SLAGA / CIGA / LEGS
SUMMER PICNIC 2008
The St. Louis Area Geocachers Association would like to invite
members of Central Illinois Geocachers Association and Little Egypt
Geocaching Society to come out to a Summer Picnic for a Tri-Club
Meet and Greet!
This has been discussed many times over by several members of
SLAGA, CIGA and LEGS but not much ever came of it. Now we have a
date and place that should be somewhat centrally located so we can
all get together and have a great time.
The Details!
Date: July 12, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Place: Ramsey Lake State Park - Ramsey Illinois
What to Bring: Bring you own chair and what you want to
eat. There is no agenda and nothing will be provided except
Charcoal and Paper Plates!
Ramsey Lake has a colorful background. For years, the park was
known as "Old Fox Chase Grounds" because of its use by fox and coon
hunters. It also was the site of one of the largest dog trial
events, which was held near the big springs at the northwest corner
of the present lake. Other events, such as dances, carnivals and a
large machinery display attracted many people. Although privately
owned by S.E. Stokes, the site often was used by various groups for
public recreational use. In 1947, 815 acres were purchased for a
lake site and an additional 1,000 acres have been added since.
Throughout the years, county and township officials, concerned
citizens and civic groups have actively helped to secure land and
upgrade and maintain the area which is now 1,980 acres.
We will be at Picnic Shelter #2 also known as the Shady Grove
Pavilion. There is a playground right next door for the little
ones. There are pits for Bar-B-Q.
Camping is available. Campers have many sites from which to
choose to pitch a tent or park a trailer. The area includes 90
campsites available with a sanitary disposal station, electricity,
and a flush toilet and shower building. Another 24 sites are
available with electricity for organized groups. Hickory Grove is
the choice for those needing only picnic tables, fire pads and
privies. Hickory Grove also has 45 sites available in a densely
wooded area with unequalled views of shady trees and natural
beauty. Water hydrants are conveniently placed throughout the
campgrounds. A special site is available for organized youth
groups. Reservations are available for portions of the campgrounds.
Contact the site office for information.
The park details can be found at the Illinois
DNR Website.
Come out and join us for a day full of fun or spend the whole
weekend camping and enjoy the beauty of this park.