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  [log in to unmask]  or Carol  at 278-4057 [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)

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 for directions.