Outings List

Outings currently offered by the Dallas Sierra Club

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OCT 15 (WED) OUTINGS COMMITTEE MEETING. Meet in the upstairs program room at REI (on north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch), at 7:00 PM. Bring your ideas for the Dallas Sierra Club Outings program. We will be planning local outings and bus trips. All outings leaders, future outings leaders, and interested Sierrans welcome. Ask Bill to be placed on the email list for an agenda. Contact: Bill Greer 972-964-1781(H)

OCT 18-19 (SAT-SUN) BACKPACK CANEY CREEK TRAIL, ARKANSAS This popular trail is justifiably famous for nice scenery, great campsites, and easy hiking. Here’s your chance to hike the full 9.5 mile length of this scenic trail, including a visit to the west end cane breaks that give the area its name. With about 5 miles each day and modest climbs this is a moderate hike. We will need to wade the knee-deep Cossatot River on the west end and wade some crossings of Caney Creek. We had planned to do this as a “key exchange” trip until we discovered that Club insurance does not allow these trips any more. There is a way to keep the car shuttle under an hour. Contact Bill to sign up. Leaders: Bill Greer 972-964-1781(H) and Mike Rawlins 972-783-0962(H)

OCT 18-19 (SAT-SUN) BEGINNER BACKPACK TRIP IN THE BEECH CREEK SCENIC AREA Backpack about 9 relatively flat and easy miles round trip in this beautiful area in S.E. Oklahoma. We’ll make camp near a stream. As time permits, there may be an optional day hike, or we can sit in the stream. Preference will be given to the “graduates” of the Beginner Backpack Class Leaders: Marcos Jorge 972-394-2546(H) and Steve Longley

OCT 18-19 (SAT-SUN) BEGINNER BACKPACK TRIP MCGEE CREEK OLKAHOMA Join us for an easy hike in a quiet wooded area of southeast Oklahoma. We will meet Saturday morning at McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area trailhead, then hike in 3-4 miles, set up camp and day hike in the afternoon. Sunday we will enjoy a leisurely hike back to our cars and plan to be back in Dallas mid afternoon. McGee Creek is close enough that you can drive up from Dallas on Saturday morning. Leaders: Kay Gowdy 214-732-6630(H) and Faith Mauk

OCT 19 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY LUNCH Plant-based, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Organizers: Terry Jensen and James Bisby 469-371-1938(H)

OCT 25-26 (SAT-SUN) BACKPACK OUACHITA TRAIL IN OKLAHOMA Meet Saturday morning at Winding Stair Campground on Hwy. 1. Backpack 4.6 miles to camp overnight at Red Spring. Sunday morning hike 6 miles to Pashubbe Trail Head. Enjoy the dogwood and maple fall color. Leader: Greg Holman 214-398-8061(H)

OCT 26 (SUN) SUSTAINBLE SUNDAY BUFFET Brunch/luncheon buffet at Fresh European, 214 488-2161, 1079 W Round Grove Rd, Lewisville 75067. Enjoy a really good, fresh, plant-based buffet. From Hwy 121, exit FM 3040 (also known as Round Grove Rd) and go west. Just past Ace Lane on north side of street. 11 am until 2 pm. Leader: Terry Jensen 972-251-1532(W)  NEW

NOV 1-2 (SAT-SUN) CAR CAMPING IN THE WINDING STAIR AREA IN OKLAHOMA On Saturday , we will day hike about 8 miles to enjoy the fall colors which should be at their peak. The day hike includes about a 1500 ft elevation change. There will also be short day hike on Sunday morning before heading home. Because of the length and terrain of the day hike, this trip is rated as moderately strenuous. Note that the camp site will have no water and no restrooms. Leaders: Marcos Jorge 972-394-2546(H) and Judy Cato

NOV 2 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY LUNCH Thai plant-based buffet at Thai Jasmine, (817) 283-8228, 3104 Harwood at Hwy 121, SW corner, Bedford. This all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Organizer: Terry Jensen

NOV 8 (SAT) WHITE ROCK LAKE CLEANUP. Walk and talk while helping to pick up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the Lake office on the Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a crowd of people drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. The lake and your karma will thank you. Brunch afterwards. Leader: Carol Nash 214-824-0244(H)

