BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Meetup Inc//RemoteApi//EN VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/ical/Tri-State+Hiking+ Club/ X-WR-CALNAME:Events - Tri-State Hiking Club BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kayak Demo\, Stonelick Lake DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nhi all\,\n the excel lent outdoor store in Milford\, Nature Outfitters\, is holding a kayak demo Sunday\, May 18\, 12 noon to 4 p.m.\, at the swimming beach at Stonelick L ake State Park.\n this is a fundraiser to support efforts against breast c ancer and prostate cancer\, so there is a fee of $10 per person or $15 per family.\n Nature Outfitters will have a number of kayak models to try out on the lake\, so anyone who would like to try kayaking should come to Ston elick!\n From I-275 or from downtown Milford\, take US-50 east. keep an o ut out for Ohio Rt.131.\n from US 50\, turn left onto 131\, Take OH 131 (7 .1 miles).\nTurn left onto OH 727 (2.9 miles).\nTurn right onto Lake Drive and follow the signs to the beach.\n\n\n\nI checked with the Stonelick lake office\, they said that there is road construction going on\, but it does not block the road.\n\nTHERE IS A "DETOUR\, ROAD CLOSED" SIGN AT THE TURN O NTO RT.727 FROM RT.131. IGNORE THIS SIGN\, THE TURN ONTO LAKE DRIVE IS BEF ORE THE ROAD CLOSURE.\n\nIf questions\, email john.cunningham@gmail.com or call 513-289-6460\, or call Nature Outfitters at 513.248.9868.\n NOTE THAT NATURE OUTFITTERS WEB SITE HAS LAST YEAR'S DATE ON THE EVENT\, MAY 20 2007 \, BUT IT IS GOING TO BE HELD MAY 18 THIS YEAR\, 2008.\n\nPleasant Plain\, OH 45162 - USA\n\nSunday\, May 18 at 12:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.mee tupstatic.com/photos/event/2/f/5/8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nFee : Meeting fee: USD 10.00 per person\, or $15/family\n\nDetails: http://hiki ng.meetup.com/201/calendar/7929655/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080514T041004Z UID:event_7929655@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080513T172224Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080518T160000Z DTEND:20080518T180000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Stonelick Lake State Park - 2895 Lake Drive - Pleasant Plain\, OH 45162 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7929655/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Memorial Day weekend Hiking/Camping trip in the Smoky Mountains Fr iday out Mond DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nThis is a trip to vie w the Smoky Mountains during the Spring wildflower season. The plan is to carpool out on Friday and return on Monday. We will be staying at Cades Cove the first night We plan on staying in Cades cove the first night and from there head into the back country\, camping at a different location eac h night. The plan is to leave fairly early on Monday to get back at a rea sonable hour. Interested but could use camping or backpacking supplies? Shoot an email because extras will likely be available. Expected is around six miles of hiking daily\, give or take depending on the route chosen. Great weather usually is to be expected. Moderate hikes preferred. Mea ls will be shared\, but an expected stop for carnivores is Sonys for the B EST BBQ! Originally I wrote that it might be possible to car camp and j oin in on hikes\, but that probably won't be possible unless you are SUPERH IKER who also can hike in the dark. For details contact Jenn Davis @ jenn ifersdavis@hotmail.com. The number of participants is what is anticipat ed to fit in two vehicles.\n\nGatlinburg\, TN 37738 - USA\n\nFriday\, May 23 at 4:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/f/5/ 8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup.com/20 1/calendar/7404978/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080408T032736Z UID:event_7404978@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080225T185053Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080523T200000Z DTEND:20080523T220000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Smoky Mountains - 107 Park Headquarters Road - Gatlinburg\, TN 37 738 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7404978/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Memorial Day Hunger Walk DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nThe Hunger Walk Memor ial Day\, Monday\, May 26\, 2008 \n \nTo benefit the FreestoreFoodbank\n \n 4 ways to register:\n \nOnline: visit freestorefoodbank.org to register usi ng a credit card.\n \nBy mail: Send your entry form and check to: Freestore foodbank Hunger walk\n1250 Tennessee Ave.\nCincinnati\, Oh 45229\n \nBy Pho ne: Call us at 513-482-FOOD to register by phone using a credit card.\n \n On race day visit the registration booth in Lytle Park from 7:00 - 8:55 a.m .\n \nRace Weekend Schedule\n \nSaturday\, May 24\, 2008\nNoon - 4 p.m. Pac ket pick-up at Bob Roncker's Running Spot O'Bryonville\nPhone: 513-321-3006 \n \nSunday\, May 25\, 2008\nNoon - 4:00 p.m. Packet pick-up at Bob Roncker 's Running Spot O'Bryonville \nPhone: 513-321-3006\n \nMonday\, May 26\, 20 08 (WALK DAY!)