
National Walking Month 2025
In January 2020, the Board of Directors of the AVA: America’s Walking Club, declared the first seven days of April to be “National Walking Week” which would include the traditional “National Walking Day” sponsored by the American Heart Association from 2007 to 2019.
#NationalWalkingMonth
FIND AN EVENT IN YOUR AREA!
If your club is hosting an event for National Walking Week please click on the button below to fill out the form so we can post the event information on the page.Â
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Florida
Ponce Inlet, FL – 5/4/2025
The Happy Wanderers Walking Club – 6 / 11 KM Walks – Winter Haven  Park Group Walk
POC: John McClellan: @
Join the Happy Wanderers for these AVA-sanctioned 6 KM (3.7 miles) or 11 KM (6.8 miles) group walks in beautiful Ponce Inlet, FL. 6KM walk down the beach to the poles starting beach driving, turn around, back to parking lot. 11KM walk continue down beach, through lighthouse point park, past the Marine Science Center, to overlook of the Halifax River and back to the parking lot.
The cost is $4.00 for participants 12yrs old or older. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Tailgate Registration 7:30AM. Volksmarchers will receive IVV/AVA credit for this event. You may walk with the group or at your own pace – pick up a map/directions at registration. Â
The walk is rated 1C (flat & moderate), as a significant portion of this walk is on the beach (hard-packed sand.) Or you can walk along the sidewalks on A1A, parallel to the route. The alternate route is suitable for wheelchairs/strollers and leashed pets.
Driving Directions: https://happywanderersfl.org/driving-directions/
Registration Time: 7:30 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Daytona Beach, FL – 5/7/2025
The Happy Wanderers Walking Club – Bellair Plaza Fun Walk
POC: John McClellan: @
Ace Event, no IVV Stamp.  Join The Happy Wanderers for a one hour group beach walk.  Enjoy the sounds of crashing waves, great conversation and breathing in the salt air. START POINT:  Bellair Plaza (near Walgreens) 2571 North Atlantic Avenue  Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Registration at 5:30 PM Â Free. Â Â Newcomer’s are Welcome!
Tailgate registration – Driving into the parking lot, we are located near the Walgreens.
Driving directions: https://happywanderersfl.org/driving-directions
Registration Time: 5:30 PMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 6:00 PM
DeLand, FL – 5/11/2025
The Happy Wanderers Walking Club – 6/11KM Group Walk in DeLand
POC: John McClellan: @
Join the Happy Wanderers for these AVA-sanctioned 6 KM (3.7 miles) or 11 KM (6.8 miles) group walks in stately DeLand, the County Seat of Volusia and home of Stetson University. See all the sites (including the regionally famous murals, and many historic Florida homes).
START POINT: In the LOBBY of Courtyard by Marriott, DeLand
Enjoy the AVA-sanctioned 6 KM (3.7 miles) or 11 KM (6.8 miles).
Walk with the group or at your own pace, please pick up the Map/Direction at registration in the start box. Registration starts 7:30AM Â and the cost is $4.00 for participants 12yrs old or older. Children to be accompanied by an adult.
volksmarchers will receive AVA credit for this event. Â Water available at the start.
The walk is rated 1A and is mostly on sidewalks – suitable for wheelchairs / strollers. Pets are allowed but must be leashed and picked up after.
Driving Directions: https://happywanderersfl.org/driving-directions/#CMDHD
Registration Time: 7:30 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Daytona Beach, FL – 5/14/2025
The Happy Wanderers Walking Club – Tuscawilla Park Fun Walk
POC: John McClellan: @
Ace Event  No IVV stamp.  Join The Happy Wanderers for a one hour, 3 mile, group “fun walk”.  Start Point:  Tuscawilla Park  1000 East Orange Avenue  Daytona Beach, FL  We’ll walk through this picturesque park, with zip lining in the majestic Oaks above us, and continue through a quaint neighborhood. Please wear walking shoes for the trails and sidewalks. This is a non-competitive walk for fun & fitness! The group will complete around 3 miles in roughly an hour.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The walk is free. Â Newcomers are Welcome!! Â The pace is 20 minute per mile pace.
