Saturday, May 1 (rain date, Sunday, May 2)

The Third Annual Harold K Feltz (HKF) Memorial Hike.

One of Harold’s favorite hikes was from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin. The hike is about 12 miles (half- way around Lake Geneva on the public path along the beautiful North shore). The public access is near the shoreline by the old rich and new rich mansions. There is a lot to see. We will meet at the Library (located on the corner of Main St (Route 50) and Cook St) at the lakefront at 9:00AM. Parking is available on the residential street across from the library on Madison St and Warren St. Lunch will be at The Abbey in Fontana or another local restaurant. We will hire a van taxi to shuttle us back to Lake Geneva.

Outing Contact: Jim Adams

Saturday, May 22 (rain date, Sunday, May 23)

Hike Starved Rock State Park. We will hike to a few of the overlooks, canyons, and waterfalls, The Hike will be about 8 miles. We will meet in the main lodge at 10:00 AM. We plan to purchase a late lunch at one of the establishments on site at the park so bring some money or plastic.

Outing Contact: Greg Kogut

Saturday, June 12 (rain date, Sunday, June 13)

Canoe/Kayak the Fox River from Yorkville to Millington. This is a fun 11 miles (2 to 3 hours) of easy down river paddling. We will meet at Freeman’s Sports in Yorkville on Saturday at 8:30 AM After the paddle, Freeman’s will pick us up in Millington and bus us back to Yorkville (which is the reason that the cost is higher than last year’s 5 mile paddle to Silver Springs Park where we had our own cars). The canoe trip will start at Freeman’s shop at 9:30 AM. Freeman’s will supply the canoes. Please pack a lunch and drink. The rental cost is $55 per canoe - two people per canoe. The cost of kayak rental is $50 – one person per kayak. Please RSVP by Wednesday June 9th. Freeman’s Sport (630) 553-0515 is located on Hydraulic Ave one block east of Route 47. Hydraulic Ave is the first street south of the Fox River.

Outing Contact: Jim Adams

Saturday June 26

Northern Illinois / Southern Wisconsin 18 mile bike ride

We will start at 9:30 AM in Orangeville, IL (8 miles north of Freeport) and bike north on the Jane Addams trail. The Jane Addams trail connects to the Badger State trail in Wisconsin (Trail passes required and can be purchased for $5). We will continue on the Badger State Trail to Monroe, WI (9 miles one way). In Monroe we will have lunch at Baumgartner’s, a local classic! After lunch we will ride back to our cars in Orangeville. The total ride distance is about 18 miles.

Option 1:

After returning to Orangeville, you may choose to ride south towards Freeport on the Jane Addams trail for some distance before returning to Orangeville.

Option 2,

Anyone wanting to stay at my Lake Summerset house on Friday evening is welcome. We can have a cookout on Saturday evening after the ride. Dogs are welcome at the cabin.

Outing Contact: Carol Beatty

Saturday, July 10

White Water Rafting in South Bend, Indiana on the St Joseph River! Check it out at http://www.sbpark.org/parks/erace.htm

This is an outing the club has not done in 10 years! The East Race Waterway is the first man-made white water course in the country, and is located in downtown South Bend on Niles Avenue. All equipment is provided: raft, life jacket, helmet, and paddle. Rubber soled shoes with heel strap are required, and no sharp jewelry or objects may be worn. Be prepared to get wet. Bring a towel and change of clothing for the ride home! They have two man rafts, four man rafts, and six man rafts. The cost is $5 per run. The white water run is about 1900 feet long and takes about 5 minutes to complete. After the ride you walk back to the start and buy another ticket and the fun continues.

We will meet at the Mexican Grill parking lot located on Route 59 south of I88 at 9:15 AM and car pool to South Bend. Bring a lunch and drinks. There are also places to by food and drink near by.

Outing Contact: Jim Adams

Saturday, July 17

North Country 100 Bicycle Tour, Wakefield, MI

Choice of three routes: 25 miles, 100 Km (62 miles), 100 miles

$20 before July 2, $25 after that date. Includes T-shirts, maps, route markings, check points & restrooms, fresh fruit and refreshments. Our members Ric Olson and Pam Iacullo are very involved with this event. There will not be a leader from the club. You’ll be on your own for this event. See attached flier for details and application form.

