Illinois Trekkers

It was a beautiful spring day for a walk.

The Tin Man water tower welcomed walkers to Millstadt.

Walkers found this building that was built before the Civil War.

This was another view of the building built before the Civil War.

The tank is at the Millstadt VFW.

This beautiful dog greeted walkers.

Walkers stopped for a picture with the church.

The purple martins were supposed to be here, but walkers didn’t see any.

Walkers liked this house on the walk.

Walkers celebrated Madi Gras.

Walkers were glad to get to Eckert’s for lunch.  The North wind during the walk didn’t make the walk pleasant.

Walkers always enjoy seeing the covered bridge.

Walkers enjoyed walking on a beautiful day but were surprised by snow and ice on the creek.

The creek provided many different views.

Walkers couldn’t resist taking several pictures

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Walkers enjoy the animals added along the trail.

Walkers couldn’t reist a picture with the caboose.

November 18, 1929 – February 17, 2025

Virginia was a member of the Illinois Trekkers and enjoyed walking. Ginny was a docent at the St. Louis Zoo, a role she loved dearly. She assisted with Art on the Square in Belleville for many years.

Ginny loved birding, spending time in nature, and was continuously eager to learn more about the world around her. Along with keeping her mind sharp, she stayed active, whether it be golfing, playing tennis, bicycling, swimming and Volksmarching.

Walkers enjoyed walking with Ginny and we will miss Ginny.

Virginia “Ginny” Murphy Obituary – Belleville, IL

5k walkers discovered something new on the walk.

Group walk is cancelled due to the winter storm watch. Predictions for snow and temperature about 12 degrees.

Walkers enjoy lunch after the walk.

Walkers stop for a picture along the walk.

Another picture of some walkers on the walk.

 

It was a good day for a walk. Walkers were happy to be able to walk outside & walk with friends again.

Walkers enjoyed having lunch too.