Illinois Trekkers

Walkers stop at the original entrance to Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Can you find the missing walker?

Due to heat advisory issued for June 29, 2023, the walk has been moved to the St. Clair Square Mall Walk. Registration will be at the Walgreens at 6505 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, Illinois at 5:45 pm. Walk at the Mall at 6:00 pm.

Walkers enjoyed finding this new landmark.

 

Walkers passed the historic West End Service Station on US Route 66. The station was recently restored & has a museum inside.

Walkers continued to downtown Edwardsville to shop the Goshen Market & lunch.

Illinois Trekker members working the registration table & finish table.

The Gateway Milers did a group walk & took a group picture with the Freedom Rock.

Walkers were able to walk the bases on the walk.

Walkers walked in Memory of a veteran or in honor of a veteran.

 

The ILLINOIS TREKKERS invite walkers to walk through Shiloh, Illinois. Settlers were first recorded in the area about 1785. Walkers will walk to the new Freedom Park to see the first “Freedom Rock” in the State of Illinois. The murals highlight area military history as a way of Honoring America’s Veterans.

START LOCATION: June’s Breakfast + Patio, 430 South Main Street, Shiloh, Illinois. Parking at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Corner of Shiloh Station Road & 2^nd Street in Shiloh. Start anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.  

SHILOH WALK 2023 Brochure

The Gateway Milers had a traditional walk at Blackburn Park.

Walkers stopped to take a picture with one of the statues.

Walkers enjoyed the walk & were happy to see the finish table.

Walkers walked past the city hall with this mural.

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Workers at registration table & finish table.

Walkers discover many surprises along the walk.

 

Walkers found something new on the walk.

Walkers found all these flowers in preparation for Mother’s Day.

WELCOME TO HIGHLAND, ILLINOIS! We will meet up at their historic Plaza Square. Get set to enjoy their beautiful tree-lined streets. Highland is one of the oldest Swiss settlements in the United States. It was founded in 1831 by Swiss pioneers from Sursee, Switzerland and has shared the title of “Sister City” with Sursee since 1976. Highland’s historic district is where the walk starts and ends with the city’s landmark fountain and Plaza Square Park. The landmark Lory Theatre is also part of the historic district. Highland is the birthplace of Pet Milk and Schott Brewery. Other areas of interest include the Wicks Organ Company, founded in the early 1900’s.  Its first successful organ, the Opus One, was contracted by St. Paul R.C. Church in 1906 and from there continued throughout the early 20^th century to invent their patented “Direct Electric” valve. Walkers will walk a new route.

Highland 2023 Walk Brochure1

Walkers registered to walk at the gazebo.

A group of walkers getting ready to walk.

A unique site on the walk.