2024 EDGE CAMPING TRIP (JULY 21-27)

OVERVIEW

Park: Glacier National Park, MT

Date: July 21-27
Campground: Emery Bay,  Hungry Horse Reservoir, Flathead National Forest

All campers will be responsible for covering the cost of their own transportation, camping equipment, meals, and supplies for the duration of the trip.  You can go in with other campers with meals and supplies as well as carpooling which is highly recommended.  The registration fee covers campsite reservation only.

Accommodations and Facilities

Emery Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring, and big game hunting. Emery Bay Campground is just 15 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into Glacier National Park.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. Also drinking water is provided after June 15th. Water is not a fill station so please come with your RV water full. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding areas.

Campground is about 1,340-1400 miles north (20 hours drive) of Porter Ranch (Los Angeles) via I-15N.

2024 SURVIVAL GUIDE - GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND, FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST

NEAR KALISPELL MONTANA

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPGROUND

Latitude

48° 19' 57.0000" N

Longitude

113° 56' 57.9998" W

From Martin City, Montana, turn off Highway 2 and continue on the main road through the town heading south. This road becomes East Side Reservoir Road. Continue for about 6 miles into the campground. Emery Bay Campground is just 15 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into Glacier National Park.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW OR SHOULD KEEP IN MIND…

Hello everyone, review this information as there will be information that will help you with planning for this trip.  You can bookmark this page and refer to it at a later date.

All campers will be responsible for covering the cost of their own transportation, camping equipment, and supplies for the duration of the trip.  Meals will be prepared in teams. Each camper will be assigned a team to create a menu and provide logistics and supplies for their meals. Carpooling is highly recommended. 

• Meals will be done by teams but bring your own drinks, and trail snacks/mixes. If you have a special diet please talk to your team and or bring your own meals.

• Make sure you have all your equipment, if you’re going to borrow equipment from someone, get it a.s.a.p.

• Set up your carpool with other campers now.

• Carpools are responsible for all their transportation expenses during the trip.

• Please help with the person driving you by reimbursing them for the cost of gas, etc…one-way is approximately 1,452 + miles from Porter Ranch, Los Angeles (without excursions).  24+ hours drive one-way from the LA Valley area.

• Please make sure you have reliable transportation (car is in shape).

• If you are planning to hike, make sure to bring hiking shoes that you've used before and bring nail clippers.

• Bring your own bottled water, favorite drinks, and snacks (drinks not provided)

• Bathrooms and showers (no extra charge) are available at Olema Campground

• We will caravan to the park, if you have FRS/GRMS radios (walkie-talkies), bring them.

• Bring cash for incidentals during the trip (limited ATMs at the park).

  
  

WHAT TO BRING 

• Tent

• Sleeping Bag

• Pillow

• Air Mattress (optional)

• Clothing:  Warm clothes for the evenings (jeans, sweatshirts w/ hood, jackets,  sweatpants, and pajamas.) Cool clothes for the daytime (shirts,  T-shirts, hats, swimsuits).

• Towels

• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, hairbrush, combs, etc. Lots of quarters (coins) for showers.

• Shoes: walking + hiking shoes (at least two pairs), rubber slippers for taking showers.

• Nail clippers.

• A bundle of Firewood per car can be purchased in the city or possibly at the campsite host.

OTHER EQUIPMENT  

• Flashlight

• Portable lamps

• Insect/Mosquito repellent

• Sunscreen

• First Aid: Band-Aids, Tylenol, cough syrup, Pepto or Mylanta

• Camp Chair

• Batteries for radios and flashlights

• Coolers for food storage

OTHER   

• Tool Box

• Camera (for making memories)

• Bring your own drinks. Drinks WILL NOT be provided. Bring enough to last 4 days (esp. water)!!!

• Bring your own snacks, especially for days when we will be hiking (i.e. trail mix, nuts, dried fruit).

• Bring some spending money just in case you want to purchase things on the day trip(s).

  
  

2023 SURVIVAL GUIDE AND ITINERARY - POINT REYES NATL SEASHORE

2023 SURVIVAL GUIDE AND ITINERARY - PT REYES NATL SEASHORE

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPGROUND

Olema Campground

(800) 655-2267

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2TTkPXbethvrwf4D9?g_st=ic

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW or SHOULD KEEP IN MIND…

Hello everyone, review this information as there will be information that will help you with planning for this trip.  You can bookmark this page and refer to it at a later date.

All campers will be responsible for covering the cost of their own transportation, camping equipment, and supplies for the duration of the trip.  Meals will be prepared in teams. Each camper will be assigned a team to create a menu and provide logistics and supplies for their meals. Carpooling is highly recommended. 

• Meals will be done by teams but bring your own drinks, and trail snacks/mixes. If you have a special diet please talk to your team and or bring your own meals.

