30 days of challenges

Gary Walters' Kinship Challenge with 30 activities and events in 30 days includes opportunities to join in and be active.

Challenges are:

Aug. 13-the 30 days starts at 10:30 a.m. with the Walk a Mile in her Shoes event at Mills Ford in Baxter.

Aug. 14-bicycle 30 miles starting at 2 p.m. at the Northland Arboretum trailhead in Baxter. Can't go 30 miles, just join in for a section of the ride and go whatever distance works.

Aug. 15-30K inline skate, starting at 5 p.m. at the Northland Arboretum in Baxter.

Aug. 16-mountain bike 30K starting at 3:30 p.m. Crosby. People are welcome to join in and bike for shorter distances to join the adventure.

Aug. 17-turtle races, Nisswa. Unclear if Walters is dressing up like a turtle and taking on all challengers.

Aug. 18-Includes a Kinship 30th anniversary picnic at the Gull Lake Yacht Club for Kinship Partners members only.

Aug. 19-30K fat tire bike, 4 p.m. Croft Mine Trailhead, Crosby.

Aug. 20-Swim Gull Lake past 30 docks, 10 a.m. Ernie's to Bar Harbor.

Aug. 21-30 mile bike around Gull Lake.

Aug. 22-30K walk with a 3K option, 6 p.m., Paul Bunyan State Trail, Nisswa trailhead.

Aug. 23-Kids Against Hunger, 30 people participating in a food packaging session, with Kinship Partners but the event is open to volunteers. During a two-hour packaging session, each volunteer can easily package two boxes worth of food or 432 meals, Kids Against Hunger reports.

Aug. 24-30 mile bike with Paul Bunyan cyclists, 6 p.m., Northland Arboretum, Baxter.

Aug. 25-Roundhouse Brewery, Brainerd, 4 p.m., food and beer event.

Aug. 26-Brainerd Warrior fishing team launch for Kinship Partners only.

Aug. 27-Kinship Railroad Days Dash 5K, Staples.

Aug. 28-Lakes Country Triathlon, 8:30 a.m. Whipple Beach, Baxter.

Aug. 29-swim Whipple Lake, 6 p.m. Whipple Beach, Baxter.

Aug. 30-Minnesota State Fair, 30 foods-many no doubt on a stick.

Aug. 31-30 4-mile bike rides.

Sept. 1-zip line at least 30 feet above the ground at Mount Ski Gull, Nisswa.

Sept. 2-into the air at least 30 feet up along Highway 371 in Baxter.

Sept. 3-Twins game, Minnesota Twins for Kinship Partners kids only.

Sept. 4-paddlepalooza on Gull Lake.

Sept. 5-kayak past 30 docks on Gull Lake, 1 p.m. Ernie's on Gull.

Sept. 6-30K bike ride, 5 p.m., Pequot Lakes park trailhead.

Sept. 7-30K inline skate/bike, Nisswa trailhead.

Sept. 8-30 car test drive, Lakes Country Toyota.

Sept. 9-30 mile, 20 mile, 10 mile bike ride, 4 p.m. Clow Stamping parking lot, Merrifield.

Sept. 10-3-mile stroller walk with kids, 10 a.m. Paul Bunyan State Trailhead, Northland Arboretum.

Sept. 11-end of the 30 days, 30K or 3K flag walk, Mills Ford.

Note: times are subject to change for weather and more details will be available on activities as the month progresses. A full calendar link will be available at www.brainerddispatch.com .