Join the River District Association (RDA) and Midway Village Museum for the last bike tour of the season at Atwood Park in New Milford. This 4-mile ride (approx. 2 hours) from 8AM-10AM explores the former Camp Grant rifle and artillery range used during WWI and WWII.

The tour will begin at the Nature Center to show some of the artifacts from the Camp Grant activities and to also inform what the Nature Center does today. The Park has continued to evolve to educate our youth and also provide outstanding off road biking trails for recreation and training. The suspension bridge that spans the Kishwaukee River will be one of several stops to talk about the Park’s history.  We will also discuss the value and importance  the Kishwaukee  River has in preserving our eco system and the efforts to preserve the river frontage in Winnebago  and Boone Counties.

As  is customary we will be making several stops to show photos and talk about what occurred at this Camp Grant training facility. The photos are a great contrast as to what you will see today on this tour.  What was once a wide open rifle range, is now covered with woods and forests. This tour is as much about having a great ride in the park as well as learning a lot of information about what occurred here more than 100 years ago and what is occurring today. The route is a bit hilly so be prepared for a workout.

Two optional additional rides will be available after the tour.

📍Begins at Atwood Nature Center, 2685 New Milford School Road.

Donations are welcome. Participants are not required to sign-up in advance. The tour is guided by knowledgeable host, Gary Anderson, AIA, Studio GWA founder.

Route Map Here

“The purpose of these tours is to inform, educate and create a greater appreciation for the craftsmanship of these historic structures that have withstood the test of time. By exploring the businesses that once occupied them and the changes they’ve undergone, we gain insight into our past to better understand the present and make more informed decisions for the future,” said Gary Anderson, AIA, Studio GWA founder.