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Start Location:
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Dairy Queen
1160 Menomonie Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
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| Hours: |
Daily 10:00 am -
10:00 pm
Closed major holidays. If in doubt call (715) 834-9323 |
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Rating:
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2 (Scale 1-5, 5 most difficult.)
Suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1.
Authors and
Literary Landmarks ● "A Summer Up North – Henry Aaron and the Legend of
Eau Claire Baseball" by Jerry Poling
2. Museum Walk America ● Chippewa Valley
Museum
3. Native American Culture ●
Chippewa - Chippewa River
4. Railroad Heritage ● Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific
Railroad, and Milwaukee Road Railroad
5. Riverwalk America ● Chippewa River
6. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "E"
7. Wisconsin Counties
● Eau Claire County |
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Directions:
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 From
I-94, take WI-37 (Hendrickson Drive) north at Exit #65 and follow it for 1 1/4
miles. At US-12 (Clairemont Avenue) turn left (west) and follow Clairemont
Avenue for 3/4 miles to Menomonie Street. Turn right (east) on Menomonie
Street, and follow it 1/4 miles to the Dairy Queen on the left (north) side of
street.
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Parking:
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Parking is available
adjacent to the Dairy Queen. |
| Description: |
The walk passes
through Carson Park featuring recreational and historic areas, along the
Chippewa River Trail, and includes a loop passing historic homes and a portion
of the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. The walk crosses the Chippewa
River twice and is primarily on asphalt paths or city sidewalks. A portion
of the route is on an abandoned rail bed. |
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Award:
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Credit only. No
award. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 Credit only
Free No Credit |
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Pets:
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Pets are not allowed on this
walk. |
| Contact: |
Don Suloff
(608) 821-0263
4306 Fox Bluff Court
Middleton, WI 53562 |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
The Madison Area Volkssport Association,
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. |
