Walkers discovered this mural on the walk today.
Columbia was welcoming their guests from Germany.
Walkers discovered these little rabbits on the walk.
Cancelled Group Walk in Millstadt on April 5, 2025
Due to the weather prediction for more rain the walk is cancelled.
Group Walk Jefferson Barracks YRE on March 29, 2025
Walkers stopped to explore the POW MIA Museum.
Walkers placed yellow ribbons in honor or memory of soldiers.
A painting of the missing man table.
Colonel John Clark, a former POW.
Geri didn’t make the walk. She was busy climbing 42 floors for the American Lung Association Climb. Good Job!
Group Walk Belleville Downtown, Historic District & Richland Creek Greenway Walk on March 22, 2025
It was a beautiful spring day for a walk.
Group Walk Millstadt YRE on March 8, 2025
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.
Group Walk A Walk to Edwardsville Parks YRE on March 4, 2025
Walkers celebrated Madi Gras.
Group Walk Belleville East YMCA YRE on March 1, 2025
Walkers were glad to get to Eckert’s for lunch. The North wind during the walk didn’t make the walk pleasant.
Group Walk A Walk in “Old Town” Glen Carbon on February 25, 2025
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.
Virginia “Ginny” Murphy
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.
Group Walk Belleville Downtown, Historic District & Richland Creek Greenway Walk on February 22, 2025
5k walkers discovered something new on the walk.