Host Needed

Take either a trolley tour or free walking tour of the historic downtown area. Eat lunch at several restaurants in the downtown area such as Mrs. Wiley’s. Spend the day on the beach at Tybee Island and climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. Tour Fort Pulaski National Monument and Bonaventure Cemetery. Kayaking and bike trails are also available.

Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd, Savannah, GA

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donation.

N31.98386, W81.13718 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Tour the State Capital Building and the SC State Museum, visit the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens, visit other museums and Historic Columbia. Bike or walk the West Columbia Riverwalk. Tube down the Saluda River. Celebrate Thanksgiving Day on 11/28 with the WINs.

Moose Lodge, 1541 Old Dunbar Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 955-0810

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donation.

N33.92623, W81.11221 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Start with a trip to the Visitors Center for a movie on Charleston and pickup event brochures, then continue to the City Market. Take a tour of the Tea Plantation and visit the Angel Oak tree, estimated to be 500 years old and stands 66 ft tall and 28 ft in circumference. Take a self-guided walking tour of the Battery District of Old Charleston, including Saint Michael’s Church (built 1752-1761), the Old Post Office (1896) and the seawall with a view of Fort Sumter at the mouth of the bay. Board the ferry at Patriots Point for a tour around the harbor on the way to the Fort Sumter, where the first shots were fired starting the Civil War.

Elks Lodge, 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donation.

N32.82459, W79.98999 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Murrells Inlet is a short drive from Myrtle Beach where you can take a stroll on the boardwalk and beach and have lunch at Duffy’s – where the house band for several years was Alabama. There is plenty of great shopping and activities at Broadway at the Beach, Tanger Outlets and the Malls. Visit the Huntington Beach State Park and the nearby Brookgreen Gardens, a unique combination of botanical gardens with outdoor sculptures and exhibits of wild animals. Dinner and dancing are available at the American Legion. Take a boat tour or kayak the intercostal waterways or salt marsh.

The Beaver Bar, 3534 US-17 BUS, Murrell’s Inlet, SC

From US-17N, turn right onto Carson Ave, go .3mi turn right onto US-17 BUS S, arrive at Beaver bar on the right. This is private property, please do not arrive early or plan to stay after the gathering ends.

N33.57151, W79.02675 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Take a trolley ride through the downtown Historic District, then explore the river walk along the Cape Fear River and the Saturday Market and the vibrant shopping streets. Visit the battleship USS North Carolina, a huge floating relic of World War II. Take a tour of Bellamy Mansion, built-in 1861, a most spectacular example of antebellum architecture, and Poplar Grove, one of the country’s oldest peanut plantations. A boat tour of Cape Fear River offers a view of the city. Visit Fort Fisher and the pier at Carolina Beach.

Moose Lodge, 4610 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donation.

N34.15726, W77.91154 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

South Tar River Greenway (Greenville), St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (Washington), Riverwalk Gallery (Washington), the rebel Tavern (Washington), Walking tour (Wilson), Wilson Botanical Gardens, Beer Army Outpost (New Bern)

Moose Lodge, 5393 Reedy Branch Road, Winterville, NC 28590 252-756-0885

Use address or GPS Coordinates. Donation.

N35.51341, W77.41400 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Visit Chesapeake Arboretum, Big Woody’s-Great Bride, Clarke farms market, Whalers Wharf, Norfolk Naval Yard, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Mariners Museum, USS Monitor Center, US Army Transportation Museum, and Victory Arch. Bike/walk the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.

Moose Lodge, 1400 N. George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323 (757) 487-5025

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donations.

N36.79103, W76.33118 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Assateague is a 37mile long barrier island on the Atlantic Coast of Maryland and Virginia. The terrain is a mix of sand dunes, maritime forests and salt marshes. Two herds of wild horses inhabit the island. The horses are descended from late 17th century horses brought by colonists attempting to avoid livestock taxes. Activities are abundant on the island with crabbing and clamming and a long stretch of beach for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Tour the Island and Visitors Center, enjoy the quiet away from the city. Don’t pet the horses

Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD

Use address or GPS coordinates. $30/night for non-electric RV sites. Senior pass discount applies. RESERVATIONS NEED TO BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME AT RECREATION.GOV.

