Illinois Trekkers

Walkers on the bike trail.

It was a beautiful day for a walk so walkers stopped in the park to enjoy the weather.

These walkers are married 50 years on Wednesday.

Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday.

Walkers stopped for a group picture.

Another group picture on the walk.

Several walkers walked in the unpredictable weather. The rain stayed away during the walk & the temperature did increase during the walk.

Due to the weather & icy conditions the walk for January 31, 2023 is cancelled. The walk is rescheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm.

5K walkers stopped for a picture with the unique totem pole.

Walkers enjoyed walking & seeing the lights.

Walkers stopped at Santa’s House, but Santa was out.

Walkers viewed the many gingerbread houses & couldn’t believe the detail in this winner.

Walkers enjoyed the dinner after the walk.

Walkers enjoyed food & fellowship.

More walkers at the dinner.

Thank you for taking over for your sick wife & making the evening a success.

On December 17, 2022 at 11:00 am, Wreaths Across America will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a 5k/10k group walk. Registration 9:45 AM at the Walgreens Pharmacy bon Telegraph Road in Lemay, Missouri. Walkers will drive to trail head to start walking at 10:00 AM.  Walkers will walk to the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery & help Place wreaths as part of Wreath Across America to honor American veterans.

Walkers enjoyed going into houses this year.

Walkers took a secret passage.

Walkers were given cookies & treats as they took in the beauty of the homes.

Streets were blocked so walkers could walk the brick streets.

It was a beautiful evening for walkers to enjoy the Liminary walk & houses.

Walkers stop so walkers could stay together.

Walkers couldn’t believe the creativity of the gingerbread creations.

The Illinois Trekkers invite you to join them on a group walk. Walk in downtown Belleville and enjoy the neighborhoods on Abend and Garfield as the homeowners line the streets with luminaries. Some of the beautiful historic homes will be open for tours. Dress warm, bring a flashlight and enjoy the beauty.  Registration at 4:45 at the Belleville City Parking Lot is across the street from Papa Vito’s at 318 East Washington Street. Walk starts at 5:00 pm.