Cook’s Canyon Hike, Barre, MA
Saturday, May 22nd
Rated: Easy
Consider joining the group for some real outdoor fun as we explore this lovely little canyon and woods owned by Mass. Audubon.
After we take up this 1.2 mile hike it’s off to Barre Falls Dam to have some fun learning a
“brand new activity” -- Frisbee Golf! No experience needed, just a willingness to try a new activity while enjoying the lovely grounds here.
We will have some quick instructions before breaking into teams and try the sport for about an hour. We will finish up the morning with a packed lunch along the shores of the water. (If you don’t care to try Frisbee golf, you are welcome to simply walk the course with us.) Come out and have some fun with friends!
Cost: $6.00 ($4.00 if you are a member of Mass Audubon.)
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from Westminster Public Safety Building with return at approx. 1:45 p.m.
Bring: Hikers or good sturdy sneakers, lunch, drinks, sunglasses, bug spray. (We will need a few extra Frisbees. Please let me know if you have one or two to share with us this day.)
If you can drive a few ladies, let me know. No cost to you if you can drive.
Rain Date: If we have to cancel because of rain, we will reschedule for the following day, Sun. May 23rd. Meet at WPD at 1:30 p.m.
*CASTLE TOUR*
*MOOSE TOUR*
*HIKE TO CHAMPNEY FALLS*
IT’S A WEEKEND PACKED WITH OUTDOOR FUN!
WHITE MOUNTAINS, N.H. – JUNE 5, 6, 7, 2010
Jumpin’ Ahead to Spring 2010! This comes to you early since I have booked all of the cabins at Mt. Liberty and down payment will be due by end of ’09.
The group returns to the White Mountains on this weekend for a combination of great outdoor adventure. The weekend will feature a ride up to the “Castle in the Clouds” in Moultonborough, N.H., where we will take a tour of this mountaintop estate perched high in the Ossipee Mts. The tour takes us through this beautiful structure where we will learn about its original occupant, eccentric millionaire, Thomas Plant. After the tour, we’ll enjoy a picnic on the estate grounds with grand views of Lake Winnispesaukee.
After a short hike on the grounds, we head up to Lincoln, NH, where we will settle into our favorite little cabins at Mt. Liberty that several of us enjoyed in 2008.
Saturday evening we’re off for another adventure with Pemi Valley Excursions – a “Moose Tour”. Cabin owners shared with me this summer how they took this 2 ½ hr. tour and ended up seeing 24 moose! She said the experience was great fun! So, we’re off on the “Moose Bus” to see some moose “up close and personal”. (Sometimes tours can go as late as 10:30-11:00 P.M. Some of you will want to keep that in mind.)
Sunday we can sleep in and have the morning to relax. After lunch, the group heads down the Kancamagus for a terrific 2 hour hike (r/t) out to Champney Falls. I did this neat hike this summer which end up at some wonderful waterfalls that I think you’ll really love
That evening, after dining out at “The Common Man Restaurant”, we’ll gather around the fire pit for a campfire.
After breakfast on Monday morning, we’ll pack up and head back home.
As you can see, we’re in for some great fun in the Whites! Sign up early as trip is limited to 10 ladies. (Nine ladies in cabins and one in a nice motel room located right beside Zealand Cabin.) Reminder, too, that the cabins are right on the Pemi River so, if you dare, there will be some time to swim too!
COST:
Single Cabins: $181.00 (2 nights lodging, castle tour & transportation.)
Double Cabins: $ 138.00 (2 nights lodging, castle tour & transportation. One other lady will share cabin with you.)
Triple Cabin: $110.00 (2 nights lodging, castle tour & transportation. Zealand Falls Cabin sleeps 3. This includes one bed on enclosed unheated porch. One person in this group must be willing to sleep in porch bed.)
Single/Motel type room beside Zealand Cabin: $158.00 (2 nights lodging, castle tour & transportation.)
Feel free to check out the Mt. Liberty Cabin website by going to www.MtLibertyMotel.com
“DISCOVER THE BERSHIRES”
Hike It Or Bike It Overnight
June 26 – 27
HIKE IT
Mt. Greylock is best known as the highest point in Mass. (3,491 ft. elev). It’s also home to the state’s only sub-alpine forest. The hike to the summit is a challenging climb, but the rewards are great!
