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.

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.

O: Sugarloaf Mountain (9,952'): A moderate hike on trail for 7 miles roundtrip, 1600' gain, to peak in beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. Bring food, water and ten essentials. High clearance advised. Contact leaders BILL SIMPSON, BRUCE CRAIG for meeting location and time.

Little Grand Canyon, Illinois. For this hike we will be climbing down into a 300' limestone canyon, traveling through the moist bottom land and then hiking out of the canyon to a spectacular panoramic view of the Mississippi River valley. A fun hike for something that you do not normally see in our hikes. Contact Doug Melville, 636.288.1055 or douglas.k.melville@gmail.com for further information.