Springbrook Trail, Antigo
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Parking:
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 as she walks the Springbrook Trail in Antigo, Wisconsin.
Participants will gather at the Antigo Little League Park, 830 Langlade Road, before starting their two-mile walk showcasing the natural beauty of the Springbrook Trail.
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.
Bradley Park, Tomahawk
Date: May 21, 2013
Time: 4 P.M.
Admission: FREE
Parking:
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 as she walks Bradley park in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
Participants will gather at the Bradley Park trail head before starting the two-mile walk along the shores of Lake Mohawksin, which is sure to be stunning!
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.
River Walk, Baraboo
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Admission: Free
Parking: Broadway Park
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on the first Walk with Walker of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2013 as she walks the River Walk, in Baraboo, Wisconsin!
Participants will gather at Statz Field at Broadway Park at 10:15 am, before heading out at 10:30 am. Participants will take the River Walk trail that follows the Baraboo river for a 2-mile walk.
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.
Please park at: Broadway Park, 227 1st Avenue, Baraboo, WI.
Green Circle State Trail, Stevens Point
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Time: 10 a.m.
Admission: Free
Parking:
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Tuesday, November 20, as she walks the Green Circle State Trail in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Participants will gather at the trail-head, which is across the street from the Stevens Point Convention and Visitor Bureau located at 340 Division Street North. Participants are asked to gather at the trail-head at 9:45 am, before heading out at 10:00 am for a 2.5-mile walk.
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.
UW Arboretum, Madison
Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.
Admission: Free
Parking: On-site at the visitor center
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Tuesday, October 16, as she walks the UW Arboretum in Madison, Wisconsin. Participants will gather at the Arboretum Visitor Center located at 1207 Seminole Highway in Madison beginning at 8:30 a.m., before heading out at 9 a.m. for a 2-mile walk on the grounds.
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.
La Salle Falls, Florence County
Date: Friday, September 28, 2012
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Admission: Free
Parking: Parking lot on-site at trail head
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Friday, September 28, as she walks the beautiful La Salle Falls trail to the waterfall with a 20-foot plummet – the best in the area!
Participants will gather at the La Salle Falls trail head (directions below) and begin walking the 2-mile, round-trip walk. Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.
DIRECTIONS: From Florence, turn south on County Road N from US Hwy 2 in downtown Florence. Continue on County N for almost 9 miles. At four-way stop turn right onto County Road C. Continue 1.8 miles and turn right on LaSalle Falls Road. Follow LaSalle Falls Road north about 2.5 miles to a parking lot on the north side of the road. This is the trail head.
Wolf River State Trail, Forest County
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012
Time: 3:30 pm.
Admission: Free
Parking: Safe parking along Hwy. 8 with the help of the Forest County Sheriff Department
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Thursday, September 27, as she explores the fall colors along the Wolf River State Trail!
Participants joining in the 2-mile walk can gather at the marked trail head of the Wolf River State Tail at 3:30 p.m., located on Hwy. 8 E. (towards Laona) in the town of Crandon. Parking will take place safely along the highway with the assistance of the Forest County Sheriff Department.
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.
Rock Island State Park, Door County
Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012
Time: Depart at 8:30 A.M., Return at 3:30 P.M.
Admission: Free; must reserve space
Parking: On-site, free
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Thursday, July 19 as she explores both Washington Island and Rock Island in Door County!
Participants will depart from the Northport Ferry Dock, located at the north end of Highway 42, at 8:30 a.m. sharp via ferry to Washington Island, where, after a little exploration, they will depart at 10:30 a.m. on the Rock Island Ferry to explore and hike Rock Island Park trails to the Pottawatomie Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Wisconsin! Participants will return to the Northport Ferry Dock by 3:30 p.m.
Due to the necessary ferry transportation, space is limited for the Washington Island and Rock Island walk. Those interested in participating must reserve their place with the Door County Visitor Bureau by emailing Jon Jarosh at jon@doorcounty.com.
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water. As the walks will last for much of the day, participants are also encouraged to bring snacks.
Whitefish Dunes State Park, Door County
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Time: 1:30 P.M.
Admission: Free
Parking: On-site and free; state park fees will be waived from 1 - 3:30 pm for Walk with Walker participants.
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Wednesday, July 18 as she walks the red trail to “Old Baldy,” the tallest sand dune in Wisconsin!
The 2-mile walk will begin at 1:30 pm at the Nature Center of Whitefish Dunes State Park, located at 3275 Clark Lake Road in Sturgeon Bay. The return portion of the walk will be along the sandy beach shore of Lake Michigan, and will conclude around 3:15 p.m.
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.
Geneva Lake Shoreline Path, Lake Geneva
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Time: 9:30 A.M.
Admission: Free
Parking: Metered parking is available throughout downtown Lake Geneva, near the gathering location of the event
Please join First Lady Tonette Walker on Thursday, June 14 as she explores the Geneva Lake Shoreline Path in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!
The 2.5-mile walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Library Park, located at 1200 West Main Street in Lake Geneva, WI, 53147. At the conclusion of the 2.5-mile walk, participants are welcome to return to the starting point via boat, courtesy of Gage Marine and the Lake Geneva Cruise Line.
RSVP with the Lake Geneva Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at staff@lakegenevawi.com or by calling (262) 248-4416 so that proper transportation may be arranged.
Please be advised to wear or bring with you the following: good walking shoes, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat, layers or a jacket, camera and water.