38.237735, -75.138081 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Tour Washington DC Area, Baltimore Area, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ft McHenry National Monument, John Hopkins University, Annapolis State House, Annapolis National Cemetery, and the US Naval Academy.

Louise F. Cosca Regional Park, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735

Use address or GPS coordinates. Located 30 minutes from Washington, DC. 23 sites E&W, maximum RV length is 35 feet, dump station. Fees $23/$13 senior discount check or cash only check in at office, first come, first served, told us that time of year no problem.

N 38.72889, W 76.91966 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Gettysburg National Military Park, Mason Dixon Paranormal Society, Codorus State Park, UTZ Potato Chip Factory, Warehime-Myers Mansion, Aldus Brewing Company, Markets of Hanover, Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, High rock Winery

Hanover Elks Lodge, 47 N Forney Ave, Hanover, PA

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donations.

N39.79694, W76.98955 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Tour Philadelphia, Independence National Historic Park, Eastern State Penitentiary, Independence Hall, Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Reading Terminal Market, Masonic Temple, National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell Center, Hop-on hop-off tours, Rocky statue and Stairs, Betty Ross Center, Ben Franklin Museum
Parking Location

Coatesville Moose Lodge, 1200 Airport Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320 (610) 857-8227

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donation.

N39.99101, W75.87698 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit Atlantic City, the Convention Center and the Boardwalk Hall to see the world’s largest pipe organ, Historical Society’s Roundhouse Museum, German Community, the Naval Air Museum. Tour the marsh on a pontoon boat. Columbus Day is 10/14.

Parking Location Elks Lodge #2563, 1815 Somers Point Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ (201) 390-3619

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donations.

N39.31598, W74.63209 – Click on link to see Google Map

From Westwood take the train to NYC, Penn Station and take the Big Bus Tour to see all the sites the city has to offer. It will take a few days to get in all the sites, like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Times Square and so much more available. Visit Jersey City to see their 9/11 Memorial.

Parking Location Elks Lodge, 523 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood, NJ 07675 (201) 666-1562

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donations.

N40.99892, W74.03328 – Click on link to see Google Map

Carolyn Bradley phone: 518-441-6468 email: carolynb28@gmail.com

Hike, bike Rail Trail, visit a 1700s old stone house, visit Hurley Heritage Society, Senate House in Kingston, NY (first capital of NY), Hudson River Maritime Museum, Trolley Museum of NY, Old Dutch Church and cemetery

11 Main Street, Hurley, NY 12443 – Parking lot of the Hurley Reformed Church

From I-87S take Exit 19, after toll booths take first exit on roundabout to NY-28W to Kingston/Rhinecliff Bridge, take the next exit US 209 S to Ellenville 2.5 miles, turn right on Wynkoop Road, 450’ turn right on to Main Street/Old Route 209, in 450’ arrive at 11 Main Street, church on left.
This is private property. Arrive with full water and empty black and grey tanks. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY OR PLAN TO STAY AFTER THE END DATE.

N41.92709, W74.06554 – Click on link to see Google Map

Carolyn Bradley phone: 518-441-6468 email: carolynb28@gmail.com

In Hoosick Falls there is hiking, biking, and kayaking on Hoosick River Greenway and Rail Trail. Visit the Bennington Monument, Bennington Battlefield, Old First Congregational Church, where Robert Frost is buried, Bennington Museum, Grandma Moses exhibit, and the Bennington Center for the Arts, all in Bennington, VT. Visit the Clark Art Institute, Williams College, Mass MoCA, Mt. Greylock, and the Appalachian Trail in Williamstown, MA.
Parking Location

75 Pine Valley Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090

Use address or coordinates for directions.
This is private property that is a flat mown meadow. Arrive with full water and empty black and grey tanks. DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY OR PLAN TO STAY AFTER THE END DATE.

