Monthly Archives: June 2014

Fredericksburg Volksmarch (5K)

Posted on June 25, 2014 by walktx

I walked the 5K (my walking partners went ahead and walked the 10K).  When I completed the 5K I went out to work the checkpoint on the 20K walk / 25K bike route.  It was nice to walk in Fredericksburg … Continue reading →

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Hunt Volksmarch (10K)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by walktx

We walked a 10K in Hunt on Saturday.  It was an interesting little town about 35 miles southwest of Kerrville.  The walk started at the historic Hunt Store circa 1950.  These are some of the interesting items in the store. This walk … Continue reading →

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Virginia City / Nevada City, MT – Volksmarch

Posted on June 11, 2014 by walktx

Virginia City and Nevada City lie about a mile apart along Alder Gulch, the site of the richest placer gold strike in the Rocky Mountains.  Most of the distance between is along a bird watching path along the creek. Rich … Continue reading →

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Helena, MT – 11K Volksmarch

Posted on June 11, 2014 by walktx

Helena is a nice town with lots of history.  I enjoyed learning about the gold rush in 1864.  The walk took us down Last Chance Gulch where the four miners made the strike.  These are pictures from there. Nearby is … Continue reading →

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Massacre Rock State Park, Id – Year Round 11k

Posted on June 10, 2014 by walktx

This year round event start at the Visitor’s Center and does a short loop on the Po’hogwe Nature Trail before heading out along the Snake River.  It finally leaves the river and crosses under Interstate 86 to visit the historic … Continue reading →

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Salt Lake City Volksmarch (10K)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by walktx

Our first day of vacation involved a flight to SLC, renting a car and driving to the walk start for this Year Round Volksmarching Event.  This is an urban hike / walking tour of Salt Lake City.  

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