| Date
Change: |
Please
note that due to unforeseen circumstances the date for this event has been
changed from Saturday, September 11, 2010 to Sunday, September 12, 2010. |
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Start Point:
|
Rock River
Park, Sinnissippi Drive. 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.
Authors & Literary Landmarks ● Lorine Niedecker
2. Cemetery Stroll ● Evergreen Cemeter
3. Fire Houses ● Fort Atkinson Fire
Department
4. Forts of the U.S. ● Fort Atkinson OR
Fort Koshkonong
5. Law Enforcement ● Fort Atkinson
Police Department
6. Museums ● Hoard Historical Museum
7. Railroad Heritage ● Union Pacific
Railroad
8. Riverwalk ● Rock River
9. Walk the USA A-Z ● The letter "F"
10. Wisconsin Counties ● Jefferson
County |
| Directions: |
From Hwy 26 in Fort
Atkinson, take the Hwy 106 exit. At stop sign, turn east and follow Hwy 106
(Riverside Dr) along the river 1.2 miles to Sinnissippi Drive. Turn left on
Sinnissippi Drive. At a fork in the road, veer left toward the "Youth Football
Fields" and continue on park road another half mile. Parking area will be on
your left. Watch for signs to starting point. |
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| Parking: |
Ample parking is available. |
| Description: |
This walk has something
for everyone. The walk includes a nature area, historic points of interest, old
and new neighborhoods, a river walk, bike trail with cute children at play
sculpture, an internationally famous poet’s wall, farmers market, cemetery, a
historic water tower, and most importantly the site of Fort Koshkonong for which
Fort Atkinson gets its name. |
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Award:
|
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:
|
Pets
will not be allowed on this
walk. |
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Amenities: |
Water and facilities will
be available at the start/finish. |
| Contact: |
Bonnie Hamer
(920) 563-3481 |
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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. |
