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Adult Walks & TripsSunday, May 19 8:00am–6:00pmSchlitz Audubon Nature Center andCedarburg, WIOnce farmland used to rest the SchlitzDraft Horses, this 225-acre preserve offersmiles of trails to explore through woodlands,prairie and along the Lake Michigan shore.A perfect place for a morning walk and birdwatching —you may want to bring binoculars,or relax in the deck rockers overlookingthe lake. Ranked as a favorite small towngetaway, visiting Cedarburg is like journeyingback 150 years with its limestone and brickbuildings that remain unchanged from thatera. Enjoy exploring the specialty shops andwinery, Covered Bridges Park, the InterurbanTrail and the Historic Grist Museum.Lunch on your own at one of the charmingrestaurants or cozy taverns.www.sanc.orgwww.cedarburg.orgR: $33/NR: $39 #5-62504-1Sunday, June 23 7:30am–6:00pmAmish Acres, Nappanee, Indianaand the Mishawaka River WalkAmish Acres Historic Farm is listed in theNational Register of Historic Places. Explorethe 80 acre farm and experience thelifestyle of the Amish through our guidedtour, documentary film, craft demonstrationsand farm wagon ride. Enjoy award winningfamily style Threshers Dinner and visit thequaint shops. Before our relaxing ride homework off dinner calories with a walk alongthe St. Joseph River at the MishawakaBeutter Parks Gardens and River Walk.Please notice the departure time is earlierdue to the Indiana time change.www.amishacres.commishawaka.in.gov/beutterparkR: $60/NR: $69 #1-62501-1Sunday, July 28 8:00am–5:00pmWehr Nature Center and BoernerBotanical Gardens, Milwaukee, WIBegin our morning exploring the WehrNature Center with trails that loop alongsidea lake, through woods and prairies. Learnabout the center’s ecosystem at thePark’s Naturalist’s Program and stop in thecenter’s nature store gift shop. Feast atthe six-station brunch at Boerner BotanicalGardens—rated the best brunch ever by ourPark District trip participants in 2006! Thenexplore the beautiful gardens, styled after atypical English country gardens, the GardenHouse, visitor center and gift shop.www.friendsofwehr.orgwww.boernerbotanicalgardens.orgR: $62/NR: $68 #1-62502-1Sunday, August 25 8:00am–7:00pmWhite Pines Forest State Park and Prideof Oregon Paddle Wheel River Boat,Oregon, IllinoisWhite Pines once dominated vast regionsof North America. Today the last WhitePines in Illinois grow along the Pine Creekin this popular State Park. Varied walkingpaths and more difficult hiking trails provideample opportunities to see the beautifulvine-covered limestone cliffs and whisperingpines. Light refreshments available atthe lodge gift shop. Relax and enjoy theChampagne Brunch Cruise on the Rock Riveraboard the authentic Paddle Wheel Riverboatthe Pride of Oregon. (Our cruise boards at2:30pm for a late brunch)www.dnr.state.il.uswww.paddlewheelinn.comR: $60/NR: $66 #1-62503-1Sunday, September 22 8:00am–6:00pmBeloit Wisconsin River Walk, TheHanchett-Bartlett Homestead andBeckman MillStretch your legs after our ride to Beloit onthe scenic Rock River Front Park and RiverWalk. Step back in time and experience lifein the mid-1800s at the artfully restored1857 Victorian Homestead, Barn and oneroom school house of the Hanchett-Bartletthomestead. See how the “upper middleclass” lived at the turn of the century. TheBeckman Mill, a working grist mill, has beenrestored to the 1920’s era. Explore theBeckman Home Museum, the Creamery Giftshop and the park’s nature trail, dam and fishladder. Lunch at the Rockton Inn.www.beloithistoricalsociety.comwww.beckmanmill.orgR: $58/NR: $64 #2-62501-1Sunday, October 20 8:00am–6:00pmSilver Creek & Stephenson RailroadAntique Steam Train and Museum;Taylor Arboretum and Historical Sites ofPretzel City, USAThe Billerbeck Bakery, established in 1881,produced so many pretzels to go with thebeer made in Freeport’s six breweries thatFreeport, Illinois was called the “Pretzel City”.Visit the Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroadyard featuring a collection of locomotives,cabooses and rolling stock. Take a tripup the tracks on the 1912 Heisler SteamLocomotive led train and enjoy the FallHarvest demonstrations. Explore the TaylorArboretum, the historical museums and theLincoln-Douglas Debate Square in downtownFreeport. Lunch in Freeport included.www.thefreeportshow.comwww.stephcohs.orgwww.lincoln-douglas.orgR: $63/NR: $69 #2-62502-1AdventureWalksFor Adults & FamiliesAges 18 and older.Children 10 and older are always welcomewhen accompanied by a parent.New this year: All walks depart fromPrairie Lakes Community Center,515 E. Thacker StreetMin/Max: 18/36 for all trips.Seven Walk PackageIncludes everything listed in thedetails for each individual walk.Itineraries are complicated and mutable.Participants will be notified of changes.Meals are on your own, unless noted.Registration deadline for thecomplete package is May 19.#5-62503-1R: $320/NR: $353–––––––––– Please note: ––––––––––After the first walk on May 19, therewill be no individual walk refundsissued to participants who registeredfor the complete package.–––––––––– Learn more: ––––––––––Visit the websites listed foreach of our destinations.Find these links and more on ourwebsite: www.DPParks.orgNew! Look for this symbol.It means Meals Are Included!Annual Des PlainesBreakfast WalkNovember 10 • 3 hour walkAre you ready for a walkthrough the great city of DesPlaines? We start out fromthe Prairie Lakes Community Center at8:00am and work our way to a localrestaurant. This is a great opportunity toshare pictures and memories of past tripsand to bring ideas for future trips.Breakfast is on your own.R: $5/NR: $8 • #3-62502-111