For driving directions, go to: http://www.happywanderersfl.org/directions/
Registration Time: 5:30 PMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 6:00 PM
DeLand, FL – 5/25/2025
The Happy Wanderers Walking Club – Hontoon Island 5/10K Group WalksÂ
POC: John McClellan: @
Special visit to Hontoon Island State Park – one of only a few island walks in AVA! Short ferry ride on the St. John’s River to this “hidden gem,” once inhabited by the Timucan Indians. Â
Registration Time: 8:30 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Indiana
Chesterton, IN – 5/17/2025
Hoosier Hikers – Guided Walk – Indiana Dunes State Park
POC: Bob Buzolich: @
Hook up with the Hoosier Hikers, an AVA affiliated Club in South Bend, for an enjoyable, fantastic and adventurous guided walk on the trails of the Indiana Dunes State Park. As you take in the rustic splendor of the Dunes, learn about Volkssporting and how it can benefit you. Â This guided walk will begin at the parking area by Wilson Shelter. Upon entering the park follow the park signage to Wilson Shelter. If you do not have a season pass for Indiana DNR properties, the gate fee is $7 for Indiana plated vehicles and $12 for out-of-state plated vehicles. Â Recommend carrying water with you along the trail and having head cover available.
Registration Time: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 10:00 AM
Texas
Granbury, TX – 5/3/2025
Hood County Hummers – Granbury – Historic
POC: Sonny Byington: @
Enjoy walking through old time Victorian neighborhoods, in beautiful shady parks, and around the town cemetery. You will pass the 1886 Hood County Courthouse and many other historic sites. The walk takes you past many boutiques, antique shops and restaurants. Start at the Hilton Garden Inn, 635 E. Pearl St. Open daily, dawn to dusk.
Registration Time: 8:45 AM Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Keller, TX – 5/6/2025
Tarrant County Walkers – Keller Parks and Trails
POC: Brooke Hudson: @
Walk thru parks, neighborhoods and Keller Town Center, with its many sculptors.
Registration Time: 9:15 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:30 AM
San Antonio, TX – 5/7/2025
San Antonio Pathfinders – Maury Maverick Y0263
POC: Mike Schwencke: @
Meet at the trail head for this Wednesday walk.
Registration Time: 7:30 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 7:30 PM
Dallas, TX – 5/8/2025
Dallas Trekkers – Northaven Trail West
POC: Deborah Carter: @
Walk the paved Northaven Trail and neighborhoods. Sections of the Trail are lined with flowering, native plants and grasses. The start is at Northaven Trail College Par Parking lot: Google Plus Code W538+3C Dallas.
Registration Time: 7:45 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Glen Rose, TX – 5/10/2025
Hood County Hummers – Glen Rose Historic City
POC:Â Sonny Byington:Â @
Walk through parks, city streets, past the Historic Town Square, along the river, over the dam (stairs here) and past the Big Rocks Park. Start is Brookshire’s Groceries, 607 SW Big Bend Trail in Glen Rose.
Registration Time: 8:45 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
San Antonio, TX – 5/10/2025
San Antonio Pathfinders – Susan Medlin Memorial Walk TRAD
POC: Mike Schwencke: @
This is the Susan Medlin Memorial Walk to be held at the Japanese Tea Garden.
Registration Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Dallas, TX – 5/13/2025
Dallas Trekkers – Downtown Dallas
POC: Helen Hull: @
Start at Old Red Museum on S. Houston. Water, water everywhere! Over 15 water features including fountains, quiet pools, children spray pads and a cattle drive crossing a river. Plus historic buildings and churches. So much to see.
Registration Time: 9:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:30 AM
San Antonio, TX – 5/14/2025
San Antonio Pathfinders – River Walk North Y1593
POC: Mike Schwencke: @
Meet at the parking lot by LaGloria for this Wednesday walk; free parking in lot .
