Going to 2010 GNR from Oregon. . . any help?

[JimO]

I am going to the first WIT 2010 rally at the factory. Any input on when I should arrive in the area and other activities for this rally. I have no idea what to expect. We cannot afford to come back east too many times so I appreciate your input on where to go pre rally and where to go post rally.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

[MonacoMama]

JimO...I am betting that you will have a great time at the GNR! You may want to let others know how much time you have to make the trip - both before and after the rally - it may help with the suggestions they come up with!

Safe travels & have a great time!

[JimO]

I am retired now, and I don't think I want to be gone for over a month. This would be our first longer trip. Thanks for the reply.

[Jerry J]

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Originally Posted by JimO I am going to the first WIT 2010 rally at the factory. Any input on when I should arrive in the area and other activities for this rally. I have no idea what to expect. We cannot afford to come back east too many times so I appreciate your input on where to go pre rally and where to go post rally. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

I would and will arrive at least 1 week before the GNR to get to know the town and area. The Chamber of Commerce has a motorhome wash before the GNR. The Puckerbrush parade is not to be missed and it is before the GNR. Also I like getting factory work done before rather than during the GNR. Much more enjoyable to have service work done and can attend all seminars, enjoy evening get togethers, entertainment, etc. Check out the small surrounding towns such as West Bend, Ia., Britt, Ia. and others. Also next to the GNR area is Heritage Park, great fun and memories from the past.
Maybe we will see you there.
Only 1 month? Have you been to the Black Hills and other areas between Oregon and Iowa.

[skigramp]

There are lots of different things to see and do between Oregon and Iowa ...

HISTORICAL: Lewis and Clark sites (in Montana, South Dakota, Iowa) , Little Big Horn Battlefield,
NATIONAL PARKS: Yellowstone, Tetons, Glacier, Blackhills, Devils Tower, Bad Lands, Rocky Mountain National Park
CULTURAL EVENTS: Pitchfork Fondue and Show in Medora, ND, The Cody Museum in Cody, WY (I give this museum *****), mineral springs in Thermopolis, WY, Wading across the Mississippi River at the headwaters in Itasca, MN, taking a boat rip on the Mississippi River at Lake City, MN ...

This should be enough to whet your appetite ...

[JimO]

Thank you. I think we are going to return going south instead of North for more sites to see. This is our first long trip so we are a bit nervous. We don't want to miss anything.

What is the earliest day that you can show up at the GNR and park the coach?

[MaverickBBD]

I would 2nd what Jerry J said. Arrive at least one week prior to the start on GNR. Sign up for any work you need done the first day. Get into section E (50 amp) if you can.

[DSouthw524]

By now you have received your packet from WIT that should answer most of your questions. Hope you have a good time and make some new friends.

[vbugles]

We are arriving on thursday afternoon as we did the last time we went was quick and easy checkin. Friday we visited downtown Forest City had dinner and just relaxed. It's fun to watch the large field change from a field to a city virtually over night. Tehy do offer some pre rally stuff but we just hang out. We will be in the New Jersey row come visit. did you say east? it's west to us. You'll have a great time I volunteer as a conductor on the trolly and do traffic.
vbugles

[ernieh]

If you are goint to spend some time in the area, don't forget Clear Lake, IA. I generally stop there before and after GNR. DW likes the shops and restaruants and it's where Buddy Holly performed his last concert.