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Tue, February 14, Eugene Roses & History
When: Registration 9:45am, Walk 10.00am – 12:30pm
Where: Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene
Sponsored by: Albany Fitwalkers - 5k (rated 1A) & 10k (rated 2B),
Description: Walk along and over the Willamette River to visit the 9
acre Owen Rose Garden. Then to the historic Shelton-McMurphy House and
up a long series of steps and a roadway to reach the summit of Skinner
Butte; enjoy an expansive view of Eugene, parts of Springfield, and the
Cascade and Coast Range foothills. Walk on a wide paved path along the
river to River Play, an innovative children's playground, and to a
replica of Skinner's cabin, the first structure in the area. Return
along the river (the Willamette Greenway) and over it to reach the
Valley River Inn. The 5 km. route skips Skinner Butte.
Driving Directions: From I-5, Exit 194B (West I-105, West 126, Eugene);
take Exit 1 (the second exit) (Delta Hwy, Santa Clara, Junction City);
stay in right lane and take the first exit to Valley River Center; keep
going right, then get into the left lane as you go over the overpass; at
bottom of overpass, turn left onto Valley River Way to its end at Valley
River Inn (on left); ask for Volkswalk box.
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.html
for any changes or updates
FEB 15 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (Wednesday)
PORTLAND, OR
Safeway Parking Lot, 13485 NW Cornell Rd. (was incorrectly sent as NE,
but it is NW)
(This starting place is for this day only.)
Bethany Walk – YRE 0876
This walk explores the trails and neighborhoods in the Bethany area
and along the Westside Trail.
5 and 10 km - rated 1A (easy)
POC Carolyn - carolyn....@gmail.com
Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 Keizer, Oregon
Keizer Rapids Park & Neighborhood
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a walk at Keizer Rapids Park by the Willamette River and then walk
through nearby attractive
residential area. 10K includes Park forest & 3 other Parks. 6K includes
1 other Park.
SANCTION #: SN: 124058
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM; register 9:45-10 AM
DISTANCE: 6, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
10k includes walk in the forest on gravel before going to area with
attractive housing by
Willamette River plus 3 other parks. 6k doesn't go into the forest but
does the nearby
neighborhood & 1 other park. Paved pathways. Group walk but also a
self-directed walk.
Directions to the start table
1900 Chemawa Rd North, Keizer. Register at Big Toy Playground. I-5 exit
260 north/south. Turn
towards Keizer Station (shopping center) to 1st traffic light after RR
tracks. Left on Chemawa &
go about 3 miles passing River Rd & 4-way stop intersection. Left on
Walsh Way/boat ramp sign
at Keizer Rapids Park; Left to park in playground parking lot.
Comments
WOC: Orchards, Palm Trees, Parks, Playground Structures, Rivers,
Swimming Pools, Vegetable,
Yeti, Zero(in sign) ESVA Strolling Along the River
Tue, February 21, SE Albany Parks
When: Registration 9:45am, Walk 10.00am – 12:30pm
Where: Brookdale Grand Prairie, 1929 Grand Prairie Rd SE, Albany
Sponsored by: Albany Fitwalkers - 5/6/10k, rated 1A
Description: Route goes through 5 parks and quiet residential
neighborhoods; along a bike path, a lake, and a canal. This walk
provides many opportunities to observe ducks, a variety of other birds,
and the occasional nutria.
Driving directions: From I-5 (north or south) take Exit 233 (Hwy 20).
Turn towards City Center 0.5 miles to Waverly Dr. Turn left on Waverly,
drive 1.2 miles to Grand Prairie Rd. Turn right on Grand Prairie Rd 0.4
miles to the Brookdale Villas Courtyard. Park in Visitor's area. Wood
file cabinet is in the mail room behind the reception desk.
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.html
for any changes or update
FEB 22 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (Wednesday)
TROUTDALE, OR
Home Depot, 25101 SE Stark St.
(This starting place for this day only)
Red Sunset Walk – YRE 0667
A beautiful scenic walk featuring a complete circuit of Red Sunset Park
where you can do some duck watching and take a break at the gazebo.
Registration will be in parking lot near Burger King.
5 and 10 km – rated 1A (easy)
POC – Dick – dic...@q.com
Sun, February 26, Albany Talking Waters
When: Registration 12:45 - Walk 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Talking Water Gardens, 577 Waverly Dr NE, Albany
Join the Fitwalkers as they do the summer version of their 5/10k Talking
Waters walk.
