Outreach
Fremont Adventure Recreation strives to organize and support numerous events throughout the community. Additionally, we support a Scholarship, trash clean-ups, trail building projects.
Scholarship
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Since 2015, FAR has awarded scholarships to graduating seniors at Cañon City High School. Cañon City High School graduating seniors are eligible to apply only if they have VOLUNTEERED in a FAR event during the last three years.
Recipients will be chosen based upon their involvement and / or participation in FAR-sponsored events, the quality of their essay submission, and their stated future plan. Amounts range from $250-$500 each. Financial need is also a consideration. Past Winners:
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Stewardship
We participate in a number of stewardship initiatives and conferences. We are proud Leave No Trace members and do our best to promote positive trail practices. We work to include the Seven Principles in our Adventure Kids Series, in our Adventure Guide, and in all of the publications / social media posts that we're a part of.
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Trash Clean-up
With the help of the Fremont County Department of Transportation, FAR has adopted a 2 mile stretch of Red Canyon Road. We gather trash twice a year, usually April and October. Please join us for our next outing and help to keep Red Canyon Road beautiful. Follow us on Facebook to stay current with upcoming dates.
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Trail Building / Maintenance
Fremont Adventure Recreation is committed to increasing outdoor recreation opportunities in the Royal Gorge Region. We have made trail building one of our number priorities. Want to help us?
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Community Education
Community Involvement
We are proud to be a part of our local community. We participate in, sponsor, or assist with a number of community events. We have supported AMR's Safety Jam, CASA's Savor the Moment, National Night Out, Dino Daze Art Installment, and are proud sponsors of the Cañon City High School's Mountain Bike Club.
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