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Day trips are usually informal. It's good etiquette to contact trip chairs in advance for details. DISCLAIMERS: (membership
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2023
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| See the ULLR Membership Directory for email addresses, and phone numbers | |||
| 2023-2024 |  | Fall, Winter, Spring Skiing, Hiking, Snowshoeing Schedule | |
SEPTEMBER | |||
| Thursday September 28, 2023 |  | Three Tunnels Ride (about 17 mi RT) Meet at 9:15, Ride at 9:30 Meet at Big Rivers Regional Trail parking lot 1498 Mendota Heights, St. Paul, 55150 | RSVP: Nancy Navis |
OCTOBER | |||
| Monday October 2, 2023 |  | Rice Marsh Lake Park Hike Meet at 10:15, hike at 10:30, 3.5 miles Meet at St Hubert School/Church 8201 Main St, Chanhassen park in a small lot just south of the school Lunch after the hike at Brindisi’s Pub 501 West 78th St, Chanhassen HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY ON MONDAY! | RSVP: Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| Thursday October 5, 2023 |  | Holman Field to Heritage Park Ride (18 mi RT) Meet at 9:30, Ride at 10:00 Meet and free-park at Holman’s Table Restaurant 644 Bayfield Street, St Paul Lunch after the ride at Holman’s Table PLEASE NOTE: You must RSVP by Tuesday 10/3 for a 12:30 lunch reservation | RSVP: Jared Hoke Melinda Hoke |
| Saturday October 7, 2023 |  | Oktoberfest in New Ulm Celebration for hikers and non-hikers alike Hikers meet at Flandrau State Park 1300 Summit Ave, New Ulm MN 10:45 meet 11:00 Hike ($7 park fee or State Park Pass required) Other activities include a parade, music, German inspired food & treats, Schell’s Brewery Beer, Morgan Creek Wine and 1919 Root beer. See the flyer for full details | Please RSVP to: Karen Holmquist |
| Mon-Fri Oct 09-13, 2023 | Flyer & Signup Form  | "Do The Door" Door County WI Trip Walk, Hike, Bike, Shop, Theater, Hayride, Winery, Live Music Cruise, Fish Boil & More... Drive or carpool to Fish Creek in Door County 4 nights lodging at Homestead Suites 4006 Main Street, Fish Creek, WI | Kyle McClintick Karen Holmquist |
| Thursday October 19, 2023 | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1:oo pm: Lunch and socializing Lunch cost 15.00, optional soup only TBD Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting Speaker - David Jones "Mount Rushmore: the Carving of an Icon" | Executive VP | |
| Saturday October 21, 2023 |  | Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Hike Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Park Visitor Center 9700 170th Street East, Nerstrand, MN State Park Day or Annual Permit Required Picnic after the hike Bring a chair, your own food & beverages | RSVP: Nancy Sand |
| Friday October 27, 2023 |  | Hyland Hills Hike Meet at 9:45, Hike at 10:00 Meet at Richardson Nature Center 8738 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington | RSVP by October 25: Sharon Marin |
| Monday October 30, 2023 |  | Lebanon Hills-Holland Lake Hike Meet at 10:45, Hike at 11:00, about 3 to 4 miles Holland Lake Shelter parking lot 1100 Cliff Rd Eagan MN 55123 Lunch after the hike at Doolittles | RSVP: Linda Heintz |
| Tuesday, October 31, 2023 |  | Celebrate Halloween At the Hochstein’s Starts at noon 3140 Birch Ave, Maple Plain Chili, water, coffee and hot mulled apple cider will be served BYOB and a dish to share Costumes welcomed, but not required | RSVP: Galen or Mary Jane |
NOVEMBER | |||
| Wednesday November 1, 2023 | | Purgatory Creek Park Eden Prairie | Karen Holmquist |
