Monday, May 24, 2010

June 6 Location

Location:
Spring Lake Park Reserve

Picnic Spot:
Schaar's Bluff Trail.

Website:
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/parks/spring.htm

The map link will not work. Go to the above website and download the Spring Lake Park Reserve Trail Map. The 1st page details Schaar's Bluff. You will see two picnic icons. We'll meet at the location furthest to the right/east.

This park also has several entrances - you will want to enter via Idell Avenue to Scharr's Bluff archway

This will probably be the last location to the Southeast. I'll choose a northern or western location next.

Lebanon Hills - Portage Lake Picnic Shelter

The first picnic club location was a success!



I highly recommend Lebanon Hills. The park is beautiful and the frogs were loud.



Wednesday, April 14, 2010

May 16 Location

Location:
Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Holland/Jensen Lakes Loop
Apple Valley/Eagan

Picnic Spot:
The picnic area next to Portage Lake. This location is a .25 mile hike into the park.

Website:
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyParks/Locations/LebanonHills/default.htm

Map:
http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/NR/rdonlyres/5EFC16FB-346A-4BDA-900C-D1AEB0339BD9/11206/2009LebanonHillsSummerTrailMap.pdf

The Details

The dates for the 2010 Convivial Sunday Afternoon Picnic Club are every third Sunday beginning with May 16 (one exception).

Picnic Dates:
May 16
June 6
June 27
July 18
August 22
September 12
October 3

Time:
Met up time is noon.
Hike/walk around 1:30 end by 3:00

Locations
To be determined. The location will be chosen from the book 60 Hikes within 60 miles by Tom Watson.

What to bring:
1. Food for your self (or crew) plus a little extra to share. This is more of a potluck picnic.
2. Beverage for your self
3. Eating utensils/plates
4. Hiking/Walking shoes

Two Ideals (not required):
No trash - bring silverware, cups, plates etc... that you can bring back home to wash.
Homemade picnic food

In the event of rain:
The picnic will move in doors to the Czeck Home. If there is a 50% or greater chance of rain forecasted for Sunday on the previous Saturday, a post will be made by 10:00am Sunday with the location details (as planned or at the Czeck Home).