Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 17:17:04 -0700
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Per request - from the T2 & vintagebus lists:
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:13:54 -0500
From: Bill Bowman <bill@bnnta.com>
To: type2@type2.com
Subject: [T2] upcoming "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch #33" camping
weekend...
Hi all,
"Buses Nowhere Near The Arch #33"
Formerly, and also known as "Buses By The Arch". A family-oriented VW
camping weekend!
Friday, Aug 31st, 2018 through Monday Sept 3rd, 2018 (the entire Labor Day
Holiday weekend!)
It's time again to make plans to attend the premier Midwest VW Type 2
camping event! On average, we are delighted to host roughly about 100
Buses. (Check out past event coverage in the July, 2011 issue of "Hot VWs
Magazine".)
Come join us for the upcoming 33rd "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch" camping
weekend. This family camping event will feature a gathering of VW
Transporters of all types and eras from all over the USA. While
predominantly a Type 2 event, all models of VW are welcome to camp with us!
We are looking forward to seeing you and your Transporter amidst all the
"Split-windshields", "Bubble-windshields", Vanagons, and EuroVans as well
as any other VW models this Fall. All models and years of VWs are invited,
and only VWs are allowed inside the BNNTA event campground.
"Buses Nowhere Near The Arch #33" will be held rain or shine over the long
Labor Day holiday weekend, Friday, August 31st thru Sep 3rd, 2018. We will
gather again at the "group use" campground at Indian Creek Recreation Area.
This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground is located right alongside
18,000 acre Mark Twain Lake, about 30 miles southwest of historic Hannibal,
Missouri. This is a beautiful, federally-run campground with paved roads
and parking pads and nice facilities. Most conveniences are available in
nearby Monroe City or Hannibal.
On both Friday and Saturday evening we plan to have campfires and music
along with VW and other "unusual" door prizes, and parts swapping in
addition to the "site-to-site" socializing and "Bus-banter" that this VW
camping event is famous for. On Saturday morning we are planning another of
our famous "Bus caravans" over to historic Hannibal, the boyhood home of
Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. "Mark Twain." You'll have lots of time to explore
the haunts of his hometown, or tour "Injun Joe's Cave." You won't want to
miss it!
If all goes well, on Saturday afternoon we are planning another communal
gathering for a pot luck dinner. So if you would like to join us for that,
please do your part and bring a large portion side dish to share with
everyone! On Saturday evening, owners choice awards will be presented in
several Type 2 classes in addition to vendor and participant-donated door
prizes. If you have any neat VW related item(s) to donate as door prizes,
please bring them along. On Sunday you are free to enjoy the lake or visit
other regional highlights. It should prove to be a relaxed, fun weekend
full of great Volkswagen experiences and new friendships.
Our private camping facilities at Indian Creek include our own large,
private "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch" group campsite area with some
electric hook-ups (first come, first served), fishing, water-sports (bring
your water toys), playground, a huge pavilion, toilet and shower
facilities, and a nearby boat launch ramp. The all inclusive camping/event
fee is $30 per VW for the entire weekend.
Only VW’s that are registered and camping will be admitted into the BNNTA
group campground area! Now, please read that last sentence again!
Sites in the BNNTA group campground area can not be reserved in advance.
The gates to our campground will be open for arrivals and site selection by
about noon on Friday. If you arrive earlier, you could choose to stay
nearby in the regular campground at the Indian Creek Recreational Area.
Although there should be plenty of room, the earlier you arrive the better.
We are looking forward to your arrival for a holiday weekend full of
Volkswagen fun. Please pass the word around to your VW friends about this
Volkswagen camping festival held over the long Labor Day holiday weekend!
So wipe down and pack up those Transporters for the cruise over to Mark
Twain Lake for the "Buses Nowhere Near The Arch #33" campout on Friday,
August 31st thru Monday September 3rd, 2018 near Hannibal, Missouri. Please
see the website below for lots of photos and information and a link to a
Google Maps program to find your way to BNNTA campground.
"Buses Nowhere Near the Arch #33"
Indian Creek Recreation Area, Mark Twain Lake, MO
Directions:
> From Monroe City, MO:
Take US Route 24 southwest approx. 6.5 miles.
Turn left (south) onto State Route "HH", (WATCH FOR "BNNTA" SIGNS)
Proceed almost 1.75 miles, turn left onto first paved road. Monroe County
Road #581. There is an "Indian Creek Marina" billboard as well as a BNNTA
event sign at this turn, then proceed a little over 3.5 miles into the
"Indian Creek Recreational Area" and watch for BNNTA signs on the right for
the turn to the "Group Use Area"; then follow the BNNTA signs into the
"Group Use Area".
Welcome to "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch"! We'll see you there!
Bill Bowman
http://www.bnnta.com/
