NEW Galena Adventure Center

Looking to discover more outdoor adventures in the Tri-State region than the obvious?  Start your search at the new Galena Adventure Center.  The Galena Adventure center’s mission is to be ‘the outdoor information center’ for area visitors and residents. Throughout the year, the center is open for workshops and clinics, as well as to serve as an information resource on what to do and where to go for outdoor recreation within driving distance of Galena and Dubuque. Maps, brochures and good ole firsthand consultation will be offered. During the winter months the GAC is open for events only, however, on days that the center isn’t open, the same outdoor recreation information will be available at Fever River Outfitters, located just next door to GAC, at 525 S Main Street, Galena.

What's Going on at GAC?

October – March

Irish Hollow Indoor Cycling – M-F  5:30am, M-Th 5:30pm, Sat 8:00am  (One hour cycling sessions). Call 563-343-4697 for more information.

December Events

Snowshoe Making Clinic , Sunday, December 14^th & Saturday, December 20th, 10:00am – 3:00pm - Make a pair of Snowshoes for yourself or a friend.  It’s a great Parent/Child Project. We’ll order snowshoe style ahead of time. Cost of $115.95  includes kit and clinic.  Reservations required (min 1 week in advance). Info at www.feverriveroutfitters.com/snowshoe or call 815-776-9425

Technical Fabrics for Winter Trunk Show, Friday, December 19^th  6:00pm–7:00pm– Featuring  clothing from Terramar, Icebreaker, Showers Pass, Teko and footwear by Keen and Teva, join us for an informational presentation on the benefits of E-Vent, VisaEndurance , Merino Wool, as well as a crash course on the basics of layering for outdoor activities.  Free clinic.  Take a test and get up to 20% off selected Tech wear. Will draw winners  for Manufacturer’s door prizes.  Call 815-776-9425 to reserve.

January & February Events

Twilight Snowshoe Hike, Fridays, 4:30pm -–Be in awe of the glowing Galena landscape at dusk as you join our small group on a leisurely 1.5 hour guided snowshoe hike along the Galena River Trail to Buehler wilderness preserve. Headlamps optional.  Advanced reservations required. $35 Person

Caspar Bluff Snowshoe Hike, Saturdays, 10:00am –– Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River on this 1.5 hour guided snowshoe hike through Caspar Bluff wilderness preserve.  Advanced reservations are required. $35 Person

Heart Zones Testing, Saturdays, 9:00am – Learn about the benefits or heart zones training, as well as what your heart rate is telling you day by day.  A HeartZones Certified Trainer will assist in determining your maximum heart rate. This 2 hour Clinic includes Heart Rate book, Heartzones charts, consultation and heart rate tests. By appointment only.  $40 person

Wilderness First Aid Certification Coarse, Saturday, February 28^th – Wilderness First Aid Certification Coarse – More details soon. Call 815-776-9425 for more information and pricing.