N42.85617, W73.35213 – Click on link to see Google Map

Circuit Leader

Carolyn Bradley 518-441-6468 or carolynb28@gmail.com

This circuit will start in Hoosick Falls, NY on October 1, 2019 will follow along the east coast down to Florida ending on the Gulf Coast.  Highlights include the visits to NYC, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, the Atlantic Boardwalk, Charleston and Savannah, with many others along the way.  Activities will include hiking, biking, kayaking and of course sightseeing. The number of participants will need to be limited to 10 to 12 as the number of sites available at most of the stops that are Moose or Elk Lodges.  It is also strongly recommended that you have an Elks and Moose membership. In addition to the gatherings listed, plans are to add one more to extend the circuit to March 13, 2020.  Please note that some locations require reservations, so please make them as soon as possible.  Carolyn Bradley is the Leader for this circuit.   If you want to join the circuit, please contact her at 518 441-6468 or at carolynb28@gmail.com.  

Dana Alford (720) 308-7407

Visit Virginia City, at one time the most important city in SW Montana, now providing one of the most well-preserved glimpses into the gold rush days. Visit the Opera House and the Thompson-Hickman Museum, or ride horses at Montana Carriage, or screen for rubies at the Red Rock Mine and Garnet Gallery.

Ruby River Reservoir, Upper Ruby Rd, Alder, MT 406-683-8000 BLM Land

DO NOT FOLLOW GPS TO RUBY RIVER RESERVOIR, IT WILL USE DIRT ROADS. Follow these directions: Turn right onto US Hwy 191, in 5.5 miles turn right onto Hwy 287N, in Alder, turn left onto 1st St, which will bear to the left and become Upper Ruby Rd, go about 9 miles and arrive at Ruby River Reservoir.

Elevation 5,404ft. Dispersed sites, use established circle/site. Toilets, no dump or water.

Dump and water available at the Rambling Moose Campground, 1302 E Warren St, Virginia City, MT. $5 for dump, water varies depending on size of tank, up to $10.

45.225556 -112.119413 – Click on link to see Google Map

No host needed, overnight stop only.

Stop in Fort Nelson, visit Fort Nelson Heritage Museum and Fort Nelson Information Centre. Free water and dump adjacent to the Visitor Center. Eat homemade pie at Buckinghorse River Lodge.

Buckinghorse River Lodge parking lot, Mile 175 Alaska Highway.

Restaurant, homemade pies and ice cream, novelties, gas, diesel, and propane. Free RV parking in huge parking lot.

57.38833, -122.8522 – Click on link to see Google Map

JoAnne Hansen (970) 376-3012

Drive or boat ride to Kinuseo Falls, hiking.

Tumbler Ridge Golf Course RV parking.

Time change. $16/night includes electricity. There are some pull through sites, showers and facilities at golf course club house, while they are open, until 9:30 p.m.

55.13687, -121.01528 – Click on link to see Google Map

No Host Needed

On June 11, 2019, the West, Northwest Circuit will start a gathering at Gros Ventre.

Gros Ventre (pronounced Gro Vant) Forest Service Campground, 100 Gros Ventre Campground Road, Kelly, WY 83011, (307) 739-3300.

From Moran, take US Hwy 26W, go 23 miles, at the traffic circle take the 3rd exit onto Gros Ventre Rd, go 4.6mi and turn right onto Gros Ventre CG Rd. Try for last loop to left. Dump & water available. $29 or $14.50 with Senior Pass per night for dry camping. This campground is first come, first served, and fills early

N43.6155, W110.6656 – Click on link to see Google Map

No Host Needed, just an overnight stop.