\n7:00 - 8:55 a.m. Registration & Packet Pick-up\n9:00 Race b egins: Runners and Walkers Step Off\n10:30 Awards Ceremony/Refreshments\n12 :00 p.m. Taste of Cincinnati Opens\n \nIf anyone has a question about the g roup that is walking to support the 5000 Club homeless ministry please cont act Diane Guenzi at diane.guenzij@insightbb.com\nDiane will be at the walk by 7:30 a.m. and will be walking with a group from the 5000 Club team. Anyo ne wanting to join us is welcome!\n\nCincinnati\, OH 45220 - USA\n\nMonday \, May 26 at 9:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event /2/f/5/8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup .com/201/calendar/7954514/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080517T005213Z UID:event_7954514@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080517T005048Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080526T130000Z DTEND:20080526T150000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Lytle Park - Downtown Cincinnati - Cincinnati\, OH 45220 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7954514/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Memorial Day Walk and Picnic DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nUPDATE!!! Several peo ple have requested we have a potluck picnic. Please note there are no forma l picnic facilities at CNC but John C says there is plenty of room for a pi cnic. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on and a dish to share. I may be able to get a small foldup table for the food. If anyone else has one th ey can bring as well\, that would be spectacular. I will bring napkins\, pl ates and silver so all you need to bring is a dish to share and drink. I al so have a gas camping stove and cheapo charcoal grill if we want to make ho t dogs and such. If you are interested in having a grill\, please email me and we can decide what to bring ie hot dogs\, buns\, fixins\, hamburgers. \n\nIf you are interested in a carpool\, please review the message board. There is a discussion where you can list your area and a good meeting place . This would also be a place to list if you can bring a table or want to gr ill out to get some feedback on what to bring along. \n\n\n\nMondays at the Cincinnati Nature Center are free!! What better reason could you have for going except perhaps the beautiful miles of nature trails they offer as wel l? If you have the day off and want to spend it with friends\, join us for a nice\, easy to moderate hike of 4-5 miles through the center. Bring your camera for some beautiful shots. Leashed dogs are welcome here. \n\nWestsid e Carpool/Caravan-meet at the Mt. Airy Dog Park on Western Northern Blvd by 10am. If anyone wants to create a carpool in another area of the city\, pl ease post it on the area where you can discuss the meeting with location an d time to meet.\n\nMilford\, OH 45150 - USA\n\nMonday\, May 26 at 11:00 AM \n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/f/5/8/event_67212 0.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/79 43609/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080516T152701Z UID:event_7943609@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080515T124942Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080526T150000Z DTEND:20080526T170000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Cincinnati Nature Center - 4949 Tealtown Road\, Milford - Milford\ , OH 45150 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7943609/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mainstrauss Day Walk-Dog friendly DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nDuring the Devou hike \, we came across the lovely Mainstrausse area in Covington\, KY. The town was created to be a historic German town with lots of beautiful homes\, pu bs\, and shops. It is a very popular walking area and often hosts festival s including the most famous Octoberfest. The restaurants offer outdoor din ing where dogs are welcome to relax while you dine. This walk will be an e asy urban walk lasting approx 3-4 miles. After we can have our choice of re staurants for lunch. (John C and I really like the burger joint we ate at a fter the Devou walk\, but there is also several others to choose from) Here are directions to the free parking lot where we will meet: \n\nFrom Ohio I -71/I-75 Southbound: Cross Ohio River into Kentucky. Take the first exit on the Kentucky side of the bridge EXIT #192\, 5TH STREET exit towards COVING TON/NEWPORT\, (left lane of exit ramp). Continue on Fifth one block to free parking lot on right\, or 2 blocks to right on MAIN ST.\n\nFrom Kentucky I -71/I-75 Northbound: Take EXIT #192\, 5TH STREET\, continuous right turn of f exit ramp turns into 5TH STREET. Continue on Fifth one block to free park ing lot on right\, or 2 blocks to right on MAIN ST.\n\nFrom Ohio I-71/I-75 Southbound: Cross Ohio River into Kentucky. Take the first exit on the Kent ucky side of the bridge EXIT #192\, 5TH STREET exit towards COVINGTON/NEWPO RT\, (left lane of exit ramp). Continue on Fifth one block to free parking lot on right\, or 2 blocks to right on MAIN ST.\n\n\nFor dog owners\, I wil l be at the Mt. Airy dog park around 830 if you would like to meet before h and to let the dogs play. We can either carpool or caravan from there over to Kentucky around 920 or so.