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Decorah Rotary Club hosts motorized Trout Run Trail tours

Posted: Tue, Aug 22, 2017 12:22 PM
A group starting their tour from the Decorah Trout Hatchery

It was a beautiful day Tuesday for the Decorah Rotary Club's motorized Trout Run Trail tours. This is the fourth year the Decorah Rotary Club has sponsored the community event, which provides guided motorized tours of the Trout Run Trail for the elderly and those with disabilities and physical limitations who are otherwise unable to access the trail.

Ole Winter explained that this is his second year going on the tour. He enjoyed it so much last year that he couldn't wait to do it again. "The trail is so impressive and beautiful.  It's wonderful to go up into the hills and be surrounded by all of  the fields and the flowers."

Shirley Carolan was impressed by the many flowers she saw on the tour as well. "This was my first time on the trail. I was invited to the event by a friend and I'm so glad I came. The entire experience was wonderful."

"I'm proud of the Rotary for sponsoring such a wonderful event for the community," said Trail tour participant Grace Billiet. "It's a beautiful day to enjoy a beautiful trail."

Front row L to R: Grace Billiet, Imogene Macal, and driver Mike Huinker; Back row L to R: Jim Thompson, Jenny Thompson, and Rosie Jewell
The Decorah Rotary Club has sponsored the motorized Trout Run Trail tours for four years
Standing L to R: Don Holmertz and Jim Glesne; Seated back row: Connie Strom and Anvy Wicks; Seated front row: Helen Hendrickson
ATVs were donated for the event and driven by Rotary members and other volunteers