Published: Friday, 1/2/2015 - Updated: 54 seconds ago

BY MARK REITER BLADE STAFF WRITER

For those looking to combat cabin fever this winter and travel vicariously around the globe, the Travel Circle programs will be held on Saturdays for the next 13 weeks.

The programs, sponsored by the Metroparks of the Toledo Area and Maumee Valley Adventurers, provide narrations and photo presentations on places ranging from national parks to exotic cruises.

Scott Carpenter, the metroparks districts spokesman, said the programs are planned for 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Travel Circle is one of the most popular programs we have, especially in the winter months, he said.

The free program is organized by the Maumee Valley Adventurers, formerly Hostelling International/Toledo Area Council. The group is a hiking, biking, and travel club and offers an optional one-hour hike or cross-country skiing before each presentation.

Organizer Mary Lou Leonard, a member of the nonprofit group, said each program will feature a talk on the travel experiences and photos or videos of local residents.

The presentations and narration run about 45 minutes and include questions and answers at the end.

Its a fun format and not real formal, she said. People who come are kind of the outdoorsy type and they love the outdoors. Most of our people like to travel.

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