The River-to-River Trail Society will hold its annual General Meeting on Saturday, June 4, at a location to be announced. Our annual meeting always occurs on the National Trails Day which is the first Saturday in June. During this annual meeting the SocietyRead More
Below is a link to the article about John in the Harrisburg Register. https://www.dailyregister.com/news/20211114/a-giant-in-southern-illinoisregion-mourns-the-passing-of-john-odell-founder-of-the-river-to-river-trail
The River to River Trail Society’s founder John O’Dell’s obituary for those interested.
In case you missed it, here is a link to the article published by Les Winkler in today’s Southern newspaper.
A) When – 11 am, Sat. June 5th,National Trails Day, at the North shelter, at Vienna City park. People Can come Earlier, to socialize/meet & greet. B) People are “invited” to bring their own lunch/meals/snacks & drinks, with lawn chairs if theyRead More
The River-to-River Trail Society announces that, in conjunction with the Saline County Tourism Board and the Shawnee Trails Conservancy, it is raising funds for a monument to honor John O’Dell, educator, outdoorsman, minister, community leader, and father of the River-to-River Trail. TheRead More
The River-to-River Trail Society announces that, in conjunction with the Saline County Tourism Board and the Shawnee Trails Conservancy, it is raising funds for a monument to honor John O’Dell, educator, outdoorsman, minister, community leader, and father of the River-to-River Trail. TheRead More
Hi All, We have just found out our founder John O’Dell has contracted Covid-19 and has been moved to a 24-hour care facility. His wife Marilee also had Covid-19, but is apparently recovering. They are staying in the same complex, but sheRead More
Hi all, we hope everyone has had a safe and enjoyable summer considering everything going on. As everyone already knows, we cancelled all but one of our spring hikes and our annual meeting & picnic this past spring because of COVID-19. InRead More