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2023
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

Speaker - Jeff Litfin
 "Who Gets Moms Dishes"

Executive VP
DECEMBER
 
 
 
Wednesday
December 13, 2023
     
    Trollhaugen Ski Area
Dresser, WI

No host
Wednesday
December 20, 2023
     
Buck Hill Ski Area
No host
2024
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

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