Overnight stop

Hatchet Campground, Teton NF, Flagstaff Rd/Forest Road 30160, Moran, WY 307 543-2386

From US Hwy 26, go .25mi west of Buffalo Ranger Station and turn left onto Flagstaff Rd/Forest Road 30160 and CG will be on the left. Overflow for CG is to the right and free dispersed camping on FR 30160. Dry Camping in CG is $12; with Sr. Pass is $6, first come, first served. Water and Toilets.

N43.824483, W110.355645 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Bike the Wyoming Heritage Trail, a 22-mile rail trail from Riverton to Shoshoni, WY. Visit the Riverton Museum with exhibits on the Wild, Wild West and Mining. See artifacts and artwork of the Northern Arapaho at the Casino. Visit St. Stephens Mission or take a Hot Air Balloon ride.

Wind River Casino, 10269 Wyoming 789, Riverton, WY 82501 307 856-3964

From Riverton, go 2miles south on WY-789, arrive at Casino on the right. Dry camping available in parking lot, Electric available in Campground for $25.

N42.996854, W108.383993 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host Needed

Visit the Ayers Natural Bridge and Park, the Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center, Fort Fetterman – Old Fort on the Prairie, the Wyoming Pioneer Memorial Museum. Take the Historic Walking Tour of the town.

River Side Park Campground, 416 W. Grant St, Douglas, WY 307 358-9750

Take Exit 140 off I-25 and travel east approx. 1mi, cross the river and park is to the north. Free Dry Camping, Showers and Dump available. Limit of 2 nights.

N42.76291, W105.391933 – Click on link to see Google Map

Randy Smischny (913) 226-4550

Nearby sites include the Columns Museum, the Grey Towers, Pike County Historical Society and the Pocono Environmental Education Center.

Dingmans Campground, 1006 US 209, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 570 828-1551

From Community Dr, turn right onto US-209N, go 12mi and arrive at CG on the right. Call to reserve. $44 for 50AMP, $42 20AMP, $40 BD, Sr Pass is 50% off. Flush toilets, showers and dump on site. Very narrow roads between trees and heavily shaded.

N41.211402, W74.873891 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host needed Co-Host – Randy Rydberg (520) 450-8947

Midnight Stadium Parking, 50 Barracks Trail.

Just west of downtown, before the junction of Hwy 2 and Hwy 3, south side of Hwy 2.

49.71966, -113.41891 – Click on link to see Google Map

No host needed, overnight only.

Pelly Crossing Campground

30 sites, pit toilets, water spigot, dump at gas station nearby for a few dollars. Showers and laundry across the highway.

62.82480, -136.57945 – Click on link to see Google Map

No host needed, just an overnight stop.

Samaritan’s Purse Ministry Center, Dease Lake Highway, Dease Lake, BC, (800) 663-6500, lnanninga@samaritan.ca

58.4365, -129.9888 – Click on link to see Google Map

No host needed, just an overnight stop.

Samaritan’s Purse Ministry Center, Dease Lake Highway, Dease Lake, BC, (800) 663-6500, lnanninga@samaritan.ca

58.4365, -129.9888 – Click on link to see Google Map

Circuit Leaders:

Kathy Bartkowski  602 501-7004

Adrienne Leibowitz (805) 458-2206

No host is necessary.

This is the end of the North to Alaska 2019 circuit. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves on this circuit. Please direct any comments regarding the circuit to Lu Anne Frost, frostbites57@hotmail.com.

Check out the local shops, hike the Roadrunner Trail, visit the local museums, check out the Carousel Rest Area, and go kayaking.

Lake Sheloole Park, City of Shelby (406) 434-5222, 1210 Oilfield Avenue, $25/night for water and electric.

3,320’ elevation

48.522222, -111.85361 – Click on link to see Google Map

Dave Bloom 805-708-4870

Take a drive on the Black Hills National Back Country Byway to Gila Box area, visit the Morenci Discovery Park, drive and hike Mount Graham, and visit the nearby hot springs.

BLM Land

From Safford, take Highway 70 east approximately 2-3 miles and turn right on Haekel Road for approximately 1 mile. The BLM parking will be on the right.

