June 12, 2021 Southern Article on John O’Dell
In case you missed it, here is a link to the article published by Les Winkler in today’s Southern newspaper.
2021 Annual Meeting / Picnic
A) When – 11 am, Sat. June 5th,National Trails Day, at the North shelter, at Vienna City park. People Can come Earlier, to socialize/meet & greet. B) People are “invited” to bring their own lunch/meals/snacks & drinks, with lawn chairs if theyRead More
John O’Dell Monument Appeal Reminder
The River-to-River Trail Society announces that, in conjunction with the Saline County Tourism Board and the Shawnee Trails Conservancy, it is raising funds for a monument to honor John O’Dell, educator, outdoorsman, minister, community leader, and father of the River-to-River Trail. TheRead More
John O’Dell Monument Appeal
The River-to-River Trail Society announces that, in conjunction with the Saline County Tourism Board and the Shawnee Trails Conservancy, it is raising funds for a monument to honor John O’Dell, educator, outdoorsman, minister, community leader, and father of the River-to-River Trail. TheRead More
An update on John O’Dell
Hi All, We have just found out our founder John O’Dell has contracted Covid-19 and has been moved to a 24-hour care facility. His wife Marilee also had Covid-19, but is apparently recovering. They are staying in the same complex, but sheRead More
September 26, 2020 National Public Lands Day
Hi all, we hope everyone has had a safe and enjoyable summer considering everything going on. As everyone already knows, we cancelled all but one of our spring hikes and our annual meeting & picnic this past spring because of COVID-19. InRead More
Trail Society / NEWSRADIO WJPF
On Wednesday May 13, 2020 Gillum Ferguson did a 18 min interview with Tom Miller to talk about the Society and the R2R trail. Give the interview a listen from WJPF’s website or ours as linked below. https://www.wjpf.com/episode/newsradio-wjpf-interview-with-gillum-ferguson-may-13-2020/
June 1, 2019 Annual Meeting
At its Annual General Meeting and picnic on Saturday, June 1, the River-to-River Trail Society will elect officers for the 2019 to 2020 year. The nominating committee has proposed the following slate of officers: President: Bill Gilmour, Metropolis Vice President: Brian DeNeal,Read More
2019 Annual Meeting and Picnic
The River-to-River Trail Society will hold its annual meeting and picnic on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Meet at the Patton Pavilion near the north end of the City Park in Harrisburg. (This is the same place as 2018.) The event will beginRead More