April Fools Pioneer Camping at Fort McAllister

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April Fools Pioneer Camping at Fort McAllister

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

Fort McAllister State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 1 2011 5:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 3:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Feb 1 2011 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 15 2011 11:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 nights

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lisa Maldonado
Jaime
John Christopher

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Member Cost:

$36.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

22 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will arrive on Friday, April 1st to set up camp and relax around the campfire with some crazy April fools stories. Dinner will be provided on Friday evening. After breakfast( Breakfast is provided) we will explore the 4.3 miles of trail in the park and walk around the salt marsh. There should be plenty of opportunity for wildlife viewing and photograpy.
Feel free to pack a lunch for the trail. Lunch will be provided.

Located on the bank of the Great Ogeechee River south of Savannah, this park is the home of the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The sand and mud earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads, but did not fall until captured in 1864 by Gen. William T. Sherman during his “March to the Sea.”

Nestled among giant live oaks and beautiful salt marsh, this park is a quiet location for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking. The park’s Civil War museum features an interior designed to resemble a bombproof, containing exhibits and artifacts, a video and gift shop. Three cottages sit on stilts at the marsh edge, surrounded by palm trees and palmettos. The campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp and nature trail.

Dinner will be provided on Saturday evening and Breakfast Sunday morning also.
Please bring your own plates, cups and utensils.
Feel free to bring your bicycle. Fort Tours are also available by reservation.
Bring some wacky decor for your tent. We will have a competition to see who can decorate their tent the wackiest.

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag/pad/air mattress
Flashlight/headlamp
Warm comfortable clothing/camp shoes
Personal toiletries
Camp chair
Rain gear
Cup/Mug
2 Bags of firewood

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Bicycle
Bug Repellant
Camera
Hiking shoes
Camelback
Snacks
Adult beverages (optional of course)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Address/Directions
Fort McAllister Historic Park

3894 Fort McAllister Road
Richmond Hill , GA 31324

GPS Coordinates:
N 31.888583 | W 081.200883

Located 10 miles east of I-95 on Ga. Spur 144 (take I-95 exit #90)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

460Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

3:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $184.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Parking is $5 unless you have a State Park Pass
Maximum of 6 well behaved dogs for this event

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$36.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Campsite fee, 2 dinners, 2 breakfast and 1 lunch

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Tue, Mar 15 2011.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you cancel on or before March 20th, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund after March 21st unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however the trip leader may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast.