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Are you feeling a little stressed these days?

During this pandemic environment, one thing we have for recreation and entertainment is the outdoors. This past summer, we witnessed an increased demand for outdoor recreation equipment and we’re expecting to see some of that carry through into the winter. Thus, our Pre-Season Winter Sale!  

Not only do the outdoors provide recreation, but it also provides an opportunity to improve your health. Exposure to trees has shown an ability to decrease stress levels…and who couldn’t use a little stress relief? In addition, that yellow ball in the sky (though, we don’t see a TON of it during the winter) is also good for you. In fact, one thing the medical community did to combat the Spanish Flu of 1918 was put beds outside, so patients could absorb Vitamin D from the sun. However, regardless of the pandemic environment, it is always good to get outdoors! 

If you want to Gear Up & Head Out this winter – and why would you not, with all there is to do outdoors – then you want to visit Rocktown Adventures during our Pre-Season Winter Sale, going on from November 12-15, 2020. Take advantage of great deals that will help you to enjoy the winter weather!

You can sit inside all winter waiting for a return to normal activities, or you can Gear Up, Head Out and make some new memories! Being inexperienced is no excuse, as Rocktown Adventures will have lessons and lead a few excursions this winter – so there is some knowledge to be had if you want to enjoy the outdoors in the winter.  

Remember, there is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing. We can help you with that as on land, water, or snow, Rocktown Adventures has you covered from head to toe. Stop by our location in Rockford, IL from November 12-15, 2020 for deals on premium outdoor gear and apparel to help you enjoy a Midwest winter. 

We hope to see you soon!

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The shadows are getting a little longer & the sun is sitting lower on the horizon

This means one thing…Fall is near!

Do not despair as we look at summer in the rearview mirror. If you ask us at Rocktown Adventures, fall is the best time of year to paddle. The lack of other recreational opportunities due to the current pandemic means the outdoors are beckoning, so extend your paddling season into late fall by dressing in the appropriate paddling apparel! As we enter the fall paddling season, please keep in mind the importance to dress for the water temperature – not the air temperature. That late October gift of a 65-degree day can give you a false sense that it is warm or safe enough outdoors to “take a swim.” However by then, the water temperatures will likely be in the 50s.   

We have many opportunities for you to Gear Up & Head Out on the water this fall, from the Fox to the Rock, and a few other rivers in-between! Our Rocktown Adventures group outings include all of the equipment you need, a refresher on paddling strokes & safety with experienced guides, a relaxed social setting for you to meet like-minded people and the opportunity to take on new challenges and outdoor adventures.  

If you would like to join us on a fall paddle, please visit https://rocktownadventures.com/2021-fall-paddling-series/ for more info on dates and time. We monitor weather conditions and require all participants to be properly protected from the elements, should conditions dictate.

Please give us a call at (815) 636-9066 or drop by the store in Rockford, IL if you have any questions about Fall paddling. Still a lot of time left in paddle season and plenty of time to experience the outdoors on the water. We hope to see you on an adventure this Fall!  

Rocktown Adventures has many opportunities for you to Gear Up & Head Out this fall

From the Fox to the Rock and a few other rivers in between, our Fall paddle group outings include all the outdoor equipment you need, as well as a refresher on paddling strokes and safety, experienced guides, a relaxed social setting for you to meet like-minded people and the opportunity to take on new challenges and outdoor adventures.

On Father’s Day, give Dad a gift that is sure to put a smile on his face!

From head to toe, on water or land, we have everything Dad needs for a memorable outdoor experience. You do not need to be an avid outdoor enthusiast to enjoy the outdoors on Father’s Day. Who doesn’t like a nice hammock to relax in the backyard? Or a camp chair that fits into a 12” bag? Convenience and comfort is at your fingertips in any location. In celebration of Father’s Day this year, all apparel, camping, hiking and backpacking gear is on sale for 20% off from June 12–21 – both online AND in-store!

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FOR online purchases, use code DAD20

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This is a home-built kayak made of wood and fiberglass, measuring 17.5’ long and 23” wide. In addition, we will also include a pair of Yakima JayLow kayak carriers, a Greenland paddle and Spray Skirt – a prize package valued at over $1,800! Since we know this unique kayak has been cared for and has many stories to tell – from trips on the Mississippi and Lake Superior, to name a few – we want it to generate funds for a good cause. So, 100% of the ticket proceeds from the Rocktown Adventures kayak drawing will be donated to Heroes on the Water and their mission to offer alternative therapeutic programs for veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their families!

