Camping Trip FAQ's: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
NEW! Q) What should I know about Saturday's trail?
A lot!! For ALL essential information, please read the Saturday's Trail FAQ's. On second thought, no asking nicely or saying please - do us all a favor and just read the d@mn thing! For more information about Saturday itself, keep reading this page.
IMPROVED! Q) Where is Bentonville, VA?
D'erections: Take I-66 West to Exit 13 for Route 79. At end of ramp, turn left onto Route 79. At intersection with Route 55, turn right onto Route 55 heading West towards Linden/Front Royal. Proceed approximately 5 miles to Front Royal. In Front Royal, turn left onto Rt 340 South, and proceed 13.3 miles to campground on right or about 4 miles past Bentonville post office. For these directions with map, go to: http://tinyurl.com/2yrznj
Specifically from Bentonville post office, keep going on Rt 340 south. You'll eventually see the elevated train trestle on your left, and you'll cross Overall Creek. The train trestle will cross over above you, and will then be on your right. As you descend a long hill you'll pass a wrecked country store and a small church on your left. Before the bottom of that hill TURN RIGHT INTO CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE BRIDGE ACROSS COMPTON CREEK. If you see a mechanics shop-like building with a small sign that says "J.R.'s" you've gone too far.
Q) Can I bring my dog?
A) Yes, you can bring your dog, but you're responsible for it. If it doesn't get along with other dogs, or if you can't clean up after it, then PLEASE leave it at home. You're also responsible for Fido during trails and tubing. Some people skip the trail and tubing on Saturday, and remain at camp. If you're good looking or really really nice, I'm sure someone would be willing to watch Cujo while you participate in half-minded activities. As for bringing Rin Tin Tin tubing, dogs are not allowed on the rafts or tubes (unless it's small and can sit on you and does not claw the tube). However, you can make special arrangements with the tubing company to rent a canoe, or you can bring your own canoe or raft for you and your canine friend. Also, it's strongly recommended that your pup wear a floatation device. (We're still confirming transportation of your pet to the trail start and tubing area. Please check back later for updated information.)
Q) What if I don't want to do Saturday's trail or tube?
A) Then don't. It’s your weekend and we want you to enjoy yourself. Instead, please consider helping out by minding the camp while everyone is gone, volunteering to drive the bag vehicle, or to watch somebody's dog, etc. And no, it doesn't change the registration price of the camping trip.
Q) What if I want to do Saturday's trail, but I don't want to tube?
Again, it doesn't change the registration price of the camping trip. Additionally, it'll be up to you to coordinate transportation back to the campsite from trail end/lunch. And see above FAQ for opportunities to help.
NEW! Q) What if I want to tube, but I don't want to do Saturday's trail?
Ah, the old inverted double-reverse of the last FAQ. It’ll be up to you to coordinate transportation from the campsite to trail end/lunch.
Q) What happens to my bag on Saturday?
Once the bag vehicle leaves the campsite Saturday morning, you'll see your bag again at trail end. After trail and lunch, your bag will then be magically transported back to the campground while you tube your way back to the camp site.
UPDATED! Q) I want to volunteer. Do you still need help?
A) MisManagement has a strict policy of never turning down offers of assistance. We need to prep food, serve food, put away food, keep the campsite clean, and general hash help. Please contact Duck Duck Bush to volunteer and include the favors you'd prefer to perform.
Q) Will there be showers? Toilets? Electricity?
A) The campground is considered "primitive". That means there are port-a-potties for toilets, electricity via generator for evening entertainment and refrigeration, and a great river for a refreshing swim. Anything else, you're on your own, however MisManagement recommends bringing eco-friendly soap, deodorant, baby wipes, toilet paper (just in case), and anything else that you deem hygienically necessary.
Q) Will I get laid?
You will get lei'd, but we cannot guarantee that you'll get laid. A coconut bikini top and a grass skirt might help you harriettes. For the harriers, try not to smell bad, jump a fire pit naked, or climb the tent pole… naked. Good luck.
Q) Speaking of naked, will there really be naked people?
There's a naked trail at midnight on Saturday, so there will be naked people at that time. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee, promise or prevent nudity at any other time during the weekend.
Q) What if I registered but can no longer attend the camping trip?
First of all, get your priorities in order! And if you still cannot make it, we recommend posting to one of the yahoo groups that you have a registration for sale. Someone else with their priorities straight will be happy to buy it from you.
Q) What if my tent ends up near , and he farts/snores/screws all night. How am I supposed to get any sleep?
If you came camping to get a restful night's sleep, you picked the wrong camping trip. If you're a light sleeper, or you're concerned about being awakened by someone else's personal habits, we highly recommend you bring earplugs.
UPDATED!(Q) These FAQ’s suck, and didn't answer my question. Now what?
In your best fully-formed sentences, please email Duck Duck Bush. He or someone on WH4 MM will respond to your request.
