ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB TRAILBLAZER FOR MAY, 2008


HIKE TIMES

Sunday hikes cover about 5 miles and start at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday hikes cover about 3 miles and start at 7:30 p.m. The St. Paul Hiking Club does not assume liability for accidents or injury.

MEMBERSHIP

The fiscal year extends from April 1st to March 31st. Dues are $10.00/year. People joining after October 1st pay reduced dues of $5.00/person. Checks should be written to: St. Paul Hiking Club, and mailed to: Pat Hustings, 1647 E. Brooks Ave., St. Paul, MN 55109.

Dues were due April 31st. - If you haven’t paid up, you won’t be on the next roster that will be mailed with the June newsletter, and that will be your last issue of the newsletter!

HIKE NEWS

Some of our hikes have recently been added to: events.twincities.com for the pioneer press. So-o-o-o Hike leaders - when coming up with an idea for hikes, if you can get an address for a park or restaurant to meet at, it will be easier to get more of the hikes listed at the site. Their website needs a venue such as a restaurant, park or building, something with an address, to enable us to list the hikes. Parks DO have addresses!

NEW MEMBER

Add to your roster: Meredith S. Smith, 2169 James Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105, 651-690-5819.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS:

For member: Larry O’Toole, 2136 - 49th Way East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, 651-795-9550.

HIKING NEWS

Four of our members, Viv & Vic Fickling with Katherine & Alan Yngve, will be walking the “Camino De Santiago” (Way of St. James) in Spain for two weeks early in May. They will share a trek of more than 200 miles, 15+ miles per day. Occasional reports might be provided.

CLEARWATER FOREST TRIP

September 5-7, 2008

Another group received priority for the original dates in August, so the September dates seemed the best alternative. The weekend is inexpensive ($45.00 approx.) plus carpooling, and the hikers provide the meals, etc. Many of you have already been contacted and have indicated your approval, a minimum of 20 bodies are needed for success (guests are welcome). Please contact George Hunkins for further details 651-224-8933. Clearwater Forest is on scenic Clearwater Lake near Garrison on Mille Lacs. For over 12 years the Hiking Club has enjoyed this wonderful camp!