Ride: The Crane Cruise by the Lions Club (Great for Nature Lovers!)
When: Saturday, October 25
Where: Medaryville, Indiana
This ride was brought to our attention by Shayna via a comment; here are more details:
12 to 50 miles on flat, paved rural roads (helmets are required).
Our sag stops are stocked with both friendly people and great homemade goodies. Please give this ride a try, you won’t be disappointed!
Registration: From 8 AM till 1 PM at the Lions Building in Medaryville.
Maps will be available. The Sandhill crane presentation will be at 5 PM at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Refuge. If you have questions, please call Mick Capouch at (219) 843-4491, or send e-mail to mick@capouch.net
Crane info: The sandhill cranes that are in the Medaryville area are on their fall migration path. The past years the number of cranes present during the ride number approximately 10,000. The cranes return nightly to the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area after feeding in area farm fields during the day. The Medaryville area is home to the largest concentrations of sandhills east of the Mississippi river
