Hikers Weekend at Tuttle Creek Lake - Full
May 3-4

Tuttle Creek Reservoir lies at the base of the Flint Hills and softly eroded canyons. Several trails are lengthy and somewhat challenging. The Fancy Creek Trail is 8 miles weaving through ancient, lichen and moss-covered limestone in cedar forest with water crossings. One section of trail climbs switchbacks on the side of a bluff overlooking the lake below. Pack a lunch and snacks for the trail and we’ll spend about 5 hours hiking. (Not recommended for first-time hikers.)

Contact: Julie at juliecirlin@kc.rr.com

Memorial Weekend Canoe Trip
May 24-26

We will float the Eleven Point River in Southern Missouri. This trip was designed for beginners to learn “down river canoeing.” This means freedom from schedule pick-up time, freedom to camp where you want and when you want. I have seen more wild animals cano eing at dusk.

We can have a pre-trip meeting to discuss taking our stuff “Down River”. Stuff like tents, sleeping bags, food and all that other stuff. Canoeing Saturday, Sunday and 1/2 day Monday. Travel is Thursday or late Friday night. Back Monday from Alton, Mo. about 1 p.m.. If someone wants to float Saturday only, with no river stuff it’s OK too. We base camp and go up river and float down to our base camp on Saturday.

Contact: Gene at 913.901.8442

Galapagos Islands - Full
June 12-21

Due to a recent cancellation, there is one opening on this 9-day hiking trip to the remote, animal-laden archipelago of the Galapagos Islands where we visit some of the most remote areas. With a guide, we will hike 2-4 hours each day. The eight-night excursion begins and ends with a night in Quito, Ecuador, and includes two nights each on the islands of San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela. Accommodations are clean, but small, bed and breakfasts.

Contact: Judy at iwgerlin@smsd.org

Walking Ireland: The Spectacular Emerald Isle
November 3-12

There are two spaces left for this 10-day trip that wanders through fabled countrysides into quaint villages to mingle with Irish locals. En route we see castles, hike National Parks, tour abbeys and take in the Cliffs of Moher. Temperatures will be in the 50 degree range and rainy, but the scenery will be spectacular.

For details, visit www.goaheadtours.com and see "Walking the Emerald Isles." Dates for the trip are November 3-12 with an optional 3 day excursion to Northern Ireland. Pricing will be $2,562 including airfare and land package. There is a $300 per person deposit required with total costs paid by late August.

Contact: Marilyn at m-miriani@sbcglobal.net