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City / State:
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Hudson, WI
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Event Name:
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Event Type:
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Walk
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Event ID:
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83331
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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11K, 6K & 5K - 2
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Description:
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Hudson was established by fur traders on the St. Croix River in the 1840s, and developed into a prosperous steam boating and lumber center within 20 years. Stately buildings hearken back to a Victorian era of wealthy merchants and lumber barons. ----- The walk will consist of two loops. Loop #1 (6K) will be mainly in the downtown and historic residential part of Hudson. The walk will also take you out Dike Road, to the middle of the St Croix River, for what should be beautiful fall foliage vistas. ----- Loop #2 (5K), a little bit more strenuous, will take you up to and through Willow River Cemetery and will then proceed to Prospect Park for a grand view of Hudson and the St Croix River.
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Amenities:
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Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: No | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Artistic Heritage, Authors and Literary Landmarks, Cemetery Stroll, Courthouses, Firehouses, Historic Churches, Museums, Railroad Heritage, Riverwalk America
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Start Times:
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Between 8:00 -10:00 a.m. Finish by 12:00 noon.
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Location:
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Lakefront Park
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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Lakefront Park is on the corner of 1st Street and Locust Street in Hudson, Wisconsin. From I-94 go north on Highway 35 (becomes 2nd Street) to Locust Street. Turn west (Left) on Locust Street and proceed to Lakefront Park. Look for the walk signs and the AVA banner.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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This event is one of four walks being offered this weekend in this area. The Twin Cities Volkssports club is sponsoring two walks on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Stillwater and Afton. The Madison Area Volkssport Assn is sponsoring two walks on Sunday, October 25, 2009 in Hudson and River Falls.
Special Programs Info:
1. America's Artistic Heritage ● Phipps Center for the Arts
2. America's Firehouses ● Hudson Fire Department (6K only)
3. America's Historic Churches ● First Baptist Church (6K only)
4. Authors & Literary Landmarks ● "A Matter of Motive" by Michael Hachey, author lives in Hudson
5. Cemetery Stroll ● Old Willow River Cemetery OR Willow River Cemetery (5K only)
6. Courthouses in the USA ● Historic St. Croix County Courthouse (6k only)
7. Museum Walk America ● Octagon House Museum (6K only)
8. Railroad Heritage ● Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway - Old Freight Depot (6K only)
9. Riverwalk ● St. Croix River
10. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "H"
11. Wisconsin Counties ● St. Croix County
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Host Club:
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Madison Area Volkssport Assn.
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Contact:
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Don Suloff (608) 821-0263
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Website:
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www.dairylandwalkers.com/SpecialEvents/2009Hudson.htm
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E-Mail Contact:
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suloff@tds.net
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