Description: "Walk includes the nationally recognized Talking Waters
Garden (a 50-acre man-made wetlands park, re-purposed from a lumber
mill), Waverly Lake Park and the two Swan Lakes in a residential
neighborhood, all connected by Cox Creek. This walk often provides bird
watching opportunities. Herons, geese, ducks and a wide range of small
birds are often seen on this walk."
Driving directions: I-5 southbound, exit 234B, Right at next traffic
light & left at next traffic light (Salem Rd), right on Davidson, right
on Front which will join Waverly to the TWG parking lot. I-5 northbound:
exit 234. Left on Knox Butte Rd and then follow above directions.
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.html
for any changes or updates
Tue, February 28, Mt Angel - Old German Town
When: Registration 9:45 – Walk 10:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Mount Angel Towers, 1 Towers Ln, Mt Angel
Sponsored by Silverton Walk Abouts, 5/10k, rated 2A
Description: This walk starts by going up to the Abbey (founded 1881).
You will pass the stations of the cross, a small grotto, a pioneer
church and cemetery, and chapel on the campus. The route then goes
through this unique German town passing St. Mary's Church, the
Glockenspiel Restaurant (largest Glockenspiel in the U.S.), a second
pioneer cemetery, a hops field, 2 parks, and an historic railroad
station. Walk is rated 2 because of the Abbey hill, the rest of the walk
is 1A. .
Driving directions: From the north on I-5, take the Woodburn exit #271,
follow the signs east to Mt. Angel along Hwy 214. Turn left on Church
St./ From the south on I-5 take Market St. exit #256 (Salem). Follow the
signs east along Hwy 213 to Silverton. At the traffic light, turn left
on "C" St. to First St., turn left on First St./Hwy 214 to Mt. Angel.
Turn right on Church St. Follow Church St. up the hill (Church becomes
College St.) to Towers Lane on Left. Start Book is at the Reception
Desk. Please do not park under the carport!
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.htmlfor any changes or updates
MAR 1 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (Wednesday)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fred Meyer parking lot
800 NE Tenney Rd.
Whipple Creek Walk – YRE 0157
The walk goes through quiet neighborhoods and several neighborhood
parks, including Whipple Creek Park.
Registration will be in parking lot of Fred Meyer.
Rated 5 and 10 km – rated 1A (easy)
WalkFest Vancouver BC (Canada) - September 22-24, 2023 Registration is
Now Open
The Vancouver ‘Venturers will be pleased to welcome you to WalkFest 2023
in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.
Enjoy a weekend of walks that showcases the spectacular natural beauty
of the area as well as the historical areas of Stanley Park, Gastown,
Chinatown and the West End.
An optional 3-hour harbour cruise and onboard banquet will take you
under the Lions Gate and Burrard bridges into False Creek passing
Granville Island, Rogers Arena, and the iconic Science World building.
Come early or stay late and start planning your visit to Vancouver in
September.
https://vancouverventurers.com/walkfest-vancouver-2023/
You can find information for any event, any state at the AVA.org site
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php
Albany Fitwalkers: donre...@yahoo.com 541-974-5780
Willamette Wanderers Thursday group walks - contact pjwest...@comcast.net
Rogue Valley Walkers: Pat Jewett 503-453-6018 scoutp...@gmail.com
TO GET YEAR-ROUND WALK INSTRUCTIONS and MAPS
For Walks in Clark County, WA, please contact the point of contact for
the individual YRE (Year Round Event) walk by email for both the All
Weather Walkers and Vancouver USA Volkssporters. If you do not know who
the Point of Contact is, please feel free to contact Dick Baker or Ed
Hainline at the below email addresses.
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by CRVC contact Ed Hainline by email at
opahai...@gmail.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Rose City Roamers contact Dick Baker by
email at dic...@q.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Willamette Wanderers of Salem, contact
Julia Westerberg by e-mail at pjwest...@comcast.net
The maps and instructions will be sent to you via email.
========================
Print Publication for Northwest Volkssport Walks
$14 for 1 year (6 issues)
Send the $14 payable to Northwest Pathfinder to:
Send to: THE NORTHWEST PATHFINDER
c/o CHASE DAVIS
6623 RIVIERA COURT SE
LACEY WA 98513-4965
NAME: __________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Include 9-digit zip code!!
