Hosted by: Kansas SPN Family & Women of Letters Local Chapters
Can't make the entire trip? Join us when you can! Feel free to hang out at just the kick off party, go camping in Lawrence, or meet up with us in Labanon. This is your adventure too!
If you want join us in spirit, come back to this page the day of the trip and watch all the images and videos roll into social media and watch a live tracking device tell you our exact location!
EVERYONE IS INVITED! No matter where you live or your age, this is the perfect weekend getaway. Bring the whole family!
FREE TO PARTICIPATE! This event is free to participate in, you are required to cover any personal expenses (e.g. fuel, camping, meals, etc.).
FB EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1923651084533031/
Event Booklet: https://docs.google.com/
June 2- June 4, 2017
WHERE
State of Kansas!
COST
Participation - $FREE
Campsites - $15 per night per tent&car, paid to the Kansas State Parks.
Fuel - $80 (estimated based on your vehicle)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
* Mary the Impala (Supernatural Replica) will be joining us (what fan doesn't want to see an Impala roll through Lawrence and Lebanon?!)
* See several of the towns mentioned in the show including: Lawrence, Stull, Topeka, Junction City, Salina, and Lebanon. 99% of the trip will be paved roads and popular travel routes.
* Fun tourist attractions along the way to break up the driving: See Stull Cemetery, the Largest Ball of Twine, Center of the USA landmark, Bowl Plaza, Garden of Eden, the Flint Hills, and more.
* Two nights of camping at local lakes! Bring your swimsuit, lawn and water game, anything to make your camping adventure fun. Campfires will be going at night, and s'mores are free!
SCHEDULE
FRI, June 2: Kick off Party in Lawrence, KS & Camp out
- Camping at Clinton State Lake ($15 a night for 1 tent & 1 car).
- Kick off party details to come
SAT, June 3: Drive to Lebanon, KS & Campout
Turn by Turn: https://drive.google.com/
- Drive past Stull Cemetery (FREE)
- Drive through the Flint Hills scenic bypass (FREE)
- See the Largest Ball of Twine (FREE)
- See the Center of the USA landmark (FREE)
- Camping at Waconda Lake/ Glen Elder State Park ($15 a night for 1 tent & 1 car).
SUN, Jun 4: Drive home
Turn by Turn: https://drive.google.com/
- Visit local folk art display & Bowl Plaza in Lucas, KS (FREE)
- Visit Garden of Eden in Lucas, KS ($7 per person)
KICK OFF PARTY
TBA
PRIZES & GAMES
SCAVENGER HUNT:
If we get enough people interested, we can do a mini scavenger hunt during the trip.
GEOCACHING:
If your a geocacher, there will be lots of caches along the route. Feel free to snag a few.
FAQ
Do I need a tent or camping gear?
Yes & No. If you would like to camp but don;t have a tent you can always go "Winchester style" and sleep in your vehicle. Also, other participants may have extra room in their tent for to sleep in, just ask around on the Facebook page. Bring any gear or equipment you'll need to make the trip fun. Nothing is required but recommended items might be: a tent, sleeping bag, bug spray, cooler for food and drinks, etc.
What About the Weather?
This event will be rain or shine, however Kansas can have nasty storm. We will be watching the weather very closely across the state the leading up to and during the event. If anything major pops up during the trip we will pull over to a safe place or leave the campgrounds to safe location until its over.
How will we know where to go?
As the event draws closer we will release all the information you need on the map routes, estimates times, nearest gas stations and stores, etc. We will stick to the main roads and 99% of the trip will be on paved blacktop.
How Do I Sign up?
Sign up form is a work in progress, check back soon!
How do I reserve my campsite?
Most campsites cannot be reserved, so you'll need to pay for your site in cash when you arrive. If we get a large group that requires a reserved a camping area (we are looking into it), then we will have a online pre-pay option or pay when you arrive. Contact us
DISCLAIMER
Participate in this event at your own discretion. Organizer is not responsible for any damages or injury associated with camping or driving.
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO AT
FB EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1923651084533031/
Kansas SPN Family (FB): www.facebook.com/groups/KansasSPNFamily
Women of Letters KC (FB): www.facebook.com/groups/SPNWoLKC
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