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2008
Busses Nowhere Near The Arch #23
Formerly, and also known as "Busses By The Arch"

A family oriented VW camping weekend!

Friday Aug 29th through Monday Sep 1st, 2008
(The entire Labor Day weekend!)

It's time again to make plans to attend the premier Midwest VW Type 2 camping event! On average, we are delighted to host about 100 Busses. (Check out past event coverage in the Aug. '99 issue of "VW Trends" magazine).
Come join us for the upcoming "Buses Nowhere Near the Arch" camping weekend supported by NEATO and LIMBO. This family camping event will feature a gathering of VW Transporters of all types and eras from all over the USA. While predominantly a Type 2 event, all models of VW are welcome to camp with us! We are looking forward to seeing you and your Type 2 amidst all the "Split-window," "Bubble-windows," Vanagons, and EuroVans as well as other VWs this Fall.

"Busses Nowhere Near The Arch #23" will be held rain or shine over the long Labor Day holiday weekend, Friday Aug 29th through Monday Sep 1st, 2008. We will gather again at the group use campgrounds at "Indian Creek Recreation Area." This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground is located on the 18,000 acre Mark Twain Lake, about 30 miles southwest of historic Hannibal, Missouri. This is a beautiful, federally-run campground with paved roads and pads and nice facilities. Most conveniences are available in nearby Monroe City or Hannibal.

On both Friday and Saturday evening we plan to have campfires and music along with VW and other "unusual" door prizes, and parts swapping in addition to the "site-to-site" socializing "Bus-banter" that this VW camping event is famous for. On Saturday morning we are planning another of our famous "Bus caravans" over to historic Hannibal, boyhood home of Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. "Mark Twain." You'll have lots of time to explore the haunts of his hometown, or tour "Injun Joe's cave." You won't want to miss it! On Saturday evening, owners choice awards will be presented in several Type 2 classes in addition to vendor and participant-donated door prizes. If you have a neat VW item to donate, bring it along. On Sunday you are free to enjoy the lake or visit other regional highlights. It should prove to be a relaxed, fun weekend full of great Volkswagen experiences and new friendships.

Our private camping facilities at Indian Creek include our own large, private "Busses Nowhere Near the Arch" group area with some electric hook-ups (first come, first served), fishing, water-sports (bring your water toys), playground, huge pavillion, toilet and shower facilities, and a nearby boat ramp. The all inclusive camping/event fee is $30 per VW for the entire weekend. Only VW’s that are registered and camping will be admitted into the BNNTA group area! Now, please read that last sentence again! Sites in the BNNTA group area cannot be reserved in advance. The gates to our campground will be open for arrivals and site selection by about about noon on Friday. If you arrive earlier, you could stay nearby in the regular Indian Creek public campground. Although there should be plenty of room, the earlier you arrive the better.

We are looking forward to your arrival for a holiday weekend full of Volkswagen fun. Please pass the word around to your VW friends about this Volkswagen camping festival held over the long Labor Day holiday weekend! Wipe down and pack up those Transporters for the cruise to Mark Twain Lake for the "Busses Nowhere Near The Arch #23" campout on Friday Aug 29th through Monday Sep 1st, 2008 near Hannibal, Missouri.

Busses Nowhere Near the Arch #23
Indian Creek Recreation Area

From Monroe City, MO:

Take US Route 24 southwest approx. 6.5 miles. Turn left (south) onto State Route "HH", (WATCH FOR VW SIGNS) proceed almost 1.75 miles, turn left onto first paved road. Monroe County Road #581. There is an "Indian Creek Marina" billboard and VW event signs at this turn, proceed a little over 3.5 miles into the "Indian Creek Recreational Area" and watch for signs on the right for the "Group Use Area"; Then follow signs into the "Group Use Area". Welcome to "Busses Nowhere Near the Arch."

This map is intended to get you into the area, please use an atlas or current regional map.

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See you there!

Please click the email address below should you have any
questions or comments for the event organizer, Bill Bowman.

August 27th, 2000 NQ
Jan 27th, 2008 BB pb