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December, 2000
Date Title / Location Rating  Leader / 
Contact		 Bring  $$
Saturday, 
December 16, 
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.		 Click for Pics!Cross Country Skiing
McHenry Dam, 
Moraine Hills State Park, Holiday Hills		 (4,3,3) Evan Craig
847-680-6437 x4, or x6,5 
auk@interaccess.com 		 Cross-country skis.
Water, Sunscreen, Hiking Boots, Layers; Binoculars optional.		 $1
Ski the river and woods trail on the lookout for winter wildlife. The reservoir at the Dam is a hangout for waterfowl. Retreat afterwards for hot chocolate and casual lunch at location the Island Cafe. 
Ski & boot rentals are available at Snowbird in the Sunset shopping center at Butterfield and Rt. 137, if there is at least 6" of snow, for $15 per 2 days. To reserve them in advance, visit the store and get fitted. 573-1380.		 Directions: W on 176, through Island Lake, R=N on River Rd. at McDonalds, Pass first Moraine Hills State Park entrance on R, Turn Left into McHenry Dam entrance to Moraine Hills State Park. Long narrow road to big lot at the dam.

Cross Country Skiing, Moraine Hills State Park

Viewing platform on the Yellow trail.
Rojer, Tom, Janet, Penny, Bob, Evan

Refuge

After skiing down the stairs, we enjoyed refreshments and snacks brought by the members. The panorama view is a large frozen wetland that attracts waterfowl. The shelter protects the wildlife from the intrusion that full view of human visitors would otherwise cause.
Several of these members are eager to plan and lead outings themselves. Our next outing will be to plan the 2001 schedule.
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