Veteran's Day Run 2019 (Hot Springs)

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Veteran's Day Run
Hot Springs ORV Park (Hot Springs, AR)

November 7-9, 2019

Come join us for our annual Veteran's Day Run. This our annual trip to Hot Springs, AR to the Hot Springs ORV park. The official wheeling event is Friday and Saturday, although there will be some of us arriving on Thursday to wheel that afternoon. We will fire up the grill on Saturday night for hamburgers and hot dogs so that we can share stories of our weekend wheeling adventures.
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EVENT DETAILS

• When: Thursday 11/7/18 thru Saturday 11/9/18
• Time: Meet at park 8am-5pm Friday and Saturday, times will vary for Thursday.
• Where: Hot Springs ORV Park - Hot Springs, AR
• Cost: (http://www.orvpark.com/trails/fees/
• Daily fee - $30 per day, or
  • Yearly Membership - $55 (includes day 1), and $15 per day for the remainder of the year membership

• 2019 LSJC VETERAN'S DAY SHIRT INFORMATION... See post #3 below. (DETAILS COMING SOON)

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PARK INFORMATION

For more details on Hot Springs ORV Park please click the link below:
http://www.orvpark.com

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday

• Varied wheeling times (please contact others arriving Thursday - not an official wheeling day)

Friday

• 8:00 AM: Park Opens. Check in your vehicle at the office.
• 8:30 AM: Line up with your Trail Leader begin to air down, disconnect and get any other items in your vehicle ready to go!
• 9:00 AM: Drivers Meeting with Trail Leader
• 9:15 AM: Head out on the Trails
• 12:00 - 2:00 PM: Lunch is based on group and Trail Leader.
• 2:00 PM: Head back out for some more trail riding till dusk!

Saturday

• 8:00 AM: Park Opens. Check in your vehicle at the office (if not done on Friday)
• 8:30 AM: Line up with your Trail Leader begin to air down, disconnect and get any other items in your vehicle ready to go!
• 9:00 AM: Drivers Meeting with Trail Leader
• 9:15 AM: Head out on the Trails
• 12:00 - 2:00 PM: Lunch is based on group and Trail Leader.
• 2:00 PM: Head back out for some more trail riding till dusk!
• 7:00 PM: Grill open (burgers and dogs) at the pavillion.

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EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Absolutely no alcohol before or during trail rides.
2. All passengers must have and use seatbelts at all times.
3. Do not allow passengers to stand up in a moving vehicle.
4. Keep your arms, legs, hands and feet inside the Jeep at all times while the Jeep is moving.
5. The owner or driver of the vehicle has inspected the vehicle and warrants that it is in good mechanical condition and properly insured.
6. Drive slow and in a common sense manner. Speed and power are not required to drive offroad.
7. Do not do anything to endanger yourself or your passengers.
8. Be alert outside your Jeep for the safety of others who may be in close proximity.
9. Soft top vehicles are required to have a roll bar.
10. Please follow all safety instructions.
11. Set your handbrake if you leave the Jeep.
12. Always place a piece of canvas, jacket, towel or something else over the winch cable while winching.
13. Always make sure there are at least 5 wraps of cable remaining on the drum before winching.
14. Always keep everyone as far away as possible from the cable when you are winching. This should be at least thirty feet.
15. Keep your hands and fingers clear when reeling the winch cable onto the spool.
16. The winch cable should be free of kinks and broken strands.
17. Keep the Jeep behind you in sight at all times.

***By registering for this event, you agree to abide by these rules, and agree to follow any and all instructions from Trail Leaders and LSJC Directors.