• Make sure you have all your equipment, if you’re going to borrow equipment from someone, get it a.s.a.p.

• Set up your carpool with other campers now.

• Carpools are responsible for all their transportation expenses during the trip.

• Please help with the person driving you by reimbursing them for the cost of gas, etc…one-way is approximately 395+ miles from Porter Ranch, Los Angeles (without excursions) to Olema, CA.  Six hours drive one-way from LA Valley area.

• Please make sure you have reliable transportation (car is in shape).

• If you are planning to hike, make sure to bring hiking shoes that you've used before and bring nail clippers.

• Bring your own bottled water, favorite drinks, and snacks (drinks not provided)

• Bathrooms and showers (no extra charge) are available at Olema Campground

• We will caravan to the park, if you have FRS/GRMS radios (walkie-talkies), bring them.

• Bring cash for incidentals during the trip (limited ATMs at the park).

  
  

WHAT TO BRING 

• Tent

• Sleeping Bag

• Pillow

• Air Mattress (optional)

• Clothing:  Warm clothes for the evenings (jeans, sweatshirts w/ hood, jackets,  sweatpants, and pajamas.) Cool clothes for the daytime (shirts,  T-shirts, hats, swimsuits).

• Towels

• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, hairbrush, combs, etc. Lots of quarters (coins) for showers.

• Shoes: walking + hiking shoes (at least two pairs), rubber slippers for taking showers.

• Nail clippers.

• A bundle of Firewood per car can be purchased in the city or possibly at the campsite host.

OTHER EQUIPMENT  

• Flashlight

• Portable lamps

• Insect/Mosquito repellent

• Sunscreen

• First Aid: Band-Aids, Tylenol, cough syrup, Pepto or Mylanta

• Camp Chair

• Batteries for radios and flashlights

• Coolers for food storage

OTHER   

• Tool Box

• Camera (for making memories)

• Bring your own drinks. Drinks WILL NOT be provided. Bring enough to last 4 days (esp. water)!!!

• Bring your own snacks, especially for days when we will be hiking (i.e. trail mix, nuts, dried fruit).

• Bring some spending money just in case you want to purchase things on the day trip(s).

  
  

ITINERARY (PROPOSED - ALL TIMES ESTIMATE)

JULY 13 (THURSDAY)

• 6AM CARAVAN LEAVES PORTER RANCH - Route Via 101 North

RENDEZVOUS POINT - VENTURA (ROGER'S)

• 7AM ETA

SHOPPING - FOR SUPPLIES

• SAN JOSE WALMART, eta 6 hours from Ventura

STOP AT GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

CHECK-IN 4:00PM

• Setup camp
• Bring your own dinner or head to town

JULY 14 (FRIDAY)

• Breakfast by Teams
• Activities TBA - Hike, explorer, etc
• Dinner by Teams

JULY 15 (SATURDAY)

• Breakfast 
• Activities TBA - Hike, explorer, etc
• GROUP DINNER - TACO NIGHT PREPARED IN TEAMS

JULY 16 (SUNDAY)

• Breakfast by Teams
• Activities TBA
• Communion - Afternoon
• DINNER - IN TOWN

JULY 17 (MONDAY)

• TBA
• Check out 12PM

2023 EDGE CAMPING TRIP (JULY 13 to 17, 2023)

POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE - Point Reyes, Northern California

July 13-17, 2023

Overview

A Natural Sanctuary, A Human Haven

From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover. Home to several cultures over thousands of years, the Seashore preserves a tapestry of stories and interactions of people. Point Reyes awaits your exploration.

Campground

Olema Campground offers comfortable, easy-access camping for all, whether traveling in a motorhome or pitching a tent.  Every spot is equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. The campground offers a playground for the kids, and a washer/dryer facility. Also, visitors to Olema Campground will be pleased to find clean bathrooms and showers with hot water.  No extra charge for showers.

Campground  is about 395 miles north (or 6.5 hours drive) from Porter Ranch (Los Angeles) via I-5N.

Registration

https://forms.gle/oHsDc6m6wze451we6

 2022 SURVIVAL GUIDE AND ITINERARY - DEER HAVEN CAMPGROUND - DIXIE NATL FOREST

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPGROUND

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW or SHOULD KEEP IN MIND…

Hello everyone, review this information as there will be information that will help you with planning for this trip.  You can bookmark this page and refer to it at a later date.

For those of you that are new or have camped with us in prior years but have not joined us in recent years.  THERE WILL BE NO MEALS PROVIDED on this trip.  This is a major change from the previous trips, so please plan accordingly. 

All campers will be responsible for covering the cost of their own transportation, camping equipment, meals, and supplies for the duration of the trip.  You can go in with other campers with meals and supplies as well as carpooling which is highly recommended.  The nearest major city is Cedar City with restaurants and grocery stores. As well as the nearest town Duck Creek Village.