When: Registration 9:45am, Walk 10.00am – 12:30pm
Where: Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene
Sponsored by: Albany Fitwalkers - 5k (rated 1A) & 10k (rated 2B),
Description: Walk along and over the Willamette River to visit the 9
acre Owen Rose Garden. Then to the historic Shelton-McMurphy House and
up a long series of steps and a roadway to reach the summit of Skinner
Butte; enjoy an expansive view of Eugene, parts of Springfield, and the
Cascade and Coast Range foothills. Walk on a wide paved path along the
river to River Play, an innovative children's playground, and to a
replica of Skinner's cabin, the first structure in the area. Return
along the river (the Willamette Greenway) and over it to reach the
Valley River Inn. The 5 km. route skips Skinner Butte.
Driving Directions: From I-5, Exit 194B (West I-105, West 126, Eugene);
take Exit 1 (the second exit) (Delta Hwy, Santa Clara, Junction City);
stay in right lane and take the first exit to Valley River Center; keep
going right, then get into the left lane as you go over the overpass; at
bottom of overpass, turn left onto Valley River Way to its end at Valley
River Inn (on left); ask for Volkswalk box.
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.html
for any changes or updates
FEB 15 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (Wednesday)
PORTLAND, OR
Safeway Parking Lot, 13485 NW Cornell Rd. (was incorrectly sent as NE,
but it is NW)
(This starting place is for this day only.)
Bethany Walk – YRE 0876
This walk explores the trails and neighborhoods in the Bethany area
and along the Westside Trail.
5 and 10 km - rated 1A (easy)
POC Carolyn - carolyn....@gmail.com
Thu, Feb 16th, 2023 Keizer, Oregon
Keizer Rapids Park & Neighborhood
Willamette Wanderers
Enjoy a walk at Keizer Rapids Park by the Willamette River and then walk
through nearby attractive
residential area. 10K includes Park forest & 3 other Parks. 6K includes
1 other Park.
SANCTION #: SN: 124058
EVENT TYPE: Traditional Event: GUIDED Walk
TIMES: Start table open: 10 AM; register 9:45-10 AM
DISTANCE: 6, 10km, Rating: 1A
CONTACT: Betty Budzik
bgbu...@gmail.com
(503) 437-5508
COUNTY: Marion County
SPECIAL PR: No special programs
Restrooms: Yes Pets: Yes
Strollers: Medium Wheelchairs: Hard
AWARD: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Important event information
10k includes walk in the forest on gravel before going to area with
attractive housing by
Willamette River plus 3 other parks. 6k doesn't go into the forest but
does the nearby
neighborhood & 1 other park. Paved pathways. Group walk but also a
self-directed walk.
Directions to the start table
1900 Chemawa Rd North, Keizer. Register at Big Toy Playground. I-5 exit
260 north/south. Turn
towards Keizer Station (shopping center) to 1st traffic light after RR
tracks. Left on Chemawa &
go about 3 miles passing River Rd & 4-way stop intersection. Left on
Walsh Way/boat ramp sign
at Keizer Rapids Park; Left to park in playground parking lot.
Comments
WOC: Orchards, Palm Trees, Parks, Playground Structures, Rivers,
Swimming Pools, Vegetable,
Yeti, Zero(in sign) ESVA Strolling Along the River
Tue, February 21, SE Albany Parks
When: Registration 9:45am, Walk 10.00am – 12:30pm
Where: Brookdale Grand Prairie, 1929 Grand Prairie Rd SE, Albany
Sponsored by: Albany Fitwalkers - 5/6/10k, rated 1A
Description: Route goes through 5 parks and quiet residential
neighborhoods; along a bike path, a lake, and a canal. This walk
provides many opportunities to observe ducks, a variety of other birds,
and the occasional nutria.
Driving directions: From I-5 (north or south) take Exit 233 (Hwy 20).
Turn towards City Center 0.5 miles to Waverly Dr. Turn left on Waverly,
drive 1.2 miles to Grand Prairie Rd. Turn right on Grand Prairie Rd 0.4
miles to the Brookdale Villas Courtyard. Park in Visitor's area. Wood
file cabinet is in the mail room behind the reception desk.
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.html
for any changes or update
FEB 22 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (Wednesday)
TROUTDALE, OR
Home Depot, 25101 SE Stark St.
(This starting place for this day only)
Red Sunset Walk – YRE 0667
A beautiful scenic walk featuring a complete circuit of Red Sunset Park
where you can do some duck watching and take a break at the gazebo.
Registration will be in parking lot near Burger King.
5 and 10 km – rated 1A (easy)
POC – Dick – dic...@q.com
Sun, February 26, Albany Talking Waters
When: Registration 12:45 - Walk 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Talking Water Gardens, 577 Waverly Dr NE, Albany
Join the Fitwalkers as they do the summer version of their 5/10k Talking
Waters walk.
