A Sunset hike in Shenandoah National Park, climb over boulder fields at BLACKROCK SUMMIT. Hike beautiful Mountain trails, and enjoy the breathtaking Sunset view. JOIN US SATURDAY, September 23 AT 3:30 PM
MEET AT THE AQUATIC FITNESS CENTER – We will then use vans and cars to caravan up to the mountains. Directions will be provided. For those with cars, come to the AFC with your car and then we will see how many cars are needed— and leave unneeded cars in the stadium parking lot. What will we do? We’ll enjoy climbing and scrambling over boulders (optional). Our hike will provide you with the most expansive views in the Southern district of Shenandoah National Park! It is ideal for watching the sunset. As we enjoy the scenery, we’ll eat our bagged dinners together. What to bring with you
REGISTER HERE COST: $15, which covers National Park entrance fee and fuel costs. Enjoy this 6.9-km out-and-back trail. St. Mary’s Wilderness is one of the most famous hikes for hot weather. This is a beautiful water hike that requires crossing cold mountain streams with NO bridge :-) The water is only 3 inches (76 mm) deep, but it will be refreshing. You’ll have to walk over slippery rocks and navigate over the stream. Are you up to the challenge?! You’ll need to wear water shoes or old athletic shoes that are okay to get wet. We will pass a Walmart on our drive, so those who don’t have the right shoes can purchase water shoes there ($15-$20). On the way back from the hike, we will stop at a historic church in Staunton, Virginia, and eat a delicious dinner together! Meet at UVA Clock Tower at 9:00 AM Get back to UVA around 7:00 PM Register here If you have any trouble with registration, just email info@isivirginia.com and we will be happy to help. Registration cost: $15, which covers gas and dinner after the hike. What to Bring: Water bottle, Lunch in a backpack to eat beside the Falls, Towel – leave it in the van/car in case you want to dry off before the return drive, water shoes or shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. JULY 4 WILL BE A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL INTERNATIONALS AT UVA WHO WANT TO EXPERIENCE A FANTASTIC CELEBRATION OF THIS AMERICAN HOLIDAY ISI will head to the town of Scottsville (40 minutes south of Charlottesville) where we will get to view a classic, traditional parade right down Main Street. The Independence Day Parade has been celebrated in Scottsville for over 100 years and has become famous as one of the best small town parades in central Virginia. Scottsville Independence Day parade of 1914: After the parade, we will all gather at the home of a local government official who will host us for a picnic. Our host, Scottsville Town Councillor, Dan Gritsko, will share about how American small town government works--it might surprise you! We'll also learn about the influence of faith on the founding of the nation.
After the picnic, we will have some fun picnic-style games including badminton, croquet & water balloons. Please meet at the AFC Parking lot at 7:45AM on July 4 so we can drive together to Scottsville in time for the parade. Please meet us at the AFC and we will give directions out at the AFC parking lot. We will arrive back at UVA around 2:30PM. Here are some items you may want to bring with you:
Delicious vegetarian food will be available. Also add that nice picture of students. In order to help plan for this event, Email us at family@isivirginia.com let us know if you can come and how many people will be with you. THIS WILL BE YOUR BEST OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY EXPERIENCE AMERICAN CULTURE AS WE CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY
We will enjoy touring the park, then stop in Staunton for dinner on the way back home. On the Safari, you'll be able to see animals run and frolic with abandon on the 180-acre property. The animals are free to roam! We will ride in a car over three miles of maintained gravel road and feed the animals through the vehicle windows! But don't be in a hurry, the animals often block your path...or lay flat-out in the sun...the choice is theirs! Not only are the animals free to roam, but they follow their instincts. Males challenge each other for the attention of the females, resulting in cute baby animals being born throughout the season. Sometimes visitors are lucky enough to observe a birth in progress, and watch as the baby takes its first steps! Animal Interaction is the Focus. Enjoy feeding and petting goats & kids, potbellied pigs & piglets, chickens, baby llamas, and all your farmyard favorites... in the beautiful and natural setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Shenandoah Valley. The experience of having a giant bull elk or deer only inches away, feeding from your bucket, is virtually impossible to describe. Meet at UVA Clock Tower at 12 PM Get back to UVA around 8:30 PM Event cost: $28 for park entrance (pay by credit or cash at the park) Optional $10 for animal feed (pay by credit or cash at the park)
You are invited to Hike Blue Ridge Tunnel with us. The Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail provides a unique opportunity for history and enjoyable outdoor activity. The journey through the lengthy, dark tunnel is thrilling, making it different from other walks. The Blue Ridge Tunnel is 4,273 feet long, about 0.8 miles. Generally rated as easy, the hike usually takes 2 hours of walking at a comfortable pace. The temperature inside the tunnel is consistently 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit (11-18 degrees Celsius). The trail east of the tunnel is generally level, while the western half includes steeper sections. The tunnel is not lit. Everyone is encouraged to bring a flashlight or headlamp.
After the hike, we will go to Hibachi Grill for a late lunch (cost is ~$15/person) Meet at UVA Clock Tower at 9:30 AM Get back to UVA around 3:30 PM REGISTER HERE What to Bring: Bottled water, snacks, Waterproof outer layer, Hiking boots or athletic shoes, and Flashlight. Feel free to invite other international students or scholar friends. |
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