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TRS Event TRS 2023 Fall Adventure - Land Between The Lakes


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Greetings!!

For 2023 we will be heading to the Land Between The Lakes in Kentucky instead of Indiana for our fall gathering.



We've decided to stick to our regular weekend which is the first weekend after Labor Day, but this year I'm going to make the dates Thursday September 7th thru Sunday September 10th.

I'm calling this an adventure because it won't be solely off-roading. This is a beautiful are where people can explore, boat, and camp. People also enjoy the authentic experiences provided by Woodlands Nature Station, Elk & Bison Prairie, Homeplace 1850s Working Farm, and Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory.

There is also an off-road area there called the Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Area.


I would encourage people to come out and enjoy the weekend and the area, even if you're not an off-roader or don't own a 4x4.

I'm looking for a restaurant where we could have a cruise in on Sunday. This way the off-road group and non-offroad group can come together.

I want to get this out there so people can plan for the date. I'll update with more information as necessary.

Where: Land Between The Lakes - Kentucky
When: September 7th - 10th, 2023

We will be camping at Prizer Point KOA,
1777 Prizer Point Road, Cadiz, KY, 42211. Our group reservation is for Primitive tent camping. But you can reserve sites in other areas if you want. We will get a 15% discount.

CALL 1-270-522-3752 then choose #2 for reservations. Tell them you are with “The Ranger Station”.

Their online reservation system does NOT have provisions to attach you to our group reservation and get you the discount. So, make your reservation by phone.

SCAVENGER HUNT!!! There will be a scavenger hunt this year. EricBPhoto is putting together a list of things that will help you explore the LBL area. More details at the event. Many of the check items will be photos of you or your RBV at different locations. So make sure you have your phone ready or some other camera with a display so you can show your photos and prove you found the place. There will be a trophy for first prize. There May also be other prizes involved. The hunt will end at 4:00pm on Saturday. With prize(s) awarded at the campfire Saturday night. This scavenger hunt will be accessible to all RBVs. One location may require high ground clearance. Most of it on paved roads. But it will be points based.
 
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Might as well start a confirmation list:

1. Jim Oaks x2
2. Snoranger
3. 97RangerXLT x2
4. EricBPhoto
5. Robertmangrum.rm x2
6. Bobbywalter x2
7. Randy (you guys know Randy)
8. Sgtsandman
9. lil_Blue_Ford (if humanly possible) How can we make it humanly possible for you? -Will
10. Will- my wife says she is coming. We are towing our new travel trailer with my FJ which will be, well, improved, by then I think. Ready for the bunny trails. And ready to tow our camper home again afterward.
11. Uncle Gump
12. Fast Eddie - canceled due to unexpected expenditures
14. Curious Hound Overland friends (qty 5.5)
 
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Might as well start a confirmation list:

1. Jim Oaks (I assume)
2. Snoranger
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6. Bobbywalter
Me too. That's a little over an hour away
 
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What about Randy?


























































I will talk to him tomorrow at work but I'm sure he will be in. He just got his F150 in the shop for a new transmission. So it will be good by then for sure
 

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I want to throw out there to bring what you want. Ranger, Bronco II, Bronco, Explorer, F-150, Nissan.....

Whatever.

If you're part of the TRS community, or a friend of the community, you're invited.
 

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Sweet....bringing my new electric....



















Barbie Jeep.
 

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Not sure what we are bringing. But you will probably want to make sure you have a current tetanus shot to ride in it or walk around it.:D
 

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