Celebrating 51 years of Travelogues. Enjoy two showing one at 3pm and one at 7pm. We have a great line up this year of some very exciting places our presenters have visited. Join us at the DeWitt Opera House, DeWitt IA.
Join Richard Rockrohr of Eldridge as he follows the Lewis and Clark trail from St Louis to the Pacific Ocean. This travelogue kicks off the DeWitt Noon Lions 51st Travelogue Series join us every other Tuesday.
Join Richard Rockrohr of Eldridge as he follows the Lewis and Clark trail from St Louis to the Pacific Ocean. This travelogue kicks off the DeWitt Noon Lions 51st Travelogue Series join us every other Tuesday.
Join Brendan Iglehart of Davenport as he shares his vacation to one of the least visited countries in the world, North Korea. He'll describe what it's like to visit a place few Americans get to explore.
Join Brendan Iglehart of Davenport as he shares his vacation to one of the least visited countries in the world, North Korea. He'll describe what it's like to visit a place few Americans get to explore.
Martha and John Bonte of Clinton explore Argentina, Chile, and Rapa Nui. Experiencing winter in August, the southern sky filled with stars and one beautiful scene after another.
Martha and John Bonte of Clinton explore Argentina, Chile, and Rapa Nui. Experiencing winter in August, the southern sky filled with stars and one beautiful scene after another.
Gary and Cindy Meden spent a month in Albania and five of the former Yugoslavian Republics they discovered wonders as well as better known places like Dubrovnik and Split Crotia.
Gary and Cindy Meden spent a month in Albania and five of the former Yugoslavian Republics they discovered wonders as well as better known places like Dubrovnik and Split Crotia.
Discover with Doug and Mary Melvold of Maquoketa the rich cultural, historical and political tapestries of the middle east region, including Egypt, Israel, Jordan and the West Bank.
Discover with Doug and Mary Melvold of Maquoketa the rich cultural, historical and political tapestries of the middle east region, including Egypt, Israel, Jordan and the West Bank.
Fresh off a January trip to Cuba, the Nickesons will share their exploration of Cuban culture and tropical beauty.
Fresh off a January trip to Cuba, the Nickesons will share their exploration of Cuban culture and tropical beauty.
Join George Kruckenberg for a tour of Italy including Venice, Florence, and Rome as well as the scenic Italian Alps. Enjoy Sicily, famous for Mt Etna it's active volcano and well preserved Greek Temples.
Join George Kruckenberg for a tour of Italy including Venice, Florence, and Rome as well as the scenic Italian Alps. Enjoy Sicily, famous for Mt Etna it's active volcano and well preserved Greek Temples.
Travel with Tom Gibbons on two trips from New York to Nova Scotia and points in between. Enjoy natural wonders, historical places and a look at Alexander Graham Bell.
Travel with Tom Gibbons on two trips from New York to Nova Scotia and points in between. Enjoy natural wonders, historical places and a look at Alexander Graham Bell.
Tour the Ring Road around the geological wonder that is Iceland, described as "nature on steroids".
Tour the Ring Road around the geological wonder that is Iceland, described as "nature on steroids".
Cruise the Amazon River with Jim Nelson and Mary Rueter travel into the rain forest and explore the back waters of the longest river in the world on this incredible journey.
Cruise the Amazon River with Jim Nelson and Mary Rueter travel into the rain forest and explore the back waters of the longest river in the world on this incredible journey.
Enjoy Cherry Blossoms in the springtime with Marcie Siegel
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Enjoy Cherry Blossoms in the springtime with Marcie Siegel
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Great Rivers of Europe by Marcella Siegel of Davenport. Venture through history via 66 locks on the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers, where medieval architecture beckons from every riverbank, time-honored wine-making traditions abound at hillside vineyards, and landscapes seem to spring from the canvases of centuries-old masterworks. Take in the sites, sounds and flavors of three distinct European nations — Vienna's renowned coffeehouse culture to Germany's traditional folk music to Amsterdam's charming canals.
The drawing for the Oakwood Inn stay will be held following the evening presentation. Winner need not be present.
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Amazing India by Dick and Shirley Cole of Eldridge. Armchair travelers will marvel at the vast cultural differences in this land of 1.32 billion people, who have an average annual income of about $700 each. India is about one-third the size of the United States, and has one foot in the Stone Age and the other in computers and the medicine of today. This is a program you won’t want to miss.
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he Wonders of Egypt by DeWayne and Linda Hatcher of LeClaire. Travel with the Hatchers as they explore the vast pyramids and magnificent ruins in this country that immersed in ancient history, archaeology and architecture. In addition, cruise down the Nile River, enjoy belly dancers and learn how papyrus paper was made.
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Hiking Denali by Alan Campbell of Davenport. This newcomer to the DeWitt travelogue series loves a good adventure, and through the years, that spirit has taken him to all 50 states. The last state on that journey came this past September when he ventured off to Denali National Park in Alaska. His trip in-cluded traveling the entire 92.5-mile distance of the park by bus, an 8-mile hike through the heart of the park and a 2.7-mile hike up the side of Mount Healy.
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Austria and Switzerland by George Kruckenberg of West Des Moines. Travel through Austria beginning in Vienna with its grand palaces and museums from the Hapsburg era, beautiful Baroque churches and colorful parks and gardens. Then, a river cruise on the Danube and a visit to Salzburg, the "Sound of Music" city. In Switzerland, begin in Zurich and join a tour traveling on some of the most scenic trains in Europe, including the famous Glacier Express, as you enjoy spectacular panoramas of majestic snow-capped mountains, including the unmistakable Matterhorn, lush green valleys dotted with small villages, farms, and typical Swiss chalet homes, waterfalls, and scenic lakes and streams. Along the way are stops at Lucerne, Interlaken, Monteux, Zermatt and St. Moritz and also a trip via cable car to the top of a 10,000-foot peak in the middle of the Alps.
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Spain and France by Gary and Cindy Meden of Davenport. In the spring of 2015, the Medens embarked on an 84-day European adventure. This travelogue will include the first month of the trip and stops in Madrid and northern Spain, southern France and northwestern Italy. If you've ever wanted to travel Western Europe independently, or just want sit back and travel from your theater seat, this travelogue is for you. The travelogue also is designated as Pie Day, when the Lions Cub treats its guests to complimentary pie and coffee or tea prior to each show.
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Colorful Costa Rica by Teresa Nickeson of Maquoketa. This veteran presenter and her son, Colin Nickeson, spent 10 days last July exploring Costa Rica. Spectacular sights included rain forests, volcanoes, national parks, waterfalls, hot spring pools and beaches. They saw the most beautiful birds and flowers and many colorful and interesting animals, and they went spelunking, hiking, zip lining, and even volunteered at an animal rescue center. The country was easy to navigate, and the people were some of the nicest in the world. Nickeson highly recommends a visit to this country for anyone looking for beautiful nature, adventure, diversity or just a wonderful climate in which to relax.
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