32.79391, -109.59319 – Click on link to see Google Map

Host needed Co-Host – Randy Rydberg (520) 450-8947

A must do will be the Crazy Horse Spring Volksmarch (an organized hike), which is a 10K (6.2-mile) woodlands ramble to the world’s largest Mountain Carving in progress in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota. The hike will be on both June 1st and 2nd. We will bike segments of the George S Mickelson Trail, a 109 mile Rail-Trail with a crushed stone surface. This trail runs through the heart of the Black Hills, connecting Deadwood with Edgemont , and has nearly 100 converted railroad bridges and 4 tunnels, and much of it traverses national forest. Other adventures include a visit to the Wind Cave National Park and the Jewel Cave National Monument.

Oreville CG, Black Hills NF, 24462 US-385, Custer, SD (605) 574-4402 **Additional camping at Comanche Park Campground, Hwy 16, Custer, SD. GPS for Comanche is 43.73498, -103.71186

From US-16W, turn left onto US-16W/US-385S/E Main St, go 3/6mi and turn left onto Railroad Ave/Walnut Ave, go .6mi and turn left onto US16W/US-385S/Main St, go 4.5mi and turn left onto FR 592 into the Oreville CG. $20 for non-electric site, Sr. Pass applies for discount. Reservations recommended.

N43.87808, W103.61191 – Click on link to see Google Map

Mark Vogelgesang (651) 775-8967 and Bonita Raders (225) 717-9219

Biking will include the Leonard Swanson Memorial Pathway which is an 8 mile trail that has an asphalt surface. The Elks Lodge in Rapid City is a very active lodge with a golf course. We will take advantage of this location to visit Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills of SD, one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Elks Lodge, 3333 Jolly Lane, Rapid City, SD (605) 393-1187

From I-90W, take Exit 61 toward SD-79S, go .2mi and keep left following signs for US 16/SD-79S, go 450 ft and continue onto SD-79S/N Elk Vale Rd, go 2.8mi and take the SD-44 exit toward Rapid City, go .3mi turn right onto SD-44E, go .8mi and turn right onto Jolly Ln, go .5mi and arrive at Elks Lodge on the right. There are 10 sites with electric and unlimited dry camping.

N44.05216, W103.1531 – Click on link to see Google Map

This is an overnight stop. The Pioneer Auto Museum is located just next door to the Pilot Travel Center.

Pilot Travel Center, 601 E 5th St, Murdo, SD (605) 669-2465. The American RV Park has dry camping available for $25 and is also right off the interstate. Other possible O/N stays include the parking area near Wall Drug Store in Wall, SD.

From I-90 W, take exit 192 and turn right onto I-90BUS W, arrive at Pilot Travel Center on the right. Free parking.

N43.88601, W100.70467 – Click on link to see Google Map

Mary Graves 414 536-7866

We will bike the Sioux Falls Bike Trails, which a Rail-Trail and has an asphalt surface. Also known at the Sioux Falls River Greenway, the trail forms a loop of nearly 30 miles of paved, multi-use pathways that link many of the city’s parks and green spaces. Much of the trail runs adjacent to Big Sioux River, which encircles the city. Other activities include Sioux Falls Park with a view to the city’s namesake Falls and see the remains of the 7 story Queen Bee Mill, a grain mill built in 1878 by Richard Pettigrew. Visit the Butterfly House & Aquarium to see over 800 free-flying butterflies or the Great Plains Zoo to see over 1000 animals.

Grand Falls Casino, 1415 Grand Falls Blvd, Larchwood, IA 712-777-7777

From SD-11N, turn right onto 276th St, go 7.1mi and turn left onto Beech Ave, go 6.1mi and turn left onto IA-9W, go 1.2mi and turn right onto Grand Falls Blvd and arrive at Casino. Dry Camp parking is in the main parking lot.