The group will hike up the Cheshire Harbor trail and hike the last .7 mi. on the A.T. to the summit. The hike has a 1,932 ft. elevation gain and is considered to be a strenuous hike. (Total hike is 3.3 mi. to summit). Once you reach the summit, hikers can take in their last climb to the top of the War Memorial Tower for some added views of Western Mass.
The bike group will be driving up to the summit to retrieve hikers, so this hike is “one-way”…to the top!!!
BIKE IT
Less challenging than the hike, this group will cycle along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. This former railroad line is now a scenic, paved 11.2 mile long recreation path that passes along the Hoosic River, between Mt. Greylock and the Hoosic Mt. Range.
This day you may choose to do 15 miles or may opt for the lesser 10 mile ride. Your choice.
After the bike ride, this group will travel by car up to Mt. Greylock’s beautiful summit to enjoy the views as well.
We will pick up our hiking friends and head over to our overnight accommodations at the lovely Vacation Village Resort in Hancock, MA.
We’ll have a simple pizza sandwich take-out back at our condos with options for ladies to swim at the indoor or outdoor heated pool, hot tub, or relax by the fireplace in your room. Barry and I have used this facility on two occasions while hiking in the Berkshires, and I think you too will enjoy the accommodations.
There will be two ladies per Suite. Should you choose the Master Bedroom, you pay $94 for the night.
Trying to save a few dollars? A second lady in the suite will have use of the pull-out sofa and her cost will be $78 for the night. THIS FEE INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION TO THE BERKSHIRES AS WELL.
The Suite is fully equipped with a kitchen so each person is asked to bring her own breakfast items and perhaps share with your roommate items such as coffee, etc. Other costs would be for lunch stop on Sunday and bikers will pay a small fee for trip to the summit of Mt. Greylock in the car after our bike ride.
We will check out on Sunday morning and make a stop on the ride home for lunch in Charlemont, MA. Arrival home is between 2:30 & 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
We will need a second driver and perhaps a third driver as well. Driver will receive $35 on the day of the trip for gas.
Trip is limited to 8 ladies. A $50 deposit holds your spot and please let me know if you will be taking the master bedroom or the pull-out sofa.
SO, WHETHER YOU DECIDE TO HIKE IT OR BIKE IT, THIS OVERNIGHT TO THE BERKSHIRES WILL BE A BLAST!!
Get On Board For . . .
“2010 New England Adventure Hunt”
It’s Happening Saturday, July 17 – Monday, July 19
The Travel Adventure Hunt commences at 7:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 17th with teams of 3 or 4 coming together for 48 hours of adventure traveling by car to one of our fine New England states.
Teams will receive “travel folders” to be given out at the Team Meeting scheduled 4 days prior (Mon. July 12th). Teams will then begin to strategize their way through the clues to obtain a number of scavenges (Discoveries) throughout an area of the state. That location will be revealed at the July 12th meeting.
This is not a “road race or foot race” but rather a gathering of information from clues to locate scavenges (Discoveries). As Discoveries are located, you’ll gather points and move on to the next set of clues that bring your group to another unique & beautiful place. At each location you will perform a certain “task” with the use of a digital camera. The camera’s SD card will be evidence that you’ve made your “discovery”!”
At the end of the day, groups will come together at the “big house” that Lead On has rented for the weekend. We will have dinner “in or out”, share our findings, and enjoy some quiet down time. Saturday mid-morning, we continue the next leg of the journey. We return to the same house late Saturday afternoon for another leisure night of fun and announce the winners of Lead On’s first “Travel Adventure Hunt.” The winning team will be entitled to free local Lead On Adventures for the remainder of 2010 and will go into “Lead On’s Adventure Hunt Hall of Fame”!
Monday is a free day and you’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like before returning to Massachusetts. You will have earned it!! ”
Other important notes: At least 2 players from each team will be required to take a short ride in a canoe, and all players will have to travel for a short ride on a ferry boat. Some walking/hiking is also required of everyone.