\n\nCovington\, KY 41011 - USA\n\nTuesday\, M ay 27 at 10:00 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/ f/5/8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup.co m/201/calendar/7936657/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080514T152358Z UID:event_7936657@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080514T152358Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080527T140000Z DTEND:20080527T160000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Mainstrausse Village - 5th Street Parking Lot - Covington\, KY 41 011 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7936657/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Steps of Cincinnati-Clifton-moderate late afternoon evening walk-6 miles DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nClifton is one of Cin cy's most diverse neighborhoods. It's a place where Prius owners and Hummer owners live in relative peace and harmony. It's residents come from all s ocial classes and cultures and Cliftonites pride themselves on that fact. They have Catholic\, Protestant\, Unitarian\, Jewish\, Hindu\, Pagan\, and Islamic services within a few blocks of each other and often congregations join together for services and community projects. Built for the wealthy of early Cincinnati\, Clifton boasts some beautiful homes\, churches and land scaping unknown in other communites. It offers some of the most diverse sho pping and dining experiences in Cincinnati and prides itself on its alterna tive offerings. (Few chain stores do well in this community) The Esquire Th eater is the city's premier Indy Film spot where you can see films in any l anguage or on any topic you can imagine. Burnet Woods\, originally built to house the Cincinnati Zoo offers wonderful trails\, a nature center\, live concerts\, a fishing pond\, and of course the infamous WPA slide that I ado red as a child. Mt. Storm offers wonderful views and a gorgeous Gazebo for relaxation. \n\nPlease join us for the easy to moderate walk. The terrain i s mostly flat to rolling. Burnet Woods offers several steps and trails for a more strenuous walk. This walk will be longer than most lasting approx 6 miles. I just couldn't cut anything out as it was all so wonderful!! Howeve r\, the terrain is much less challenging than some of the others so I don't think it will be incredibly difficult. I had very little difficulty walki ng it. ( A little huffing and puffing on the stairs)\n\nThis walk will not include the University area as that will be in a future jaunt. However\, t he parks and gaslight residences are a delight to see all on their own.\n\n We can have dinner after at Deweys Pizza\, Habaneros\, or another location. \n\nCincinnati\, OH 45220 - USA\n\nSunday\, June 1 at 5:00 PM\n\nPhoto: ht tp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/f/5/8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nAtt ending: 0\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7866856/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080503T225655Z UID:event_7866856@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080503T225655Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080601T210000Z DTEND:20080601T230000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Mt. Storm Park - 660 Lafeyette Ave - Cincinnati\, OH 45220 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7866856/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fort Ancient Summer Solstice Hike DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nUPDATE: Sorry I was s o excited about the Solstice\, I forgot to change the time to noon when the park opens. We will meet at 11am for the carpool and be at the park entran ce at noon. If anyone wants to visit the museum\, your admission would be $ 8 person. Since I wasn't interested in the tour\, I opted for the $7 a carl oad offer. \n\n\n\nFort Ancient features 18\,000 feet of earthen walls buil t 2\,000 years ago by American Indians who used the shoulder blades of deer \, split elk antler\, clam shell hoes and digging sticks to dig the dirt. T hey then carried the soil in baskets holding 35 to 40 pounds. Portions of t hese walls were used in conjunction with the sun and moon to provide a cale ndar system for these peoples. \n\nThe site offers beautiful vistas along h iking trails as well as the remains of the prehistoric mounds for visitors to see. Convenient picnic areas can be found along the road at the site. \n \nThis site offers 3.5 miles of trails and connects to the Loveland Bike tr ail for an additional 60 miles so we can walk as long as we want to walk. \ n\nIt costs $7 per car so we should meet and carpool to save expenses. \nFo r those interested in carpooling\, meet at Kroger on Hunt Road on Cross Cou nty at 10 am. The address is:\n\nKroger Food Stores \n4100 Hunt Rd \nCincin nati\, OH 45236 \n\nAs this is a private preserve\, dogs are not allowed on this hike. Sorry Henry and Inca!!