Bus BRRR 2011 - Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana.

This fund raising charity event is hosted by Buses By the Beach. (WWW.Busesbythebeach.com) Bus BRRR is definitely for the true camping enthusiast and a great use of a VW Bus! Temperatures can and have dipped below zero at night. This doesn't stop the VW Bus diehards from coming out. This one night campout is held on the last Saturday in February each year at Beautiful Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana. Each site includes an electric hook-up so you can keep warm with an electric heater. It also comes in handy for warming up a Crockpot full of Chili for the "Chilly Chili Dinner". It is always nice to come back and warm up next to the giant Bonfire after spending some time on the 35-40mph (faster than your average bus) dual refrigerated toboggan runs. Lots of great volks, music, conversation and fun! All while supporting The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Again this year, we are instituting the "Kozy as a Baked Potato" Award for the warmest looking bus!

What you can expect at Bus BRRR!

* Community Chili dinner Saturday evening (Bring a dish to pass)
* Sunday Morning try out the famous Potawomie Inn Brunch!
* See old friends and make new ones!
* Dual Refrigerated Toboggan Runs
* Cool temperatures and a warm fire
* Clean, heated restrooms very near campsite
* The always fashionable Buses by the Beach hoodies -$30.00

Costs:

* Park Entrance Fee: $5.00 Resident and $7.00 Non-Resident
* Camping Fee (Includes Electric Hookup and Warm Bathrooms!): $17.34 per night
* Toboggan Rental Fee: $10.00 per hour (Toboggan will fit 4 Volks)
* Cool Tobaggan Video here: www.tobogganrun.com
* Sunday Brunch at the Potawatomie Inn. $11.95 for adults -- Ages 4-12 is $.0.75 times their age

Some helpful tips:

Be sure to bring warm clothing for day and night. A 1200 watt heater (ceramic is best!)of some sort for the cold nights. Some of our attendees have fashioned or purchased Mylar or something similar for insulating the pop top canvas. This definitely helps to keep the heat in. We have camped at every Bus BRR and have been warm in the bus with an electric heater down to -5 below. Most attendees bring a Crockpot filled with delicious chili (optional) or a dish to pass for the dinner, but don't feel obligated. You may consider bringing some snow pants or suit if you plan on using the toboggan run. The park is really beautiful under a light snowfall. Alcohol is permitted at the park at this time of year, but obnoxious drunks are never welcome. Due to the Emerald Ash Borer please leave the firewood at home. We'll have plenty to keep the fire roaring. If you have any questions about Bus BRRR! please email Pete O. at pnoceanwesty@gmail.com . Pete would be willing to give you his cell number if you are traveling in and need directions or assistance. Email him and he will be glad to help you.



Web Site: www.Busesbythebeach.com