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WELCOME TO THE UPPER SKAGITBALD EAGLE FESTIVAL2008 is the Year of Our 21th Annual Event"Wind, Water, & Wisdom"The Festival is a 501(c)3 organization. Contributions to the Festival are tax-deductible.
The Northwest Tulip Trekkers are sponsoring three different Volkswalks in conjunction with the 21st Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival. The walks will be held on Saturday, January 26th, & Sunday, January 27th, with different routes being offered each day. Registration for Historic Downtown & Winery walks will be at the Concrete High School. Registration for the "Eagles in Rockport" walk is at the Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center Walkers may begin any time between 9:00a.m. and 1:00p.m. on Saturday and from 9:00a.m. to noon on Sunday. All walkers are expected to be off the trails by 3:00p.m. Saturday and by 3:00p.m. on Sunday. All walks include both 5 and 10km options, with the Historic Downtown Walk also offering a newly added 20km route. Volkswalk trails are rated for difficulty, from 1 (easy) to 5 (very difficult). See the individual walk descriptions for specific trail ratings. Historic Downtown. Rated 3+/4 (3C). 5/11/20 km. Walk through Concrete and on narrow, unimproved trails through woods and country roads to a great eagle viewpoint at Lower Baker Dam. A few sections are steep and may be slippery/muddy. The 20 km route continues up a long steady grade to Lake Shannon and is rated a 4. This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Winery Walk. Rated 2 (1C). 5/10 km. Walk along the Cascade Trail and country roads to the Challenger Ridge Winery. Wine tasting is available at the winery. This is an easy route, rated a 2 due to the gravel trail and a hill to get back to the start/finish. Be sure to look for eagles across the Skagit River while you walk. This route is suitable for wide wheeled strollers. Eagles in Rockport. Rated 3 (1C). 5/10 km. Drive up valley to prime eagle watching areas in and around the little town of Rockport. Be sure to visit the Bald Eagle Interpretive Center. The walk is on wooded trails and roads. This flat trail is rated a 3 due to unimproved, possibly muddy trails. Dogs are not allowed on portions of this trail. Friendship Walk. Would you like to walk with others? Be registered and ready to walk at 9:30a.m. on Saturday to walk Historic Concrete as a group. If you are an avid volksmarcher and would like credit for this walk, there will be a $3.00 fee. You may also participate for free, but are required to register, carry a start card, and check in and out when completing the walk. Specific walk information is available at email JBoggsWash@aol.com. What is a volkswalk? A volkswalk is a non-competitive walk, usually at least 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). It is not a pledgewalk or a race. It’s a fun activity you do with friends, family, your pet, or by yourself. It’s a great family activity where you can spend time talking with each other. Today there are thousands of volksport clubs and activities around the world. For more information about the Northwest Tulip Trekkers, call Curt or Martha Myron at 360-679-3638, or email at cmmyron@earthlink.net. You may also check the Trekker website at www.nwtrekkers.org. Modified
January 24, 2008
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