Preliminary Campout Info

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:16 pm

We still have a lot of planning to do, but preliminary info on the Spring Campout Event can be found in the Events listing.
http://www.wi-geocaching.com/modules.php?name=Events&EventID=606
The event page will be posted on geocaching.com soon. Keep checking for more info and mark your calendar.

Event listing is GC43KW0.

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:40 pm

I haven't seen any place if Minnesaota Geocachers are officially going to join our group for the event.

Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:53 pm

hotdogs_off_trail wrote:

I haven't seen any place if Minnesaota Geocachers are officially going to join our group for the event.

Jim and Brian have both posted to the MN Prez's posting about it in their events thread.

Joined: 2006-12-09 Posts: 5

I kinda expect Team Cooler Crew will show up!

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:26 pm

Anyone know if geo-dogs will be welcome at the event?

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:30 pm

I found this link about dogs in state parks but this particular state park isn't mentioned as being allowed or not allowed.

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/rules/pets.html

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:35 pm

Dogs are usually allowed, but only on a leash. Dogs are usually not allowed in the beach areas of pavilions. We will have our "hotdogs", Jag and Sierra along.

Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:38 pm

We just got our first dog a few months ago and so learning all the rules is a whole new world for me. Thanks!

WGA Member Joined: 2006-09-19 Posts: 66

I'm planning on placing a number of new permanent caches in the park prior to the event (once this snow, ice, and otherwise messy stuff clears out!). Shocked

There are a few there now, but not many. There are also some other nice areas (including the Gandy Dancer Trail) nearby that might get some attention too. Will see how much time I get in April and early May. I believe scott543 will also be placing a few new caches in time for the joint event.

Should be fun! Surprised

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:18 pm

Thanks Spike007! New caches, night caches, tug-o-war, pancakes, and the great outdoors! Very Happy

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2013 4:24 pm

Just a few questions:

Who or where or what do I pay the $10 a day to camp in the group site?

Where do I park my car?

I found this map of the campground
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/interstate/pdfs/interstatemap.pdf

Will you put some red x's on the group site or sites and parking?

Is it the spot labeled pines group camp?

WGA Member Joined: 2006-09-19 Posts: 66

There are 15 new permanent caches placed in Interstate Park, most on the Silverbrook and Skyline trails. Also a couple down in the picnic area near the river. Hopefully they will provide a good tour of some of the lesser traveled areas of the park.

Many of the areas along the river and the bluffs are designated State Natural Areas. They are definitely worth hiking (even without caches on them) - some interesting terrain and some great scenic views.

I may get out there and place a couple more prior to the campout - the warm weather this weekend should go a long ways in clearing out all the snow! Wink

Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:24 am

Error3 wrote:

Just a few questions:

Who or where or what do I pay the $10 a day to camp in the group site?

you can pay here and order additional WGA or Groundspeak merchandise if you wish.
http://wi-geocaching.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=18

Where do I park my car?
for the group site, there are parking areas - I only see the Pines Group Camp near the south campground. will need to confirm

Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 8:17 am

Maybe not so preliminary since the campout is looming imminently but...

Does the WGA keep a coffee urn going Saturday morning during registration? Kind of like a hospitality/wake-up thing? I know there will be coffee along with the pancakes and other goodies on Sunday morning. Very Happy

Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 10:10 am

We have a coffee pot in the Hauler. We pulled it out at the last minute at Pike Lake last fall. That should be covered, and thanks for the reminder!