N43.49854, W96.50314 – Click on link to see Google Map

Carol Petty (509) 521-1242 and Lance Richards (352) 217-2736

We will bike the Wabash Trace Nature Trail, which is a Rail-Trail, 63 miles long and has asphalt, concrete and crushed limestone surfaces. This Hall of Fame rail-trail, the Wabash Trace Nature Trail earns its title—providing an amazing trip through the rural forests and countryside of southwest Iowa. The trail takes you on a 62.6-mile journey from Council Bluffs all the way to the Iowa–Missouri border in Blanchard, Iowa. Other points of interest include the Western Historic Trails Center, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum and the RailsWest Railroad Museum.

Horseshoe Casino, 2701 23rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA

From I-435 W, keep right to stay on I-29 N, take exit 1B and turn right onto South 24th Street, turn left into Horseshoe Casino. Free parking.

N41.23662, W95.88653 – Click on link to see Google Map

Randy Rydberg 520 450-8947

There are several bike trails in Kansas City, including the Tomahawk Creek, Indian Creek, and Gary Haller Trails. These trails range in distance from 12 to 26 miles. In addition, Kansas City has many fountains, sculptures and is famous for Kansas City Barbecue and Steak. Visit Fort Osage, a Trading Post built in 1808, the River Market Area, the Arabia Steamboat Museum (a ship found in a corn field), and Independence, MO home of Harry Truman and the National Frontier Trails Museum. There is an American Jazz Museum and Harley Davidson Tour. Visit Lewis and Clark State Park, Weston Bend, Independence Creek, and Atchison, KS birthplace of Amelia Earhart (trolley tour and museum here).

Ameristar Casino, 3200 N. Ameristar Drive, Kansas City MO. (816) 414-7000

From I-435N, take exit 55B and merge onto MO-210E, go 1.1mi and turn right onto North Ameristar Dr, go .2mi and turn right to arrive at the Casino. Free Parking

N39.1505235, W94.4869933 – Click on link to see Google Map

We will finish the last segments of the Katy Trail, and possibly the Rock Island Spur Trail that heads to Pleasant Hill. Sedalia has antique stores, flea markets and wineries for other activity options.

Moose Lodge, 119 Winchester Rd, Sedalia, MO (660) 826-6631

From US-65 S, turn right onto Liberty Park Blvd, take an immediate right onto Dundee Ave, go .2mi and turn left onto W Main St, go 1mi and turn left onto Winchester Dr, arrive at Moose Lodge on the left. Donation.

N38.71231, W93.26881 – Click on link to see Google Map

Larry Shew 360 701-3016

We will continue to bike segments of the Katy Trail, which at this point leaves the Missouri River and heads southwest. The Katy Depot and Caboose is located here. Other activities include exploring Boonville’s rich history by touring the local mansions or taking the self-guided walking tour. Visit the Budweiser Clydesdales at Warm Springs Ranch.

Isle of Capri Casino, 100 Isle of Capri Blvd, Boonville, MO

From I-70W take Exit 106 and turn right onto MO-87N, go 4.1mi and turn left onto E Morgan St, go .3mi and turn right onto 2nd St/Isle of Capri Blvd and arrive at Isle of Capri Casino. Free Parking.

N38.97685, W92.74947 – Click on link to see Google Map

Mary Graves 414 536-7866

Elks Lodge #513, 901 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City (573) 636-9533, $10/night donation.

From US-50 W take the Eastland Drive exit, turn left onto Eastland Dr for 2.3 miles. There is only one electrical hookup, but they have plenty of area for dry camping, upper and lower lots. This lodge has dinners on Thursday and Friday night that are reasonably priced – and dancing on Saturday evening. If possible, the coordinator or host of this site should call the Club Manager, Barb at (573) 636-9533, the day before arrival, with an approximate number of campers and an approximate number for dinners.