| Tuesday November 7, 2023 |  | Carver Park Reserve Hike Meet at 10 am, hike at 10:30, about 3.5 miles Lowry Nature Center 7025 Nature Center Dr, Victoria Lunch after the hike at Winchester & Rye 7929 Victoria Drive, Victoria | RSVP: Patty Fitzgerald John Stiefel |
| Thursday November 9, 2023 |  | Nine Mile Creek Hike Meet at 11:00, hike at 11:15 Meet at Moir Park 10320 Morgan Ave S, Bloomington Lunch after the hike at Willie McCoy’s 10700 France, Bloomington | RSVP: Linda Heintz |
| Thursday November 16, 2023 | | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1:oo pm: Lunch and socializing Lunch cost 15.00, optional soup only TBD Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting | Executive VP |
DECEMBER | |||
| Wednesday December 13, 2023 | | Trollhaugen Ski Area Dresser, WI | No host |
| Wednesday December 20, 2023 | | Buck Hill Ski Area | No host |
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JANUARY | |||
| Friday January 5, 2024 | | Snowshoe MN River Bottoms | John Vogt |
| Thursday January 11, 2024 | | Welch Ski Area | No Host |
| Thursday January 18, 2024 | | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1:oo pm: Lunch and socializing Lunch cost 15.00, optional soup only TBD Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting Speaker - Jeff Litfin "Who Gets Moms Dishes" | Executive VP |
| Wednesday January 24, 2024 | | Afton Ski Area | No Host |
FEBRUARY | |||
| Friday February 2, 2024 |  | Hyland Hills Snowshoe, Hike or Cross Country Ski Arrive 10:00, snowshoe, hike or ski at 10:15 Richardson Nature Center 8738 East Bush Lake Road, Bloomington Meet at the benches on the east side of the building | RSVP by January 31: Sharon Marini |
| Tuesday - Thursday February 6-8, 2024 | | Granite Peak WI Ski Trip | Nancy Sand |
| Wednesday February14, 2024 | | Buck Hill Ski Area | No Host |
| Thursday February 15, 2024 | | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1:oo pm: Lunch and socializing Lunch cost 15.00, optional soup only TBD Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting | Executive VP |
| Thursday February 22, 2024 | | AftonWelch Ski Area | No Host |
| Thursday February 29, 2024 | | Hyland Hills Ski Area | No Host |
MARCH | |||
| Wednesday March 6, 2024 | | Welch Ski Area | No Host |
| Wednesday March 13, 2024 | | Buck Hill Ski Area | No Host |
| Sunday-Friday March 17-23, 2024 | Flyer & Signup Form  | Big Sky Montana Ski Trip Six nights at Huntley Lodge, ski-in/ski-out Daily full breakfast buffet Nonstop flight to Bozeman, coach bus to Big Sky Pre-Trip & Welcome Parties See flyer for details and various trip options | Marilyn Barnard Kate Casserly |
| Thursday March 21, 2024 | | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1:oo pm: Lunch and socializing Lunch cost 15.00, optional soup only TBD Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting | Executive VP |
April | |||
| Tuesday April 9, 2024 |  | Westwood Hills Hike Meet at 9:45, Hike at 10:00 Westwood Nature Center 8300 W. Franklin Ave St. Louis Park | RSVP: Linda Heintz |
| Wednesday April 17, 2024 | | Schaar Bluff Hike Hastings | Karen Holmquist Kyle McClintick |
| Thursday April 18, 2024 | | ULLR General Meeting Fred Babcock Richfield VFW Post 5555 6715 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 1:oo pm: Lunch and socializing Lunch cost 15.00, optional soup only TBD Only exact cash or checks made out to VFW, not ULLR's 2:30 pm: Meeting | Executive VP |
| Monday April 22, 2024 | | Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Hike | Jan Swanberg Barb Kolbe |
May | |||
| Tuesday May 7, 2024 | | TBA hike | Barb Kolbe Kyle McClintick |
| Monday May 20, 2024 | | Barn Bluff Hike Red Wing | Nancy Sand |