Description: "Walk includes the nationally recognized Talking Waters
Garden (a 50-acre man-made wetlands park, re-purposed from a lumber
mill), Waverly Lake Park and the two Swan Lakes in a residential
neighborhood, all connected by Cox Creek. This walk often provides bird
watching opportunities. Herons, geese, ducks and a wide range of small
birds are often seen on this walk."
Driving directions: I-5 southbound, exit 234B, Right at next traffic
light & left at next traffic light (Salem Rd), right on Davidson, right
on Front which will join Waverly to the TWG parking lot. I-5 northbound:
exit 234. Left on Knox Butte Rd and then follow above directions.
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.html
for any changes or updates
Tue, February 28, Mt Angel - Old German Town
When: Registration 9:45 – Walk 10:00am – 12:30pm
Where: Mount Angel Towers, 1 Towers Ln, Mt Angel
Sponsored by Silverton Walk Abouts, 5/10k, rated 2A
Description: This walk starts by going up to the Abbey (founded 1881).
You will pass the stations of the cross, a small grotto, a pioneer
church and cemetery, and chapel on the campus. The route then goes
through this unique German town passing St. Mary's Church, the
Glockenspiel Restaurant (largest Glockenspiel in the U.S.), a second
pioneer cemetery, a hops field, 2 parks, and an historic railroad
station. Walk is rated 2 because of the Abbey hill, the rest of the walk
is 1A. .
Driving directions: From the north on I-5, take the Woodburn exit #271,
follow the signs east to Mt. Angel along Hwy 214. Turn left on Church
St./ From the south on I-5 take Market St. exit #256 (Salem). Follow the
signs east along Hwy 213 to Silverton. At the traffic light, turn left
on "C" St. to First St., turn left on First St./Hwy 214 to Mt. Angel.
Turn right on Church St. Follow Church St. up the hill (Church becomes
College St.) to Towers Lane on Left. Start Book is at the Reception
Desk. Please do not park under the carport!
Info: Don, donre...@yahoo.com, 541-974-5780
Please check Facebook or Fitwalkers calendar at:
http://www.albanyfitwalkers.org/calendar.htmlfor any changes or updates
MAR 1 @ 9:40 to 9:55 AM (Wednesday)
VANCOUVER, WA
Fred Meyer parking lot
800 NE Tenney Rd.
Whipple Creek Walk – YRE 0157
The walk goes through quiet neighborhoods and several neighborhood
parks, including Whipple Creek Park.
Registration will be in parking lot of Fred Meyer.
Rated 5 and 10 km – rated 1A (easy)
WalkFest Vancouver BC (Canada) - September 22-24, 2023 Registration is
Now Open
The Vancouver ‘Venturers will be pleased to welcome you to WalkFest 2023
in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.
Enjoy a weekend of walks that showcases the spectacular natural beauty
of the area as well as the historical areas of Stanley Park, Gastown,
Chinatown and the West End.
An optional 3-hour harbour cruise and onboard banquet will take you
under the Lions Gate and Burrard bridges into False Creek passing
Granville Island, Rogers Arena, and the iconic Science World building.
Come early or stay late and start planning your visit to Vancouver in
September.
https://vancouverventurers.com/walkfest-vancouver-2023/
You can find information for any event, any state at the AVA.org site
https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php
Albany Fitwalkers: donre...@yahoo.com 541-974-5780
Willamette Wanderers Thursday group walks - contact pjwest...@comcast.net
Rogue Valley Walkers: Pat Jewett 503-453-6018 scoutp...@gmail.com
TO GET YEAR-ROUND WALK INSTRUCTIONS and MAPS
For Walks in Clark County, WA, please contact the point of contact for
the individual YRE (Year Round Event) walk by email for both the All
Weather Walkers and Vancouver USA Volkssporters. If you do not know who
the Point of Contact is, please feel free to contact Dick Baker or Ed
Hainline at the below email addresses.
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by CRVC contact Ed Hainline by email at
opahai...@gmail.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Rose City Roamers contact Dick Baker by
email at dic...@q.com
For Walks in Oregon sponsored by Willamette Wanderers of Salem, contact
Julia Westerberg by e-mail at pjwest...@comcast.net
The maps and instructions will be sent to you via email.
========================
Print Publication for Northwest Volkssport Walks
$14 for 1 year (6 issues)
Send the $14 payable to Northwest Pathfinder to:
Send to: THE NORTHWEST PATHFINDER
c/o CHASE DAVIS
6623 RIVIERA COURT SE
LACEY WA 98513-4965
NAME: __________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Include 9-digit zip code!!
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