Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park, CT - Open Invite July 9-10, 2005

[mer]

Due to the success of the last open invite:
July 9-10, 2005 there is an open invite to the Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, in Portland, CT.

Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm.
RSVP 860-633-0377 or BrownstoneEDP@cox.net
Please bring certification cards with you.

If you wish to bring your kayak or canoe, please RSVP by phone or email.

The Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park invites all certified divers, scuba centers and retailers to a weekend of free diving, food and entertainment at the future site of its full-featured freshwater diving facility.

A National Historic Landmark
The 40 acre brownstone quarries with its class A freshwater (70 to 90 feet deep in places) will offer scuba divers the only full featured freshwater diving park within 155 miles.

While in the early stages of development, the Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park will soon offer:

Advanced Sports Park for the Whole Family
Full featured scuba diving park
Water park attractions for all ages
Canoe, kayak and equipment rentals
Bring It To Life science program
School and corporate advanced learning programs
Climbing walls with fixed gear
Campground with full facilities
High & low ropes courses
Onsite food, gift and clothing sales
Self-improvement and team building courses

Pictures of the Portland Brownstone Quarry

For directions: Mapblast 200 Brownstone Ave, Portland, CT

 

[shellbird]

Wow, this is cool... I'm going to try to make it!

 

[michaelp68]

Wow, this is cool... I'm going to try to make it!

Michele, did you get your wetsuit?

 

[Morpheus]

Anybody going thats willing to "buddy-up" with a relative Newbie?

 

[lord1234]

i'll be there!

 

[ScubaNorth]

Anybody going thats willing to "buddy-up" with a relative Newbie?

This sounds like a good plan, I think I will be there and I'll try and bring a few friends.

 

[dbg40]

Im planing on going on Sat. morning, and may need a buddy. Anyone?

 

[lord1234]

I am also a noob...and am thinking of going saturday or sunday...if you are willing to buddy up I am willing to bring my dive flag

might be down for both days

 

[dbg40]

No dive flag needed, Divers only, no power boats!

 

[JimJam]

I am planning on going for the better part of both days...anyone want to dive let me know.

Michele-If you want to carpool, let me know. I also need to take you up on your offer...maybe next week sometime, during the week would be awesome!