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July 18, Saturday,
7:30 AM: PALM COAST
BIKE RIDE: Enjoy a 20 mile loop trip on paved roads and
wide sidewalks. Because it is summer, we will be taking our time, with
plenty of rest stops. Much of the trip is in the sun with the final 10
miles along the ocean. We might also take a dip in the ocean. This is for
riders of intermediate ability, but we will likely have a “chase vehicle” to
accompany the riders, carry water, and crack the whip. There may be some
rental bicycles available, check with trip leader Dicker. Within walking
distance from the start/finish of the ride is
European Village, which has
restaurants where we can have lunch (optional). Items of interest are
nature, a farmer’s market, shops, and the ocean. Bring sunscreen, and a
bathing suit or long T-shirt for the optional dip in the ocean during the
second half of our journey.
Meet at 7:30 AM at Panera
Bakery on Old St. Augustine Road (between Publix and Kohl’s), adjacent to
I-95, near the Bartram
Park
subdivision, where we can leave cars and carpool if desired. Head south on
I-95 and exit at Crescent Beach for the scenic road past Marineland and go
south along A1A. Watch for signs for the Palm Coast bridge and cross the
Intracoastal Waterway at this point (the toll is going in the other
direction). Go to the first traffic light and turn left onto Palm Harbor
Parkway. Follow this around to meet directly under the bridge (parking lot
on right). If coming directly from I-95, take
Palm Coast Parkway
to Palm Harbor Parkway (right), and proceed to parking lot under bridge. Do
not make the mistake of going over the toll bridge in this direction (east).
Leaders: Dicker J. 655-9903 and Nancy N. 553-2805
July 25, Saturday,
8:00AM: SWIM, PICNIC, PADDLE (OPTIONAL), HIKE AT
BLUE SPRINGS: Come
join us at a rural area 35 minutes northwest of Gainesville for relaxing day
at a 72 degree spring located on private property. Bring your kayak and we
will paddle part of the Santa Fe River. You can rent tubes or canoes or
bring your personal floatation device and float in the spring. Then enjoy
the lunch you brought in your chair under the oak trees. There is a limited
concession stand if you want to try it. Afterwards we will hike around the
property and visit the other smaller springs. Bring your bug spray. Entry
fee: $10 (cash only, no credit/debit cards accepted in the park) No pets or
glass bottles please. We will be leaving from Hardees at I-10 and Lane Ave
and caravan down. Please be ready to leave at
8:00 AM. Leader: Stephanie M. 268-5569(H), 502-1005(C). For more
info on the web http://www.bluespringspark.com
August 1, Saturday
5:30 AM: ICHETUCKNEE RIVER TUBING / FLOAT TRIP:
Come float down the
Ichetucknee Spring! We’ll be entering at the State Park’s north entrance so
we can experience the shallow, fragile part of the spring run. It is so
peaceful. The park only allows 750 people to float from the north entrance
each day and Saturdays are busy, so we need to arrive early to get in. It
takes a little over two hours to drive there. We will rent the inner tubes
from a business outside the park. Our drivers will drop us off at the north
entrance, drive to the south entrance, then shuttle back to float with us.
We’ll be on the river for about 3 hours, and will have the opportunity to
float again at the mid-point after lunch. Meet at the Hardee's on Lane
Avenue, where we’ll carpool. Be ready to leave at 5:30. I know this is
awfully early, but it’s worth the effort. You can bring your lunch for this
all day trip, or plan to eat at the snack bar at the South entrance. Bring
plenty of water and/or sports drinks, bathing suit, sunscreen, water shoes,
towel, hat if you wear one, clothes to change into for the ride home. Cost:
$5 per person at the park, plus inner tube rental (estimate $4 to $6), plus
the cost of having the snack bar hold the car keys while we’re on the
river. More info on the web: http://www.floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneesprings/default.cfm
Leader: Marsha C. 744-6322
August
8, Saturday: OPEN
August 9, Sunday,
4:30 PM: SUMMER
JAZZ CONCERT SERIES ON
JACKSONVILLE BEACH:
The final summer jazz concert at the Seawalk Pavilion will be held from
5:00 - 9:00 PM. We will try to get there a bit early at
4:30 - 4:45 and place our blankets or chairs to make room for our
Sidetracker friends. You can stay for some of it or for all of it. The
scheduled performers are Bryan Simpson with special guest Jackiem Joyner;
Michael Linkton, and Lynn Roundtree. Bring your blanket or lawn chair to sit
on and some money if you desire to buy some refreshments. The concert is
free.
Directions: The Seawalk
Pavilion is located on the boardwalk at Jacksonville Beach between Beach
Blvd and 1st Ave N. This should be enjoyable if you want to relax to some
good jazz and have a beautiful view of the ocean. Leader : Kim L (Mr.) at
904-645-5112.
August
15, Saturday: OPEN
August 22, Saturday,
KITE FLYING AT THE BEACH: The location will be on Atlantic Beach
near the old Sea Turtle Hotel (100 feet north of Atlantic Blvd).
Nancy will be checking the wind patterns out when it gets closer to the
event and will determine the best time to fly our kites. She will send out a
message on the Yahoo Groups at that time. You may want to bring your furry
friends and go for a walk on the beach since Atlantic Beach allows dogs.
Please contact Nancy if you have any questions or to advise you would like
to attend. Leader: Nancy N. 553-2805
August
29, Saturday: OPEN
September 2, Wednesday
7:30 PM, PLANNING MEETING: This quarter’s planning
meeting is being held at the Southeast Regional Library, right after the
September monthly meeting. We will be planning for October, November, and
December. It is the club members who come up with the activities. Think
about what you would like do during the next quarter, and join us at the
meeting. Non-members are welcome to attend.
September 5,6,7 Saturday, Sunday, Monday (Labor Day Weekend): OPEN
September 12, Saturday: OPEN
September 19, 20,
Saturday/Sunday:
CRYSTAL
RIVER CAMP AND PADDLE: Leader: Diane J. 821-6707
September 26, 27,
Saturday/Sunday: OCEAN POND CAMPING: Leaders: Sandy P. 996-9206, Jeff P.
386-462-4918
LONG-RANGE PLANNING
October 8 through 12 Thursday through Monday, HANGING ROCK STATE PARK,
DANBURY, NC:
I have made
reservations at Hanging
Rock State Park in Danbury, North Carolina. We have group sites one and
two. Please put this on your calendars and make arrangements for time off
(if necessary) for our annual trip to see the beautiful colored leaves of
Fall. The trip is 489 miles or about 8 hours. The park opens at 8 AM and
closes at 8 PM so no one can enter or leave after that. There are a total
of 14 trails, ranging from easy (0.4 miles one way) to strenuous (7.4 miles
one way). There are two loops. One is a strenuous 4.4 miles and the other
is a strenuous 6.0 miles. More information will be provided when the time
is closer. Please email me if you are interested in being a part of our fun
fall fest in North Carolina. Leader: Earline V 614-8629 email
e.veltman’at’comcast.net
Additional info on the web
at
http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/haro/main.php
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