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ILA
Convention Optional Trips
Wednesday,
April 19, 2006 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. $35.00 per person
Tour
#1: City Tour, Capital, Capital Mall and Mission Mill Museum
Tour
the city of Salem, see Willamette University, historic homes,
building and the Willamette River. See the Golden Pioneer
atop the State Capital rotunda and take the guided tour of
the capital (you might even be able to walk the 121 steps
to the Golden Pioneer for a spectacular view of the city).
Get a feel of nature in the city, walk through the redwood,
cedar and Douglas fir trees on the Capital lawns and view
statues of important figures in Oregon history. The Capital
Mall cherry trees should be in blossom and beautiful! On to
Mission Mill Museum set on a 4 acre site with Salem’s
first house, the Jason Lee house, dating back to 1840. This
and other structures were all part of a Methodist mission.
Other historic buildings include the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill
which dates back to 1889 where fleece was turned into wool
fabric. Visit the Museum’s Visitor Center and various
unique shops.
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Thursday,
April 20, 2006
8:30
a.m. – 12:00 noon $40.00 per person
Tour
#2: Evergreen Aviation Museum
Come
enjoy the Evergreen Aviation Museum which honors our veterans
with a unique collection of over forty-five historic aircraft.
Home to Howard Hughes’ ‘Spruce Goose’ which
you can enter its cargo deck. See a 1903 Wright Flyer replica,
a P-38 Lightning, a P-51 Mustang and the SR-71 Blackbird just
to name a few. Be moved by the numerous aviation photographs,
artifacts and exhibits.
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Thursday,
April 20, 2006
1:00
p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $35.00 per person
Tour
#3: Mini Wine Tour
Visit
three of the valley’s finest wineries! Redhawk Vineyards
is known for their great Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay
grapes. Then visit Willamette Valley Vineyards, Oregon’s
landmark winery. Taste great wine, see unique architecture
and state-of-the-art winemaking plus get a view that goes
on forever. Finally visit Oregon’s oldest winery, Honeywood,
for varietals and fruity wines.
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Friday, April 21, 2006 Select
One Option
Oregon
Coast Adventures on same bus trip
8:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m. prices vary
Tour
#4A: Oregon Coast, Coast Aquarium and Historic Newport $50.00
per person
Start
your journey through Kings Valley, taking in beautiful pastoral
farm lands. Continue to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, named one
of the top 10 aquariums in the nation with more than 190 marine
species in over six acres of natural marine habitat, cliffs,
caves, nature trails and a wave pool. Discover seals, sea
lions, plus tufted puffins and many other seabirds in one
of the largest walkthrough aviaries in North America. Also
walk through an underwater acrylic tunnel with sharks and
other fish swimming above you. Afterward, free time for lunch
on your own and shopping at Newport’s Historic Bay Front
with over 60 shops, galleries, restaurants, murals and a pier
with sea lions.
OR
Tour
#4B: Oregon Coast Aquarium plus OREGON ROCKET Adventure
$75 pp with aquarium
$65 pp w/o aquarium
Start
your journey as described above plus search for sea life,
scenery and speed on the Oregon Rocket during a one hour excursion.
At 27 feet, it is the largest Coast Guard style inflatable
boat on the Oregon Coast. It has a rigid hull, seats 16 and
guaranteed stability with a thrill for all ages. From the
moment you put on your Coast Guard style ‘Rocket Suit’
and climb aboard, glide through the waters of Yaquina Bay
and spin out on the waves, you’ll enjoy an experience
to be remembered and not to be missed. You still have free
time for lunch on your own and shopping at Newport’s
Historic Bay Front.
OR
Tour
#4C: Oregon Coast with Whale Watching/Sea Life Ocean, Bay
& River Cruise
$75 pp incl. lunch
Come
aboard the Discovery, a deluxe 65 foot, 49 passenger boat
with upper and lower viewing decks and large wheel house where
all are welcomed. On this 2 hour excursion explore the 4,000
acre Yaquina Bay and River and the near shore Pacific Ocean.
Look for gray whales, seals, sea lions, porpoise and sea birds
while enjoying the beauty of the rugged Oregon coastline.
Friendly naturalist guides will entertain you with stories
about this historic coastal community from sea captains haunting
lighthouses to modern day fishermen with satellite driven
navigation systems. The cruise route is determined daily by
Mother Nature – the captain will ensure your comfort
and safety. A hearty box lunch is also included on board.
Free time for shopping at Newport’s Historic Bay Front.
Discovery
and Oregon Rocket official cruise company of the Aquarium.
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Saturday,
April 22, 2006 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $45 per person Brunch
Included
Tour
#5: Silver Falls State Park/Mt. Angel
Enjoy
nature at its finest. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon’s
largest and most spectacular state parks. You will be able
to see two of the ten waterfalls here, ranging from 30 to
178 feet. You can take an easy one-mile loop hike to South
Falls. You can still view it from the top, but to see it cascading
off the basalt overhang of the canyon wall and actually go
behind the falls and feel its mist is special. You will also
be able to see the park’s forest filled with old-growth
Douglas fir and lush ferns. We will have brunch here and then
continue on to Mt Angel and visit the serene Benedictine Abbey
which sits on a 300 foot hill overlooking the Willamette Valley
below and a spectacular view of the Cascade Mountains.
Registration
Form for ILA Convention Optional Trips
Mail: Box 744, River Falls, WI 54022; Fax: 1-888-314-9533;
or return e-mail
Downloding Word File
Tour #1: City Tour, Capital, Capital Mall and Mission Mill
Museum
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
__________number
of persons @ $35.00 per person
Tour #2: Evergreen Aviation Museum
Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
__________number
of persons @ $40.00 per person
Tour #3: Mini Wine Tour
Thursday, April 20, 2006 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
__________number of persons @ $35.00 per person
Oregon Coast Adventures on same bus trip
Friday, April 21, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tour #4A: Oregon Coast, Coast Aquarium and Historic Newport
__________number
of persons @ $50.00 per person
Tour #4B: Oregon Coast Aquarium plus OREGON ROCKET Adventure
__________number
of persons @ $75 pp with aquarium
__________number of persons @ $65 pp w/o aquarium
Tour #4C: Oregon Coast:Whale Watching/Sea Life Ocean, Bay/River
Cruise
__________number of persons @ $75 pp incl. lunch
Tour #5: Silver Falls State Park/Mt. Angel
Saturday, April 22, 2006 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
__________number
of persons @ $45 per person Brunch Included
Name___________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP____________________________________________________________
Total
Amount for all Tours: $___________________ ( ) Check enclosed,
or
(
) MasterCard or Visa account number_______________________________________
Expiration
date________ Signature__________________________________________
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