NOV 8-9 (SAT-SUN) BACKPACK OUACHITA NATIONAL FOREST IN ARKANSAS Hike a portion of the Eagle Rock Loop Trail in the Ouachita National Forest in SW Arkansas. Camp at Albert Pike Campground on Fri night. Drive to trailhead Sat morning and hike 6 miles over 2 mountains to camp near the Little Missouri River Saturday night. Hike out about 4 miles on Sunday morning. This hike is rated moderate with a few hills and stream crossings. We'll have an optional happy hour Saturday evening. Leader: Mark Adams 972-658-1281(H)

NOV 8-9 (SAT-SUN) WILDERNESS NAVIGATION FIELD TRIP TO CANEY CREEK. If you completed the Wilderness Navigation Class in September, or you took the navigation class a year or two ago and you want to refresh your wilderness navigation skills, this trip is for you. We will hike the Buckeye Mountain Trail and do some off-trail route finding in the Caney Creek Wilderness in Arkansas. We will only hike about 8 or 9 miles so we will have plenty of time to practice our navigation skills. Note that this is not a beginner trip. Participants must have some backpacking experience. Contact Bill to sign up. Leaders: Bill Greer 972-964-1781(H) and Arthur Kuehne 214-902-9260(H)  NEW

NOV 9 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY BUFFET Luncheon Buffet at Kusum Indian Dining, This new plant-based buffet is North Indian cuisine--not as spicy but still as tasty. 1725 Airport Fwy on the north side of the freeway between Central and Forest Ridge in Bedford 76021. 12 noon until 2 pm. Organizer: Terry Jensen 972-251-1532(W)  NEW

NOV 15-16 (SAT-SUN) BEGINNERS BACKPACK AT MCGEE CREEK This very nice natural scenic recreation area is just two hours north of Dallas. It features thick woods with scenic bluffs, and interesting trails going down to the lake. We'll do a short backpack over familiar trails and then have the option for a couple of day hikes. You can either leave home early Saturday morning and meet us at the trail head, or drive up Friday night and stay at the state park. This trip usually fills up, so please sign up several weeks in advance to reserve a spot. No sign ups will be taken after the Saturday before the trip. Leader: Mike Rawlins 972-783-0962(H)  NEW

NOV 16 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY LUNCH Plant-based, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Organizers: Terry Jensen and James Bisby 469-371-1938(H)

NOV 23 (SUN) SUSTAINBLE SUNDAY BUFFET Brunch/luncheon buffet at Fresh European, 214 488-2161, 1079 W Round Grove Rd, Lewisville 75067. Enjoy a really good, fresh, plant-based buffet. From Hwy 121, exit FM 3040 (also known as Round Grove Rd) and go west. Just past Ace Lane on north side of street. 11 am until 2 pm. Leader: Terry Jensen 972-251-1532(W)  NEW

NOV 26-DEC 1 (WED-MON) THANKSGIVING BUS TRIP TO BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK. The Dallas Sierra Club Thanksgiving Holiday tradition continues with our annual bus trip to Big Bend. There will be a variety of hikes that will visit different parts of this very scenic National Park. If you've never been to Big Bend National Park, you owe it to yourself to discover this unique part of Texas. If you've been before, come on back and explore another area! Our chartered sleeper bus leaves Dallas on Wednesday at 6:30 PM and returns about 4:30 AM on Monday. We will have five backpacking trips from moderate to strenuous. Some backpacking experience is required. Signups will begin in September. Bus trip leaders: Laura Kimberly 972-307-8364(H) and Kent Trulsson

DEC 7 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY LUNCH Thai plant-based buffet at Thai Jasmine, (817) 283-8228, 3104 Harwood at Hwy 121, SW corner, Bedford. This all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Organizer: Terry Jensen

DEC 13 (SAT) WHITE ROCK LAKE CLEANUP. Walk and talk while helping to pick up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club's adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Meet at 8:15 AM at the Love of the Lake office on the Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd. Look for a crowd of people drinking free juice and coffee. Gloves, trash bags, etc. provided. Our area includes one of the wonderful prairie restoration areas, so there are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy. The lake and your karma will thank you. Brunch afterwards. Leader: Carol Nash 214-824-0244(H)

