7th Annual Jamboree

[DSJohnson]

Tennessee is a pretty place and it is only 8 or so hours from here! I bet Fall is awesome.

[natertot]

Shall we all agree that this year's jamboree should take place the last full weekend of October? That would be October 23rd to the 25th which is a Friday through Sunday.

I figured once we get the dates in stone, perhaps we can put more effort into location.

[crashdive123]

Those dates work for me. I kind of like Thursday through Sunday since I drive as far as I do, but Friday works too.

[natertot]

I forgot we do Thursday here. Sorry, used to other shindigs. Thursday through Sunday, 22nd through 25th.

[crashdive123]

The Tot Clan is in for next year, life and circumstances permitting.

Just another thought. The Natchez Trail has some places in central TN. Seems like plenty of camping, parks, recreation, historic sites, etc. It is about where North meets South and is 300mi further West than the last two but is still obtainable by those on the East Coast. Thinking that this might draw in some from KS, MO, AR, OK, East TX, MS and AL.

Just brainstorming.

Any other suggestions on where to go this year? It really is about time to make reservations. The season ends for most places on the last day of October. A lot of people come for the fall colors and places fill up kind of quick. Tic Toc.

[natertot]

Any other suggestions on where to go this year? It really is about time to make reservations. The season ends for most places on the last day of October. A lot of people come for the fall colors and places fill up kind of quick. Tic Toc.

I have made a few suggestions for locations throughout the thread here, I am pretty much open to where ever so other suggestions work. I know that you are good at finding some beautiful places as well, Crash so I am more than fine with any ideas you have. I am going to ask for those days off, although I may have school that Thursday so may not make it till Friday morning. If a location isn't decided upon, I'll find someplace to go regardless and pm at least one local to see if he wants to tag along. One way or another, I am going camping!

[crashdive123]

I've kind of steered where we have gone the past few years. I'm good for anywhere - and if I'm looking on-line it's just basing a decision on somebody's write up. I'm good for a place that we've been already or someplace new.

I think we had the best colors during year 2 at Bandy Creek.

Thoughts?

[natertot]

I did not make it to year two at Bandy Creek. so I cannot attest. since I have never been there, I am definitely open to going. where is this located?

EDIT: I just found it on the Web. Looks like a g oodles spot to me.

[kyratshooter]

Bandy Creek is a good site, especially at that time of year. It is up on the plateau but not in the mountains. Several historic spots to visit if one desires. Alvin Your Home is about 1/2 hour away.

That would probably also be just a one day drive for Crash rather than two days. Or two easy short days.

[crashdive123]

Group sites are booked. Didn't check individual sites. Last time we stayed there we each booked our own sites and were able to get fairly close together. I checked the place we stayed last year and there are three of the seven group sits available.

I'm open to ideas, but I think we need to decide relatively quick.

[kyratshooter]

The park last year was good.

The place the year before was good. Really liked that spot, creek, trout farm, Uncle Si and the bear hunters.

Cumberland Gap the year before that was good, except for the frat party across the road, which was a 1/1000 deal.

Mammoth Cave was good back in 2011.

They have all been good.

The only place I can think of on the eastern side would be down through the Smokies or into Cherokee NF.

We could go somewhere up through west VA or into the mid west, but that is a really long drive for the Crash family.

Far as I'm concerned since Crash is doing the booking and planning you can just pick a spot and I'll show up.

[natertot]

I agree with Kyrat. Pick a spot and we'll show up. Just not at 3 am with horns honking!

[kyratshooter]

If you hear Nate honking we are under attack!

https://www.google.com/search?q=i+li...kAWJF5go_eg%3D

[natertot]

Please, no more racoons! !!!!!!

[BornthatWay]

I really liked last years place just a little hard to find until you get there then they tell you the easy way to get there. Lol

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[crashdive123]

OK folks. We have reservations! Same place as last year - Briar Bottom Group Camp, Poplar loop. Arrive Thursday, 10/22 and leave Sunday. I'll post more details later.

Now we just need to know who is coming when they are able to make a committment.

[kyratshooter]

Please, no more racoons! !!!!!!

OK we had no problem with raccoons last year.

This time you get to play with the bears!

https://www.google.com/search?q=bear..._HqGKEbpVAM%3A

[natertot]

OK we had no problem with raccoons last year.

This time you get to play with the bears!

https://www.google.com/search?q=bear..._HqGKEbpVAM%3A

(Grabs pen and notepad.....scribbles "place cooler behind KyRat's tent"......)

[kyratshooter]

A friend will help you move.

A real friend will help you move a dead bear in a state park!

[crashdive123]

We have reservations to arrive on Thursday 10/22 and depart on Sunday 10/25. Our reservations are for three nights. We have the Poplar group campsite.

Address: 50 Black Mountain Campground Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
Phone: (828) 675-5616

• This is a tent-only campground; no wheeled camping units or RVs permitted
• Campground open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; notify campground of late arrivals by calling 828-675-5616
• Campers must enter through Black Mountain Campground to reach this facility
• Daily fees are for up to 50 people and 10 vehicles per site
• No public address systems are allowed
• This facility is located within a bear sanctuary; keep all food out of site in containers or locked inside a hard-sided vehicle, secure trash in provided bins and remove all food from area after eating
• This campground is managed by the Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association
• Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.


Yancy County, North Carolina Hiking Trails: http://www.mountaintravelguide.com/H...g%20Trails.htm

Yancy County, North Carolina Waterfalls: http://www.mountaintravelguide.com/W...Waterfalls.htm

Who's Coming

Crash and Mrs. Crash