Special Programs: Courthouses in the USA, America's Gardens, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Museums, Veteran Memorials

AVA Sanction: YR1125  (Open January 1 - December 31, 2010)

Description:  After registering, you will drive to Morse Park. Neosho is known as the "Flowerbox City" of southwest Missouri and dogwood trees are abundant in springtime.  5K/10K walks follow a paved trail along Hickory Creek, by older residential areas, through nation's oldest federal fish hatchery and historic downtown.  Both walks are rated 1+ and are possible for wheelchairs and strollers.  Dog must be leashed.

Registration: Registration is Fastrip/Conoco Convenience Store, 301 W. Coler, Neosho, MO. Credit Only.  Fees are $3.00 for IVV credit or free for those not desiring credit. Walk is dawn to dusk.

Directions to Registration/Start Point:
From I-44, exit 18 south on Hwy 59.  At Hwy Business 60, turn right (west) and follow Business 60/College Street to Neosho.  Fastrip is on your right at the light at College and Coler.

From the north on Hwy 71, continue south on Hwy 59 at the I-44 and Hwy 71 junction. Follow directions as above.

Contact: Carolyn Wolfe, 417-451-6016, caroljwolfe@joplin.com

Coordinates:  N 36º 52.348, W 94º 22.256