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Brochure: |
The
event brochure is available as
a PDF file. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. |
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Start Point:
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Heritage Park Gazebo at intersection of Steele
& Lake St. On Lake Michigan shoreline. Look for signs and the AVA banner. |
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Hours:
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8:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon, finish by 3:00 p.m. |
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Distance: |
10K & 5K |
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Rating:
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1+ (Scale 1 to 5 with 5 being the most difficult.)
Suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. |
Special
Programs:
(Details) |
1. America's Artistic Heritage ● Walldog
Wave Mural
2. Cemetery Stroll ● St. Mary’s Catholic
Cemetery
3. Firehouses ● Algoma Fire Dept
4. Great Lakes ● Lake Michigan
5. Historic Churches ● St. Mary’s
Catholic Church
6. Law Enforcement ● Algoma Police Dept.
7. Museum Walk ● Kewaunee County
Research Center
8. Railroad Heritage ● Ahnapee & Western
Railroad
9. RiverWalk America ● Ahnapee River
10. Walk the USA A-Z ● Letter “A”
11.
Wisconsin Counties ● Kewaunee County |
| Directions: |
From WI-42/WI-57
in Sturgeon Bay, take CR-S south for about 15 miles. Cross CR-S (2nd
St.) over the bridge in Algoma. At the second street past the bridge, Steele St,
turn left.
From the south,
take WI-42 into Algoma, past the intersection with WI 54. Then turn right on
Lake St, left on 2nd
St and right on Steele St. |
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| Parking: |
Available between 1st
St and Parkway Ave, off Steele St. |
| Description: |
Both routes include the
historic von Stiehl Winery, Wisconsin’s oldest, and the Art Dettman Fish Shanty,
one of the last 1920s era original fish shanties on Lake Michigan. Walkers will
end both routes on the one-half mile lakefront boardwalk, with a view of the
picturesque red Algoma lighthouse. |
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Award:
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There will be no award for this event. |
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Registration: |
There will be no pre-registration. |
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Fees: |
$3.00 - Credit only
Free - No Credit |
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Pets:
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Pets are
okay on Algoma streets but not in parks. |
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Amenities: |
Water and facilities will
be available at the start/finish. |
| Contact: |
Mary Liebig
(608) 846-2299 |
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Disclaimer/ Stipulations: |
Madison Area Volkssport Association, the AVA, and starting
point businesses
are not liable for accidents, thefts, personal injury and/or material damage.
All attempts will be made to create a safe and enjoyable event. Participants
accept the guidelines of AVA Volkssport events and agree to observe the
principles of good sportsmanship. Each participant is asked to sign
a waiver from liability before the walk. |
