SATURDAY, JUNE 25: BICYCLE RIDE, 8:30 A.M.

High Trestle Trail, Central Iowa

Join us for a bike ride on part of the High Trestle Trail Saturday morning,
June 25th. We will meet at the Dahl's parking lot on NW 86th St. in Johnston
at 8:30 A.M.  Contact  Ginger  at 253.0232   <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
[log in to unmask]  or Carol  at 278-4057  <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
[log in to unmask]   to RSVP. Our ride will include traveling over the
newly-opened High Trestle Bridge. The High Trestle Trail is a 25-mile trail
that will connect 4 counties and 5 communities in Central Iowa. The trail
includes a magnificent 13-story, 1/2-mile bridge over the Des Moines River
Valley.  Difficulty:   easy to moderate.   Helmets are required and bring
water and/or snacks.  

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 12:30 P.M. TO 3 P.M. 

Gitchie Manitou State Preserve  

in Lyon County in NW Iowa (map
<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Gitchie%20Manitou%20State%20Preserve> )

Meet at the official parking lot on County Road K10 (Adams Ave.) and we will
probably carpool to another unmarked entrance. 

Description: Visit this unique area that is formally dedicated as a
geological, archaeological, historical, and biological state preserve. It is
known for its natural outcrop of Sioux Quartzite and native plants that are
rare in Iowa.  This outing is NOT a Sierra Club event, but is open to all.
Visit the Iowa Native Plant Society website at
http://www.public.iastate..edu/~herbarium/inps/index.php
<http://www.public.iastate.edu/%7Eherbarium/inps/index.php>  for directions.

 


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