\n\nOregonia\, OH 45054 - USA\n\nSunday\ , June 22 at 12:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/even t/2/f/5/8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nFee: Park Admission: USD 7.0 0 per car\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7943686/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080515T132910Z UID:event_7943686@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080515T131347Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080622T160000Z DTEND:20080622T180000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Fort Ancient - 6123 St. Route 350 - Oregonia\, OH 45054 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7943686/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike Clifty Falls State Park - Sat 6/28 DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nWOW! That is all I ca n say. We visited this park in April and it was GREAT! Nice rugged terrain (felt like I was hiking out west) beautiful scenery\, multiple waterfalls ( probably all dry now due to the lack of rain)\, a cave to explore\, river c rossings. I really was impressed. We will target 6+ miles\, but because of the terrain this will be at least a 4 hour hike. There will be lots of hill work going in and out of the canyon. Since the riverbed will probably be d ry we will hike up it\, so wear very sturdy shoes/boots - we will be going over lots of rocks. And of course\, bring lots of water (at least 48 ounces ). \n\nCamping: We will also be camping\, RSVP at: http://hiking.meetup.com /201/calendar/7902492/\n\nMeet at the Poplar Grove Shelter. Plenty of parki ng around the shelter\, but you should use the restroom before you get ther e. We will have a hiker's potluck after the hike at the shelter (it is rese rved). Bring snack food to share with the group (chips\, fruit\, cookies\, crackers\, cupcakes\, granola\, etc.). You can leave most of your food in y our car until the end of the hike. We will take a break during the hike so you can bring a small snack on the hike if you like.\n\nClifty Falls State Park\n2221 Clifty Drive\nMadison\, IN 47250\nOffice: 812-273-8885\nScott's Cell: 513-293-2684\n\nHere is the map for the park: http://files.meetup.com /273161/cliftyfallshike.PDF\n\nDirections: You can go west from Cincinnati I-275 and then south\, or down I-71 in Kentucky and north into Indiana. I w ent the northern route and it was very simple. I-275 (south of I-74) and ta ke the Lawrenceburg exit #16 US-50 and go west 27 miles\, turn south (left) on 421 and go about 22 miles. Turn west (right) on 62 and drive 3 miles to the park. Park entrance fee is $5 or $7 depending on whether you look lik e you are from Indiana.\n\nCarpool location: In the Argosy parking lot (fro nt corner) next to the Burger King parking lot at the Lawrenceburg exit #16 . I won't be there (I'll be camping) so Tiffany Everett will be the carpool leader. Look for her Silver PT Cruiser. Meet at 11:15 am on Saturday. If you are going to be late or are lost\, call her cell at (513) 227-4483. \n\nSee carpool map for details. http://files.meetup.com/273161/Clifty-Fal ls-Carpool-Parking.jpg\n\nCall if you have questions 513-293-2684\n\n- Scot ty\n\nMadison\, IN 47250 - USA\n\nSaturday\, June 28 at 1:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/f/5/8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nA ttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7902462/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080509T003859Z UID:event_7902462@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080509T003036Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080628T170000Z DTEND:20080628T190000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Clifty Falls State Park - 2221 Clifty Drive - Madison\, IN 47250 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7902462/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Camping Fri/Sat - Clifty Falls IN DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nIt's time to get out of the house and have some real fun - let's go CAMPING Friday night before our hike and Saturday after we are done.\n\nRSVP for the hike: http://hikin g.meetup.com/201/calendar/7902462/\n\nDuring our recon at Clifty Falls in A pril\, we realized they have a great campground. We picked out spots near t he hot showers and flush toilets (no hardcore on this one\, we're going fan cy). Camping spots are 94\, 95\, 102\, and 103 (reserved and paid for). Cos t will probably be around $10 per night.\n\nBring a chair\, snack & drinks\ , flip-flops for the showers\, bug spray\, sleeping bag\, tent\, etc. There are restaurants nearby if you don't want to cook.\n\nHere is a campground map with rules: http://files.meetup.com/273161/campingmap.PDF\n\nHere is th e map for the park: http://files.meetup.com/273161/cliftyfallshike.PDF\n\nY ou can RSVP maybe\, but I need a firm commitment by Wed night 6/25/08. Plea se let me know if you will be there Fri\, Sat\, or both nights.\n\nIf you h ave questions\, give me a call at 513-293-2684. Phone at the campground is 812-273-8885 x0464.