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Car Rally to Backbone State Park

When:
Saturday, August 8, 2020, 10:30 AM
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Janet Stimson
 
Martin Stimson
Category:
Social Events
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

Car Rally - Aug 8 to Backbone State Park
You don’t have to have an old or classic car to venture out for a car cruise. Come join us for a
leisurely drive along some of our quiet country roads to Backbone State Park. We have picked a
fun picturesque route through the Iowa countryside.
We will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Sam's Club parking lot in Hiawatha - on Blairsferry Road
towards the north east edge of the parking lot. We will head out about 11:00. Maps will be
provided to help us find our way to Backbone State Park so we won’t all have to be in line as we
head down the road.
We have reserved the South Flats shelter at Backbone Park. The shelter has picnic tables
where we will be able to socially distance. Plans are to have lunch around 1pm with everyone
bringing their own food, drinks, utensils, and lawn chairs. In the park, there are, of course,
numerous hiking trails to enjoy – 21 miles of trails to be exact. There is no planned end time nor
route home. Enjoy a little time with some good friends and then explore some of the park. Then
choose your own way home. An option on the way home would be to stop by the ice cream shop
in Lamont.
For those traveling directly to the park, we will be entering the “West Gate Entrance” to the park.
From the West Entrance sign, travel .6 miles and turn left. Our reserved shelter area is on your
right – The South Flats Shelter.
Marty and Janet Stimson 319-389-4156