Get Moving!
by Frank Sayers, President, Woodland Wanderers
Now, I'm no PhD or statistician (see joke here), but I have noticed in my years and years of hosting volksmarches that we seem to prefer new trails and new cities and new adventures over the old ones. I'm here to tell you, we got what it takes in 2021.
Located in the Rocky Mountain Region, the Falcon Wanderers showcase their 21 in ‘21 local program “Wander with the Wanderers”, where folks do 21 Year-Round and Seasonal events hosted by the Falcon Wanderers (21 events), the Rocky Mountain Wanderers (13 events), and the Woodland Wanderers (21 events). These events can be found in Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Arizona. Books cost $10 and can be ordered from Karen Seay, phone number 719-632-9320. You will receive a Wander With the Wanderers patch upon the completion of your 21 in ’21 book. This program has been going strong for several years, and has been quite popular with the region, so Get Moving! across the west and do your 21 events. There are enough walks out there and in four different states that for sure you can find new places to explore.
Completely new for 2021 and located entirely in the state of Arizona, you can also do the Arizona County Seat Challenge. There is no cost for this local program, other than the jaunt to Arizona and walk signups. Walk an event in all 15 county seats in Arizona and get a free hat pin to showcase your accomplishment. There were already existing events in some of the county seats, and I added the remaining counties. Find the Arizona County Seat Challenge booklet and brochure at https://AZStrollers.org on the ‘Highlights’ menu. Make a note: IMHO, the best time for walking outside in Arizona is February through May, and October and November. The summer is way too hot (144 days over 100 in 2020), and winter too cold (meaning it only gets up in the 60s). So again, Get Moving! and come visit.
How about a smaller challenge? Planning is in the works for a three-event weekend at 2-miles high! Coming in October, the Falcon Wanderers are hoping to host a celebration of the club’s 40th anniversary with a triangle event in western Colorado, to include the towns of Leadville (10,152 ft), Buena Vista (7,965 ft) and Fairplay (9,953 ft)!
Even last year, I managed to walk in Cuba, do 20 in '20 in the Rocky Mountain Region, and walk 20 Iowa State Parks in 16 days, in addition to all the normal stuff. And I'm old, so I know YOU can do it.
So, Get Moving! Make 2021 a banner year for walking like you never have before!