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Start Location:
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Monty's Blue Plate Diner
2089
Atwood Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
(608) 244-8505 |
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Hours:
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Daily, 7:00 am to 10 pm.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
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Rating:
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1 (Scale 1-5, 5 most difficult.)
The walk is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. |
Special
Programs:
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1. Native American Culture ● Ho-Chunk - Harry Whitehorse
Sculpture
2. Railroad Heritage ● Soo Line Railroad
3. Riverwalk America ● Yahara River
4. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "M"
5. Wisconsin Counties
● Dane County |
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Directions:
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 From
I-90 take Hwy 30 exit and go west to N. Fair Oaks Ave. exit. Turn left (south
under Hwy 30) onto Fair Oaks. Go right at second light onto Atwood Ave.
(approximately 3/4 mile). Monty's is on the left (about 1/2 mile). |
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Parking:
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There is 2-hour meter parking
1/2 block from Monty's on Atwood or free unlimited street parking in the
neighborhood north (Rusk St. or Linden Ave). |
| Description: |
The walk follows
the Isthmus and Yahara River Parkway through one of Madison's earliest
neighborhoods, the first city park, shoreline Indian mounds where a sculpture by
Ho-Chunk artist Harry Whitehorse is located, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens. A
portion of the route is on an abandoned rail bed. Brief descriptions of
historical buildings and sites are provided. |
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Award:
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"B" awards are available. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 Credit only
$5.00 Credit and Award
Free No Award or Credit |
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Pets:
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Pets welcome but must be kept
on a leash and are not allowed in buildings or the Botanical Gardens.
Some of the parks have restrictions but alternate routes are available. |
| Contact: |
Bonnie Lane
(608) 838-0193
4727 Yahara Drive
McFarland, WI 53558 |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
The Madison Area Volkssport Association,
Hearty Sole Walkers, Menominee River Volkssport Club, the AVA, and starting point businesses
are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.
All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event. Participants
accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the
principles of good sportsmanship. Each participant is asked to sign
a waiver from liability before the walk. |
