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November/December Walking Events:
UC Walking Tours
Veterans
Day Memorial Walk in Arlington Cemetery
Saturday, November 10 1:00pm
Sunday, November 11 1:00pm
Adults: $15 Children: 4-10 yrs $5
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Visit the final resting places of servicemen and women
who made the ultimate sacrifice, defending our freedoms in Iraq
and around the world. See the changing of the guard at the Tomb
of the Unknown Soldiers; gravesites of President John F. Kennedy,
Generals B.O. Davis, Jr. and Sr., Chappie James, Joe Louis. Also
see where Audie Murphy, the most highly decorated soldier of WWII
is laid to rest. Visit the Challenger and Columbia Memorials.
Meet at the Arlington Cemetery Metro
stop – east entrance (Blue Line) Duration: 2.5 hours
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After-Thanksgiving
Trot
Friday, November 23 9:00am
Saturday November 24 9:00am
Adults: $10 Children 4-10: $5.00
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Complete your Thanksgiving weekend guilt-free by taking
a brisk walk around Hains Point. Meet at the Awakening statue in
East Potomac Park on the banks of the Potomac River. Continue around
the south bank and make the entire circuit back to the statue. Marvel
at the interesting history of this sculpture and appreciate its
mystery and majesty before it moves across the Potomac to the state
of Maryland. See other important historic sites along the DC, Maryland
and Virginia shores. No leftovers allowed.
Meet at the Awakening Statue, East Potomac
Park, past the Municipal Golf Course on Hains Point, District of
Columbia
Distance approximately 3 miles
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Nordic
Walking Demonstration
Saturday, December 1 11:00am
Saturday, December 8 11:00am
Adults: $20
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Enjoy the walking experience that is sweeping Europe
and giving renewed energy to walkers in the US of all ages. Nordic
Walking, or Walking with Poles provides you with a whole-body exercise
- lower body, upper body, plus a great aerobic workout - comparable
to cross-country skiing. A great and enjoyable whole-body exercise.
The markedly higher calorie consumption during Nordic
walking, as compared to plain walking, or even power walking, provides
one of the best weight loss strategies around.
The
demonstration will be conducted by Marek Zalewski, the founder and
owner of Nordic Walking US, from Vienna, Virginia
with active cooperation from Noel Paige, the Project Director of
Urban Communication Tours
http://www.nordicwalkingus.com/
http://www.uctours.com/
Meet at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro
stop – on Maryland Ave. near the Air & Space Museum (Blue
or Orange Line)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Poles not required for this demonstration
Poles on loan will be provided for the first 6 walkers to register
Poles also available for sale before and after demonstration
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First Pet Tails
Saturday, December 15 10:00am
Adults: $10 Children 4-10: $5.00
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Follow the pitter-patter of little paws through Lafayette
Square as you hear tales of the adventures of “First Pets”
who have lived in the White House. Your own furry friend (on a leash,
please) is welcome to come along. Remember to “BYOB”
(Bring You Own Baggie).
Enter your pet companion in the 1st Pet Look-Alike
contest. The winner who most closely resembles an official White
House 1st Pet will receive a laurel trophy and have his winning
photo placed on our website: uctours.com! Reservations not required.
Come with your pooch or un-escorted.
Meet at the Andrew Jackson statue at the
center of Lafayette Square, across from the White House
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A grateful nation continues to celebrate
the veterans of WORLD WAR II, in remembering the defining event
of the 20th Century.
The stories of those who served
continue to be told – through the arts, through the media,
through the monument.
CURRENTLY – Visit the monument!
The World War II Memorial stands in appreciation
to all those who served and the 400,000 Americans who died in this
war in which over 80 million people world-wide lost their lives.
(See The National Mall – Monuments
& All)
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/
ALWAYS – See and hear the stories -
remember the greatness!
Experience a digital war story as recalled by heroic
Tuskegee Airman, Capt. Stanley L. Harris. Click on “Flying
with Neeta”.
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