N 38.551254, W92.183965 – Click on link to see Google Map

Randy Rydberg 520 450-8947

We will bike segments of the Katy Trail, which spans 240 miles of Missouri, and is the longest continuous rail-trail in the US. It intersects with rural farmland, scenic small towns and centers of commerce and government across Missouri. The surface is crushed stone and gravel. Other activities include a visit the Gateway to the West. Take a ride up in the Arch and look out over the city. Many attractions are FREE, including Museum of Westward Expansion at the Gateway Arch, St Louis Zoo, History, Science and Art Centers, Cahokia Indian Mounds State Historic Site and tours of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Grant’s Farm.

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood, MO 63005; 636-458-3813

From Wildwood, MO go north on Hwy 109. Turn left on Babler Park Dr. Turn left into Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park.
$23/elec, $13/basic; dump station and water; no arrival before 3:00 p.m. Reservations recommended

N38.617794, W90.679467 – Click on link to see Google Map

Biking the Monon Trail, which is 23 miles, with an asphalt base. This is an urban trail with art work along the way and some residential areas. Other activities include visits/tours to the Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall of Fame Museum, Indiana War Memorial, Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum – Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, Indiana State Capitol, Central Canal.

Speedway Moose Lodge, 4917 W. Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN (317) 244-6183

From I-70W, take Exit 77 and turn right onto Holt Rd, go .7mi and turn left onto Rockville Rd, go .5mi and turn right onto Gasoline Alley, go .6mi and turn left onto W Vermont St, arrive at Speedway Moose Lodge on the left. Donation.

N39.771939, W86.243463 – Click on link to see Google Map

Carol Petty 509 521-1242

Biking the Cardinal Greenway, which is the longest rail-trail in Indiana at over 61 miles with an asphalt base from Richmond to Marion. There is a on-road route for 11.3 miles between Jonesboro to Gaston.

Elks Lodge, 2100 U.S. Hwy 27 S, Richmond, IN (765) 966-0952

From US-40 W, turn left onto Garwood Rd, go 1.2mi and turn right onto Hodgin Rd, go 2.6mi and turn left onto US-27S/S 8th St, go 1.3mi and turn right and arrive at Elks Lodge. $10 donation.

N39.79842, W84.89373 – Click on link to see Google Map

Biking the northern part of the Little Miami Scenic Trail will be the focus of this stop, along with many other trails in the area. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is over 78 miles from the outskirts of Cincinnati to Springfield, it is a Rail-Trail with asphalt and concrete surfaces.

Elks Lodge, 2801 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH. (937) 236-7560

Take Exit 56 from I-75N and turn right onto Stanley Ave. Turn left onto Troy St, the Elks Lodge will be on the left in 1 mile. Donation.

N39.79859, W84.15897 – Click on link to see Google Map

Arlene Teague 828 443-0279

Biking the Southern part of the Little Miami Scenic Trail will be the focus of this stop, along with many other trails in the area. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is over 78 miles from the outskirts of Cincinnati to Springfield, it is a Rail-Trail with asphalt and concrete surfaces. Other activities include the Cincinnati Zoo with the famous baby hippo, Fiona, a visit to Findlay Market, first opened in 1855, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and a walk in Eden Park.
Parking Location

Hollywood Casino, 515 Dunn St, Lawrenceburg, IN. RV Parking is next door to the parking tower.

From I-275W take Exit 16 toward Greendale/Lawrenceburg, go .8mi and continue onto Belleview Dr, go .3mi and turn left onto E Eads Pkwy, go 1.5mi and turn Left onto Hollywood Blvd, go .4mi slight Right to stay on Hollywood Blvd, go .2mi turn Right onto George St, go 350ft, turn Right onto Dunn Street. Free parking.

