Tag: walking

  • Save the dates for all of our 2025 walks!

    Save the dates for all of our 2025 walks!

    All of the walks that we have planned so far are listed on our Walk and Event Listing page, also accessible through our Walks and Events menu. Each event has a handy link at the bottom of the page to add it to your Google, iCalendar or Outlook calendars. You can even subscribe to our entire event calendar by using the “Subscribe to Calendar” button in the bottom right side of any Walk and Event Listing page.

    We’ve even created a booklet, suitable for printing, at our 2025 Walk Booklet page. Please note that the booklet will not be updated during the year; you’ll have to grab a pencil and mark up any printed copy as things change. And we already have a couple of changes in the works!

    Our first walk of the year will be our traditional Soup Walk, to be held in the hills of Florence, one of Nebraska’s oldest cities and now part of Omaha. All of the details are available at https://www.nebraskatrailblazers.com/event/annual-soup-walk-5k-and-10k/ Grab a couple of cans of soup, your walking shoes and we’ll see you there!

  • Pie Walk 5k and 10k

    Pie Walk 5k and 10k

    November 1 @ 9:00 am 11:00 am CDT

    Our annual pie walk. Bring a pie to share after the walk. The leftovers all go to a homeless shelter. Walk Olde Towne Bellevue, home of Washington Park, the Bellevue Log Cabin, regarded as the oldest  building in Nebraska, The First Presbyterian Church, thought to be the oldest existing religious building in the state, and the Sarpy County Museum. 

    • The trail rating for the 5k route is 1A and 2A for the 10k route.
    • Strollers will be able to handle the route.
    • Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, but not in buildings.
    • A group walk will start at 9:30, if you’d like to walk with others.
    $4 per walker
  • Magic City, South Omaha 5k and 10k

    Magic City, South Omaha 5k and 10k

    October 11 @ 9:00 am 11:00 am CDT

    Explore South Omaha, a culturally diverse area where many residents are descended from the Czech, Irish, Italian, Latino, Lithuanian and Polish immigrants. Many buildings are on the National Historic Registry. The 5k will take in 24th St. with its many local ethnic businesses and will be an easy stroll. The 10k walk adds some significant hills down to the river with its stunning views and through Spring Lake Park.

    • The trail rating for the 5k route is 1A and 3A for the 10k route.
    • Strollers will be able to handle the route
    • Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail, but not in buildings
    • A group walk will start at 9:30, if you’d like to walk with others. 
    $4 per walker
  • Club Meeting

    Club Meeting

    December 1 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm CST

    Our monthly club meeting features a speaker and a short business meeting, followed by social time with treats. The meeting is held in the basement.

    Free

    Maple Ridge Retirement Community

    3525 N 167th Cir
    Omaha, Nebraska 68116 United States
    + Google Map
    (402) 403-0178
  • Club Meeting

    Club Meeting

    November 3 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm CST

    Our monthly club meeting features a speaker and a short business meeting, followed by social time with treats. The meeting is held in the basement.

    Free

    Maple Ridge Retirement Community

    3525 N 167th Cir
    Omaha, Nebraska 68116 United States
    + Google Map
    (402) 403-0178
  • Club Meeting

    Club Meeting

    October 6 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm CDT

    Our monthly club meeting features a speaker and a short business meeting, followed by social time with treats. The meeting is held in the basement.

    Free

    Maple Ridge Retirement Community

    3525 N 167th Cir
    Omaha, Nebraska 68116 United States
    + Google Map
    (402) 403-0178
  • Club Meeting

    Club Meeting

    September 8 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm CDT

    Our monthly club meeting features a speaker and a short business meeting, followed by social time with treats. The meeting is held in the basement.

    Free

    Maple Ridge Retirement Community

    3525 N 167th Cir
    Omaha, Nebraska 68116 United States
    + Google Map
    (402) 403-0178
  • Yanney Heritage Park – 5k and 10k

    Yanney Heritage Park – 5k and 10k

    September 20 @ 9:00 am 11:00 am CDT

    Join the Tater Tours group for this walk and three others Sept. 17-20. This mostly paved trail shows off Yanney Heritage Park with all of its beautiful attractions. One 5k loop wanders through the park to stroll through the garden labyrinth, visit the observation tower, statuary and the lake. The other 5k route is an out and back along Betty’s Trail following the north channel of the Platte River, a Water Trail.

    Go to south parking lot on Yanney Avenue. Watch for yellow AVA signs in the park. Start point is Vernon’s Point shelter.

    • The trail rating for this walk is 1A
    • Strollers will easily be able to handle this route
    • Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail.
    $4 per walker

    Maple Ridge Retirement Community

    3525 N 167th Cir
    Omaha, Nebraska 68116 United States
    + Google Map
    (402) 403-0178
  • Lied Platte River Bridge Group Walk – Walking Week

    Lied Platte River Bridge Group Walk – Walking Week

    Meet at the Lied Platte River Bridge Connector Trail Trailhead at 328th Street and Kimberly Drive in South Bend, Nebraska. The Lied Platte River Bridge spans the Platte River between South Bend and Louisville like a 1,714-foot secret. The former Rock Island Railroad trestle offers the chance to traverse the shallow river, enjoying unique views.  After walking the trail, we will meet at Round the Bend Steakhouse at 30801 E Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003 for dinner and a brief club meeting.  Pay for your own meal.

    • FREE EVENT
    • The trail rating for this walk is 1A
    • Strollers will be able to handle the route
    • Leashed dogs are welcome on the trail.
    Free
  • September – October 2023 newsletter, plus a month’s worth of events

    Our latest newsletter can be found here: September/October 2023 newsletter

    And here’s a quick look at upcoming events for the next month:

    • Friday, September 15 starting from the Plymouth County Historical Museum in LeMars, Iowa, 10 a.m. to noon start times, 5k and 10k routes available, $3 fee. Dogs and strollers welcome on the trail.
    • Wednesday, September 20 starting from the Leahy Mall, 6 p.m. start of “How Sweet It is!” walking tour. Registrations have closed for this event, but email netrailblazers@gmail.com to be put on the wait list. No fee to attend. Dogs not allowed. Not suitable for strollers.
    • Thursday, September 28 starting from Tom Hanafan Park in Council Bluffs. 5k Group Walk starting at 10 a.m. $3 fee. Dogs and strollers welcome.
    • Saturday, September 30 starting from Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. 5k Group Walk starting at 10 a.m. $3 fee. Dogs and strollers welcome on the trail.
    • Saturday, October 7 starting from Peak Performance in Omaha, 9 a.m. to noon start times, 5k and 10k routes available, $3 fee. 5k Group Walk starting at 10 a.m. $3 fee. Dogs and strollers welcome on the trail.
    • Saturday, October 14 starting from St. James Methodist Church in Bellevue, NE, 10 a.m. start time for 5k or 10k group walk. . $3 fee. Dogs and strollers welcome on the trail.

    Now, for the fine print: 

    • You must come 15 minutes early for all group walks to fill out paperwork and pay required fees. 
    • Details, such as starting point addresses and walk ratings can be found on our website at: 2023 Walk Calendar