Sue Price, left, Tricia Tillman, Marlene Holliday, Yolanda Armstrong, Tori Tipton and Kimmy Figueroa — all members of the African American Outdoors Association — enjoy a recent hike in Tryon Creek State Park. The AAOA encourages African Americans to increase their fitness, health and wellness through outdoor activities. The group's next outing, a canoe and kayak venture on Columbia Slough — takes place June 10. For more information, call Greg Wolley, 503-957-0024, or Tricia Tillman, 503-849-3633.