Walkers found something new on the walk.
Walkers found all these flowers in preparation for Mother’s Day.
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A Walk in Highland, Illinois on May 13, 2023
WELCOME TO HIGHLAND, ILLINOIS! We will meet up at their historic Plaza Square. Get set to enjoy their beautiful tree-lined streets. Highland is one of the oldest Swiss settlements in the United States. It was founded in 1831 by Swiss pioneers from Sursee, Switzerland and has shared the title of “Sister City” with Sursee since 1976. Highland’s historic district is where the walk starts and ends with the city’s landmark fountain and Plaza Square Park. The landmark Lory Theatre is also part of the historic district. Highland is the birthplace of Pet Milk and Schott Brewery. Other areas of interest include the Wicks Organ Company, founded in the early 1900’s. Its first successful organ, the Opus One, was contracted by St. Paul R.C. Church in 1906 and from there continued throughout the early 20th century to invent their patented “Direct Electric” valve. Walkers will walk a new route.
Historical Florissant & Valley of the Flowers Festival Walk on May 6, 2023
Walkers registered to walk at the gazebo.
A group of walkers getting ready to walk.
A unique site on the walk.
Farewell to Kings House Retreat Walk on April 30, 2023
Walkers registering at the start table.
Walkers walking the labyrinth.
A group of walkers getting ready to start the walk.
One of the views on the walk.
Another interesting views on the walk.
Two walkers taking down the nature trail markings.
Farewell to Kings House Retreat Walk on April 30, 2023
King’s House Retreat will be closing at their present location on April 30, 2023. King’s House Retreat will be moving to the Shrine. The Illinois Trekkers invite you to King’s House Retreat nestled on 47 quiet, wooded acres in Belleville, Illinois. King’s House Retreat is sponsored by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The walk will take you through the Stations of the Cross, the quiet neighborhood, the nature trail and a walking labyrinth.
Group Walk in Historic Columbia on April 18, 2023
It was a beautiful day for a spring walk with the spring flowers in full bloom.
Walkers found these flowers at the start location.
Walkers always enjoy seeing this totem pole.
Group Walk Edwardsville YRE on April 15, 2023
Walkers enjoyed the walk before the rain came while walkers were having lunch.
Group Walk A Walk to Edwardsville Parks YRE On April 4, 2023
Walkers enjoyed a beautiful day for a walk to the park as part Of National Walk Week.
National Walk Week April 1st to April 7th, 2023
- Saturday, April 1 Webster Groves YRE registration 9:45a, step off 10a
- Sunday, April 2 Mascoutah YRE, Park Walk registration 12:45p, step off 1:00p
- Monday, April 3 O’Fallon Town Walk registration 9:45a, step off 10a
- Tuesday, April 4 Edwardsville A Walk to Edwardsville Parks registration 9:45a, step off 10a
- Wednesday, April 5 Three Springs Park, BYO lunch picnic, 12-12:45, walk on your own following lunch.
- Thursday, April 6 Glen Carbon YRE 3-mile Thursday, 5:45p registration, 6p step off
- Friday, April 7 on your own
- Check event calendar for more details.
Illinois Trekkers members Walk Week challenge.
Group Walk Belleville Downtown, Historic District & Richland Creek Greenway Walk on March 21, 2023
Walkers always discover something new on their walks.