Sidetrackers: Active Outdoor Singles

Escape to the high deserts of the Southwest for a spectacular 6-day journey through the "Grand Circle," to appreciate jaw-dropping landscapes without the theme-park crowds. Our group of seven will journey from the towering limestone walls of the Virgin River Gorge to the iconic red cliffs of Zion, the enchanting orange hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and the immense, serene solitude of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. We’ve curated this trip to focus on accessible yet breathtaking "hidden gems" like the petrified dunes of Snow Canyon and the vibrant vistas of Sand Hollow, ensuring every stop offers world-class photography and meaningful exploration. At an estimated $1,350 - $1,450 per person, this all-inclusive budget covers your round trip airfare from JAX, a spacious 7-passenger vehicle, fuel, and a comfortable home-base Airbnb in the heart of the desert. If you’re ready for crisp mountain air, golden October aspens, and some of the brightest stargazing in the country, join us for this unforgettable autumn adventure!

Leader: Ki, contact me through this app.

THE SIDETRACKERS MONTHLY MEETING is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The Monthly Meeting has a new location ,Chuy's restaurant at the TownCenter 4914 Town Center pkwy Jacksonville fl 32246 the meeting will consist of trip reports and discussion of recently-completed activities and events, and review and discussion of upcoming activities and events and trips including Fall trip and lodging . If you rsvp and decide not to go please go to the app and unrsvp and if you decide at the last minute to go rsvp so we can decide to start on time or wait for you .The restaurant has a separate room to talk because its hard to discuss anything with a crowded restaurant. We try to schedule guest speakers on an occasional/as-available basis. Meetup.com members should receive an automatic reminder message in their email before the meeting.

Four times per year (March, June, September, December), the club holds a planning meeting. This is where the next three months of activities are tentatively discussed and put on a calendar and where YOU come in. The planning meeting is open to EVERYONE and you are encouraged to come and participate. Come out and express your desire for a specific event or even better yet – VOLUNTEER to lead an event you have a passion for.

Once you decide to lead an event, please message the Sidetrackers editor, KI (message her on this app) with a basic outline of your description of the activity. If this is an activity that has been done previously, feel free to use the write up from that event. Several items to include in your write up are:

1. Day, time, and duration of activity
2. Location to meet
3. Description of the activity with any supporting information
4. Your name and number (text or voice) so that attendees may
   contact you for questions if needed
5. Do you want to limit the number of attendees – yes (how many)
   or no?

As a leader, you would be required to have attendees “sign in” at the event.
Feel free to reach out to any of the Board Members for assistance. This is your club and we want to have you, the member, be part of it.

Sidetrackers Club Members pay $25 annual dues and sign an annual waiver.

Santa Fe Paddle, 8 Springs in 8 Miles, Poe Springs Park, 28800 NW 182nd Ave, High Springs, Fl 32643, We will start at Poe Springs Park where you will pay a $6 entrance fee (bring cash). We will end at Santa Fe River Park and get picked up by a shuttle which you must arrange through the website. You can also rent boats there through the website or by calling.

This is one of the most beautiful paddles I have been on and we will see several crystal blue springs clear enough to swin. I never knew there were parts of the Santa Fe this blue. We will be going downstream the entire trip. It is a 4-5 hour paddle depending on how much time we spend at each Spring.

IMPORTANT: You MUST arrange on the website or by phone for your pick-up time at the other end. Select the 8 Springs 8 Mile trip and select the 10:00 or 10:30 launch time so they can gage our return time.

Depending on water level, there are class 1 and 2 rapids.

WEBSITE: https://www.aoafun.com/#tripoptions OR (352) 507-0059

Bring snacks and plenty of water. We will hit a local restaurant afterwards.

Julie H. (904) 424-1548

Members pay $25 annual dues and sign an annual waiver.

Join us for a ride around Jekyll Island. The trail around the island is approximately 16 miles long and goes through neighborhoods, marshy areas and the historic district. We’ll be traveling at party pace and stopping for photo ops. I'd like the group to stay together and enjoy each other's company, for those that wish to ride faster - save spots for us at lunch!

> Event Leader: John R Text-904-763-9559

Sidetrackers Club Members pay $25 annual dues and sign an annual waiver.