N39.09843, W84.84569 – Click on link to see Google Map

Circuit Coordinator

Arlene Teague, (arlene.teague@gmail.com 828-443-0279)

The focus of this circuit will be to ride our bikes as much as possible on trails dedicated as multi-use trails. The circuit will be limited to those who plan to bike as some of the parking locations have limited space. For the most part, these trails are a conversion of a railway track no longer used for trains and therefor are relatively flat. Several of the trails have made it to the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame. The circuit does include some greenways and other non-rail trails, which could add some difficulty with grades. Mileage will range from 20 to 60 miles a day, so start those wheels rolling!! We will begin in OH on the Little Miami Scenic Trail, then head west to pick up the Katy Trail across MO. In IA, we bike the Wabash Trace Nature Trail and then onto the Mickelson Trail in SD. Our time in SD will align with the Spring Volksmarch at Crazy Horse, so we will park our bikes and hike those 2 days. The circuit will continue through Wyoming to see Devils Tower and then through Montana for those who want to catch up with the West/Northwest Summer Circuit in Missoula, MT. We will continue to bike as opportunities to do so exist.

Arlene Teague, (arlene.teague@gmail.com 828-443-0279) will coordinate the circuit and will host the first location. Please contact Arlene directly if you wish to join this circuit. You will be expected to host. Please pay special attention to the parking locations and make reservations where they are recommended after contacting the coordinator first.

Helene Rutherford (248)459-1449

Visit the Grand Canyon National Park

BLM land just south of Tusayan

North on AZ 64 to FR688 (between mile markers 232 and 233), drive east either .3 miles or 1 mile depending on the number of rigs. Free. There may be a dump and water available in the Grand Canyon Campground.

35.926463, -112.130238 – Click on link to see Google Map

Margaret Murray (970) 214-4943

Talkeetna is located at the convergence of three glacial rivers overlooking a 20,000 foot peak. Take a white water rafting excursion, jet boat or river boat, or go flightseeing. There are also zipline tours, fishing and hiking. Take a walk around downtown Talkeetna for quaint shops, breweries, and restaurants. The Hurricane Turn Train will take you from Talkeetna to Hurricane Gulch or the Denali Star Route runs from Anchorage to Fairbanks with stops in Talkeetna and Denali.

Montana Creek State Recreation Site, 96 South Parks Highway, Willow, AK (907) 733-5267 Summer camping information, (907) 345-5764 (winter).

Take the Glenn Hwy to the George Parks Hwy, then north to milepost 96.6. The park entrance is on the left. If you reach the Talkeetna Spur Road, you have gone too far. There are 36 Campsites, no RV size limit, with toilets and water, $20/night.
GPS Coordinates

62.103432, -150.059335 – Click on link to see Google Map

Talkeetna is located at the convergence of three glacial rivers overlooking a 20,000 foot peak. Take a white water rafting excursion, jet boat or river boat, or go flightseeing. There are also zipline tours, fishing and hiking. Take a walk around downtown Talkeetna for quaint shops, breweries, and restaurants. The Hurricane Turn Train will take you from Talkeetna to Hurricane Gulch or the Denali Star Route runs from Anchorage to Fairbanks with stops in Talkeetna and Denali.

Montana Creek State Recreation Site, 96 South Parks Highway, Willow, AK (907) 733-5267 Summer camping information, (907) 345-5764 (winter).

Take the Glenn Hwy to the George Parks Hwy, then north to milepost 96.6. The park entrance is on the left. If you reach the Talkeetna Spur Road, you have gone too far. There are 36 Campsites, no RV size limit, with toilets and water, $20/night.

62.103788, -150.059324 – Click on link to see Google Map

Dana Skaggs 217 971-3083

Tour both the Art Museum and the Hudson Museum at the University of Maine. Visit the Cole Land Transportation Museum, Paul Bunyan Statue, and the home of Steven King. Perhaps take in a show at the Penobscot Theatre Co. Take a walk or bike the Waterfront on the Penobscot River. Lots of great restaurants nearby.

Elks Lodge, 108 Odlin Rd, Bangor, ME

From Oak St headed North, take the I-395W ramp to I-95/Bangor, go 5.2mi turn right onto Odlin Rd, go .7mi to arrive at Elks Lodge on the right. Donations.

N44.79550, W68.80615 – Click on link to see Google Map