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crazylev · 06-16-2003, 09:14 AM

One of our favorite camping spots is a place called Shades SP. It is located off US 41 just southwest of Crawfordsville, Indiana. It is about 3 hours from Chicago.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/parks/shades.html

And right down the road is Turkey Run SP:

http://www.turkeyrunstatepark.com/

If you are into hiking, Turkey Run has some really cool trails, some which are mighty difficult too. I have a four inch bruise on my butt to prove it.

All this in the middle of Indiana. Whoda thunk....

Silvertwinkie · 06-16-2003, 09:53 AM

Sounds good to me Curtis. Do you have a web link for Blackhawk Lake?

I had heard that about the chain state park before, but was not sure how correct the info was. Since you are the second one in a year to say that, perhaps we should nix that one for a local gathering.

Eric

**jcanavera** · 06-16-2003, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by crazylev
One of our favorite camping spots is a place called Shades SP. It is located off US 41 just southwest of Crawfordsville, Indiana. It is about 3 hours from Chicago.

http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/parks/shades.html

And right down the road is Turkey Run SP:

http://www.turkeyrunstatepark.com/

All this in the middle of Indiana. Whoda thunk....

According to the web site the sites at Shades are Class B which says no electric.

Turkey run is electric.

Jack

hotLAVA · 06-16-2003, 06:29 PM

Hi Everyone!

Count the three (maybe I should say 3.5?) in for another weekend in the near future. I'm with Eric on keeping it close to home mainly for selfish reasons: taveling with a strapped in 3 1/2 year old poses all sorts of challenges after about 2 hours. This doesn't mean we won't show up if it's furter away - just wishful thinking.

Starve Rock, Utica sounds fun to me! However it's bound to get hot here sooner or later (it is going to get hot, isn't it?) and they do not have anywhere to go swimming. So I'd like to suggest that we go somewhere with someplace to get wet. We're always looking for someplace new and exciting to camp, but we'd be happy going to LeRoy again, too. Can't beat the price and there is a lake!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with the plan.
Tracy

Silvertwinkie · 06-16-2003, 08:07 PM

Ok, then how about a Chicago rally for a weekend at Illinois Beach State Park. It's got a fair size pond parked next to it (plenty of swimming for the brave), it's real close (not more than an hour, maybe an hour and a half for most folks), has the same setups like Gander Bay (electric and showers), nice shoreline, nice paths, same price..... Zion however is not exactly Leroy, IL but the park is set back far enough from town. Even if it gets fairly warm in July, the lake should still keep things within reason (hopefully) minus humidity.

Anyway, I was kind of thinking about one of the weekends after the 4th of July.

Sound interesting to anyone?

Eric

Tikihut · 06-16-2003, 08:20 PM

I just want to go any where and camp even if it is my drive way. So count me in

Silvertwinkie · 06-16-2003, 08:27 PM

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Originally posted by Argosy-1
I just want to go any where and camp even if it is my drive way. So count me in

I could not have said it better myself.

Eric

Cottage · 06-16-2003, 09:03 PM

Hello Eric:

Your plan sounds good. I think were in. As far as Blackhawk Lake is concerned, I do not have a web site (I am NOT a computer person) however I have a phone number (608) 935-3368. I hope that more will be interested. Take care.

gsalmon · 06-17-2003, 07:22 AM

Curtis,

I'm not sure if this is the right Blackhawk Lake in Wisconsin. If it is the one between Cobb and Highland, Wi. the url is http://www.blackhawklake.com/ and it looks pretty nice.

Gary

Silvertwinkie · 06-17-2003, 09:09 AM

I called both numbers, it is the Blackhawk Lake campground.

The problem is that for Labor Day, they are all booked up for electric sites. Only rustic sites are availible (no electric, water or other hookups).

Curtis, if you have picked up three of the group sites, and have the room for a few more to come, we'd be happy to join. If you have the only a single site, then the only way to go would be rustic and with that there would not be any way to group us all together.

As for the Chitown rally, I'll start looking into the date and get some group info soon.

Eric

airstreamDreamer2 · 06-17-2003, 11:43 AM

For those who want a swimming lake I don't think too many state parks have them open. The gov. of IL has cut the parks' budget so much that they can't staff the lakes with lifegaurds. I know Moraine View and Rock Cut closed their lakes for that exact reason. BUT Illinois Beach State Park is right on Lake Michigan so maybe they will have the beach open.Ok I propose that the second weekend in July, the 11th - 13th that we all go to Illinois Beach State Park. It's close, has a swimming lake, fishing, hiking, and hunting.It's even close to Gurnee Mills! Maybe the women can all take a day and go shopping!!! Naa. We're going camping and camping doesn't include shopping. Anyway, let me know so that I can start making reservations!!!

airstreamDreamer2

Silvertwinkie · 06-17-2003, 11:58 AM

Not sure about the group, but I would like to suggest one of the later weekends because the 11th is the next weekend after the 4th. Any input?

Eric

airstreamDreamer2 · 06-17-2003, 12:14 PM

Silvertwinkie brought up a good point. I think the 18th- 20th will be better. I wasn't even thinking about that silvertwinkie.

Silvertwinkie · 06-17-2003, 12:18 PM

I have one PM out still waiting to hear back. I agree the 18th sounds good, just want to hear back from one last person before we set the date in stone.

I should have the info by tonight and we can set up the date for sure from that point.

Eric

airstreamDreamer2 · 06-17-2003, 12:28 PM

[B][I][SIZE=4]YAAAAY!![SIZE=1]We're getting closer to another rally!!!

Tikihut · 06-17-2003, 01:34 PM

I will not be able to go july 18th weekend for cottage an ilbillies and I will be on a week log trip
Chris

85MH325 · 06-17-2003, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by Silvertwinkie
I have one PM out still waiting to hear back. I agree the 18th sounds good, just want to hear back from one last person before we set the date in stone.

I should have the info by tonight and we can set up the date for sure from that point.

Eric

Set the date... keep the adult chocolate beverages cool... we'll be there!!!

Not being terribly familiar with Illinois, just where IS Illinois Beach State Park? Right in Chicagoland, or where?

Roger

hotLAVA · 06-17-2003, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by airstreamDreamer2
.....Illinois Beach State Park. It's close, has a swimming lake, fishing, hiking, and hunting.It's even close to Gurnee Mills! Maybe the women can all take a day and go shopping!!!

airstreamDreamer2

Perhaps after a day of shopping for ribbons and bows, we ladies can strip down to bra and panties and have a pillow fight? Just an idea.......

We're up for the 18th..........but sure wish we could find a date where illbillies, cottage, and Chris could make it. C'mon Eric, can't you please everyone?

Tracy

85MH325 · 06-17-2003, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by Tracy Lawrence

Perhaps after a day of shopping for ribbons and bows, we ladies can strip down to bra and panties and have a pillow fight? Just an idea.......

C'mon Eric, can't you please everyone?

Tracy

Okey, Dokey, Eric. The gaunlet has been thrown. I REALLY want to hear how you're going to respond to THIS one!!! I thought that the Toga party idea kinda sounded fun... but Tracy just may really be onto something here...

Uhhh.... this IS a spectator sport for the men, right?

Lemme go ask my wife if she'll still let me come!!!

My appologies, Tracy... I know your post was tongue-in-cheek, but it was just sooooo good, I couldn't help m'self!!!

Roger

Silvertwinkie · 06-17-2003, 04:44 PM

Wow...I leave you all alone for a few hours and.....

Hey I am up for whenever the majority can attend. The 18th sounds bad for a number of folks and that's ok.

How about the 25, 26 and 27th? The typical potluck on the 26th.

If that date is not good, the 11th will work, I just thought that some might have already gone camping over the 4th and needed a rest from the in tow for a weekend or so.

I sent Argosy-1 an email to see if he, Illbilly, Cottage and anyone else in the clan can make other dates (25th or the 11th). I won't BS, my pref is the 25th, but like I said whatever gets the best group together I am up for.

Now onto the pillow fight part. Interesting concept. Sorry to disappoint, but that will keep me out of trouble I believe!

At any rate, let's see what other say about the weekend of the 25th and if not, then the 11th?

Eric