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VW Lounge => General Forum => Topic started by: Baha (Shawn) on June 12, 2012, 08:14:55 pm
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Due to the Busses by the Depot event being held the same weekend, the canyon trip has been cancelled. We will try to reschedule next season
So here's the story...
Tracy and I will have been together for 20 years this October.
2 years ago I told her, "I will take you anywhere in the world you want to go".
Every week since then I have asked her "Have you figured out where you want to go?" and I never get a straight answer.
At the beginning of this year, after I asked my weekly "Have you figured out where you want to go yet?" I have added "Anywhere in the world...and we're going to end up at the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania in a VW Bus" #banghead
So the other night I asked "Have you figured out where you want to go?" and her answer was "What is actually at the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania?" bugey--
So here's the photos we looked at:
(http://www.visittiogapa.com/canyonpicture2.jpg)(http://www.visittiogapa.com/canyonpicture1.jpg)
and the fact that it would be beautiful in the fall, was mentioned.
"Where is this Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania?" she asked
So I looked it up... It's 51 miles north of Sunsational Family Campground, New home of GGBB.
Then she got an interesting look on her face..... The wheels were turning.
I said "You want to see if our camping buddies want to go....Dont you?" She smiled
So at this point it's just a fishing expedition (an idea, not an actual fishing trip #@rofl3 )
Anybody want to to go camping in early October? It should be one of the most amazing visual trips ever. She'll probably max out the memory card (9000 photos)
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That sounds awesome!!
Our anniversary is October 7th.... it'll be 12 years.
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I would fire up the lovebus in a heartbeat if JoAnn would go but I know that isn't happening so I must pass.
Plus we have been camping there.
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Worlds End State Park is close to where you are looking Shawn, and is a great spot to consider if Colton Point is booked.
This is a shot from Canyon Vista in Worlds End State Park... A place I love and have been going to since I was a kid, in fact my daughter is the 4th generation of my family to go...
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Worlds_End_State_Park_Far_View.jpg/300px-Worlds_End_State_Park_Far_View.jpg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_End_State_Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_End_State_Park)
Map from one park to the other...
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Worlds+End+State+Park+Visitors+Center,+Pennsylvania+154,+Forksville,+PA&daddr=colton+point+state+park&hl=en&sll=41.622593,-77.412819&sspn=0.398826,0.617294&geocode=FaHOeAIdN3Zv-yF-B4XZlImpoQ%3BFYNJfAIdifZh-yEebfth7lNm5Q&oq=worlds+end+&mra=ls&t=m&z=10 (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Worlds+End+State+Park+Visitors+Center,+Pennsylvania+154,+Forksville,+PA&daddr=colton+point+state+park&hl=en&sll=41.622593,-77.412819&sspn=0.398826,0.617294&geocode=FaHOeAIdN3Zv-yF-B4XZlImpoQ%3BFYNJfAIdifZh-yEebfth7lNm5Q&oq=worlds+end+&mra=ls&t=m&z=10)
Some shots of both areas...
http://snoopy.scrapping.cc/JanJimPa2Ph.html (http://snoopy.scrapping.cc/JanJimPa2Ph.html)
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Never mind, I just looked at the google maps mileage and it's 78 miles between the parks...
D'oH
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been to the Pa Grand Canyon twice, it is great
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Sounds good to me!!
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There has been a VW campout near the Grand Canyon of PA for the last couple years in April with the Full Moon Bus Club campers. But both years we saw it online, we had already missed it. Not sure they do it every year or not. It looks like a gorgeous place... I bet the fall would be awesome! Sounds like a great idea! But I think Tracy should take you up on "anywhere" for a real anniversary without us....
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Tracy should take you up on "anywhere" for a real anniversary without us....
Me too but she =+grouphu9 +=ourlogo+= @campfiresmiley
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But I think Tracy should take you up on "anywhere" for a real anniversary without us....
+:indeed'
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Although an anniversary is another milestone in a couples life
Me too but she =+grouphu9 +=ourlogo+= @campfiresmiley
I said "You want to see if our camping buddies want to go....Dont you?" She smiled
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i would be down for another trip after the drive to TN this is nothing.
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I think Tracy should take you up on "anywhere" for a real anniversary without us....
On my 30th, I suggested to Mrs Muggy go on a trip WITHOUT me. Hell, 30 years with me and I certainly understand. I've had almost 56 years with me and I need a break sometimes.
