These guidelines have been designed to facilitate the planning, sign-up process, and conducting of trips, for the benefit of both the Organizers and the Attendees.

1) Day Trips will be announced at Meetings, on the LIHS Website, and in the Newsletter.

2) There will be a Sign-Up Sheet at the Members’ Meeting, along with a Wait List if all spaces are filled.

3) Only LIHS Members in good standing may sign up for day trips.

4) A Confirmation Email will be sent to each participant upon payment of trip fee, which must be paid by stated deadline. If no fee, a confirmation will be sent after registration is complete.

5) All correspondences about day trips will be via email – there will be no phone calls.

6) It is each participant’s responsibility to check emails regularly for updated information about weather, changes, cancellations, etc.

7) Please read trip Instructions carefully and send any questions via email.

8) Participation in trips will be strictly limited to those who have signed up and received confirmation – no spouses, drivers, or others unless registered!

9) Be sure to wear sturdy , low-heeled, preferably closed shoes. Walking paths are often hilly, damp or uneven.

10) A trip Reminder Email will be sent one week before the trip date.

11) Cancelations must be made one week before trip date to receive refund. No-shows will not receive refund. If you must cancel, please do so as soon as possible so the space can be offered to a person on wait list.

12) If Tipping is appropriate, this amount will be included in the trip cost. Organizer will contact each venue in advance to inquire about tipping policy.