“Senior Saunter Walks” are back, featuring gentle 1-to-2-mile walks on paved paths. Led by chapter member, Mark Miner, they will be offered on the fourth Thursday of April, May and June.
The Walk:
Join us on a Senior Saunter Walk to explore Mukwonago River Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, previously known as Rainbow Springs Nature Preserve. You may have heard of Rainbow Springs. Decades ago, it was built as the Rainbow Springs Country Club, a 756 room hotel and convention center, along with a golf club, and 18-hole golf course. Construction began in the 1960’s, but by 1973, it was mired in debt and never opened. Eventually, through a series of events, in 2012 the 970 acres became the property of the Wisconsin DNR, and were made available to the public for multiple recreational uses. This property, is situated in the Mukwonago River watershed and is an area known for its outstanding resource waters, varied habitats and biological diversity.
These walks are wheelchair and stroller-friendly and are not limited to seniors; all ages are invited to attend!
Details:
The original paved drives into the resort property serve as walking trails. Walking distance varies from 1 to 2+ miles. Walkers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Most importantly, bring water.
Location:
We will meet@9am at the Rainbow Springs Nature Preserve parking area on County Highway LO.
Contact Information:
Questions? Mark, your hike leader will answer them for you
“Senior Saunter Walks” are back, featuring gentle 1-to-2-mile walks on paved paths. Led by chapter member, Mark Miner, they will be offered on the fourth Thursday of April, May and June.
The Walk:
Join us on a Senior Saunter Walk to explore Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore a portion of the Delafield Segment who’s trailhead is adjacent to Cushing Memorial Park. Our leisurely walk will follow the Bark River and through the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk to downtown Delafield. These walks are wheelchair and stroller-friendly and are not limited to seniors; all ages are invited to attend!
Details:
This 1.5- 2 mile walk begins on the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk . Situated along the Bark River in Delafield, the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk winds along the Bark River for 3/4 mile between Cushing Memorial Park and St. John’s Pond. Along the way are nine separate war memorial sites, a bridge, the entry plaza, two ecological information areas, and a Peace Garden. The Riverwalk concludes in downtown Delafield. Once downtown, you can stop for a bite to eat or do a bit of shopping. Then return to Cushing Memorial Park either by the way you came or along the the paved Lake Country Recreation Trail (Main Street). Walkers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Most importantly, bring water.
Location:
This walk will start out at the Cushing Memorial Park parking lot.
Contact Information:
Questions? Mark, your hike leader will answer them for you
Our chapter is introducing “Senior Saunter Walks” featuring gentle 1-to-2-mile walks on paved paths. These walks are led by chapter member, Mark Miner. They will be offered on the fourth Wednesday of March, April, and May.
The Walk:
Join us on a Senior Saunter Walk to explore Wisconsin’s own Ice Age National Scenic Trail! We will explore a portion of the Delafield Segment who’s trailhead is adjacent to Cushing Memorial Park. Our leisurely walk will follow the Bark River and through the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk to downtown Delafield. These walks are wheelchair and stroller-friendly and are not limited to seniors; all ages are invited to attend!
Details:
This 1.5- 2 mile walk begins on the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk . Situated along the Bark River in Delafield, the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Riverwalk winds along the Bark River for 3/4 mile between Cushing Memorial Park and St. John’s Pond. Along the way are nine separate war memorial sites, a bridge, the entry plaza, two ecological information areas, and a Peace Garden. The Riverwalk concludes in downtown Delafield. Once downtown, you can stop for a bite to eat or do a bit of shopping. Then return to Cushing Memorial Park either by the way you came or along the the paved Lake Country Recreation Trail (Main Street). Walkers should dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Most importantly, bring water.
Location:
This walk will start out at the Cushing Memorial Park parking lot.
Contact Information:
Questions? Mark, your hike leader will answer them for you.