The voices in my head said that, not me. &^rofl
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we might need to bring uncle teddy on this trip. I think we could put his tent between us and the bus to mask any potentially scaring noises coming from whit in.
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The Date is the weekend of the 6th & 7th (No Slowriders this year so we'll make our own)
Ive got the Campground! Canyon Country Campground 130 Wilson Road Wellsboro, Pa. 16901
On the rim of the canyon... With a great look out. Electric hookups & she'll make sure we're all right next to each other (8,10,11,13,14,15)
(http://www.campinpa.com/Portals/7/flash/Images/site_map.png)
Do we want to go Thursday or Friday?
I'm thinking Thursday just like Granny's
The route:
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-aHMG6Rvkb0M/UChP_Vu0fuI/AAAAAAAAXII/-OoG0prf4Wk/s640/image001.png)
Summary: 269.6 miles (7 hours, 3 minutes)
Time Mile Instruction For Toward
7:30 AM 0.0 Depart 656 Tanger Ave, Franklinville, NJ 08322 on Sunset Ave (West) 0.2 mi
7:30 AM 0.2 Bear RIGHT (West) onto Lakeview Ave 0.1 mi
7:31 AM 0.3 Continue (West) on Delsea Dr 32 yds
7:32 AM 0.4 Continue (West) on Clayton Rd 164 yds
7:32 AM 0.5 Bear RIGHT (West) onto Clayton Williamstown Rd 0.2 mi
7:33 AM 0.7 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Fries Mill Rd 2.7 mi
7:38 AM 3.3 Turn LEFT (West) onto US-322 [Glassboro Williamsto Rd] 22.7 mi
8:05 AM 24.5 Entering Pennsylvania
8:07 AM 26.0 Continue (North) on Ramp 0.3 mi
8:07 AM 26.3 Merge onto I-95 [US-322] (West) 0.7 mi
8:08 AM 27.1 At I-95 Exit 3A, turn off onto Ramp 0.3 mi US-322 / West Chester
8:09 AM 27.3 Continue (West) on US-322 [Conchester Rd] 7.1 mi
8:19 AM 34.4 Turn LEFT (West) onto US-1 [US-322] 7.8 mi
8:28 AM 42.2 Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-52 [Lenape Rd] 0.9 mi
8:30 AM 43.1 Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-926 [E Street Rd] 10.9 mi
8:50 AM 53.9 Bear RIGHT (West) onto SR-41 [Gap Newport Pike] 11.7 mi
9:06 AM 65.7 Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-741 0.2 mi
9:07 AM 65.9 Bear LEFT (West) onto Old Strasburg Rd [T493] 0.1 mi
9:07 AM 66.0 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s) 98 yds
9:07 AM 66.1 At Gap, return South on Local road(s) 98 yds
9:08 AM 66.1 Turn LEFT (East) onto Old Strasburg Rd [T493] 0.1 mi
9:08 AM 66.3 Bear LEFT (East) onto Bridge St 0.1 mi
9:09 AM 66.4 Turn LEFT (North) onto Chestnut St 0.4 mi
9:10 AM 66.8 Bear LEFT (North) onto SR-897 [White Horse Rd] 4.0 mi
9:18 AM 70.8 Turn LEFT (West) onto SR-340 [Old Philadelphia Pike] 0.5 mi
9:19 AM 71.3 Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-897 [Peters Rd] 6.1 mi
9:30 AM 77.4 Bear LEFT (North) onto US-322 [Horseshoe Pike] 24.7 mi
10:01 AM 102.1 Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto Ramp 0.3 mi
10:01 AM 102.4 Bear RIGHT (North) onto US-322 [SR-72] 0.4 mi
10:02 AM 102.7 At US-322 Old Mine Rd Exit, bear RIGHT (North) onto Ramp 0.2 mi
10:02 AM 102.9 Turn LEFT (West) onto Old Mine Rd [Ironmaster Rd] 0.2 mi
10:03 AM 103.1 Continue (West) on SR-117 0.2 mi
10:04 AM 103.3 Turn RIGHT (West) onto Mine Rd 0.8 mi
10:06 AM 104.1 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Northwood Dr 0.8 mi
10:08 AM 104.9 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Butler Rd 1.5 mi
10:11 AM 106.4 Turn LEFT (West) onto US-322 [Horseshoe Pike] 9.9 mi
10:24 AM 116.3 Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto (N) Hockersville Rd 1.4 mi
10:28 AM 117.7 Turn LEFT (South-West) onto Hershey Park Dr 0.1 mi