Registration Time: 7:30 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 7:30 PM
Dallas, TX – 5/15/2025
Dallas Trekkers – Northaven Trail East
POC:Â Deborah Carter:Â @
Walk the paved Northaven Trail and neighborhoods. Sections of the Trail are lined with flowering, native plants and grasses. East start point is at the Freda Stern Parking Lot 10803 Freda Stern Dr., Dallas.
Registration Time: 7:45 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
San Antonio, TX – 5/16/2025
San Antonio Pathfinders – Beethoven Mannerchor Maifest Event TRAD
POC: Mike Schwencke: @
Join us for a walk in the historic King WIlliams neighborhood; German food and plenty of beer will be available for purchase; There will be live German music, singing and dancing to welcome the arrival of spring. Â A fun time for all.
Registration Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 3:30 PM
Caddo Lake, TX – 5/17/2025
East Texas Trekkers – Caddo Lake State Park
POC:Â Helen Hull:Â @
Caddo Lake State Park contains the largest naturally formed lake in Texas and the largest cypress forest in the world. Bald cypress trees draped with Spanish moss tower over the Big Cypress Bayou. Â Discover an East Texas treasure!
Registration Time: 9:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Granbury, TX – 5/17/2025
Hood County Hummers – Granbury – Historic
POC:Â Sonny Byington:Â @
Enjoy walking through old time Victorian neighborhoods, in beautiful shady parks, and around the town cemetery. You will pass the 1886 Hood County Courthouse and many other historic sites. The walk takes you past many boutiques, antique shops and restaurants. Start at the Hilton Garden Inn, 635 E. Pearl St. Open daily, dawn to dusk.
Registration Time: 8:45 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Irving, TX – 5/20/2025
Dallas Trekkers – Irving Heritage
POC:Â Deborah Carter:Â @
The walk goes through city parks, downtown Main Street, and the Irving Heritage District, on city sidewalks and paved trails. The Downtown Irving / Heritage Crossing Transit Station is one block from the start point for those who ride the Trinity Rail Express.
Registration Time: 9:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:30 AM
San Antonio, TX – 5/21/2025
San Antonio Pathfinders – Mission San Juan to Mission Espada Y1615
POC: Mike Schwencke: @
Meet in the parking lot of Mission San Juan to register and get books stamped to walk to Mission Espada l.
Registration Time: 7:30 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 7:30 PM
Dallas, TX – 5/22/2025
Dallas Trekkers – Northaven Trail West
POC:Â Deborah Carter:Â @
Walk the paved Northaven Trail and neighborhoods. Sections of the Trail are lined with flowering, native plants and grasses. The start is at Northaven Trail College Par Parking lot: Google Plus Code W538+3C Dallas.
Registration Time: 7:45 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Benbrook, TX – 5/24/2025
Hood County Hummers – Benbrook Trails
POC: Susan Fine: @
The walk starts at Pecan Valley Park, and goes through a wooded park with paved surfaces, with some residential streets for the 10K. Start at the Art Cowsen Trailhead at Pecan Valley Park: 7500 Memorial Oak, Benbrook, TX.
Registration Time: 8:45 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Dallas, TX – 5/26/2025
Dallas Trekkers – SMU Dallas
POC:Â Deborah Carter:Â @
Walk includes retail shops, Angelica Theater, native landscaped grounds of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and the SMU Campus. The 10 km also includes residential streets.
Registration Time: 7:45 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
San Antonio, TX – 5/28/2025
San Antonio Pathfinders – Broadway Neighborhood Y1848
POC: Mike Schwencke: @
Meet at the bakery to register and stamp books; two 5k routes.
Registration Time: 7:30 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 7:30 PM
Dallas, TX – 5/29/2025
Dallas Trekkers – Northaven Trail East
POC:Â Deborah Carter:Â @
Walk the paved Northaven Trail and neighborhoods. Sections of the Trail are lined with flowering, native plants and grasses. East start point is at the Freda Stern Parking Lot 10803 Freda Stern Dr., Dallas.
