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Here's what it's all
about...
Cache your way to Assateague on June 16th and join us for the
4th annual beachfront bonfire! Activites start at 6ish and will
last until the ponies pass out, which usually occurs around 1
am-ish. This is an event to get together, kick back, relax and
share caching experiences with other cachers.
FOOD!!!
- Bring whatever meat ya want to cook over the fire! Feel free to
be creative with this...in past years, we've had everything from
hotdogs, to kilbasa, to steak and even shrimp!
- Bring whatever ya want to drink. Alcohol is allowed, see the
"guidelines" below...and be sure to snag one of Krazy Trollz' jello
shooters...i don't think we ever figured out how may different rums
were in them!
- Bring a potluck to share with everyone else. If you are
travelling for the weekend to join us, you will be happy to know
there is a supermarket down the road to help you with your potluck.
If you know ahead of time what you are bringing, send me an email
so I can list your contribution on the page.
Alcohol...
This event is BYOB!!!
Alcohol is permitted by the park service, as long as you follow
the guidelines:
- Only the persons over the age of 21 are permitted to possess
any form of alcoholic beverage, including beers & wines.
- All persons consuming alochol must carry and be able to present
proper legal proof of age.
- Individuals may not consume alcohol to the degree where they
may harm themselves, other people or property.
Stuff to do on Assateague
Tons of stuff to do on Assateague...
- Volleyball, horseshoes etc.
- Off Roading on Assateague
- Biking on Assateague
- Canoeing & Kayaking - There are also 3 nearby caches
accessible by boat.
- Surf fishing is permitted in specific areas. There is a
nearby bait shop to pick up some mullet.
If you wish to spend the day on the beach, there are outdoor
rinse off showers & indoor changing stalls near the bonfire
area.
Camping
In the past, cachers were running into some confusion about
camping. The state park and the national park are 2 different
parks, they don't share info with one another. If you call the
state park and mention my event, they will have no idea what you're
talking about because the event is in the national park. Links
to campgrounds:
The NPS and the state parks at Assateague will not share info as
to where anyone is camping, or where any sites are located for
people that have made reservations for camping for this event.
Therefore, if there is a group of cachers intending to camp, you
will need to email me your campsite #, so I can provide info on the
page for everyone that is camping.
If ya don't camp, you can check out available hotels in West
Ocean City, Berlin, & Ocean City for places to stay.
Please keep in mind that the Ocean City Maryland area, including
the campsites at Assateague fill up quick due to the onset of the
tourism season. The Rangers recommend you have a reservation for
camping.
Ponies!
Assateague is famous for its wild ponies! These ponies are pretty
from a distance, but when you get too close, they might bite. They
eat, and go to the bathroom wayyyy to much, so please don't feed
'em. They aren't invited to the bonfire, all they ever bring along
is meadow muffins, and they drink too much scotch. If you are
really interested in the ponies, you can get info to sponsor one,
from the visitors center.
Caching
Assateague Island is a National Park, so you know what that meansÉ
no caches. However, you can check out caches which are nearby,
which can be searched using zip codes 21842 & 21811.
Fees
Yes there is a fee. No one likes feesÉ.grrrrr, but its not too
too bad. The park charges ten dollars per vehicle. That is
not per person, just per vehicle. So if a family of four is in
their car, it costs the whole carload just ten dollars, not forty.
This fee will provide a pass for your vehicle for one week.
There is more than one park that makes up Assateague Island. You
WILL NOT have to pay any other fee than the National Park fee in
order to attend this event. The other park charges 3 dollars
PER PERSON. If you encounter that fee, don't pay it, you're in the
wrong park. Once you cross the bridge onto Assateague Island, hang
a right, do not go straight, which would take you to the state
park.
Recap - what Cachers need to bring Quicklist:
- Whatever meat you are cooking on the fire
- Potluck dish or picnic supplies
- BYOB if you wish,
- Chair and cover like a beach umbrella, there is NO SHADE.
- Sun tan lotion & DEET.
- And be sure to say where you are staying and what you're
bringing to the event so I can post a list!
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