NSS 2008 Convention

2008 Pre-Convention Camp

August 2-8, 2008

Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna , Florida

Matt Kalch and Alan Cressler are hosting a Pre-Convention camp in Marianna, Florida August 2-8, 2008. We have arranged to use the group camp at Florida Caverns State Park . A donation of $20 per person will be given to Friends of Florida Caverns State Park so the money will be used in the Park. Otherwise, the camp is free.

Marianna is located in one of Florida ’s largest caving areas. We will have access to several of the longer dry caves.

Activities include: caving, canoeing, and spring snorkeling or diving. There will also be an opportunity to do restoration work in Florida Caverns ( Florida ’s only tour cave) on two nights during the camp. All the wild caves in Florida Caverns State Park are not open to the public. There is a nice hiking trail that winds through the limestone outcrops.

The camp will be located within a short distance of restaurants and grocery stores. The park gate will be closed at night but we will have a combination to the lock. Restrooms will be available. You will need to bring a tent.

There will be several canoe trips available on clear spring fed streams with caves along them. People with canoes or kayaks are encouraged to bring them but there are also rentals available. http://www.bearpawescape.com/ratesrules.html
There will be at least two canoe or kayak trips.

Matt and Alan will arrive at Florida Caverns Friday evening August 1, 2008. We encourage everyone to arrive Saturday August 2 but we can arrange a Friday arrival.

Contact Alan Cressler via email at alan.cressler@gmail.com or 404-307-9545 for questions or to sign-up for the camp. We are limiting the camp to a maximum of 20 people. As of July 11, 2008, we already have 10 people.

Thanks,

Alan Cressler

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		2008 Pre-Convention Camp August 2-8, 2008 Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna , Florida Matt Kalch and Alan Cressler are hosting a Pre-Convention camp in Marianna, Florida August 2-8, 2008. We have arranged to use the group camp at Florida Caverns State Park . A donation of $20 per person will be given to Friends of Florida Caverns State Park so the money will be used in the Park. Otherwise, the camp is free. Marianna is located in one of Florida ’s largest caving areas. We will have access to several of the longer dry caves. Activities include: caving, canoeing, and spring snorkeling or diving. There will also be an opportunity to do restoration work in Florida Caverns ( Florida ’s only tour cave) on two nights during the camp. All the wild caves in Florida Caverns State Park are not open to the public. There is a nice hiking trail that winds through the limestone outcrops. The camp will be located within a short distance of restaurants and grocery stores. The park gate will be closed at night but we will have a combination to the lock. Restrooms will be available. You will need to bring a tent. There will be several canoe trips available on clear spring fed streams with caves along them. People with canoes or kayaks are encouraged to bring them but there are also rentals available. http://www.bearpawescape.com/ratesrules.html There will be at least two canoe or kayak trips. Matt and Alan will arrive at Florida Caverns Friday evening August 1, 2008. We encourage everyone to arrive Saturday August 2 but we can arrange a Friday arrival. Contact Alan Cressler via email at alan.cressler@gmail.com or 404-307-9545 for questions or to sign-up for the camp. We are limiting the camp to a maximum of 20 people. As of July 11, 2008, we already have 10 people. Thanks, Alan Cressler