Registration Time: 7:45 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Granbury, TX – 5/31/2025
Hood County Hummers – Granbury – Historic
POC:Â Sonny Byington:Â @
Enjoy walking through old time Victorian neighborhoods, in beautiful shady parks, and around the town cemetery. You will pass the 1886 Hood County Courthouse and many other historic sites. The walk takes you past many boutiques, antique shops and restaurants. Start at the Hilton Garden Inn, 635 E. Pearl St. Open daily, dawn to dusk.
Registration Time: 8:45 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Richardson, TX – 5/31/2025
Dallas Trekkers – Canyon Creek in Richardson
POC:Â Deborah Carter:Â @
Walk in the rolling hills of the Canyon Creek neighborhood formed by Prairie Creek. Start at Tom Thumb, 3411 Custer Parkway, Richardson TX.
Registration Time: 7:45 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Maryland
Chesapeake Beach, MD – 5/24/2025
Freestate Happy Wanderers – Chesapeake Beach Y1087
POC: Bill Hassell: @
The small southern Maryland town is on the Chesapeake Bay, boardwalks on the bay and walk also walks in North Beach boardwalk. Beautiful birds and salt marshes on another on the water boardwalk.
Sign in at Railroad Museum park in new parking garage.
Registration Time: 9:30 AM Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 10:15 AM
Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI – 5/17/2025
Washtenaw Wanderers – Burns Park- Ann Arbor Adventure TRAD
POC: Rob Weaver: @
Walk Ann Arbor. See parks, historic neighborhoods, downtown Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan Campus, and the “Big House” Stadium.
Registration Time: 9:45 AM – 10:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 10:00 AM
Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN – 5/17-18/2025
NorthStar Trail Travelers – Myre Big Island State Park Spring Fun Walks TRAD 1– TRAD 2
POC: Jim Swenson: @
In May NSTT will kick off the walking season with two events at Myre Big Island State Park near Albert Lea. On May 17-18 we’ll do two different one-day events at the park, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.
The Saturday event is sanctioned for 11K made up of a 5k and a 6k loop. The Sunday event is sanctioned for 10K made up of 4k to 6k loops. Trails are a well-maintained mix of grassland and woodland.
Come see the pelicans!
Park address: 19499 780th Ave., Albert Lea, MN; 507-668-7060.
Join NorthStar Trail Travelers for a good weekend of Traditional events! .
Registration Time: 9:00 AM Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Missouri
Florissant, MO – 5/3/2025
Saint Louis Walkers – Festival of the Flowers TRAD
POC: Scott Prost-Domasky: @
We have a good time walking together!
Registration Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM – 5/1/2025
AVA: America’s Walking Club – White Sands National Park and Mesilla Valley State Park
POC: Helen Hull: @
• White Sands National Park Walk – 5K Rated 2C (One hour, 55 Miles from Las Cruces). Buses leave from 7:15 – 8:15AM. Bus Ride from LC Convention Center Includes Park Entry Fee. If driving a private vehicle, you will need to pay entry or display a park pass. There are very limited parking spaces. This walk is available anytime April 26 – May 4, 2025. Walk participation may be switched to the Mesilla Valley State Park Walk based on busing requirements.
• Mesilla Valley State Park – 5K and 10K Rated 1B (20 Minutes, 5 Miles from Las Cruces). The bus begins to leave convention center at 7:30 and continues back and forth until 10:30am. Last Bus leaves the park at 12noon. If driving a private vehicle, there is a parking fee. This walk is available anytime April 26 – May 4, 2025
Registration Time: 8:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Las Cruces, NM – 5/2/2025
AVA: America’s Walking Club – White Sands National Park and Mesilla Valley State Park
POC:Â Helen Hull:Â @
• White Sands National Park Walk – 5K Rated 2C (One hour, 55 Miles from Las Cruces). Buses leave from 7:15 – 8:15AM. Bus Ride from LC Convention Center Includes Park Entry Fee. If driving a private vehicle, you will need to pay entry or display a park pass. There are very limited parking spaces. This walk is available anytime April 26 – May 4, 2025. Walk participation may be switched to the Mesilla Valley State Park Walk based on busing requirements.
