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June 1st                      Mat-Su Kids Hike n Bike Program

                                       Tuesday & Thursday evenings  from 6 - 7:30 pm

                                       On-going program throughout the summer - will end August 19th

                                       A fun program that provides the opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoors                                                while learning to bike and hike.  The emphasis is on fun and fitness.

                                       The venues will change throughout the summer, 

                                       so keep up with the schedule by going to www.facebook.com/MatSuKidsBikenHike

                                       Please contact Dave at 982-7553 for more information and how to register.

                                      

                                       A BIG THANK YOU to the Mat Su Health Foundation for supporting this program!                                        In June we received a Target Wellness Grant to purchase bikes and helmets for kids                                        participating in the summer program.

 

 

.July 17th                    Trail Care Day - Lazy Moose Trail 

Saturday                     10 am at the Lazy Mountain Trailhead

                                       Volunteers needed to continue work on the new hiking trail-the Lazy Moose that                                           VMBaH hopes to finish this summer. This is a great opportunity to help your                                                  community and enjoy a great trail and a beautiful place. “Trailgating” after with food                                        and beverages provided by VMBaH.

                                       Please contact Joe at 907-306-3273

                                       for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 18th                     Hike - Reed Lakes Trail

Sunday                        10 am - meet at the Turner Store (Gateway Grocery & Gas) on Palmer Fishhook                                          Road for car pooling options,  or meet the group at the trailhead at Mile 2 Archangel                                        Road around 10:45 am

                                       Our goal is to hike to Lower Reed Lake, about 4 miles one way.  It is a moderate to                                        difficult hike, with a short stretch of boulder hopping. 

                                       Contact Terry at 631-0752 for more info.

 

August 1st                  Bike - Gold Mint Trail

Sunday                        10 am - Gold Mint Trailhead - This trail follows the Little Susitna River up to  the                                            Mint Glacier (about 8 miles).   We  plan on biking the first 5-6 miles depending on                                        the level of bikers and trail condition. 

                                       Contact: Pat at 745-7714 for more info.

 

August 7th                 Trail Care Day - Lazy Moose Trail 

Saturday                     10 am at the Lazy Mountain Trailhead

                                       Work will continue on this new hiking trail up to the first summit.  Great views, good                                        work .  Trailgating” after with food and beverages provided by VMBaH.

                                       Please contact Joe at 907-306-3273 for more information.

 

August 28th               Trail Care Day - Lazy Moose Trail 

Saturday                     10 am at the Lazy Mountain Trailhead

                                       The last day - we hope!  This should be the finish of the work on the Lazy Moose -                                        come spend a lovely day with the trail crew and celebrate with the “end of the trail                                        party” after the work is done.

                                       Please contact Joe at 907-306-3273 for more information.

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