2017 WGA Campout – Wisconsin Geocaching Association

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01/04/2017 at 6:18 pm #2053003
hack1of2
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I think the wording is confusing for this year’s spring campout location. It’s stated on the WGA main page as the “2017 WGA Spring Geo Campout–May 19-21, 2017–Marathon County Park–Big Eau Pleine West Campground.” That makes it sound like the park is called “Marathon County Park,” and the group campground is “Big Eau Pleine West Campground.” I tried looking up Marathon County Park – there is no such park that I could find. The closest match brings you to Marathon Park in nearby Wausau (which is in Marathon County), which is not the correct park. From what I can tell, the name of the park is simply “Big Eau Pleine Park.” I would suggest dropping the “Marathon County” from the title. Perhaps a more clear description would be Big Eau Pleine Park, located in Marathon County.
01/04/2017 at 6:48 pm #2053004
lostcheq
I sent the edit to Dawn to look at. However, if you click on the link to Marathon County Parks, you will be ok. Thanks for the feedback.

The goal was to get the word out early to our members. Edits and corrections can always be made and we have plenty of time to do it!!!

I’d Rather Be Lost Geocaching, Than Found At Home!
01/04/2017 at 7:21 pm #2053006
hack1of2
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lostcheq wrote:

The goal was to get the word out early to our members.

Thanks for organizing, it’s on the calendar!
01/04/2017 at 7:38 pm #2053012
rawevil
hack1of2 wrote:

I think the wording is confusing for this year’s spring campout location. It’s stated on the WGA main page as the “2017 WGA Spring Geo Campout–May 19-21, 2017–Marathon County Park–Big Eau Pleine West Campground.” That makes it sound like the park is called “Marathon County Park,” and the group campground is “Big Eau Pleine West Campground.” I tried looking up Marathon County Park – there is no such park that I could find. The closest match brings you to Marathon Park in nearby Wausau (which is in Marathon County), which is not the correct park. From what I can tell, the name of the park is simply “Big Eau Pleine Park.” I would suggest dropping the “Marathon County” from the title. Perhaps a more clear description would be Big Eau Pleine Park, located in Marathon County.

I changed it, but couldn’t fit in all of the words but it shouldn’t be confusing any longer.

P.S. I booked my hotel room tonight 😉

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.

-Henry David Thoreau
01/04/2017 at 10:55 pm #2053018
BigJim
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rawevil wrote:

I changed it, but couldn’t fit in all of the words but it shouldn’t be confusing any longer. P.S. I booked my hotel room tonight

I booked my hotel room, too. Maybe I can put out some new caches in the area between now and then.

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01/05/2017 at 7:11 am #2053023
rawevil
BigJim wrote:

rawevil wrote:

I changed it, but couldn’t fit in all of the words but it shouldn’t be confusing any longer. P.S. I booked my hotel room tonight

I booked my hotel room, too. Maybe I can put out some new caches in the area between now and then.

That would be awesome!

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.

-Henry David Thoreau
01/05/2017 at 8:31 am #2053026
Walkingadventure
Booked your room. Ha. We are what, 30 minutes from BigJim60 Estate?

Following the signals from space.
01/05/2017 at 7:11 pm #2053032
BigJim
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Walkingadventure wrote:

Booked your room. Ha. We are what, 30 minutes from BigJim60 Estate?

About that, but only because there’s no direct route. In winter I can drive across the flowage and cut 10 minutes off the drive 😀

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01/11/2017 at 3:47 pm #2053143
Error3
Do you need a state pass to camp here? or some other kind of pass?
01/11/2017 at 10:01 pm #2053147
BigJim
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Error3 wrote:

Do you need a state pass to camp here? or some other kind of pass?

No. It is a county park. All you need to do is pay the camping fee. There is no entrance fee. There is a $4 daily fee for using the boat landings, or you can buy an annual sticker for $25. Details are on the Marathon County Parks website.

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01/24/2017 at 9:36 pm #2053363
maskinwi
What hotels are you guys booking at?

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01/24/2017 at 9:52 pm #2053365
hack1of2
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maskinwi wrote:

What hotels are you guys booking at?

There is only one hotel in Mosinee, and that is Quality Inn Central Wisconsin Airport. That’s the only place I’m aware of so far that people have booked. I think it’s about $80/night. We’re staying there too.

About 6 or 7 miles north of Mosinee, in Rothschild WI, there are several hotels. Econo Lodge and Motel Six are reportedly only about $60/night.

Of course, it IS a campout event, so presumably most people will be camping!
01/24/2017 at 10:28 pm #2053366
maskinwi
thanks would like to stay at one with few cachers

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01/25/2017 at 8:44 pm #2053396
BigJim
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Correct that the closest motel is in Mosinee (about 12 miles.) There are several motels in Marshfield (about 30 miles) Stevens Point (about 30 miles), and the Wausau area (22-25 miles). These bigger towns provide a lot more options for dining, etc. If I were booking a motel, I would probably look for one in the Wausau area.

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01/27/2017 at 11:57 am #2053412
BeccaDay
I know that I can’t go this year because I have a conflict with the date. That means I won’t be doing my usual paying for a campsite that I will never use. 😉

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