The seventh annual Youth Outdoor Activity Day on Sunday, Aug. 29 helped introduce kids to more than 40 outdoor-related activities. They learned about henhouse rolling, birdhouse building, hunting and fishing techniques — how to track a blood trail and the proper way to cast a fishing rod — along with mountain bike riding, rock climbing and more.
Organized by the Viking Sportsmen Club and Pheasants Forever, the idea was pumped into action to get kids involved and curious about the outdoors.
The kids were able to walk away with some experience, a deeper understanding and appreciation for the outdoors, and a couple of free giveaway items they were able to receive from some of the activities.
About 350 volunteers showed up to help make Youth Outdoor Activity Day possible, with almost 2,000 kids attending the free event at Alexandria Shooting Park.
Visit www.echopress.com 's Northland Outdoor section or see Friday's print edition of the Echo Press for more photos and a full story on this year's Youth Outdoor Activity Day.