DEC 14 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY BUFFET Luncheon Buffet at Kusum Indian Dining, This plant-based buffet is North Indian cuisine--not as spicy but still as tasty. 1725 Airport Fwy on the north side of the freeway between Central and Forest Ridge in Bedford 76021. 12 noon until 2 pm. Organizer: Terry Jensen 972-251-1532(W)  NEW

DEC 21 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY LUNCH Plant-based, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Organizers: Terry Jensen and James Bisby 469-371-1938(H)

DEC 28 (SUN) SUSTAINBLE SUNDAY BUFFET Brunch/luncheon buffet at Fresh European, 214 488-2161, 1079 W Round Grove Rd, Lewisville 75067. Enjoy a really good, fresh, plant-based buffet. From Hwy 121, exit FM 3040 (also known as Round Grove Rd) and go west. Just past Ace Lane on north side of street. 11 am until 2 pm. Leader: Terry Jensen 972-251-1532(W)  NEW

JAN 4 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY LUNCH Thai plant-based buffet at Thai Jasmine, (817) 283-8228, 3104 Harwood at Hwy 121, SW corner, Bedford. This all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Organizer: Terry Jensen  NEW

JAN 18 (SUN) SUSTAINABLE SUNDAY LUNCH Plant-based, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Organizers: Terry Jensen and James Bisby 469-371-1938(H)  NEW

FEB 5-9 (THU-MON) BUS TRIP TO TAOS, NM This annual trip to enjoy the winter beauty of northern New Mexico will offer hotel or yurt accommodations and many activity options. Complete trip description and reservations will be announced in November. Bus trip leader: Liz Wheelan 214-368-2306(H)  NEW

sierra singles outings

OCT 26 (SUN) VISIT THE DALLAS ZOO, 11:00 AM Ride the DART to the Dallas Zoo or get there any way you can. We'll walk the grounds and see the animals. Adult ticket $8.75. Bring a lunch or buy it there. Look for Ginger and her green bandana outside the front gate ticket office. She'll be there till 11:15. Contact: Ginger Bradley 469-223-7902(C)  NEW

NOV 1 (SAT) GET OUT THE VOTE FOR SIERRA CLUB ENDORSED CANDIDATE CAROL KENT IN DALLAS Hi everyone. I'd like to invite you to join us at the Campaign Headquarters of Carol Kent, in Dallas. She is running in a very tight race for House District 102. We are meeting at 9638 Greenville Ave, in Dallas, (Carol Kent's Headquarters) on Saturday November 1st at approximately 10 AM. We'll do some walking and campaigning for a good cause, and we'll "Get out the Vote!" Please feel free to invite like minded individuals along with you. See you there. Google "Carol Kent Voters" for more info. Contact: Ginger Bradley 469-223-7902(C)  NEW

NOV 3 (MON) MONTHLY DINNER IN RICHARDSON, TX This monthly dinner will be politically charged, as it's the last night before this hugely important election. We hope that every one will come out for some spirited discussion, and excellent people, food and drinks. We will start at around 6:30 PM. You can show up any time. The dinner will be held at the Marcus Cafe in Richardson, right across the street from the Canyon Creek Country Club, in the II Creeks Plaza, and the address is 2701 Custer Parkway, Richardson TX 75080. Their phone # is 469-330-0900. The former name of this establishment was the Trattorina Restaurant. The food is italian in nature, and the conversation will be political to say the least. See you there. Contact: Ginger Bradley 469-223-7902(C) and Paul Heller 972-620-1703(H)  NEW

young sierrans outings

OCT 22 (WED) YOUNG SIERRANS HAPPY HOUR/DINNER - BOLSA - OAK CLIFF Please join us for happy hour/dinner at Bolsa in Oak Cliff on Wednesday, October 22nd. I’ve been informed that there are drink and/or food specials on Wednesdays. Arrive anytime after 6:00 PM for happy hour; dinner at 7:00. Please RSVP by 10/21 (to the Evite or the Young Sierrans email address) so we have a rough estimate for seating. All 20s/30s welcome; you don’t have to be a Young Sierran or Sierra Club member to attend. See you there! ** Location: 614 W. Davis St., Dallas, TX 75208 (map). In Oak Cliff, West of the Bishop Arts District on Davis. Phone: 214.367.9367** Contact: Peter Wilson  NEW