• Mesilla Valley State Park – 5K and 10K Rated 1B (20 Minutes, 5 Miles from Las Cruces). The bus begins to leave convention center at 7:30 and continues back and forth until 10:30am. Last Bus leaves the park at 12noon. If driving a private vehicle, there is a parking fee. This walk is available anytime April 26 – May 4, 2025
Registration Time: 8:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM
Las Cruces, NM – 5/3/2025
AVA: America’s Walking Club – Community Walk Through Downtown Las Cruces
POC:Â Helen Hull:Â @
• Community Walk in downtown Las Cruces , 10K start at 8am, 5K and 3K Community Group Walk at 9am. Rated 1A; (05/03/25 Main Date with Start/Finish Table) Available other dates as a seasonal event walk on your own. The start is at the Visit Las Cruces offices, 336 S. Main. You will walk through the large Farmer’s Market and Historic Mesquite District.
Registration Time: 8:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Socorro, NM – 5/4/2025
AVA: America’s Walking Club – Socorro, NM Old Town
POC:Â Helen Hull:Â @
Historic Socorro founded in 1598 with many old buildings, church, museums, 2 plaza areas, and New Mexico Tech (School of Mining & Technology) campus.
Registration Time: 8:30 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:30 AM
Grants, NM – 5/5/2025
Sun Country Striders – El Calderon Trailhead, El Malpais National Monument
POC:Â Helen Hull:Â @
3 trails available of various lengths. 6k El Calderon Trail in El Malpais N’tl Monument leads thru a lava field with collapsed lava tubes to a volcano cone. Trail is gradual uphill until the cone, then a switchback to the top, before returning to start. Then 6 miles west to Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano (2k hike) to crater and an Ice Cave with a frozen pool year round. Finally a 3k walk at El Morro N’tl Monument, 18 miles further west. El Morro was an important stop for pioneers because of its water hole. Hike one or all for a combination of 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 11K.
Registration Time: 9:30 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:30 AM
Gallup, NM – 5/6/2025
Sun Country Striders – Gallup and Chaco Culture National Historic Site
POC:Â Helen Hull:Â @
Choose a 5k town walk in Gallup featuring Route 66, Navajo Code Talker Museum, historic buildings, and lots of murals. Then hike the 5k Church Rock Trail at Red Rock Park 10 miles east of Gallup. Then we’ll travel to explore the Chaco Culture N’tl Historic Site near Seven Lakes, Chaco was the center of Chacoan culture dating back to the 1200’s. The site features 5 major pueblos and hiking trails.
Registration Time: 8:30 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:30 AM
Aztec, NM – 5/6/2025
Sun Country Striders – Aztec, NM and Heron Lake
POC:Â Helen Hull:Â @
Explore the Aztec Ruins N’tl Monument, then hike the trail to downtown Aztec visiting historic buildings and parks. Then we’ll travel to Heron Lake for the afternoon. Choose the Salmon Run or the East Meadow hiking trails. Check with rangers about current trail conditions when deciding which trail to walk.
Registration Time: 8:30 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:30 AM
New York
Saratoga Springs, NY – 5/7/2025
Empire State Capital Volkssporters – Saratoga Springs-West Side Walk
POC: Linda Morzillo: @
Exploration of Saratoga Springs West Side. The trail will be on sidewalks, streets, bike path, and a short dirt path. Passing some classic homes, quaint art and gift shops.
Registration Time: 8:30 AM – 8:55 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Saratoga Springs, NY – 5/14/2025
Empire State Capital Volkssporters – Corning Preserve Playground – Tulip Walk
POC: Linda Dunn: @
6k/10k Walk starts in a park and then through the heart of downtown Albany, passing many historical sites before entering the Tulip Gardens in Washington Park. In the gardens, the King Memorial Fountain stands splendid and tall among the tulips. It was erected at the bequest of the sons of Rufus Henry King and was unveiled in 1893.
