Hike the back country safely

out longer than anticipated.

National Park Service retirees have prepared guidelines for staying safe when walking through remote areas:

• Study maps of the region before you start and establish a firm turnaround time. Pay attention to landmarks you pass, keeping in mind they may appear different when approached from the opposite direction.

• Carry extra clothing, food and drink in case the weather turns bad or you find yourself

• Know your physical limits and, if in a group, keep in constant communication with the others. Use the buddy system.

• Carry a first-aid kit and emergency equipment, such as extra matches, a flare, mirror and whistle.

• If things go badly, stay where you are until help arrives. If someone in your group is hurt, determine first whether it is safe to proceed, or send someone — preferably two persons — for help while staying with the injured member.

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Chicago

Memphis, TN

September 11-16, 2023

• 5 nights, 8 meals

• Admission to GRACELAND - Home of Elvis Presley, including AIRPLANES & CAR MUSEUM

• GUIDED

Branson Holiday Show

Extravaganza 2023

November 13-18, 2023

• 5 nights, 8 meals, 6 fabulous shows

• Three Morning Shows: DUBLIN’S IRISH TENORS with special guests

THE CELTIC LADIES, DOUG GABRIEL MORNING SHOW & A NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE SHOW

• Three Evening Shows: THE HAYGOODS CHRISTMAS SHOW, QUEEN ESTHER Show at the Sight & Sound® Theatre & PRESLEYS’ COUNTRY JUBILEE CHRISTMAS SHOW

Boston, Salem & Cape Ann

• two motion pictures and a 1990 Hollywood feature film.

Continued from page 18 his fighter plane into a fence, upending it and damaging the propellers.

Along the way there are lifelike vignettes with uniformed mannequins attending to planes, loading ammunition, climbing into the cockpit and doing pre-flight inspections. One is of a young pilot getting chewed out royally for running

Visitors can get the feeling of flying in one of the flight simulators located in the Korean War Gallery. There’s a charge to find out what it’s like in the air. A huge C-124-C cargo plane is open for viewing, as is a B-29 fuselage. Guests can view avia- tion and space-oriented films (for a fee) in a large-format theater with surround sound.

Visiting the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is a fun way to get an effortless and painless history lesson. And get this. It’s free and so is the parking.

For more information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

2 - 2024 TRIPS

Nashville Show Trip — June — 4 Nights

Branson Show Trip — Nov. 18-23