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| ONGOING ACTIVITIES |
Thursday Morning Hikes
Carolyn P. leads Thursday morning hikes beginning at 10:00AM. Check newsletter or forum for times and meeting places.
North Country Trail - Impromptu Hikes
The North Country Trail northcountrytrail.org goes through Calhoun, Kalamazoo and Barry counties on its way from New York to North Dakota. Some of the trail goes through beautiful natural areas and other sections along roads. Some examples of good hikes are Kimball Pine Park, Ott Biological Preserve, Kellogg Experimental forest, Ft Custer State Recreation Area, Yankee Springs and Barry Game Area. Brad P to lead hikes on the natural sections in these areas at different times. Check newsletter or forum for dates/times/meeting places.
Saturday Morning Runs
Allie P. leads Saturday morning runs. Check newsletter or forum for times and meeting places.
Climb Kalamazoo
Please contact Dave M. mountainhyker@yahoo.com or Kathleen K. kroll_@yahoo.com if you are interested in climbing at Climb Kalamazoo, downtown Kalamazoo. Days and frequency are open. They are trying to gauge the interest of club members for indoor climbing this winter. The last couple of years there was initial interest, but diminished after the first couple of weeks. Last winter we climbed every other week. They want your input, week days, weekends, how often? Approximate cost is $12 plus equipment if needed. The club does have some climbing equipment. We will go through mid March.
Euchre Tournaments
Check newsletter or forum for times and meeting places.
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| FEBRUARY |
Polar Bear Paddle on the Kalamazoo River
February 21
Meet at the Fort Custer PAS at 9:30 am and shuttle cars to DNR access site on Jackson St west
(short distance east of M-37) Paddle will be approximately 5½ hours.
Contact Lee’s Adventure Sports at 381-7700 for more information.
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| MARCH |
Quiet River Symposium
Saturday March 6, 2010, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
MSU Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education (Farm Lane, south of Mt Hope)
Adults $8.00 - under 12 Free
The Quiet Water Symposium celebrates non-motorized outdoor recreation and a shared concern for our Great Lakes Environment. Visitors will find presentations by authors, photographers, and expedition travelers. Other presentations may cover skills, safety, local and distant destinations. There may be presentations on bicycling, sailing, diving, and history.
The Symposium has a wide range of exhibits on the show floor. You will find clubs and nature centers. Handcrafted and historic watercraft will be on display. Biking, hiking and water trails are represented. Conservation and watershed groups are available. A number of outfitters and liveries are represented to support your outdoor adventures.
For more information, visit quietwatersymposium.org/qws2010.html or contact Kenneth Nesbitt at TillWeDance@acd.net
Polar Bear Paddle on the Kalamazoo River
March 21
Meet at the Morrow Pond DNR access site at 9:30 am (Take M-96 to Rosemont to Plaza St
and shuttle cars to East Augusta Dr. put-in. Paddle will be approximately 5 hours.
Contact Lee’s Adventure Sports at 381-7700 for more information.
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| APRIL |
Kalamazoo River Spring Jamboree
April 16 Fri / 18 Sun
Paddle on Saturday and Sunday. Camp on Friday and Saturday evening. Join as much or little as you prefer. More info at the March Meeting. Contact Kenneth if any questions.
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| ...AND BEYOND! MARK YOUR CALENDAR... |
| May 1-2 |
COUPLE'S BIKE RIDE
Spend Sat. night at a B&B in Whitehall. 25 to 40 miles each day.
Dave G. leads.
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| May 19 |
Ride of Silence
More info to come
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| May 21-23 |
Grand Haven Kite Fest
More info to come
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| May 28-30 |
Horsey Hundred Bike Tour, Georgetown, KY
More info to come
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| June 18-20 |
Rock Climbing at Devil's Lake in WI
Experienced climbers are welcome to spend a weekend camping and climbing. For more information, contact Dave G. at climbhike@aol.com
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| July 15-18 |
West Michigan Bike Tour
240 miles of mostly paved trails and roads. This trip will be done relay-style with someone driving while the rest bike. Nights will be spent at motels and bed and breakfasts. For more information, contact Dave G. at climbhike@aol.com
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| Sept 4-11 |
Pittsburg to Washington DC Bike Tour
320 miles of bike trails, unpaved. This trip will also be done relay-style with nights spent in motels and camping. For more information, contact Dave G. at climbhike@aol.com
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| October |
Utah Hiking Trip
Joan F. would like to lead a trip to Utah, visiting The Arches and Canyonland National Parks. Maybe a day raft trip? Open to any other ideas. This would be a trip for all levels of experience. The parks offer both easy and hard hikes. Camping can be done in both parks, but backpacking is not necessary. I would probably drive to Utah and include any interested members and all camping gear, so that would not be a problem. I am thinking of early to mid October. There are flights into Salt Lake City, Utah and Flagstaff, Arizona. The driving distance is about the same to Moab, Utah, where the parks are located. If you are interested in this trip, please contact Joan f. See newsletter for e-mail address. |
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