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The Foothills Rails to Trails Coalition is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to assist Pierce County communities in the creation, maintenance and
usage of a connected system of non-motorized trails for healthier
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Click on any event below for more details, or view the full calendar
July 2009
07/11/2009 Gale Creek Canyon Walking Tour
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July 11, 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM| Location: | South Prairie Trailhead on SR-162
South Prairie, WA
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On Saturday July 11, 2009 your Foothills Trail Coalition directors will lead a walk of about 4 miles that will take about 2 hours on the undeveloped Foothills Trail through Gale Canyon between South Prairie and Wilkeson. Some people would like to call it Claudia’s Canyon, and to find out why, you need to join this walking tour. All are welcome to take this stroll through the future jewel of the Foothills Trail. We will start the walk at the end of the new asphalt in the upper Loop of the trail that Pierce County Parks and Recreation recently finished, cross the new bridges over Spiketon Creek and South Prairie Creek, then proceed up Gale (Claudia’s) Canyon along the Wilkeson Branch Line of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Along the way, we will walk under the canopy of trees with moss hanging from the limbs and along bubbling Gale Creek running free through the canyon. The quiet, pristine setting will charm you.
Please note: The Gale Canyon portion of the walk is over rough trail and is definitely not ADA accessible
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Buzz Grant
Email: railroadbuzz@q.com
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07/18/2009 - 07/19/2009 Wilkeson Centennial Celebration
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July 18, 2009 (Saturday) through July 19, 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM The July 18-19 weekend celebration is a collaborative effort between the town of Wilkeson, local businesses, the Wilkeson Booster Club, the Wilkeson Eagles Aerie 1409 and the new Wilkeson Historical Society. Festivities will kick off at 10 a.m. July 18 with the town’s monument dedication, followed by the annual parade at 11. The Seattle Coassacks, a renowned motorcycle stunt and drill team, will perform at noon. Afternoon activities include the handcar races, lawnmower races and an old-fashion tug-of-war contest at the Coke Oven Park. The downtown area will feature vendors, music and games for children. July 19, the Carbon Canyon Model T club will host an antique car show in front and back of the Eagles Hall in downtown Wilkeson. The Eagles Club, the only Wilkeson fraternity to survive, will be sponsoring an exhibit on Wilkeson fraternities. History buffs are encouraged to bring photograph albums to share at the hall.
Vendors wishing to participate or anyone wanting to enter the parade should call Trisha Summers at 360-829-0917. For information about the races, contact Zach Pries at 206-349-2300.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website:
http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/south_king/ech/news/43365197.html
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