Rocktown ADventures Blog
Adventure Race Northern Illinois (ARNI) is hosting the Winter Yak-Off Orienteering Race at Rock Cut State Park on February 12, 2022Race HQ will be the Lone Star Café at Rock Cut State Park, next to the Outdoor Store. This is a six hour Orienteering Race. However do not get discouraged or intimidated by that time length. Besides, six hours in the […]
January 17, 2022
MAKE YOUR LIST, CHECK IT TWICE, THEN HEAD OVER TO ROCKTOWN ADVENTURES OR SHOP ONLINE FOR The Holiday Specials YOU NEED TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS! From head to toe, on land, water, or snow, we got you covered! See what we have going on this holiday season below. Gear Up now so you are ready to Head […]
November 3, 2021
The best time of the year to immerse yourself outdoors for spectacular scenery is upon usCooler temps (Don’t know about you, but we’ve had it with 90 plus degrees!), longer shadows, and a canvas of color await. Give in to your “inner photog” and capture the wonder of your fall adventures for your chance to […]
September 28, 2021
If you have ever wanted to see what it is like to participate in a FAll fishing tourney...There are two online fall fishing tournaments coming up in September - And for one of them, you can even fish from shore if you like - No kayak necessary, but you still get the thrill of competing! Not only […]
August 26, 2021
We're Hitting all rivers in Winnebago County, plus hitting the Fox during our annual Fall Paddling series this October!Our Fall paddling group outings include all the outdoor equipment you need (or you can bring your own) as well as a refresher on paddling strokes and safety, experienced guides, a relaxed social setting for you to […]
August 26, 2021
The proverbial “Dog Days of Summer” are here...Which means more summer!As summer is heating up, so are the summer sales for the stuff you need to go outdoors and do stuff! While out enjoying the outdoors, don’t forget to protect the most important piece of equipment you have…yourself! Shop during our Summer Sale, July 31 – August […]
July 23, 2021
They are versatile…you can stand, sit, lay out and get some sun. Stand up Paddle boards are fun!A day on the water is a day creating memorable experiences. They are great exercise. Paddling a stand up paddle board is a great total body activity. From your head to your toes, muscles you didn’t even know you had […]
July 23, 2021
Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day with a gift of adventure If your Dad likes the outdoors, you owe it to him to shop our Rocktown Adventures Father’s Day Sale for gifts that will put some pep in his step. From trail to tavern, active or passive, we have something for every Dad to enjoy the outdoors!Hiking: Save 25% on Oboz Hiking shoesBackpacking: Save 25% on […]
June 10, 2021
It has been a long road, but we have finally reached our destination!Rocktown Adventures is now out at Rock Cut State Park! We now operate and manage Rock Cut’s Outdoor Store, Lone Rock Café, Camp Store and Olson Lake Beach. A project that started with a meeting on Halloween 2019, when we got a couple inches of snow, […]
June 10, 2021
Shop OUR Rocktown Adventures Mother’s Day SALE for gifts that will excite her outdoor passionsWe have something for every kind of Mom. From paddlers to hikers to backyard lounging, we can help you enjoy your time outside. From May 1–9 take advantage of our Mother’s Day sale! Hiking Mom Save 25% on Oboz Hiking shoes. From trail to […]
April 29, 2021
As the world closed down around us, the outdoors & paddling opened up for many peopleGetting outdoors has provided refuge during the storm, a chance to socialize and safely interact with others, and an opportunity for exercise. (Yes, the outdoors can replace your gym for exercise!) One activity that we witnessed explode in popularity […]
April 29, 2021
National Safe Boating week is coming up!It's A week we all look forward to, right?We know - Safety doesn’t sell. But it will help make sure you return safely from the water. There are more boaters are on the water now, more than ever before (we can attest to the growth in kayaks). The timing of […]
April 29, 2021
The Paddling Film Festival has appeared in 135 cities across the world since 2006We hosted a screening at the Prairie Street Brewhouse in 2018. We are not going to gather to enjoy the very best in paddling films this year, but you can still see the 2021 Paddling Film Festival from the comfort of your […]
April 5, 2021
Come to sell, come to purchase, Even come to donate!If you are reading this, you likely enjoy spending time in the outdoors and embrace the benefits of an active outdoor lifestyle. In my time at Rocktown Adventures, I have learned there are three traits shared by the overwhelming majority of outdoor enthusiasts – aside from […]
March 10, 2021
When was the last time we had two months of continuous snow on the ground?The timing and snowfall of this winter could not have been better, as our main outlet for entertainment was the outdoors. Based on the number of skis and snowshoes we sold and rented, many people have been entertained outdoors in the […]
March 10, 2021
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