Registration Time: 8:30 AM – 8:55 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
South Glens Falls, NY – 5/21/2025
Empire State Capital Volkssporters –Â South Glens Falls, NY
POC: Karin Berzins/Marjorie: @
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A 5k or 10k walk on paved paths, gravel trails, and sidewalks along the Hudson River, the Feeder Canal, and on city streets.Â
Registration Time: 8:30 AM – 8:55 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Colonie, NY – 5/28/2025
Empire State Capital Volkssporters – Albany Shaker Farms
POC: Deborah D’Arcangelis: @
5k or 10k walk starting at the site of the first Shaker settlement in the U.S. Includes the Meeting House, barns, an apple orchard, herb garden, and the Ann Lee Pond Nature Preserve, named after the community’s founder.
Registration Time: 8:30 AM – 8:55 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
Kinderhook, NY – 5/31/2025
Empire State Capital Volkssporters – Kinderhook, NY
POC: Chris Yost: @
5k or 10k walk. Â Follow the route along this quaint village’s streets and sidewalks. Note the grave of America’s 8th president, Martin Van Buren. Enjoy the village Farmers Market following the walk. In addition to President Martin Van Buren’s grave you will note the great collection of well preserved older homes and buildings. The Kinderhook Village District on both sides of Route 9 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Registration Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM; Finish by 1:00 PMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Virginia
Stafford, VA – 5/10/2025
Fredericksburg Walking Club – Crows Nest Natural Area
POC: Roger Carr: @
Crows Nest is a large wilderness area located in Stafford County, VA, between Potomac Creek and Accokeek Creek, and is a beautiful walk on forest trails. Â Trail is a little over 5 miles; but since it’s an out and back walk, you can turn around at any time and return to the parking lot. Hiking poles recommended. OSB only for credit. Â
Registration Time: 9:15 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:30 AM
Burke, VA – 5/17/2025
Northern Virginia Volksmarchers – Anniversary Walk TRAD
POC: Sandy Koontz: @
Stroll through scenic parks, woodland and around a small lake on paved paths, sidewalks and natural surfaces. Â Enjoy lunch at Villa Bella Italian Restaurant after your 3-mile or 6-mile walk. Â
Registration Time: 9:00 AM – Noon    Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
Lorton, VA – 5/21/2025
Northern Virginia Volksmarchers – Workhouse Arts Center Y0014
POC: S. Brown: @
Join great guided group walk through the Workhouse Arts Center, on parts of the Fairfax County Cross County Trail and along the Occoquan River. Â 3-mile and 6-mile routes are on mostly paved surfaces. You will also see unique Turning Point Suffragist Memorial and Lucy Burns Museum, which highlights 90+ year history of the former prison complex and events there during 1917 which helped women in the United States gain the right to vote. Â Enjoy food and beverages at the Bunnyman Cafe (at the Workhouse) or Brickmakers Cafe (in Occoquan Regional Park). Â
Registration Time: 10:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 10:00 AM
Warrenton, VA – 5/24/2025
Fredericksburg Walking Club – Brick Sidewalks
POC:Â Roger Carr:Â @
This walk takes you along city sidewalks through historic Warrenton with museums and churches. See the post-Civil War home of Col. Mosby, the Gray Ghost. Our President, Don Shockey, will be talking about the historic sites as we walk. This is a club YRE.
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Registration Time: 9:15 AMÂ Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:30 AM
Washington
DuPont, WA – 5/22/2025
Capitol Volkssport Club – DuPont Sequalitchew Creek Walk
POC: Mary Clem: @
Enjoy a walk through the woods along the Sequalitchew Creek as the trail follows the former Dupont Rail Line down to the Sound. Remnants of the old Powder Works Dock are visible at the Beach, from which you can sometimes see seals and porpoises. On a clear day, you can see views of the Olympic Mountains in the distance. The paved/gravel trail is rated 1A. The 10K walk adds a loop through Dupont town, and winds between the historic Hudson Bay site and an old Apple Orchard before ending back at the start point. Walk during daylight hours.