• Please bring your own meals, drinks, and trail snacks/mixes.

• Make sure you have all your equipment, if you’re going to borrow equipment from someone, get it a.s.a.p.

• Set up your carpool with other campers now.

• Carpools are responsible for all their transportation expenses during the trip.

• Please help with the person driving you by reimbursing them for the cost of gas, etc…round-trip is approximately 975+ miles from Porter Ranch, Los Angeles (without excursions).  Possible ~8 hours drive one-way from LA Valley area. Flight time from LAX is 4:10 hours to Cedar City Regional Airport.

• Please make sure you have reliable transportation (car is in shape).

• If you are planning to hike, make sure to bring hiking shoes that you've used before and bring nail clippers.

• Bring your own bottled water, favorite drinks, and snacks (drinks not provided)

• There are flush and vault toilets at our campground.

• We will caravan to the park, if you have FRS/GRMS radios (walkie-talkies), bring them.

• Bring cash for incidentals during the trip (limited ATMs at the park).

• BE PREPARED FOR RAINY AND WET CONDITIONS! (Thunderstorms are frequent in the afternoon in the area).

WHAT TO BRING 

• Tent

• Sleeping Bag

• Pillow

• Air Mattress (optional)

• Clothing:  Warm clothes for the evenings (jeans, sweatshirts w/ hood, jackets,  sweatpants, and pajamas.) Cool clothes for the daytime (shirts,  T-shirts, hats, swimsuits).

• Towels

• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, hairbrush, combs, etc. Lots of quarters (coins) for showers.

• Shoes: walking + hiking shoes (at least two pairs), rubber slippers for taking showers.

• Nail clippers.

• A bundle of Firewood per car can be purchased in the city or possibly at the campsite host.

OTHER EQUIPMENT  

• Flashlight

• Portable lamps

• Insect/Mosquito repellent

• Sunscreen

• First Aid: Band-Aids, Tylenol, cough syrup, Pepto or Mylanta

• Camp Chair

• Batteries for radios and flashlights

• Coolers for food storage

OTHER   

• Tool Box

• Camera (for making memories)

• Bring your own drinks. Drinks WILL NOT be provided. Bring enough to last 7-8 days (esp. water)!!!

• Bring your own snacks, especially for days when we will be hiking (i.e. trail mix, nuts, dried fruit).

• Bring some spending money just in case you want to purchase things on the day trip(s).

• Coins for showers (bring lots of quarters for long showers)

ITINERARY (PROPOSED - ALL TIMES ESTIMATE)

AUGUST 10 (WEDNESDAY)

• 6PM CARAVAN LEAVES CHATSWORTH

RENDEZVOUS POINT IN AV

• 7PM TO 7:30PM Arrives Pilot Travel Center, Pearblossom Hwy, Palmdale
• 7:45 - 8PM Depart for Las Vegas 
• 11PM - 12AM Arrive Las Vegas

AUGUST 11 (THURSDAY)

• 7:30 AM Depart Las Vegas
• 11AM Arrive Cedar City, UT
• 2PM
• Check-in
• Setup Campsite
• 
  

AUGUST 12 (FRIDAY)

• Activities (Cedar Breaks Natl Monument, Hike, Lake, Boat)

AUGUST 13 (SATURDAY)

• Activities (Hike, lake, boating, fishing, etc)
• Mountain Bikers - Thunder Mountain Trail 16-mile loop (early morning)

AUGUST 14 (SUNDAY)

• Activities
• Hike - Angels Landing (morning)
• Sunday Worship Service (evening)

AUGUST 15 (MONDAY)

• Activities (Hike, lake, etc)

AUGUST 16 (TUESDAY)

• Check Out - Morning
• Return Home

We won't be doing a major caravan but there are campers leaving August 10th, at 5:30pm (Wednesday evening overnight in Las Vegas) as well as early morning August 11th.

EDGE CAMPING TRIP (AUGUST 11 TO AUGUST 16, 2022)

Dixie Natl Forest, Cedar Breaks Natl Monument, Bryce Canyon & Zion Natl Parks - Deer Haven Campground, Utah

August 11-16, 2022

Overview

Dixie Natl Forest is adjacent to three national parks and two national monuments.  It stretches for 170s miles across southern Utah and includes two million acres which makes it the largest national forest in Utah.  Red sandstone formations in Red Canyon, the home of Thunder Mountain trail,  rival those of Bryce Canyon Natl Park.  Hell's Backbone Bridge and the view into Death Hollow are breathtaking.  Many opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, viewing and sightseeing amazing sceneries.

