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Hastings Year Round Walk
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Rock Falls/ Sterling, Illinois [Lincoln Highway] Year Round Walk
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"Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you criticize him, you are a mile away from him and he is barefoot." -- Unknown
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.
Updated December 11, 2011
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Rock Falls/Sterling, Illinois Lincoln Highway January 2 - September 30, 2012 |
"Get on your feet — Get up and make it happen."
Event Brochure — pdf format
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Rock Falls Police Department, 1013 - 7th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL
61071; (815) 622-1140 HOURS: Daily, dawn to dusk. Walk only during daylight hours. DISTANCES / TRAILS: 5 / 10 km — 10 km trail [rated 1+] is on city sidewalks through Rock Falls and Sterling; towpath along the Hennepin Canal. Other features include Centennial Park and Rock River. — 5 km trail [rated 1+] is on city sidewalks through Rock Falls and Sterling. Wheel chairs and strollers will have difficulty on the 10 km. Water and restrooms will be available at the Start/Finish point. — Sterling has more than a dozen murals in the downtown vicinity, highlighting the 18th and 19th century. Sterling is known as "The Hardware Capital of the World", Sterling has long been associated with manufacturing and the steel industry. The cities of Sterling, Nebraska and Sterling, Colorado were both founded by former residents of Sterling, Illinois as they branched out across the West. This is one of four walks along the Lincoln Highway in Illinois. Walkers completing all four walks will be eligible to receive a special patch as a reward. Indiana is also hosting five events along the Lincoln Highway. AWARD & FEES: The Award is a 4-3/4" x 2-3/8", 100% embroidered patch. All participants must register at the start point and carry a start card. Participation is free. Award and IVV credit is $7.00. Credit only is $3.00. Please pay by check. Fees (if any) and completed start cards are mailed to the Heartland Walkers in the addressed, postage paid envelopes provided. Fees will not be refunded for those who do not participate. SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Carnegie Libraries, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Honoring Law Enforcement, Murals LINCOLN HIGHWAY PROGRAM: The Lincoln Highway Adventure continues in 2011 and 2012 with a series of Year Round Walks in Illinois and Indiana. Pick up a Code Word card from one of the Illinois Series Events and a Code Word card from one of the Indiana Series Events. Write the code word from each walk on this card to obtain the "I Walked Them All" patch. Illinois Series Events Chicago-Frankfort - YR-0831; Franklin Grove - YR-0684; Geneva - YR-1976; and Rock Falls - YR-1384. Walk all four events in this series and receive the "I Walked Them All" patch for Illinois. Indiana Series Events Columbia City - YR-0807; Ft Wayne - YR-0907; Plymouth - YR-0980; Valparaiso - YR-1254; and Warsaw - YR-0700. Walk all five events in this series and receive the "I Walked Them All" patch for Indiana. DIRECTIONS: From I-80 in Illinois: Take Exit 45 to merge onto IL County Route 40 North toward Peoria/Rock Falls/Sterling. Drive approximately 26 miles. In Rock Falls turn left at traffic light onto W 10th Street. Travel approximately 0.4 miles to 6th Avenue. Turn left onto 6th Avenue. Make second right turn into parking lot. This parking area accommodates the Police Department, the Public Library, and the Visitor Center. Request walk box from the staff at the Police Department reception desk.  FACILITIES, AMENITIES & STIPULATIONS: Restrooms and water will be available at the start point. Everyone is welcome. Participants may walk, jog, or run. An adult must accompany children under 12. Pets are allowed on the trails but not in buildings. Please observe leash and pet clean-up laws. This event will be held regardless of most weather conditions. Carry water regardless of temperatures so you stay properly hydrated. INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy C. Stenger, heartlandwalkers@yahoo.com; (402) 834-0338 |
Heartland Walkers 1617 Morningside Drive Hastings, NE 68901-2942 |
(402) 834-0338 heartlandwalkers@yahoo.com |