John O’Dell Monument Status
The monument was delivered to Southern Illinois during the week of June 17 and the Society currently coordinating and planning its installation and dedication. We could use your help and are asking everyone to share their thoughts about John. See this pageRead More
Trail Society Annual Meeting / Picnic
Hello All!! The 2022 River To River Trail Society Annual meeting will be here soon. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 4th, 10 am, at the Vienna, IL. City Park, which coincides with National Trails Day The park is adjacent to theRead More
Trail Society Annual Meeting
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
John O’Dell in the newsprint
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
John O’Dell Obit
The River to River Trail Society’s founder John O’Dell’s obituary for those interested.
Our founder John O’Dell passed away today
June 12, 2021 Southern Article on John O’Dell
In case you missed it, here is a link to the article published by Les Winkler in today’s Southern newspaper.
2021 Annual Meeting / Picnic
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
John O’Dell Monument Appeal Reminder
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