Is the beach you're headed to clean?
The Waterkeeper Alliance prepared a free Swim Guide app for nearly 5,000 beaches across the country. Available from App Store, Google Play or www.theswimguide.org.

And for Virginia beaches...
The Virginia Department of Health monitors 46 public beaches statewide, including Fairview Beach in King George County.

Cicada Frittata? How about Carmel Cicada Crunch?...Anyone?
Just in time for Brood II's big show here in the 'Burg, comes "Cooking with Cicadas" by Virginia resident Scott Frothingham. His motto: "If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em." Check out some other recipes here: http://biology.clc.uc.edu/steincarter/recipes.htm

Get the scoop on hunting and fishing news, near and far
Outdoor columnist Ken Perrotte heads to Texas to bag a wild pig for the barbie. Look for Ken's column in Thursday's Free Lance-Star Sports section, and on www.fredericksburg.com

Planting seedlings of hope for American chestnut (Cumberland Times-News)
Citizens Restoring the American Chestnut are working with Maryland landowners to plant and monitor young trees.

Tiptoe through the butterfly garden (The Roanoke Times)
Science Museum of Western Virginia opens new venue to see butterflies galore.

A cool and lightweight cap
One we like is the Swift Cap from Outdoor Research. Runs about $23.

Cook a fish over a campfire, without a grill
Willow is the traditional wood to hold the fish, but in Virginia, small, pliable branches from a maple sapling work just as well.

The Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race, June 1
In its 33rd year, this paddling fest on the Rappahannock River this year is co-sponsored by the Virginia Outdoor Center and the American Canoe Association. At Fredericksburg's Old Mill Park.

Celebrate the Rapp with an ACA Green Paddle Event, June 1
"A fun and educational day of family-oriented events that celebrate the Rappahannock River," says the American Canoe Association. On-water instruction, races for all ages, river cleanups, river films and more. At Fredericksburg's Riverfront Park, Charlotte and Sophia sreets.

National Get Outdoors Day, June 1
Head to Lake Anna State Park for for a family friendly day of paddling, gold panning and orienteering.

National Trails Day, June 1
Choose from three trails at Westmoreland State Park to observe this celebration of the nation's outdoor byways.

Kids' fishing derby, June 8
At Motts Run Reservoir; family friendly angling outing. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation and Weekend Bassers.

Kids' fishing derby, June 8
On Wilna pond at the Rappahannock River National Wildlife Refuge along the Rappahannock. Sponsored by the refuge friends group.

Sunset kayak trip, June 8
Paddle the Potomac River as the sun goes down. One of the ongoing programs at Caledon State Park in King George.

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