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[Baha (Shawn)]

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:



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)

[chuelsmann]

That sounds awesome!!

Our anniversary is October 7th.... it'll be 12 years.

[lovebus (jack)]

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.

[3Gear]

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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worlds_End_State_Park




Map from one park to the other...



Some shots of both areas...

http://snoopy.scrapping.cc/JanJimPa2Ph.html

[3Gear]

Never mind, I just looked at the google maps mileage and it's 78 miles between the parks...

D'oH

[bugs2much]

been to the Pa Grand Canyon twice, it is great

[Beetleboi -Greg-]

Sounds good to me!!

[Fire Lady (Michelle)]

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....

[Baha (Shawn)]

Tracy should take you up on "anywhere" for a real anniversary without us....

Me too but she  =+grouphu9     +=ourlogo+=   @campfiresmiley

[kvbug (karen)]

But I think Tracy should take you up on "anywhere" for a real anniversary without us....


 +:indeed'

[lovebus (jack)]

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

[skibumtgm]

i would be down for another trip after the drive to TN this is nothing.

[rich67vw]

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

[skibumtgm]

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.

[Baha (Shawn)]

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)



Do we want to go Thursday or Friday?

I'm thinking Thursday just like Granny's


The route:



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