10:29 AM 117.9 Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-39 [Hanover St] 6.3 mi
10:40 AM 124.2 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Fairville Ave 2.8 mi
10:46 AM 126.9 Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto Piketown Rd 0.6 mi
10:48 AM 127.5 Bear LEFT (North) onto Sleepy Hollow Rd 1.7 mi
10:51 AM 129.3 Continue (West) on SR-443 [Fishing Creek Valley Rd] 7.5 mi
11:04 AM 136.7 Turn off onto Ramp 0.2 mi
11:05 AM 137.0 Bear RIGHT (North-West) onto US-22 [US-322] 9.6 mi
11:16 AM 146.5 Bear RIGHT (North) onto US-11 [US-22] 12.9 mi
11:32 AM 159.4 Turn LEFT (West) onto Race St 120 yds
11:33 AM 159.4 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Market St 120 yds
11:33 AM 159.5 At Liverpool, stay on Market St (North-East) 54 yds
11:33 AM 159.5 Turn RIGHT (East) onto Locust St 142 yds
11:34 AM 159.6 Turn LEFT (North-East) onto US-11 [US-15] 16.0 mi
11:53 AM 175.6 Continue (North) on US-15 [US-11 Bus] 10 yds
11:54 AM 175.7 Continue (North) on US-11 Bus [US-15 Bus] 3.7 mi
12:02 PM 179.3 Continue (North-East) on US-11 [US-15] 3.4 mi
12:06 PM 182.7 Bear LEFT (North) onto US-15 12.9 mi
12:22 PM 195.7 Continue (North) on 3rd St 0.3 mi
12:23 PM 195.9 Continue (North) on Old Route 15 142 yds
12:24 PM 196.0 Continue (North) on SR-1011 [Old Route 15] 3.0 mi
12:30 PM 199.0 Continue (North) on Old Route 15 1.1 mi
12:33 PM 200.1 Continue (North) on US-15 15.0 mi
12:52 PM 215.1 Continue (North-West) on Market St 0.3 mi
12:53 PM 215.4 Turn LEFT (West) onto W 4th St 6.0 mi
1:07 PM 221.4 Continue (West) on US-220 6.0 mi
1:15 PM 227.3 Turn RIGHT (North) onto SR-287 28.9 mi
2:05 PM 256.2 Turn LEFT (West) onto Rattler Mine Rd 2.9 mi
2:10 PM 259.1 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Ratter Mine Rd 0.9 mi
2:12 PM 260.0 Continue (North) on LR58012 3.5 mi
2:19 PM 263.5 Bear LEFT (North-West) onto 21 [LR58012] 0.3 mi
2:20 PM 263.7 Turn LEFT (West) onto Local road(s) 0.2 mi
2:21 PM 263.9 Continue (West) on LR58013 0.5 mi
2:22 PM 264.4 Bear RIGHT (North) onto SR-3006 2.0 mi
2:27 PM 266.4 Continue (North-West) on SR-660 2.8 mi
2:33 PM 269.3 Bear RIGHT (West) onto Wilson Rd 0.3 mi
2:33 PM 269.6 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Local road(s) 87 yds
2:33 PM 269.6 Arrive Canyon Country Campground [RD 6 Box 186, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Tel: (570) 724-3818]
SUMMARY
Driving distance: 269.6 miles
Trip duration: 7 hours, 3 minutes
Driving time: 7 hours, 3 minutes
Cost: $59.48
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Man, this looks awesome!!
We would LOVE to go, but we'll be celebrating our anniversary as well and we've decided to take advantage of a good deal and head to St. Maarten for the week (sans kiddos and mutt)! :jump4jo":
I hope you guys have a great time!!! I can't wait to see all the beautiful photos!
Happy Anniversary!!!!! &^beer&
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This far a drive, I think Thursday is a must!
Just curious... why wouldn't we get the cheaper no-hookup tent sites ($25) in yellow instead of electric sites ($31)? Can you call her back and see if we can get 14-17 for variety?
Saw on the site... their bathrooms got good reviews... woo-hoo!! **^bana0
That weekend looks good... far enough in advance I'll take off so no meetings can be schedules. I'm so excited... I was talking to another person that has a cabin up there and was saying how beautiful it is! Who all wants to go?????
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Would love to go, won't have enough personal to take off from work. Have a great time and take a lot of pics!