\n\n- Scotty\n\nMadison\, IN 47250 - USA\n\nSaturday\, June 28 at 1:15 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2 /f/5/8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup.c om/201/calendar/7902492/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080509T004302Z UID:event_7902492@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080509T003728Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080628T171500Z DTEND:20080628T191500Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Clifty Falls State Park - 2221 Clifty Drive - Madison\, IN 47250 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7902492/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Whitewater rafting\, West Virginia DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nhi all\, \n Michelle has arranged for a group trip to raft the Lower New River on the July 4 w eekend. We have a group discount rate\, under Group #58891\, with Class VI Outfitters. \n The outfitter's site is at http://www.class-vi.com/whitew aterrafting.cfm Lots of good information there! Class VI has their own ca mpground for tents\, and a few cabins available for rent.\n The plan is to do rafting on either July 4\, Friday\, or July 5\, Saturday. Those intere sted in going should make their own reservations with Class VI by calling 8 00-252-7784\, ASK FOR REBECCA\, AND BE SURE TO MENTION GROUP # 58891.\n\n For those who want to tent camp\, the price will be about $150. This inclu des one raft trip\, two nights camping\, and breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on the day of the raft trip. \n\n There are a few cabins available for r ent as of May14\, but if one wants a cabin\, it would advisable to contact Class VI ASAP.\n\nIf the Class VI cabins are full\, there are a number of o ther cabins in the area\, ranging from very basic to luxurious\, with the s ame range of prices. I did a google search on "new river cabins WV" and fo und a number of sites-- a couple are\n\nhttp://www.newriverwv.com/Lodging_ Cabins_and_Lodges.php\n\nhttp://www.wvcabins.com/\n\nhttp://www.wvexplorer. com/whitewater_country/Lodging/cabins.asp\n\n Aside from the Lower New Riv er trip\, other rafting options are available from Class VI. Also\, there are a number of good hiking trails nearby\, mountain biking trails\, histor ic sites\, etc. \n Since this is a holiday weekend\, it would be good to make a decision soon and get the reservation with Class VI. \n Michelle is going to be in Africa for a couple of weeks\, so if questions\, either c all Class VI\, ask for Rebecca\, or contact john.cunningham@gmail. com\, o r call 513-289-6460.\n\nLansing\, WV 25862 - USA\n\nFriday\, July 4 at 8:0 0 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/f/5/8/event_6 72120.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetails: http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calenda r/7937734/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080514T193517Z UID:event_7937734@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080514T175434Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080704T120000Z DTEND:20080704T140000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Class VI Outfitters - 1 Ames Heights Rd - Lansing\, WV 25862 - US A URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7937734/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bat caving extreme and non-extreme hiking\, horseback riding\, kaya king\, etc. DESCRIPTION:Hiking Meetups > Tri-State Hiking Club\n\nCarter caves has a wi de variety of cave tours.... check out --> http://parks.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyre s/88105ED6-75B0-4E24-A4DC-C82A3E325120/0/Summer2008.pdf\n\n From the rave reviews of Todd\, Bethany\, and all the others who participated in it last time it seems very worthwhile\, but is limited to the first 12. Currently there is one signed up (me). However there are a wide variety of other to urs\, both crawling and walking as you can see at the above file. Prices v ary per tour.\n\n There is also hiking\, horse back riding\, and boating among other things. It is possible to make this a day trip but not easy. The bat cave extreme starts @ 9:30 AM and is a very reasonable $20 for the all-day event! It is located (according to mapquest) a bit under 3 hou rs and 175 miles away - though I recall it being a bit quicker. We will s et up car pools among those interested! Here is the link I used. \nhttp: //www.mapquest.com/maps/cincinnati+oh/344+caveland+drive+olive+hill+ky+4116 4\n\n This is the address and toll-free number.\nCarter Caves State Resor t Park\n344 Caveland Drive\nOlive Hill\, KY 41164-9032\nTelephone: 606-286- 4411\nToll-Free: 800-325-0059\n\n They have a pretty nice\, though not sec luded\, camp ground. It is $22/night and so that would be divided by howev er many people are there (probably around $4/night). Sites can be viewed and reserved at this link --> http://kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com /ky/Carter_Caves_State_Resort_Park/Campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contra ctCode=KY&parkId=91903\n Pets are allowed on leash.\n\nOlive Hill\, KY 4 1164 - USA\n\nSaturday\, July 12 at 8:30 AM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetup static.com/photos/event/2/f/5/8/event_672120.jpeg\n\nAttending: 0\n\nDetail s: http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7853175/ LAST-MODIFIED:20080501T222656Z UID:event_7853175@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20080501T222656Z DTSTAMP:20080518T022354Z DTSTART:20080712T123000Z DTEND:20080712T143000Z GEO:39.15;-84.52 LOCATION:Carter Caves State Resort - 344 Caveland Drive - Olive Hill\, KY 41164 - USA URL:http://hiking.meetup.com/201/calendar/7853175/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR