
Activity Spotlight
Check it out!
Sunday, June 11
Wilderness Survival
Join our wilderness survival class and learn the basics of what you need to know to keep yourself warm and fed in the wilderness. We'll construct a natural shelter, make fire, learn how to collect water, try wild edibles and learn lots of useful and intriguing information. Instructor Jeff Yeckel has been trained at Tom Brown Jr.'s Tracker School.
Location: Moraine State Park
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $35.00 member/$40.00 non-member
Saturday, June 17
Beer Tasting Hike
We'll walk 2-3 miles of scenic trails and learn about the natural history of one of our local parks. The hike will be followed by an exotic sampling of hand picked beers. Cheese and crackers and other light snacks will accompany the hearty selection of hops & barley beverages. Minimum age 21.
Location: Harrison Hills Park
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $25.00 member/$30.00 non-member
Saturday, June 17 - Sunday, June 18
Canoe Camping: Clarion River
Canoe camping offers the delightful combination of access to the scenery and tranquility of remote natural areas without having to carry your gear! We provide canoes, guides, and all the meals. Just bring a tent and your adventuresome spirit! Along the way, we'll learn about the many creatures of the rivers, be they the majestic bald eagle, great blue heron, or the diminutive and graceful mayfly. We will put in the town of Ridgeway. The first day we will cover about 12 miles and camp in the Allegheny National Forest. On the second day we will shoot the major rapids and cover about 14 miles (for a total of 26) to the Heath Station takeout.
*NOTE: Orientation meeting 7:00 PM Monday, June 12 at VO office.
Location: Clarion River
Time: Saturday 8:00 AM - Sunday 6:00 PM
Cost: $70.00 member/$75.00 non-member
For a complete listing
of activities,
check out our website: www.ventureoutdoors.org.
III. V.O. in the News
Check out the latest about Venture Outdoors in the news media:
5-28-06 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
(North Park Opening)
5-20-06 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
(Kayaker's Marathon ends at VO Fest)
5-11-06 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
(GO Week)
5-09-06 Pittsburgh Trib
Along for the Ride
5-07-06 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Waterways...
5-03-06 Pittsburgh Trib
Mobility...seniors'...
4-27-06 Pittsburgh Trib
The three rivers...
4-13-06 Pittsburgh Trib
Outdoor explorations
IV.
The Venture Outdoors
Activity Listing
So much to do, so little time...
Wednesday, June 7
TriAnglers
Location: Point State Park
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $5.00
Friday, June 9
Lunch Hour Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $10.00 member/$15.00 non-member
Saturday, June 10 Activities
Canoeing
Location: Laurel Hill state Park
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $15.00 member/$18.00 non-member
Day Trek: Lite
Location: South Park
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $8.00 member/$10.00 non-member
Sunday, June 11 Activities
Doggie Day Trek
Location: White Oak Park
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 member/$12.00 non-member
Full Moon Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $20.00 member/$30.00 non-member
Wilderness Survival
*Activity Spotlight*
Friday, June 9
Lunch Hour Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $10.00 member/$15.00 non-member
Saturday, June 10 Activities
Canoeing
Location: Laurel Hill state Park
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $15.00 member/$18.00 non-member
Day Trek: Lite
Location: South Park
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $8.00 member/$10.00 non-member
Sunday, June 11 Activities
Doggie Day Trek
Location: White Oak Park
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 member/$12.00 non-member
Full Moon Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $20.00 member/$30.00 non-member
Wilderness Survival
Location: Moraine State Park
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $35.00 member/$40.00 non-member
Monday, June 12
Beginner Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $25.00 member/$30.00 non-member
Tuesday, June 13
Tyke Hike
Location: Schenley Park Café
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: $4.00
Wednesday, June 14 Activities
TriAnglers
Location: Point State Park
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $5.00
Happy Hour Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $10.00 member/$15.00 non-member
Friday, June 16 Activities
Breakfast Hour Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 6:15 AM - 7:30 AM
Cost: $10.00 member/$15.00 non-member
Fireworks Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $20.00 member/$30.00 non-member
Saturday, June 17 Activities
Fly-Fishing: Intro 1
Location: Ohiopyle State Park
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $50.00 member/$60.00 non-member
Canoe Camping: Clarion River
*Activity Spotlight*
Day Trek
Location: Quebec Run
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $8.00 member/$10.00 non-member
Beer Tasting Hike
*Activity Spotlight*
Sunday, June 18
Gourmet Hike at Hartwood
Location: Hartwood Acres
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 member/$30.00 non-member
Monday, June 19
Beginner Paddle
Time: 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $25.00 member/$30.00 non-member
Tuesday, June 20
Tyke Hike
Location: Schenley Park Café
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: $4.00
Wednesday, June 21
Yoga Outdoors
Location: Schenley Park Café (Visitor Center)
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 member/$12.00 non-member
Friday, June 23
Lunch Hour Paddle
Location: Kayak Pittsburgh: under the 6th Street bridge
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $10.00 member/$15.00 non-member
V.
Words of Inspiration
Things that make you go: hmmm...
"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." - Henry David Thoreau
VI. What's Goin' On?
More action-packed activities from groups all around the region.
Saturday, June 17 Activities
Birdspotting Cruise
Location: Pittsburgh Voyager dock
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: $10
Organization: Pittsburgh Voyager
It's Alive! Eco-adventure
Location: Pittsburgh Voyager dock
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $10
Organization: Pittsburgh Voyager
Two-hour Fishing Cruise
Location: Pittsburgh Voyager dock
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $10
Organization: Pittsburgh Voyager
Saturday, June 10
Todd Open House
Location: Todd Sanctuary, Butler
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Organization: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Sunday, June 11 Activities
Family Walkabout
Location: Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Organization: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Your I.B.A. at Todd!
Location: Todd Sanctuary, Butler
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Organization: Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
Saturday, June 17
Clarion Area Bird Outing
Location: Shippenville and Cook Forest area
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: Free
Organization: Audubon Society of
Western Pennsylvania
Complete Listings at www.ventureoutdoors.org
Questions?
Call us 412-255-0564
Contours is an e-newsletter of
Venture Outdoors and is published every two
weeks.
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PUZZLER ANSWERS: 1. True. They are used as bait for trout in cold water
and bass and catfish in warm water. Try fishing yourself and see the bait
first-hand at our Fly Fishing Intro course at Ohiopyle State Park on
Saturday, June 17th, and check this link
for more fly fishing information.
2. False. After becoming an adult,
a mayfly's main goal is reproduction so its digestive system shuts off. Within
24 hours, it mates, lays its eggs in freshwater, and dies.
All information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayfly
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