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Matthew will be back in school, so I can't pull him out Thursday or Friday.
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Actually, that might be the same week as my reset for work. Which means ill have Friday off. Maybe ill just come up after work.
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we might need to bring uncle teddy on this trip. I think we could put his tent between us and the bus to mask any potentially scaring noises coming from whit in.
#@rofl3 #@rofl3 #@rofl3 &^rofl &^rofl &^rofl #@rofl3 #@rofl3 #@rofl3 clap2-*
I have to see if I can do this, tough to get off work then - busy time, and I don't know if Bob can pull the trailer up those hills.......bugey-- Q3surrende
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Going to see if i can get off this week we were planned to roll out a system upgrade at the hospital but curerntly we have no leade and they have not started setting up the software yet so i should be good i will put in for it now and see what happens looks fun.
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oh and if i can go down for thursday and sign me up for electric .... oh wait i dont need it celly loves my generator lol
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thumpup)-
Let me know. I'd like to email her this weekend.
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boss is out till next week sorry bud but i shoudl know monday.
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Jack, are you & JoAnn going to take the trailer to this?
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So if Matthew and I wanted to attend , is it still possible or are reservations closed?
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No, won't be g.oing
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No, won't be g.oing
C'mon... Break that sucker in!
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Here's the latest update.
Sent Lindy at Canyon Country Campground an email and updated her. Waiting for an answer to make sure my plan will work.
(http://www.campinpa.com/Portals/7/flash/Images/site_map.png)
I've reserved Site 15. It has electric ($31.00 a nite). 14 & down also have electric.
16 & UP do not have electric ($25.00)
Suggestion: Remember its October. The cost of electric site will be cheaper than 4 days propane (Bring an electric heater of course)
Contact the campground and make your reservations soon. She's holding this group of sites for us.
And she says they're the best.
Canyon Country Campground
130 Wilson Road
Wellsboro, Pa. 16901
570-724-3818
campinpa@comcast.net
So who else is coming???? I have tons of extra gear. Come with us...It's going to be beautiful!!!!
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I'm seriously considering taking Matthew out of school Thursday and Friday to go, but who's going to back the trailer in for me???? [LMAO] 12blush
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DO IT, get out and enjoy that thing!
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I know, I just got it back yesterday with the changes , the window awnings, and an upgrade so I can pick up digital cable now.. thumpup)-
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upgrade so I can pick up digital cable now..
^jawdro%
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Only a four channels here in my backyard, so I guess it depends where you are. That's fine with me though, four is better than none! thumpup)-
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Four?
That's roughing it!
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[LMAO] Yes, like back in the old days before cable, when you used rabbit ears on the tv and an antenna on the top of the house. dog@@
Ok, I figured out the backing in thing. If worse comes to worse I'll unhitch the trailer, and with the help of some very friendly SJVWC campers we can pull/push it into place. It has four handles to do exactly that. This weekend I'm going to set up the tent room to see how that goes. I've been told it takes two people. We'll see.
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1) Who is going?
2) Shawn where did you get your directions? I've tried several places to see if I could meet up with you guys/someone at some point, but there don't seem to be any intersecting roads.... }dunn--
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You probably would come over via the PA Turnpike to Harrisburg. Otherwise head to franklinville
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Hmm... going to Franklinville first would add about an hour and a half to the trip. I'll think about it. Have to see what's going on here anyway.
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http://pacanyon.com/What_to_Do.html
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Sorry guys. Can't compete with BBTD. Trip cancelled
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Looks like Michelle and I are taking your anniversary trip before Grannies this year! PA Grand Canyon here we come! **^bana0
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Sorry guys. Can't compete with BBTD. Trip cancelled
What is BBTD?
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busses by the depot
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You reply to a two year old post? Nice... I'll bet Greg has been losing his mind
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Hahaha!
I didn't even notice the date!
For some reason it said it was new on mine.
Usually if I try to reply to something old it gives me a warning.
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Thats OK I didnt notice it was you! I saw the blue bus and assumed it was Greg
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Wow, this post got confusing real fast! #@rofl3
Seriously though, been looking at pics of Grand Canyon of PA and I'm getting really stoked for this trip! Might even stay at the same campground you found Shawn. We'll scope it our for you and if it lives up to the photos I've seen, we'll go back with you and Tracy sometime!
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Looks like Michelle and I are taking your anniversary trip before Grannies this year! PA Grand Canyon here we come! **^bana0
This is why it told me it was new!