Here’s how the Drawing will work

We have 100 tickets available, each assigned a number 1 – 100. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased below or by giving us a call. Ticket sales begin May 15, 2020 and end May 31, 2020 @ 6PM. To select a winner, Rocktown Adventures will hold a drawing on Facebook Live on Saturday June 6! The winner of the drawing can pick up their package at their convenience, at our store in Rockford.

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May Days bring Spring flowers, warmer weather, Mother’s Day & Memorial Day…

May is a month to celebrate loved ones and honor valiant ones. It signals the start of warmer days ahead and new adventures to experience. Now we have one more thing to add to this…Rocktown Adventures May Days Sale! Take advantage of promotional pricing during our May Days Sale, from May 15 – May 25, to help you Gear Up & Head Out this paddling season. Promotional pricing is available for both in-store and online purchases.

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April 18th, 2020 | 10am – 2pm @ Rocktown Adventures

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Our inaugural event was SO successful, we’re coming back with our 2nd Annual Outdoor Gear Yard Sale!

Do you have some outdoor gear taking up space in your garage or shed? Would you like to turn some used outdoor gear into cash or see if you can swap your old gear for someone else’s? Are you looking to get outside more but do not want to purchase new equipment? Or, maybe you just want to get rid of some outdoor gear in general? If you answered yes to any of these, you will want to come to Rocktown Adventures during our 2020 Outdoor Gear Yard Sale going on April 18th from 10AM – 2PM. Come to sell or come to purchase. Even come to donate! All are welcome!  

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April 18th, 2020 | 10AM – 2PM @ Rocktown Adventures

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While Rocktown Adventures loves winter as much as the next person…

In a month we will be thinking of tight lines, big fish, paddling with friends (old and new) and creating memorable experiences outdoors on the water. Canoes, kayaks, SUPs or fishing kayaks – they all lead to good times with good people. Get ready for paddle season during our Pre-Season Paddlesports Sale from March 10-15th, 2020. Everything paddlesports-related is on sale, waiting for use outdoors by you! Shop at Rocktown Adventures and save with these great deals on premium gear and apparel: 

$100 OFF ANY KAYAK/CANOE/STAND UP PADDLEBOARD PRICED OVER $1000 OR $50 OFF ANY PRICED UNDER $1000

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Online Shoppers, Use Promo Code Paddle20 to receive discount

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Online Shoppers, Use Promo Code Paddle20 to receive discount

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If you have Gone Fishing from shore but are looking for more, a kayak may be what you are looking for…

Thinking about taking a dive into Kayak Fishing? Are you leery of making the beginner mistakes? Having a hard time finding dependable kayak fishing lessons and information to help get you started? Then you will want to join us and the Rocktown Adventures Kayak Fishing Team on Saturday, March 7, 2020 for our FREE In-Store “Kayak Fishing 101” Lesson/Seminar! 

Yes, Rocktown Adventures has started a Kayak Fishing Team. Not so much to focus on competitive events – although all four our team members have spent hours upon hours grinding it out in tournaments and we support them in these endeavors – but rather, to focus on providing you with a reliable, knowledgeable and hopefully humorous resource for kayak fishing and to encourage others to “Get off the Shore!”

At the end of the day, we all want the same thing: people spending more time outdoors, creating repeatable and memorable experiences. We are happy to have Brian Schiller, Titus Dominguez, Jason Paszkowsi and Rodney Hicks as part of the Rocktown Adventures family. Read below, about how and why they started kayak fishing. 

Back to the details on the seminar!

Over the course of 90-minutes and a few laughs trading war stories, you will learn some tips on how to Gear Up & Head Out. 

1. How to choose the best kayak & gear for your needs 

2. Practical outfitting options for your kayak & knowledge on the best way to do it to fit your needs

3. Tips on local kayak fishing areas, paddling techniques & tactics  

While Kayak Fishing 101 is a FREE In-Store lesson, it always helps to have an idea for head count. Please sign up online, give us a call at (815) 636-9066 or stop by the store in Rockford, IL to register. Beverages will be available on site. Rocktown Adventures will also extend our Pre Season Paddlesport Sale pricing for all of those in attendance (Sale goes from March 10-15, 2020).Get a head start to your fishing season at our FREE In-Store “Kayak Fishing 101” Lesson/Seminar – March 7, 2020, from 4-5:30pm.