Following the path of Saint Francis, patron saint of the environment, we'll hike through dense forest, over hillsides of wildflowers, and past ancient mills, Etruscan caves, crystal-clear springs, vineyards, and olive orchards. Walking three to five miles per day, we'll visit remote abbeys, monasteries, and hill towns. A Gubbio contessa, an Assisi priest, and Umbrian villagers will be our guides. We'll sample the local cuisine and stay in country inns and an agriturismo farmhouse.
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GET OUT THIS EARTH DAY
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Sun, May 19 - 12:00am to Thu, May 30 - 12:00am
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Sun, May 19 - 12:00am to Sat, May 25 - 12:00am
Maintain historic buildings and restore artifacts at the site of a decisive Civil War battle. Return each day to cozy woodland cabins, tasty meals, and evening programs.
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Sun, May 19 - 12:00am to Sat, May 25 - 12:00am
Maintain historic buildings and restore artifacts at the site of a decisive Civil War battle. Return each day to cozy woodland cabins, tasty meals, and evening programs.
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Sun, May 19 - 12:00am to Sat, May 25 - 12:00am
View amazing waterfalls cascading hundreds of feet from the sheer basalt walls of the Columbia River Gorge. Daily hikes take us through riotous wildflower displays and to views of Mts. Adams, Hood, St. Helens, and more. We will camp in a comfortable, developed campground. Good condition is required for 10-mile hikes with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain.
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Mon, May 20 - 12:00am to Fri, May 24 - 12:00am
Few have experienced the isolated beauty of the Kalaupapa Peninsula of Molokai, the "most Hawaiian island." Under the guidance of a terrestrial ecologist, we will assist with conservation efforts, learn about the peninsula's history and people, and soak in the tranquility of this special place. Great food, companionship, clear snorkeling waters, and lovely ocean breezes will accompany our work.
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Wed, May 22 - 12:00am to Tue, May 28 - 12:00am
Bryce Canyon is famous for its otherworldly, unique geology: horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved into bizarre shapes called hoodoos. Hiking among them and under the canyon rim by day, we'll gaze through telescopes at 7,500 stars in the darkest sky in the United States by night. Carrying only light daypacks, we'll embark on up to 11.5-mile day hikes and return each night to a developed campground.
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Thu, May 23 - 12:00am
O: Mount Lewis (8396'), Winston Pk (7502'), Winston Ridge (7003'): Two easy
walks on road, trail, and rough trail totaling 5 miles roundtrip with 2000'
of gain to peaks near Wrightwood. Slow to moderate pace. Bring food, water,
& ten essentials. Contact leaders for status and details. Leaders: Mars
Bonfire, George Christiansen.
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Thu, May 23 - 1:00am to Fri, May 31 - 1:00pm
Angeles Chapter, OC Sierra Singles
May 23-31, 2013
C/O: Ecuador- The Magic Hiking Circuit. Nine day trip based at three Eco-Lodge Reserves. The first lodge is just 20 miles from Quito staying in an 18th century Spanish Hacienda at 10,000’. A few nights will be spent at a Hummingbird Sanctuary high in the Cloud Forest and another eco lodge is in the Tropical Rainforest. Our days will be spent trekking to sacred waterfalls on pre Incan trails, learning about local culture, volcanology, anthropology, see incredible birds, wildlife, plants and flowers. Tour Quito Indian Market and Cotopaxi Volcano National Park. Sierra Club Member cost $1895, Non member cost $1995 (payable Sierra Club) includes lodges (dbl. occup.some triples), ground transport, all meals except day of arrival, guides. Group international airfare extra. For itinerary, application, cancellation policy contact Leader: Donna Specht (714-963-6345, donnaspecht@juno.com), Co Leader: Ana Cadez (ana.cadez@bt-store.com)
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Thu, May 23 - 1:00am to Tue, Jun 4 - 1:00pm
May 23-June 4, 2013 Angeles Chapter, OC Sierra Singles
C/O: Ecuador- Andes to The Amazon: Thirteen day trip based at three Eco-Lodge Reserves in 5 different climate zones and one lodge in the Amazon jungle. The first lodge is just 20 miles from Quito where we will stay in an 18th century Spanish Hacienda, 10,000’, located in the High Barren Plains and Highland Rainforest. A few nights will be spent at a Hummingbird Sanctuary high in the Cloud Forest and another eco lodge in the Tropical Rainforest. Our days will be spent trekking to sacred waterfalls, panoramic views, some jungle trails, some trails follow in the same footsteps as the pre-Incans. On guided treks, we will learn about local culture, volcanology, anthropology, see incredible wildlife, exotic birds, tropical plants and flowers. Tours will also include Quito Indian Market and Cotopaxi Volcano National Park. Cotopaxi is the world’s highest active volcano 5,887 mts. On to the Amazon May 31, four days/three nights rainforest lodge owned and operated by the Sani Huarmi indigenous community. We will canoe the Rio Napo, guided hikes, impressive wildlife viewing, Pirannha fishing, blowgun practice. Amazon r/t flight, canoe transport, all food, guides included. Sierra Club Member cost $2985, Non member cost $3085 (payable Sierra Club) includes lodges (dbl. occup.some triples), ground transport, all meals, guides. Group international airfare extra. For itinerary, application, cancellation policy contact Leader: Donna Specht (714-963-6345, donnaspecht@juno.com), Co Leader: Ana Cadez (ana.cadez@bt-store.com
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Thu, May 23 - 8:00am
Moderately paced 8 mile 1200’ gain hike through oaks, black walnut and fir trees, passing BFI planted oaks as a condition of landfill expansion, to overlooking views of Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys. Meet 8 AM East Canyon trailhead of Santa Susana Mtns. Take Calgrove Blvd, exit 166, from northbound Interstate 5, turn left (west) under the freeway and take the Old Road south about 1 mile to parking entrance after church on right, and continue past trailhead sign to parking area. Bring $5 for parking, 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Rain cancels.
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