Walkers discover new things when they walk.
Group Walk Jefferson Barracks YRE on July 5, 2025
Walkers stopped at the entrance to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Walers viewed the Gold Star Court of Honor.
The number of veterans who fought for our freedom from the Civil War until now are buried here & all the national cemeteries.
Walkers saw this little fawn walking through the cemetery.
Walkers enjoyed lunch after the walk.
Group Walk of A Walk in Historic Columbia YRE on June 10, 2025
Walkers discovered this labyrinth. AVA has a Special Program “A-MAZE-ing Labyrinths”. For more information contact the POC for this event.
Group Walk Maryville YRE on June 7, 2025
Walkers enjoyed seeing a mother duck with her ducklings.
More birds on the walk.
Walkers walking the bike trail.
Group Walk Moved to Maryville YRE from Edwardsville YRE on June 7, 2025
Due to the Route 66 Festival in Edwardsville the walk has been moved to Maryville. See events for more information.
Bill Malina Memorial Walk on May 24, 2025
Bill Malina was president of the Lebanon Cedar Cruisers. Bill held the New Baden Walk every year until he couldn’t due to health issues.
New Baden welcomes walkers to town.
Walkers registering and visiting at New Baden Village Park.
The walk followed directions from Bill’s walks.
St. George Catholic Cemetery was always on Bill’s walks.
Bill made sure to include this church on the walk.
Bill was so proud of his house which was included on the walk.
Bill’s nephew, Scott and his wife, Meg.
POCs Dee And Leonard Wojtysiak with Scott and workers at walk start location.
Martha Jennetta Gerlach
December 31, 1938 – May 11, 2025
Martha found happiness in walking with the Illinois Trekkers and was the mother of Vice President Dale Gerlach. Click the link to read Martha’s obituary.
Due to Art on the Square & concern over limited parking, the Group Walk Belleville Downtown, Historic District & Richland Creek Greenway Walk has been moved to Three Mile Thursday on May 15th, 2025. The Maryville YRE Walk has been moved to Saturday, May 17th.
Historic Florissant, Missouri Walk on May 3, 2025
Walkers found this beautiful mural in the tunnel under the highway.
Another mural in the tunnel.
Walkers agreed a talented artist painted these murals.
Walkers found more murals along the walk.
Walkers decided to take a picture with one of the murals.
The walk took walkers past the Florissant City Hall,
Walkers recognized this building when they saw it.
The building is Hendel’s Restaurant where many walkers have enjoyed a good meal.
Group Walk Belleville Downtown, Historic District & Richland Creek Greenway Walk on April 26, 2025
Walkers found this portrait in the restroom at Pour 322 Coffeehouse. The portrait is unique because it is made out of computer keys.
Walkers stopped to take pictures with the murals.
Walkers enjoyed all the murals on the walk.
Walkers found this mural that they had never noticed before.
Walkers had to sit down on this unique bench.
Another beautiful mural.
Walkers stopped for lunch at the Tavern on Main.
Walkers enjoyed their lunch.