For more info contact Ric Olson

Saturday, July 24 Rain Date Sunday, July 25th at Noon

Explore Midewin (MI – DAY – WIN) National Tallgrass Prairie on the site of the old Joliet Arsenal. We will use off road bikes (some extra bikes available, let me know if you need one) as well as hike some of the interesting trails. Meet at the Visitor’s Center at 10am. Bring a picnic lunch and drinks. If Sunday, we’ll eat before doing a relaxed hike for starters.

Driving Directions from I55:  Look for exit 241, Wilmington.  At the top of the ramp (both northbound and southbound), turn left (east).  Travel 3.5 miles on New River Road to the intersection with State Route 53.  Turn left or north.  Follow Route 53 for 1.0 mile to the Midewin Welcome Center, on the right or east side of the highway.

Outing Contact: Scott Smith
 

Saturday August 14 (no rain date)

Hike Morton Arboretum. Meet at 9:30 AM at the visitor center. Admission fee is $11.00 per person. We may see the first spring flower on this 7 or 8 mile hiking trail tour. Morton Arboretum is one of the Chicagoland crown jewels. Check it out at, www.mortonarb.org. The Arboretum is located just west of Interstate 355 and north of I-88 on Illinois Route 53.

Westbound I-88: exit north onto Route 53.

Eastbound I-88: follow signs onto southbound I-355 and exit immediately to westbound Ogden Avenue (Route 34). Continue west on Ogden to Route 53 north. Proceed north less than one mile to entrance.

Outing Contact: Tom Wolos

Saturday August 21 (no rain date)

Bike the Fox River Trail from St Charles to Elgin (River Boat) and back to St Charles. The ride is about 25 miles. We will meet at 9:30 AM at the St Charles police station North 1st Ave and State Ave (two blocks north of Route 64). We will stop for lunch at local restaurant near bike trail.

Outing Contact: Rita Butler

Saturday September 10,11, and 12

Michigan Wine Country Bike Tour

Camp at Michigan Warren Dunes State Park. (Some may prefer to stay at near by motels.) The bike ride starts at 9:00 AM Saturday September 11th from the campsite. Bike on rural low-traveled roads to four Wineries: Lemon Creek, Heart of the Vineyard, Tabor Hill, and a new winery. The ride total distance is about 31 miles. The ride is slow with lots of stops for sight-seeing, rests and wine tasting. Faster folks do extra miles with side road trips, but we are all together at the wineries. It is an option to come for the day and ride, returning home at night. Warren Dunes is about 85 miles from Naperville, less then 2 hour drive.

Outing Contact: Jim Adams

Saturday, September 18

The Fat Tire Memorial Tour of Lake Geneva (FTMTLG) starts at 10:00 AM September 18 from Champs Bar &Grill, 747 Main Street, Lake Geneva, WI. The cost of the ride is $25 which includes T-shirt and dinner after the ride. You will need to register and pay for the ride at Champs Bar the morning of the ride. The ride is approximately a 25-mile loop with eight tavern “rest stops”. The ride will be at a fun speed. Check out the ride web site at: http://www.fattirememorialtour.com

Please plan on registering by 9:45 AM the day of the ride and meeting our group across the street from Champs bar.

Outing Contact: Bob Burrows

Saturday, October 2 (rain date Sunday, October 3)

Hike to a natural setting somewhere in northern Illinois or a nearby state. Details to Follow

Outing Contact: Randee Lawrence

Saturday, October 23

Ski Waxing Party 6:00 PM to whenever – Adams House

Bring skis to wax, but not required. Please bring your waxing bench / iron if you have them. Ski waxing benches will be set up in the garage or basement depending on the temperature. Please bring a hors d’oeuvre to pass. We will have soft drinks, and beer available. If you bring wine we will have glass available. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we’ll have a wood fire to toast marshmallows for smores! Please bring folding chairs for yard fire

Outing Contact: Jim Adams