1st BMW Club Veteran Riders International Campout

[vetbmwrider]

Delta Explorer

Delta Explorer
The Delta Explorer is within walking distance to the campground at the Blakeley State park. This an educational and fun boat tour (approximately 2 hours) aboard the "Delta Explorer" . . . combine it with a *guided tour of Historic Blakeley State Park for an outstanding adventure.
• School Field Trips
• Eco Tours in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta
• Available for private charters
• U.S. Coast Guard inspected
• Licensed Captain
• Motor Coach capacity
• Bench seating & restroom
Journey with us by boat through the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, one of Alabama's Ten Natural Wonders. Visit this wilderness eco-system where you will find wetland habitats ranging from marsh to cypress-tupelo swamp and bottomland hardwoods. The Delta is also home to the State's largest population of alligators, black bears, the rare red-bellied turtle, osprey bald eagles, water snakes and game fish. Experience this adventure from the comfort of the covered "Delta Explorer" eco-tour boat, complete with bench seating and restroom facility. The boat is also handicapped accessible.
Walk-on Tour Prices: Adults - $25.00. Children (6-12) - $15.00. Under 6 - Free. Reservations Required.
For more information and to purchase tickets for walk-on boat tours call 251-626-5581. For information on charter tours call 251-626-0798. Credit cards accepted.

[bamabmw]

Sounds fun. Wish I could go.

[vetbmwrider]

Update

If anyone has tried to make reservation for camping at the Blakeley State Park and was told that this event was not going to take place. The State Park work miss informed you. The Park does know that this campout out is going to be held and that there is still plenty of campsite available. The fees for camping are $15.00 per night payable to the Blakely State park. Reservations are requested with the campground at (251)-626-5581 so call them and make your reservation for this event.

[vetbmwrider]

Alligator Alley

Alligator Alley
Start your guided adventure with a walk to the elevated viewing platform, where you can see over 450 alligators now from hatchlings to mature adults, relaxing, sunbathing, courting and nesting. Come during feeding times and you can see the feeding crew walk right out to the alligators to feed them! After a breath taking view, continue your adventure with a nature walk on the elevated boardwalk and see alligators in their natural habitat along with other natural inhabitants such as turtles, ospreys, owls and bull frogs only a couple feet away! www.gatoralleyfarm.com/ 19500 Hwy 71 Summerdale, Alabama 36580 (251) 946-2483
OPEN
Call for Hours
7 Days a Week

SEASONAL FEEDING TIMES
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
and 4:00 p.m.

PARK FEES
Adult $10.00 + tax
Child $8.00 + tax
Seniors (65+) $8.00

Summary: 24.7 miles (32 minutes)

Time Mile Instruction For Toward
9:00 AM 0.0 Depart Historic Blakeley State Park on SR-225 (South) 1.8 mi
9:02 AM 1.8 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-225 [Blakely Dr] 1.3 mi
9:04 AM 3.1 Bear RIGHT (West) onto US-31 [Spanish Fort Blvd] 0.2 mi
9:05 AM 3.3 Turn LEFT (South) onto US-90 [US-98] 1.0 mi
9:07 AM 4.2 Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s) 21 yds
9:07 AM 4.2 Keep STRAIGHT onto US-90 [SR-16] 0.3 mi
9:07 AM 4.5 Take Ramp (LEFT) onto I-10 8.5 mi I-10
9:16 AM 13.1 At exit 44, turn RIGHT onto Ramp 0.4 mi AL-59 / Loxley / Bay Minette
9:16 AM 13.4 Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-59 [Gulf Shores Pky] 1.5 mi AL-59 / Loxley / Gulf Shores-Beaches / Gulf State Park
9:18 AM 14.9 Keep STRAIGHT onto US-90 [SR-16] 5.3 mi
9:25 AM 20.2 Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-59 [Milwaukee St] 4.0 mi
9:31 AM 24.2 Turn LEFT (East) onto Couch Plant Rd 0.5 mi
9:32 AM 24.7 Arrive CR-71, Summerdale, AL 36580

[vetbmwrider]

Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Gumbo Cook-off

Alabama Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Gumbo Cook-off



Saturday, March 31, 2012

Location: Bienville Square, Mobile, Alabama
4th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off
Saturday, March 31, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bienville Square
Divisions
• Amateur (Any individual or company)
• Professional (Restaurants, chefs, etc.)
Categories
• Seafood
• Chicken & Sausage
All teams are required to prepare and serve 10 gallons of gumbo.
$10.00 per ticket in advance, $12.00 per ticket at the gate. Tickets will be available prior to the event at the branches of an area banking institution.

Bring the Entire Family for Food, Fun and Entertainment!

[Vance]

Ok...so I have not seen any pictures or heard anything about the meeting this past weekend. True several of us were off in the woods all weekend up in TN...so how did it go?

[Gator]

Ok...so I have not seen any pictures or heard anything about the meeting this past weekend. True several of us were off in the woods all weekend up in TN...so how did it go?

Maybe they're having trouble with Picasa too.

Gator

[Vance]

you must be right....aweful quiet!

[vetbmwrider]

1st BMW Club Veterans Riders Campout Overview

you must be right....aweful quiet!

I had some family issues that needed to be attended too.

1st BMW Club Veterans Riders Campout Overview
On Friday the weather report did not look promising for those who were riding to the campout, rain was on the news report. For those individuals that were able to arrive on that day and braved the storms that flared up in the surrounding area, upon the arrival they were met by the friendly park staff of Historic Blakeley State Park who caused his own storms throughout the weekend for many of the park campers which led to many of conservations. That night the grill was on and all of the attendees that did not go to the local Bass Pro shop to eat dinner were served brats and hotdogs with plenty of beverages to wash them down with. While sitting around the evening campfire new friendships emerged by introducing themselves to each other and then they started planning the next day agenda. That evening we had rain throughout the night and some thought their day’s plans or events maybe cancelled because of the rain, but by 8:00 Saturday morning the clouds moved out and we had a beautiful 80 degree day to go sightseeing.
On Saturday most Veterans went down to the U.S. Alabama and attended the Vietnam Veteran Salute that was held for all those who served during the Vietnam conflict. While others went sightseeing tour on the Delta Explore and explored the Five River Delta, others went down to the causeway to eat seafood for lunch. Then later that day returned to explore civil war battle field that Blakeley State park is famous for. That evening, dinner was served and on the menu was pulled pork with beans with chips. There was plenty to eat and some even had second and thirds. After dinner everyone that wished to have door prizes had a chance to pick one that was either donated by the RA or the MOA. Later that night there was many of stories about their adventures, lasted well into the night around the campfire. There was also an after dinner treat that many adults did not have in many of years, s’mores complements from my daughter Kelsey. Sunday morning many attendees had a quick pastry and soon they pack up their bikes and headed down the road.
All 30 individuals that did attend the 1st BMW Club Veterans Riders Campout had positive things to say about the campground, from the Park Rangers telling about civil war ghosts that haunted site 5 of the tent campground and the surrounding area. There was so much to do in Mobile and surrounding area, that it was imposable not to have a good time. I do want to say thank you to all that attended and travelled from as far away as North Carolina you are the ones that made this campout a success.

[Vance]

sounds like it was a good one Michael. thanks for all you did to pull it together! I especially appreciate the posts you made about all there is to do in and around Mobile. Now I got several more things added to my "to do" list!!

[vetbmwrider]

Vance
In the spring and fall it seems like Moblie are goes into overdrive on events and places to see. Summer time dies down because of the heat.

Michael Johnston