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| Bear Creek Hiking Club October 2011 |
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Hi BCHC members! Come out and hike with us when you can. Bring friends along. Remember, there is no requirement to be a member as we no longer have paid memberships. We do ask those who hike with us register their information (phone number and e-mail address) so they can be contacted for hikes and other events. We have a great group walking every chance they get. Hope you'll be one of them.
Look for pick-up (unscheduled) hikes this month as our hike leaders are able to free up some time. If you would like to offer a hike any time during the month, send your information to Donna Christiansen by email using dchris4224@aol.com or call (910) 400-5343. Your hike will be scheduled by Donna and broadcast to club members.
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Welcome to Bear Creek Hiking Club!
The Bear Creek Hiking Club, organized in 2009, was inspired by Bear Creek hiking trails in Robbins, North Carolina. Walkers and paddlers love the creek that surrounds the town. The creek is lined with leafy growth, rocky points, slightly deep ravines and areas where you can step right down to the waters edge. It has beautiful scenery with overhanging trees, large boulders and bends in the waterway. The Bear Creek Trail leads to a huge reservoir with wild ducks, otters, hawks and many other creatures who inhabit the area. The reservoir offers glimpses of the water through tree lined paths. There are also wide open spaces surrounding the reservoir, perfect for camping, star gazing or birdwatching. An interesting little island is in the reservoir making a great place for wildlife to take a nap in the sun.
God has provided the wonders of nature and we are all more blessed by exploring hiking trails together.
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| A view from the Bear Creek Trail |
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| Creating bonds of friendship on the trail |
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| Hiking at Stone Mountain State Park |
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| Bear Creek Hiking Club hikes on a trail in Greensboro, NC |
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Bear Creek Hiking Club
We are a community of hikers. Hiking Club participants come from the Piedmont and Sandhills areas of North Carolina and are hiking local and regional trails together. The club regularly hikes in historic places, N.C. State Parks and regional marked trails. Families enjoy hiking and bonding more closely with their children as they explore nature together. It is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Hiking also allows you to achieve new goals, get plenty of exercise and have fun.
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The Purpose of Bear Creek Hiking Club
One of the Hiking Club's motos is to encourage healthy living and enjoy outdoor recreation. The club is for all ages and is for people who want to participate in walking beautiful scenic trails, enjoy hiking together and support each other along the way.
Hiking Club participants will:
*enjoy organized hiking trips
*promote clean walking trails
*meet together socially
*learn from guest speakers
*adopt a healthier lifestyle
*promote the club by sharing information
*develop outdoor trail programs for kids
*enjoy birdwatching and other related activities
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| Bear Creek and Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club participants hiking on scenic Stone Mountain State Park near Elkin, NC |
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