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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #30 on: December 24, 2024, 08:25:58 PM »
Cabin Layout, Petit Jean Park: 



Youtube video showing the cabins:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOBVXZNHYy0&t=314s
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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #31 on: December 27, 2024, 02:04:26 PM »
Early April, I would be in; late April, I would be out.

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Mid-April.......so, yes, I am in. Will be camping, weather permitting.


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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #32 on: December 27, 2024, 02:32:16 PM »
Rudy, was the group camp area not available?
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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #33 on: December 28, 2024, 08:39:53 PM »
What about plan B and go to Morrilton ?

 There's three hotels and package stores (none to the towns west).  The Holiday Inn is $80/nite.   Restaurants in town and 25 minutes to the park.   I'd likely ride and leave my travel trailer home.  There are plenty of good roads to get there to avoid the interstate.

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #34 on: December 30, 2024, 10:07:33 PM »
Ok.  Do we have a plan for a rally at a definite time and location?

I’m not complaining.  Just confused. 


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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #35 on: December 31, 2024, 04:40:24 AM »
Give me this week to get the location for sure lined up.  There is a motel on the mt. as well (Ceder Falls motel 501 215 8707) it looked clean & old from the outside.  The person at the desk wasn’t around when I was there, the yard man said be their anytime I just didn’t wait.  I need to send Frank money so I can get in the book.Rudy

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #36 on: December 31, 2024, 07:16:12 AM »
We booked the yurt!

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #37 on: December 31, 2024, 11:01:26 AM »
I've been through Petit Jean State park a few times, excellent riding for sure !!

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #38 on: January 01, 2025, 08:04:55 AM »
Holly and I have hiked the area a few times and love it. It’s a perfect place to have a rally. I’m looking forward to this one. It will be the first Guzzi rally Holly has been to. She want to give the Breva a try and ride it up there.

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #39 on: January 15, 2025, 10:14:37 AM »
Bump......Is it settled then? Petit Jean State Park?
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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #40 on: January 15, 2025, 05:00:01 PM »
The weather has put me a bit behind but I got some info. Tent camping right now is $26.00 a nite full service rv site is $42.00 a nite.  I’m booked right by the park road on left. Oh 2 tents per rv site 8 people max.  Come one come all I will feed you.  But would like to get close est. of number.  Lot of really good riding.Rudy

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #41 on: January 15, 2025, 05:26:29 PM »
I'm planning to go depending on health and weather.  I haven't been to Ark for a couple of years now.  I suppose it's up to finding lodging. I'll be on my Duc. 

Best I can tell, I'll be traveling alone.   That's unfortunate.
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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #42 on: January 15, 2025, 06:31:17 PM »
I forgot there is a group camping area but it’s tent camping only.  So I didn’t know the number so didn’t book it.  I will let others.  I still have two duplex rented for now at the lodge come on step up.  15 march I will drop the book.Rudy

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #43 on: January 16, 2025, 06:00:49 PM »
Me & the Mrs will attend

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #44 on: January 16, 2025, 11:56:00 PM »
I plan to be there. I'll be  in a park cabin.  Hauling in the 350 meteor.
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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #45 on: January 23, 2025, 10:18:09 PM »
Me and the wife will be there. Most likely in a tent.
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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #46 on: January 25, 2025, 12:17:54 PM »
That's one nice looking Guzzi!! :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:



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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #47 on: February 02, 2025, 08:38:48 AM »
I was up at St Joe visiting ACE. Brought up the Arkansas rally and he was in, especially if Rudy is putting it on.
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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #48 on: February 02, 2025, 06:13:20 PM »
Hi new to the forum but not new to riding.  Trying to sort your rally out.
It is in a park the 12 of April.
There are cabins available.  If yes and anyone wants to share a cabin I only need a bed.

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #49 on: March 26, 2025, 08:09:03 PM »
Don’t forget about my Rally sec. Weekend of April. Now Mt. Nebo rally is first weekend (been to it many times, but not this year going to Barbers, but they don’t feed at Nebo, my PJ rally dose. Rudy

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #50 on: March 26, 2025, 09:43:11 PM »
3 coming from WI.

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #51 on: March 27, 2025, 08:24:09 PM »
I lived in Ws. Between Littel tripes to Vet Nam I worked part time at Bill cycle in Racine Ws. And managed Custom Cycle for Bill in Waukegan ( along time ago). I’ve Been to the Ws. Rally many times, got to admit I liked lake Joy a Littel better than the city park(more room) hope to see you’ll.  Talked to Ace said him and his wife want to come.  they or resting up after Daytona. Rudy

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #52 on: April 01, 2025, 12:38:38 PM »
Bump

Petit Jean State Park 11-13 April, yes ?

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #53 on: April 01, 2025, 02:29:45 PM »
Well, you fellers have fun. I'll be @ Big Bend Natl. Park, Grapevine hills primitive campsite. (it even has a bear box :thumb:)



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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #54 on: April 01, 2025, 04:42:08 PM »
There are 3 of us in a 6 bunk yurt,if anyone wants a bunk it is first come basis.We plan to arrive Friday afternoon.

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #55 on: April 01, 2025, 09:26:18 PM »
Pulled two pork buttes out of the freezer to nite.  A friend is going to smoke them next week.  That and sides should be good for Friday.  Then home made biscuits ( WR flour milk & butter 400 deg. Oven)and gravy for Saturday. morning.  May be pork buttes chili Sat. Or something?..Rudy

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #56 on: April 01, 2025, 10:20:34 PM »
How far from the tent camping area to the cabins? Thanks.

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #57 on: April 02, 2025, 09:10:27 AM »
Doesn't look like any more tent sites are available.  I live close enough for a day ride from my place. See ya then.

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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #58 on: April 04, 2025, 11:10:46 AM »
It looked like I wasn't going to be able to make this one, but as Bob Dylan says, "Things Have Changed."  See you there.

Checking with TKelly to see if there is still room at the yurt. 
« Last Edit: April 04, 2025, 11:12:26 AM by SmithSwede »
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Re: Riley April 2025 in Ar.
« Reply #59 on: April 04, 2025, 10:43:02 PM »
It looked like I wasn't going to be able to make this one, but as Bob Dylan says, "Things Have Changed."  See you there.

Checking with TKelly to see if there is still room at the yurt.

Don't forget to bring a cat basket...  :wink:

 


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