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The 'County Caper,' an 'Amazing Race'-Style Game Coming To Basking Ridge
This August, residents of Somerset County will have the opportunity to compete in an adventure-game based on a popular television show.
Fans of the TV show "The Amazing Race," will want to take note of an upcoming County Parks Commission program in Basking Ridge, a Somerset County version of the popular game show.
Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center will present the "The County Caper," a local edition of the popular TV series, "The Amazing Race," offered in two versions, both free of charge.
The second annual " County Caper" will kick off on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. from the team's home base and will culminate on Sunday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, with the awarding of the grand prize and participation prizes.
The "County Caper" is a two-day interactive adventure game that will take family members and friends of all ages to various destinations in Somerset County parks and facilities at which they will perform tasks, find clues and gather information. The event is rain or shine.
New for 2010 is the "County Caper Accelerated," for teens and adults age 15 years and above. The one-day event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 21.
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This version takes adults on an interactive tour of Somerset County Parks and facilities as well. Participants will be physically and mentally challenged while completing fun tasks and finding hidden clues throughout the day as their team races against the clock.
Both the "County Caper" and "County Caper Accelerated" are designed to encourage everyone to explore, learn, and protect local parks and other natural areas. Teams will travel in their own cars to these destinations. Each team will be given a journal to collect stamps and/or record their findings. "The County Caper" is not just a game, it's an adventure in Somerset County.
Participation is free but pre-registration is required. Registration will be open until August 20, 2010.
Call (908) 766-2489 to register or visit www.somersetcountyparks.org. Registration may also be made in person at the Environmental Education Center.
Information on this event and other Somerset County Park Commission activities may be found on the Internet at www.somersetcountyparks.org.
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