Travel Adventure Hunt is like a birthday and looking forward to opening a present; each location unwrapped is a BRAND NEW SURPRISE!! ”
COST: $237.00 for two nights lodging at the Big House and one meal. There is also the option to stay a third night for only an extra $20.00 per person. (We can figure out those details when we meet on July 12th. Please indicate how many nights you’ll be staying when you register.) $79 deposit required.
FRIDAY NIGHT SUNSET HIKE
SOUTH MONOOSNOC HILL, LEOMINSTER, MA
July 30, 2010
Rated: Moderate with difficult descent for some on return/dark, steepness
Let’s get together this night and hike to a great spot with fantastic westerly views and enjoy a summer’s night sunset!
The 1.1 mile hike up to South Monoosnoc summit is the highest spot in the city of Leominster. On the way up we will stop to see remains of an old quarry and, once at the top, we’ll spread out a few blankets and have ourselves a feast as the sun sets over Wachusett Mountain. What a show this could be!
No need to bring a sandwich. Everyone who registers will be asked to bring something to contribute to the summit picnic. I expect we will have a great meal and, after a hard week at work, plan to come and relax with friends this summer night.
(As with this hike and all events, be sure to pre-register on line or by mail. We need to know ahead so we can plan on drivers to get us to our destination.)
After sunset, we will start back down the hill, and it is important you have your headlamp or flashlight for the steep, rocky trail. (Headlamps are always best for freeing up your hands.)
So, come to clear your heads and plan on fun in the great outdoors!!
Meet: K-Mart plaza, Fitchburg and please park on the “Burger King” side of the K-Mart plaza & watch for us.
Time: 6:45 P.M. to carpool to Elm St. trailhead – return approx. 9:20-9:30 P.M.
Bring: Picnic item (email me to get that), hikers, poles strongly suggested, bug spray, personal drinks & water, headlamp.
Cost: Free/only food item required.
Raindate: I will email all registered participants by 5:45 P.M. if we have to cancel. Our scheduled make up date is Sunday, Aug. 1, same time & place.
TANDEM HANG GLIDING
CHARLESTOWN, N.H.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010
Six ladies will head north to Morningside Flight Park in Charlestown, NH for a lesson in hang gliding in the hills above the Connecticut River this day. For some of us, it has been on our "Bucket List" for many years and today is that day!!
We look forward to being carried away like birds above the trees gliding for approximately 30 minutes with our instructors.
Some ladies have expressed interest in joining us this day to cheer us on. So, if you want to bask in the sun and watch friends fly like the birds, please contact me and you can join us as well.
Details to follow, so watch this page for an update or contact Nan @ nanp44@aol.com closer to this date.
NEWPORT RHODE ISLAND CLIFF WALK, SHOP & DINE
NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010
This is a splendid time of year for a tour of the Rhode Island shoreline and in and around Newport!! Temperatures are cooler and tourist have returned home, making this a perfect time to visit this lovely seacoast town.
The day's activities will include a 4 mile walk along the famous "Newport Cliff Walk," with time to visit shops downtown and enjoy lunch at some special place that Shirley will be picking for the group.
Details for this trip will be available in July. So, contact Nan @ nanp44@aol.com at that time if you'd like more information, or check out details in the July "Lead On" newsletter. We're off to have a full day in Newport and hope you can join us as well! (Trip limited to 8 ladies).
Beth Moore LIVE in Lowell, MA
Friday Night, Oct. 1 & Saturday Morning, October 2, 2010
Would you like to be inspired in your faith and in your life? We welcome all women who hike, bike, or simply know us, to join us for some time with America's number one leading Christian Women's author & speaker today! You WILL be blessed!!
For more information about this weekend, pleas contact Nan @ nanp44@aol.com. Tickets are $60.00 for Fri. and Sat. seminars. Be sure to contact me while tickets are still available for this event.
There is also the option to stay overnight on Friday if you'd like at the Marriott in Lowell. Approx. cost would be $45-50 for a shared room. (I will be making those reservations in June.)
To learn more, check out this website: http://www.lifeway.com/event/39/
What a perfect opportunity to hang out with Christian girlfriends and be encouraged by Beth Moore!
