All Out Adventures in the News
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2022
A selection of helmets arranged on a rack; Northampton business distributes helmets for brain injury awareness month
All Out Adventures, BFAIR to Distribute Bike Helmets for Brain Injury Awareness Month
A participant using a sit-ski receives a hug at an All Out Adventures program! ; All Out Adventures embraces winter weather
2020
All Out Adventures and BRVNHC staff pose behind two participants using an accessible Opair bike; Blackstone national corridor adds handicapped accessible option
A view of the Connecticut River during a kayaking program; Officials to spend day paddling for the Connecticut River
Mechanic Russ Mayhew assembles a recumbent trike; All Out Adventures adjusts to virtual recreation
2019
Karen Foster jumps during the Plunge for Adventure fundraiser; "All Out Adventures plans return to Northampton as backers plan icy plunge"
A photo of the 2017 Kayak-a-Thon; "Community pitches in after All Out Adventures kayaks stolen"
Several groups of people sitting at tables during a presentation; "Northampton-based nonprofit seeking community support"
A photo of several kayaks on a storage rack; "Kayaks stolen from Northampton non-profit program returned"
A social media post on the theft of 2 kayaks from All Out Adventures
A participant and an AOA staff member use a kicksled during a program; July hike to benefit All Out Adventures
Multiple people ride recumbent tricycles on the Norwottuck Rail Trail; "People of all abilities enjoy a recumbent trike ride with All Out Adventures"
Multiple volunteers assist participants with adjusting their helmets during a program; "Millbury volunteers step up for free adaptive cycle programs along Blackstone Heritage Corridor"
A picture of a storefront; "All Out Adventures hosts Pedal in the Park event in Northampton"
A free adaptive cycling event on the Blackstone River Bikeway/Greenway.
Free adaptive cycle programs along Blackstone Heritage Corridor
Blackstone Heritage Corridor to host adaptive cycling events
A participant and an AOA staff member ski in Wendell State Forest using a kicksled; "Northampton-based nonprofit ‘opens up the world’ for people with disabilities"
"Making News in Business"
2018
Karen Foster and Sue Tracy discuss All Out Adventures with 22News; "Mass Appeal Fun, adaptive winter gear for people of all abilities"
Several people sit on recumbent trikes; "Cumberland woman shares gift of accessible cycling"
Summary of article about cycling in Blackstone, MA
All Out Adventures Statewide Head Injury Program cycling
Headline from the Worcester Telegram and Gazette about cycling prgoram in Blackstone
Click "Play" above to hear Executive Director Karen Foster and Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways Field Organizer discuss the first North to East cycling event, held on April 28, 2018, with Bob Flaherty of WHMP.
2017
2 women hike on a snowy trail; "Coming up; events for 55-plus"
Multiple people ride recumbent tricycles; "At 92, Carroll crosses the bike path off her bucket list"
2 women smile and wave as they ride a recumbent trike;
"Blackstone River Bikeway ride a wish come true for Millville icon, 93"
Multiple kayaks with participants on the Connecticut River; "Paddling for a cause, Kayak-a-thon raises funds for All Out Adventures"
Congressman Jim McGovern using a kayak during a program; "Vets program leverages healing power of recreation"
A video of "Valley Gives 2017, by Kevin Gutting"
A man flips into the Connecticut River; "Valley Gives raises $1.5m for local nonprofits"
A woman who uses a wheelchair exercises in her home; "Keeping physically fit despite disability"
A man who uses a wheelchair prepares to transfer into a kayak
2016
A man who uses a wheelchair transfers into a kayak; "Out & Active: State program offers the disabled a chance for oudoor recreation"
A video titled "Familiy Activities Week: Live from the Manhan Rail Trail"
Headline for a letter to the editor
Video titled "I Can" describing All Out Adventures
Boston Globe headline titled "Making the outdoors accessible to all"
A video titled "Mass Appeal Join the Kayak-A-Thon!"
A video titled "Mass Appeal Outdoor Recreation for All"
A participant and an AOA staff member skate using adaptive recreation devices; A video titled "Mass Appeal Adaptive Skating with All Out Adventures"