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Links to Our Special Friends and Sponsors TREK TEN TRAILS AGAIN GRAND FINALE October 31, 2009 CIRCLE B BAR RESERVE 4399 Winter Lake Road Lakeland, FL 33812 |
TREK TEN AGAIN IN 2009 marks the second year of the Foundation's
highly successful TREK TEN TRAILS Program. This year's treks
officially began November 1, 2008 with a guided tour of the hiking trails
at Circle B Bar Reserve. You have until mid-October 2009 to complete at
least ten of the 15 featured trails - you pick which ten. You may trek on
your own at your own pace - or come out for the guided hikes of the five
new trails added this year. A whole year of trekking fun - or do all ten in a
weekend!
FIVE NEW TRAILS INCLUDE GUIDED HIKES
ALL TREKS BEGIN AT 9:00 AM SHARP!
NOVEMBER 1, 2008 CIRCLE B BAR RESERVE
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
DECEMBER 6, 2008 COLT CREEK STATE PARK
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
JANUARY 17, 2009 LAKE KISSIMMEE STATE PARK
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
FEBRUARY 21, 2009 LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST
(Reedy Creek / Paula Dockery Trail)
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
MAY 2, 2009 GREEN SWAMP EAST
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
TREK TEN OF YOUR CHOICE!
Just like before, you will find a self-inking stamp hidden in a geocache
along each trail. Use the stamp to validate your trek and then mail your
VALIDATION CARD by October 5, 2009 to be eligible for fabulous prizes
and a certificate of completion. Our Friends of the Parks Foundation has
formed an alliance with the annual Water Wings & Wild Things event to
host our 2009 Trek Ten Again Grand Finale Celebration and subsequent
kickoffs. GRAND FINALE OCTOBER 31, 2009 - BE THERE!
VALIDATION CARDS are available FREE from any member of the Polk
County Library Cooperative, and Polk Outpost 27. Then just download
the FACTSHEETS from the chart below for the ten treks of your choice!
FACTSHEETS contain GPS coordinates plus "walking directions" for
finding hidden caches without a GPS unit. Get started today!
FIND A LIBRARY
Validation Cards will also be available at each of the guided hike events.
SO WHAT IS GEOCACHING?
LEARN MORE ABOUT GEOCACHING
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the
world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea
is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then
share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from
all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the
environment.
Visit www.geocaching.com to get started today. FREE!
highly successful TREK TEN TRAILS Program. This year's treks
officially began November 1, 2008 with a guided tour of the hiking trails
at Circle B Bar Reserve. You have until mid-October 2009 to complete at
least ten of the 15 featured trails - you pick which ten. You may trek on
your own at your own pace - or come out for the guided hikes of the five
new trails added this year. A whole year of trekking fun - or do all ten in a
weekend!
FIVE NEW TRAILS INCLUDE GUIDED HIKES
ALL TREKS BEGIN AT 9:00 AM SHARP!
NOVEMBER 1, 2008 CIRCLE B BAR RESERVE
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
DECEMBER 6, 2008 COLT CREEK STATE PARK
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
JANUARY 17, 2009 LAKE KISSIMMEE STATE PARK
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
FEBRUARY 21, 2009 LAKE WALES RIDGE STATE FOREST
(Reedy Creek / Paula Dockery Trail)
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
MAY 2, 2009 GREEN SWAMP EAST
VIEW PHOTOS OF EVENT
TREK TEN OF YOUR CHOICE!
Just like before, you will find a self-inking stamp hidden in a geocache
along each trail. Use the stamp to validate your trek and then mail your
VALIDATION CARD by October 5, 2009 to be eligible for fabulous prizes
and a certificate of completion. Our Friends of the Parks Foundation has
formed an alliance with the annual Water Wings & Wild Things event to
host our 2009 Trek Ten Again Grand Finale Celebration and subsequent
kickoffs. GRAND FINALE OCTOBER 31, 2009 - BE THERE!
VALIDATION CARDS are available FREE from any member of the Polk
County Library Cooperative, and Polk Outpost 27. Then just download
the FACTSHEETS from the chart below for the ten treks of your choice!
FACTSHEETS contain GPS coordinates plus "walking directions" for
finding hidden caches without a GPS unit. Get started today!
FIND A LIBRARY
Validation Cards will also be available at each of the guided hike events.
SO WHAT IS GEOCACHING?
LEARN MORE ABOUT GEOCACHING
Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the
world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea
is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then
share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from
all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the
environment.
Visit www.geocaching.com to get started today. FREE!
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TREK TEN AGAIN IN 2009
For more information on the inaugural year of TREK TEN TRAILS and to
preview photos from each of those treks, click here!
preview photos from each of those treks, click here!
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IMPORTANT! Replace the Home Coordinates (A) with your street address to obtain
driving directions from the links in the chart below. CLICK HERE for a list of applicable
attributes displayed on FACTSHEETS for each of the Trek Ten Trails.
driving directions from the links in the chart below. CLICK HERE for a list of applicable
attributes displayed on FACTSHEETS for each of the Trek Ten Trails.
| Click Here to Print "Official Online" VALIDATION CARD |
LAKE WALES TRAILWAY geocache has been disabled and validation stamp
moved to the BOK BONUS TREK!! Call (863) 534-4340 if you have questions.
Also, due to construction, COLT CREEK cache moved June 27, 2009. New info below.
moved to the BOK BONUS TREK!! Call (863) 534-4340 if you have questions.
Also, due to construction, COLT CREEK cache moved June 27, 2009. New info below.
BEFORE YOU GO . . . Hiking Safety Tips