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Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 8:24 am
by IrishIroamed
5/6/2016: Fee Increase
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I happened to log into Reserve America and saw that I owed another $20 for Giant City. I do remember seeing that the fees were going to increase, but I thought there was supposed to be no change to reservations already placed. I hope to find the original notice somewhere (unless someone else can find it). I paid the $20 for now just to make sure my reservation is good.
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Planning the week there and hoping BJ can make some reservations for a few days too. If anyone is passing thru on their journey to someplace, would be happy if you can come too for a bit. Lots to see in the park itself if you're interested in that http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/GiantCity.aspx

Mitch: Site 20 5/20-27th 7 nights
BJ: Site 30 5/21-27th 6 nights
Rosemary: Site 25 5/21-27th 6 nights
Roberta: Site 29 5/21 - ?
Cheryl: Site 11 5/21-29th 8 nights
(I'm mathematically challenged :? so please correct my dates if wrong).

No water on the individual sites; however, if you are near a hydrant (I'm guessing the water spigots) you can hookp directly but you need to have a splitter. He also stated there is a dump station with non-potable water that can be used to fill your tanks when you arrive.

Our sites. I'll update if other can come (hope so!)
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Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:25 am
by mitch5252
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Do you have a site number?

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Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:55 am
by IrishIroamed
Guess that would help huh :?

I'm in site 11 in the regular campground.

Thanks for the reminder Mitch. (I'm blaming lack of sleep brain).

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:33 am
by mitch5252
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Just reserved site #20, in 5/20 for 7 nights.

FYI - cancellation fee is $5.00 if within 3 days of reservation.

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Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:02 pm
by IrishIroamed
woohoo!! Mitch is coming!

Whose got the pot for bail money? I think we need to donate some. :lol:

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 3:33 pm
by mitch5252
IrishIroamed wrote:Whose got the pot for bail money?

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I just have the pot...
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Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 8:26 pm
by carold
Gosh Mitch, that sounds inviting :roll: carold

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:21 am
by mitch5252
carold wrote:Gosh Mitch, that sounds inviting :roll: carold

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You know, of course, that I meant the POT that holds the bail money, right?
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Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:59 am
by Olive6001
Hah! Likely story! ;)

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:05 pm
by bluepinecones
I might be able to make this one; want to go back to Carbondale too. Need to see what taxes are going to do to spring cash flow.

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:06 pm
by Redetotry
I made my reservation, site #30 arriving May 21-26 leaving Friday the 27th. I only live a few miles from Giant City so I can come back and visit.

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:57 am
by IrishIroamed
Yea BJ!! Sarah sure hope you can make it too. Would be nice to see you ladies again. A little skeered of meeting Mitch tho :lol: (jk)

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:54 am
by Colliemom
Contemplating it to. Depends on whetherbor not I head to PA in June. Would probably stay 5 nights as would want to start home ahead of holiday traffic.

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:29 am
by Redetotry
Here are a few links to pictures and information about the Park and surrounding area.
http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/GiantCity.aspx

https://www.google.com/search?q=giant+c ... QIVg&dpr=1

http://southernmostillinois.com/

There are several lakes here and many hiking trails plus entertainment most nights. I particularly like The Old Feed Store in Cobden. http://www.theoldfeedstore.com/

Re: Giant City SP, IL May 21 - 28, 2016

PostPosted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:13 am
by mitch5252
IrishIroamed wrote:...A little skeered of meeting Mitch tho :lol: (jk)

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Man, I certainly have an mostly undeserved reputation!
Maybe it's because I beat Abby every day, whether she needs it or not?
Nah, that can't be it.
Must be something else...

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