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TOOLS & NECESSITIES

The following are some basic tools/equipment that are handy to have for these events:

1. CB (not mandatory, but best form of communication on trails)
2. Tow points front and rear on vehicle (winch, D-rings, etc.)
3. Tow strap (not mandatory, but good to have handy)
4. Basic tools (to disconnect swaybar, lug wrench, tire gauge, etc.)
5. Onboard fire extinquisher (at least one)
6. Energy
7. Food (lunch can be done on the trail, or some may choose to run into town for quick lunch)
8. Water...plenty of water (***no alcohol is allowed on the trails)

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HOT SPRINGS AMENITIES

Housing Information:
Motels
Americas Best Value Inn (formerly Travelier Inn)
1045 East Grand Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-4681, Fax (501) 624-4684
See parking question in FAQ

Rodeway Inn
1125 E. Grand Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-3321 Fax: (501) 624-5814

Knights Inn
1871 East Grand Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901 US
Phone: (501) 624-4436 or (800) 238-4891

Embassy Suites Hotel
400 Convention Blvd
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (501) 624-9200


Candlewood Suites
3404 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
(501) 624-4000

Camping at the Park
Here are two checklists that may be helpful:
http://www.lonestarjeepclub.org/boar...t=camping+list

Hot Springs ORV Park offers both tent and RV camp sites nestled in beautiful shaded hardwoods. Many sites border one of our numerous spring-fed creeks. Tent sites include pea-gravel tent pads and fire rings; some have picnic tables. RV sites include electrical / water hookups and fire rings. Our modern restroom facilities house private showers and a clothes washer / dryer. The Park store is stocked with snacks and goodies, plus most anything else you may need, including firewood, personal items and emergency vehicle repair items.

RV sites are available at $20.00-$30.00 per night.
Tent sites are available at $10.00 per night.
Cabin Rental is available. Cost is $100/night with a $50 deposit (sleeps 4-6)
We suggest that you reserve your site in advance. Call the park office during normal business hours to reserve your camping spot.

Park Manager
Hot Springs ORV Park
2100 Millcreek Rd
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901
Office (501) 625-3600
Fax (501) 625-3607
Website: www.orvpark.com
email: [email protected]

Other Camping
KOA Campgrounds
National Reservations: 800-562-5903
Phone: (501) 624-5912
Website: www.koa.com

J & J RV Park
Phone: (501) 321-9852
Website: www.jjrvpark.com

Panther Valley Ranch
Phone: (501) 623-5556
Website: www.panthervalleyranch.com

Restaurant Information:
Hot Springs is full of every type of restaurant you desire.

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SPECIAL NOTIFICATIONS



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TRAIL RATINGS and GROUP DESCRIPTIONS

http://www.lsjc.org/board/showthread...-Trail-Ratings

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Refer to Post #2 for Participant Lists...

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ATTENDING LSJC VETERAN'S DAY RUN:

*please indicate whether you are willing to help TRAIL LEAD or be a GUNNER - TIA!!

1. Obsession
2. RAWRR
3. Mountain65
4. BearKat
5. Alice_in_Jeepland/Creature
6. James NVRDUN Foster/Jackpot Girl
7. cj8larry
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[Obsession]

Follow this link to order your Veteran's Day T-Shirt:

https://boards.lsjc.org/forum/member...s-day-t-shirts

[RAWRR]

Count me in. Arriving Thursday

[Mountain65]

Put me down. Looking forward to this ride. Thanks

[Bearkat]

We're in. RV spot reserved and we'll be getting in on Thursday.

[Alice_in_jeepland]

We'll be there!

[Jackpot Girl]

James and I will be there.

[Obsession]

***updated to here***

[Obsession]

We'll be there!

Both Jeeps or just one?

[Alice_in_jeepland]

Both Jeeps or just one?

Both

[Mudd Diva]

Jeff (Trex) and I will be there! We will have another jeep (Candy) with us and we'll do medium- hard.

DARLA...
We will not be getting in until Friday morning. My PTK induction ceremony is that Thursday night so is there anyway we can get our group CB channel so we can catch up when we get in if it's after 9am? Thank you!

[SendIt]

I will be there On Thursday. I will be happy to be a gunner.

[rusty jeep]

Rusty and Randi Kennedy rusty jeep and bisquit

[DonJBear]

I am coming for this. So far running solo if someone wants to ride along.