IVV declares May 8th World Walking Day

I took this photo of Turkey Vultures while I was at the Rogue Valley Riches Event in Shady Cove. This was at Casey State Park. They perched in the tree for a few minutes and then they all flew off. Pat J
VOLKSWALK
History of Volkssporting by Charlene Agne-Traub Ph.D, CHES, AVA Historian written in 1991.
"October is National Volkssport Month"
Volkswalk Challenges for 2018:
AVA Big Give 2018 America's walking Club causes: health and wellness, Seniors, and veterans.
AVA Centurion Achievement Challenge $25.00 for the book and $1.00-$3.00 for each walk done
401K: Invest in Your Health Challenge Will be open for registration 12/5/17on AVA Website $18.00
Walk 100 AVA event walks or YRE's in 2018 (must be a current member of AVA) and the Challenge book is $15.00
2018 Winter Walk to Win for OR, WA, ID and AK
Albany Fitwalkers Mid Valley and Coastal Challenge 2018 Oregon
401K: Invest in Your Health Challenge Will be open for registration 12/5/17on AVA Website $18.00
Walk 100 AVA event walks or YRE's in 2018 (must be a current member of AVA) and the Challenge book is $15.00
2018 Winter Walk to Win for OR, WA, ID and AK
Albany Fitwalkers Mid Valley and Coastal Challenge 2018 Oregon
Walking Festivals in the USA and Canada 2017-2019 from Verywell by Wendy Bumgardner
International Volkswalk Events: 2018:
IML World Wide Walking festival - walking events
June 28-July 1, 2018 Castlebar International 4 Days' Walk Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland
August 28-29, 2018 Linnemarschen Sweden
Volkswalk Events: 2018:
July 13-15, 2018 NW Regional Walking Festival
Sep 7-9, 2018 Whidbey Walking Festival Coupeville WA
Oct. 19-21, 2018 US Freedomfest Volks Triathlon the website is US Freedom Walk but it is not updated to 2018 yet.
Nov 2-4, 2018 Walk Like a Tourist Orlando Florida (no website info yet)
Sep 7-9, 2018 Whidbey Walking Festival Coupeville WA
Oct. 19-21, 2018 US Freedomfest Volks Triathlon the website is US Freedom Walk but it is not updated to 2018 yet.
Nov 2-4, 2018 Walk Like a Tourist Orlando Florida (no website info yet)
Volkswalk Events: 2019: (because volkswalkers love to plan well in advance! Only dates at this time)
May 3-5, 2019 Victoria Phoenix Festival Victoria BC
May 10-12, 2019 Rogue Valley Riches Shady Cove Oregon
May 10-12, 2019 Rogue Valley Riches Shady Cove Oregon

Websites:
American Volkssport Association (AVA)
AVA Facebook page
Tater Tours-Walking and Volkssport Tours Mary Ptacek is the Head Tater
The Maryland Volksport Association covers the Atlantic Region and has a link to the Metro walks in WA DC
Evergreen State Volkssport Association Walk Washington State
Walk Oregon Walking in Oregon and SW Washington
Oregon Walking Facebook Group
Walk Oregon Yahoo Group website
The Canadian Volksport Federation
Volkssport Association of British Columbia
IML Walking Association
IML Walking Association Facebook Page
TAFISA The Association for International Sport for All
The IVV Europe- European Federation of popular sports
IVV Enrich your life through volkssport
American Volkssport Association (AVA)
AVA Facebook page
Tater Tours-Walking and Volkssport Tours Mary Ptacek is the Head Tater
The Maryland Volksport Association covers the Atlantic Region and has a link to the Metro walks in WA DC
Evergreen State Volkssport Association Walk Washington State
Walk Oregon Walking in Oregon and SW Washington
Oregon Walking Facebook Group
Walk Oregon Yahoo Group website
The Canadian Volksport Federation
Volkssport Association of British Columbia
IML Walking Association
IML Walking Association Facebook Page
TAFISA The Association for International Sport for All
The IVV Europe- European Federation of popular sports
IVV Enrich your life through volkssport