Winter Wellness Weekend— Hike, Races, YMCA Day Saturday, January 17, 2015
Winter Wellness Weekend— Hike, Races, YMCA Day Saturday, January 17, 2015
Winter Hike Hike on one of two self-guided trails at the Brown County State Park; starting points at the Nature Center and Recreational Hall. Along both routes, DNR interpreters will greet hikers with winter wildlife facts and Local Boy Scout Troop 190 will prepare s’ mores for a welcomed hiker snack. Warm drinks will also be available at the Abe Martin Lodge. Donations accepted.
Southern Loop Hike( 3.5 miles): Beginning at the Nature Center, hikers begin on a closed park road past breathtaking Hohen point, into Strahl Valley then around Lake Strahl. Return to the Nature Center via Trail # 6.
Woodland Hike( 2.75 miles): Beginning at the park’ s Recreation Building and proceeding through Ogle Hollow Nature Preserve( Trail # 5), around Lake Ogle( Trail # 7), and returning to the Recreation Building.
Enjoy Breakfast with the Naturalists at 7 a. m. before the hike and then dig in to the Hiker’ s Lunch Buffet from 11 a. m.– 2 p. m. after the hike. Both will be at the Little Gem Restaurant at Abe Martin Lodge. The hike begins at 9 a. m. and admission is $ 1. For more information call( 812) 988-7303 or visit < www. browncounty. com / winterwellnessweekend >.
Frosty Trails 5 Mile Join Indiana Running Company and Quaff ON!/ Big Woods Brewing Company at the Mag 7 Race Series
2015 Opener in Brown County State Park for some fun and a winter trail run.
The Frosty Trails 5 Mile is a challenging 5.2 mile trail run( or walk if you like) on the scenic trails of Brown County State Park. After the run join us in the shelter house for a warm fire, warm food, warm drinks, and— best of all— warm friends sharing tails of the trails.
Race headquarters is at the Lower Shelter. Pay the park entry fee then bring your receipt to packet pickup for a full refund. All entries receive a long sleeve shirt and post-race food and beverages. Online early registration ends at midnight on January 15. For more information on the race trails, how to register, and the race in general, visit the website.
The Race starts at 10:30 a. m. and the admission is $ 25. For more information call( 317) 340- 7506 or visit < www. inrunco. com / frostytrails5mile >.
The Frigid Race Bundle up and explore winter in Brown County with a race though the rolling hills— all while using a map and compass.
Join eXplore Brown County and 361 Adventures as they host The Frigid Race, a four hour rogaine during the day followed by a four hour rogaine at night on January 17. A rogaine is a race in which participants use a map and compass to locate checkpoints. Locate the most checkpoints in the allotted time and rack up your score along the way.
The race is for individual competitors or teams of two, three, or four. Competitors may choose to participate in one or both four hour races. A free Navigation Clinic will also be offered the day before the race.
Registration is $ 60 for the day / night combo or $ 40 for either race individually and you must register by Jan. 13. The event will take place at eXplore Brown County at Valley Branch Retreat. For more information call( 812) 988-7750 or visit < www. 361adventures. com / frigid >.
Schedule: Free Navigation Clinic— January 16( 4 – 6 p. m.) Day Race— January 17( Checkin: 9 – 10 a. m.; Race Start: 11 a. m.; Race Cut – off: 3 p. m.; Intermission / snacks / results: 3:15 pm) Night Race— January 17( Check-in: 3:30 – 4 p. m.; Race Start: 5 p. m.; Race Cut-off: 9 p. m.; Dinner / awards: 9:15 p. m.)
YMCA Community Day Stop by the Brown County YMCA and take part in Community Day. From 7 a. m.– 3 p. m. the facility will be open to the public. Use the equipment, courts, indoor track, sauna and indoor pool FREE of charge. For more information call( 812) 988-9622 or visit < www. browncountyymca. org >. •
52 Our Brown County • Jan./ Feb. 2015