OCT 25 (SAT) YOUNG SIERRANS - CANDIDATE CANVASING - DALLAS Details are still being finalized with the DSC Political Committee. We will be helping a local, pro-environmental candidate (Rep or Dem) with their campaign for a few hours. The activity mostly involves walking around town and will have an optional, pre/post-event lunch. Please RSVP by 10/22 to youngsierrans[at]dallassierraclub.org, if you're interested in participating. Thanks for your help! Contact: Peter Wilson  NEW

NOV 4 (TUE) YOUNG SIERRANS HAPPY/SAD HOUR - SHERLOCK'S PUB - DALLAS Please join us for an Election Day HaPpY hOuR at Sherlock's Pub in Dallas (not Addison) on November 4th. Sherlock's offers select beer/well/wine ($2 or less) specials on Tuesdays until 9:00 PM. They have a wide selection of beers on tap and offer an extensive bar menu. What better way to cheer/cry for the election of the next Prez? This place may get a little crowded (drinker's law #17: cheap drinks = more people), so please RSVP by 11/4 (to either the youngsierrans[at]dallassierraclub.org email address or the Evite) so we can reserve enough seating. Arrive anytime after 6:00 PM. All 20s/30s are welcome; you don't have to be a Sierra Club member to attend. ** Location: 9100 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231. Located in the shopping center on the northeast corner of 75/Park Ln. Phone: 214-692-1111 ** Contact: Peter Wilson  NEW

NOV 19 (WED) YOUNG SIERRANS DINNER - TBD - ADDISON Please join us for happy hour/dinner at TBD in Addison on Wednesday, November 19th. Arrive anytime after 6:00 PM for happy hour; dinner at 7:00. Please RSVP by 11/19 (to the Evite or the youngsierrans[at]dallassierraclub.org email address) so we have a rough estimate for seating. All 20s/30s welcome; you don’t have to be a Young Sierran or Sierra Club member to attend. See you there! ** Location: Phone: ** Contact: Peter Wilson  NEW

NOV 22 (SAT) GUIDED TOUR OF THE NEW TRINITY RIVER AUDUBON CENTER/DAY HIKE - DALLAS Please join us for a guided tour of the new Trinity River Audubon Center and a hike around the facility's trails. Learn about the center's site (former illegal landfill), sustainable building design/development and other background info from the center's Education Director. (1)Date: Saturday, November 22nd. (2)Time: 10:00 AM. (3)Location: 6500 South Loop 12, 75217. (4)Cost: We're negotiating a group rate which should be about $3/4 per person. (5)To Participate: Please RSVP by 11/18 to the Evite or email the youngsierrans email address. Final details (where to meet, etc.) will be distributed to participants on 11/19. (6)More info (under Educational/Tours): https://youngsierrans.wordpress.com/ Contact: Peter Wilson  NEW

NOV 27 (THU) 41ST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT - DALLAS Come out and join the Young Sierrans at this year’s Turkey Trot in Downtown Dallas - the largest Thanksgiving Day event of it's kind in the country! More info is available on the YS Blog (http://youngsierrans.wordpress.com/category/events/social/) or the DSC "Outings (Trips)" Calendar. Contact: Peter Wilson  NEW

DEC 6 (SAT) YOUNG SIERRANS 2008 HOLIDAY PARTY - DOWNTOWN DALLAS Please join us for our holiday party on Saturday, December 6th. BYOB and bring a dish to share (local ingredients encouraged!). We will have a white elephant gift exchange, games, music and good times for all! More details to follow; be sure to mark your calendars (6:00 PM-?). All 20s/30s welcome; you don’t have to be a Young Sierran or Sierra Club member to attend. See you there! ** Location: Phone: ** Contact: Candace Weinberg  NEW