Campground

Campground is situated high on the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, close to Cedar City, Utah. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and day-tripping to nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument. Deer Haven is at an elevation of 8,900 feet. This peaceful and scenic campground is surrounded by a forest of aspen and pine trees. Summer wildflowers are abundant throughout the site. The 34-mile Virgin River Rim Trail passes near the campground and is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Deer Haven is just 11 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine.

Registration

https://forms.gle/k1PXqge7jvBLExwR6

2021 SURVIVAL GUIDE AND ITINERARY - DEL NORTE COAST REDWOODS SP

2021 SURVIVAL GUIDE AND ITINERARY - DEL NORTE COAST REDWOODS SP

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPGROUND

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW or SHOULD KEEP IN MIND…

Hello everyone, review this information as there will be information that will help you with planning for this trip.  You can bookmark this page and refer to it at a later date.

For those of you that are new or have camped with us prior years but have not joined us in recent years.  THERE WILL BE NO MEALS PROVIDED on this trip.  This is a major change from the previous trips, so please plan accordingly.  I plan to bring the 3 burner stove and propane tanks and a few portable butane gas stoves.  Please bring a few butane canisters if you want to use mine.  They can be purchased at Walmart or Big 5. 

All campers will be responsible for covering the cost of their own  transportation, camping equipment, meals and supplies for the duration  of the trip.  You can go in with other campers with meals and supplies as  well as carpooling which is highly recommended.  There are restaurants  as well as grocery stores in Crescent City.  (Traffic may be heavy and passage limited on the 101 due to damage repairs, this page for hwy information).

• Please bring your own meals, drinks, trail snacks/mixes.

• Making sure you have all your equipment, if you’re going to borrow equipment from someone, get it a.s.a.p.

• Set up your carpool with other campers now.

• Carpools are responsible for all their transportation expenses during the trip.

• Please  help with the person driving you by reimbursing them for the cost of  gas, etc…round-trip is about approximately over 1400+ miles (without  excursions).  Possible 12+ hours drive one-way from LA Valley area

• Please make sure you have reliable transportation (car is in shape).

• If you are planning to hike, make sure to bring hiking shoes that you've used before and bring nail clippers.

• Bring your own bottled water, favorite drinks, and snacks (drinks not provided)

• There are toilets and hot showers ($) at our campground.

• We will caravan to the park, if you have FRS/GRMS radios (walkie-talkies), bring them.

• Bring cash for incidentals during the trip (limited ATMs at the park).

• BE PREPARED FOR RAIN AND WET CONDITIONS!

WHAT TO BRING 

• Tent

• Sleeping Bag

• Pillow

• Air Mattress (optional)

• Clothing:  Warm clothes for the evenings (jeans, sweatshirts w/ hood, jackets,  sweatpants, and pajamas.) Cool clothes for the day time (shirts,  T-shirts, hats, swimsuit).

• Towels

• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, hairbrush, combs, etc. Lots of quarters (coins) for showers.

• Shoes: walking + hiking shoes (at least two pairs), rubber slippers for taking showers.

• Nail clippers.

• Bundle of Firewood per car, this can be purchased in the city or possibly at the campsite host.

OTHER EQUIPMENT  

• Flashlight

• Portable lamps

• Insect/Mosquito repellent

• Sunscreen

• First Aid: Band-Aids, Tylenol, cough syrup, Pepto or Mylanta

• Camp Chair

• Batteries for radios and flashlights

• Coolers for food storage

OTHER   

• Tool Box

• Camera (for making memories)

• Bring your own drinks. Drinks WILL NOT be provided. Bring enough to last 7-8 days (esp. water)!!!

• Bring your own snacks, especially for days when we will be hiking (i.e. trail mix, nuts, dried fruit).

• Bring some spending money just in case you want to purchase things on the day trip(s).

• Coins for showers (bring lots of quarters for long showers)

ITINERARY (PROPOSED - ALL TIMES ESTIMATE)

AUGUST 4 (WEDNESDAY)

• 4:30AM
• Caravan meets at Porter Ranch Town Center
• 5:30AM
• Caravan Leave
• 6:45AM
• Pit Stop - Grapevine, CA
• 11:30AM
• Lunch
• 3:00PM
• Pit Stop
• 6:00PM
• Overnight in Eureka

AUGUST 5 (THURSDAY)

• 7:00AM 
• Check Out - Breakfast
• 8:00AM
• Head towards Redwoods National & State Parks
• 9:00AM
• Excursions
• Hike
• Sight see
• Etc
• 11AM
• Head to Campground
• 2PM
• Check-in
• Setup Campsite
• 5PM
• Dinner

AUGUST 6 (FRIDAY)

• Activities

AUGUST 7 (SATURDAY)

• Activities

AUGUST 8 (SUNDAY)

• Activities

AUGUST 9 (MONDAY)

• Activities

AUGUST 10 (TUESDAY)

• Check Out
• Head back to LA