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Obed Announces Rock Climbing and Paddling Program for Sixth Grade Homeschooled Students

August 13, 2025 · Source: National Park Service

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Fourteen years ago, with funding from a National Park Foundation Impact Grant, Obed Wild and Scenic River launched its “National Park in Your Backyard” program for Morgan County sixth grade students. As in previous years, the opportunity to participate in this program will be extended to sixth grade students that are homeschooled or who attend schools other than public schools.

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