Registration Time: 9:45 AM Â Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 10:00 AM
Port Townsend, WA – 5/23 – 26/2025
Olympic Peninsula Explorers – Triangle of Fire 5/23, 5/24, 5/25
POC: Clay Baulch: @
Traditional walks at Ft. Worden, Ft. Casey, & Ft. Flagler. Come see fire-power history at these protection points of Puget Sound. Group walks Friday (23rd) Ft. Flagler; Saturday (24th) Ft. Worden; Sunday (25th) Ft. Casey. See AVA listing for more info.
Registration Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bainbridge Island, WA – 5/31/2025
Olympic Peninsula Explorers – Bainbridge Battle Point Y3623
POC: Clay Baulch: @
Group walk of Battle Point YRE – see listing for more info and contact POC for 31 May specifics.
Registration Time: 8:45 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 9:00 AMÂ
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Wisconsin
DeForest, WI – 5/12/2025
Dairyland Walkers – TRAV
POC: Mary Liebig: @
Join the Dairyland Walkers for a week of guided walks in the greater Madison, WI area. Â Some walks will take us through natural areas, while others will be more urban. Â Our guides will lead 5K walks. Â There will be options for those wishing to do more than 5K. Â
Registration Time: 1:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 1:30 PM
Madison, WI – 5/13/2025
Dairyland Walkers –Â Â TRAV
POC: Patrick Jones: @
Join the Dairyland Walkers for a week of guided walks in the greater Madison, WI area. Â Some walks will take us through natural areas, while others will be more urban. Â Our guides will lead 5K walks. Â There will be options for those wishing to do more than 5K. Â
Registration Time: 1:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 1:30 PM
Middleton, WI – 5/14/2025
Dairyland Walkers –Â Â TRAV
POC: Don Suloff: @
Join the Dairyland Walkers for a week of guided walks in the greater Madison, WI area. Â Some walks will take us through natural areas, while others will be more urban. Â Our guides will lead 5K walks. Â There will be options for those wishing to do more than 5K. Â
Registration Time: 1:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 1:30 PM
Madison, WI – 5/15/2025
Dairyland Walkers –Â Â TRAV
POC: Jerry Wilson: @
Join the Dairyland Walkers for a week of guided walks in the greater Madison, WI area. Â Some walks will take us through natural areas, while others will be more urban. Â Our guides will lead 5K walks. Â There will be options for those wishing to do more than 5K. Â
Registration Time: 3:30 PMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 4:00 PM
Cambridge, WI – 5/16/2025
Dairyland Walkers –Â Â TRAV
POC: Chris Flessert: @
Join the Dairyland Walkers for a week of guided walks in the greater Madison, WI area. Â Some walks will take us through natural areas, while others will be more urban. Â Our guides will lead 5K walks. Â There will be options for those wishing to do more than 5K. Â
Registration Time: 1:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 1:30 PM
Madison, WI – 5/17/2025
Dairyland Walkers –Â Â TRAV
POC: Jill Ruef: @
Join the Dairyland Walkers for a week of guided walks in the greater Madison, WI area. Â Some walks will take us through natural areas, while others will be more urban. Â Our guides will lead 5K walks. Â There will be options for those wishing to do more than 5K. Â
Registration Time: 1:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 1:30 PM
Verona, WI – 5/18/2025
Dairyland Walkers –Â Â TRAV
POC: Kristina Kenyon: @
Join the Dairyland Walkers for a week of guided walks in the greater Madison, WI area. Â Some walks will take us through natural areas, while others will be more urban. Â Our guides will lead 5K walks. Â There will be options for those wishing to do more than 5K. Â
Registration Time: 1:00 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Walk Start Time: 1:30 PM
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