Sign up now to 'Pedal, Paddle or Saddle' your way through the prairie
Whether by bike, boat, or horse, enjoy some fresh air and exercise, make new friends and help support the McHenry County Conservation Foundation by joining the 15th annual "Pedal, Paddle or Saddle Through the Prairie" from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Glacial Park in Ringwood.
• Pedal: Enjoy either a 12K, 20K or 30K scenic ride through the countryside. Rest stops and refreshments provided along the way. All routes are on crushed limestone bike trails - don't forget your helmet.
• Paddle: Bring your canoe or kayak for a 6-mile paddle down Nippersink Creek and they will provide shuttle service and support. A limited number of canoe and kayak rentals are available during early registration for $45 per rental.
• Saddle: Bring your own horse and ride out at 10 a.m. for a 5.5-mile trail ride through the beautiful landscape of Glacial Park. Follow signs posted on Keystone Road for horse trailer parking area.
If you're feeling energetic, "Pedal and Paddle" for the price of one, just make sure you're back before lunch is over. Enjoy homemade mostaccioli, tossed salad, and fresh bread, and Culver's chocolate or vanilla custard for dessert, plus live entertainment by musical the talents of "Dan & Danielle" on the patio of Lost Valley Visitor Center.
Register by the early deadline of Friday, May 19, and get a free T-shirt. Cost is $25 for individual nonmembers; $15 for foundation members; $50 family nonmembers; $40 for McHenry County Conservation Foundation members; add $6 per participant if more than four in family.
Registrations accepted after May 19 and the day of the event will include a free T-shirt. Event will be held, rain or shine.
The McHenry County Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, visit mchenryconservation.org or call (815) 759-9390.
Special thanks to local sponsors: Balestrieri Environmental & Development Inc., Napoli Pizza of Woodstock, Northwest Herald, Tip A Canoe, Althoff Industries, Culver's of McHenry, First National Bank of McHenry, McHenry County Equestrian, Blaine's Farm & Fleet - Woodstock, Centegra Health System, Dave's Bait, Tackle & Taxidermy, Jensen's Plumbing & Heating Inc., Jewel-Osco - McHenry, and McConnell Environmental.