OCLB Chapter presents:
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Perseid Meteor Shower
Shady Cove Group Camp
Friday August 9
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific shooting star displays of the year, and it peaks the weekend of August 9th to 11th.
Join me in viewing this heavenly event!
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This campsite can hold up to 30 campers!
Unfortunately, we are limited to 7 cars.
When making your reservation, please indicate if you are driving alone, carpooling, or willing to carpool.
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Details:
HOW AND WHY
Meteors are caused by tiny, sandgrain- to pea-size bits of dusty debris striking the top of Earth’s atmosphere roughly 80 miles (130 km) up. Each Perseid zips in at 37 miles per second, glowing as it burns to soot and creating a quick, white-hot streak of superheated air. The nuggets in Grape Nuts cereal are a close match to the estimated size, color, and texture of typical meteor-shower particles.
The Perseid bits were shed long ago by Comet Swift-Tuttle and are distributed all along the comet’s orbital path around the Sun. Earth passes through this tenuous “river of rubble” every year in mid-August. The comet is so named because it was independently discovered by Lewis Swift and Horace Parnell Tuttle in July 1862. [more here]
Location: Shady Cove Campground - Group Site A in the San Bernardino National Forest near Running Springs, CA. GOOCLB chapter has this site all to ourselves!! Membership does have its benefits.
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Check-in:Friday, August 9th, AFTER 2 pm (Please do not arrive early, the campground is strict about this).
Check-out:Saturday, August 10th by Noon.
Campground amenities: Potable water, picnic tables, vault restrooms, grills, group fire ring, and trash containers.
Local amenities: A grocery store, restaurants, and a gas station are available in the nearby town of Running Springs.
TENT ONLY event - Due to space limitations, there is no room for RVs.
What to Bring: This is a quick overnighter, so you don’t need much except your tent, folding chair (lounge chair is recommended. A cot would be ideal!), flashlight, light snacks, and a small cooler to store cold drinks. Save the planet- bring your reusable cups, plates, and utensils.
Schedule of Events
(Fri. Aug. 9th)
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2 p.m.: Check-in
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6 p.m.: Meet and Greet - I will provide light refreshments, but everyone is welcome to bring snacks and drinks to share. Dinner is on your own.
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7 p.m.: Group campfire.
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Meteor shower viewing- Best around Midnight.
(Sat. Aug. 10th)
This is a free-form campout. Everyone is encouraged to self-organize.
Fire Restrictions: No Wood Campfire and no charcoal barbecue are allowed due to High Fire Danger. Propane stoves and propane fire rings are allowed. I will bring a portable propane fire ring for the group campfire.
Participant Limit: This campout is limited to the number of people that can fit in 7 Vehicles. Carpooling is highly encouraged to allow additional participants and to save fuel, reduce traffic congestion, and pollution.
Fee: $20 per member. This event is limited to Great Outdoors members. Non-members are welcome to purchase a membership and register for this event. No refunds for cancellation. Each person must register individually and sign the liability waiver. During registration, indicate who you will carpool with. We will assign the first 7 parking spots in the order people register.
Pets: Are permitted if leashed and under control by the owner. Dogs must be licensed, leashed, not exceed six feet, and always attended. Please clean up after your pet.
Health issues/allergies: It is the responsibility of the participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications, and medical history in the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with the trip leader if you wish.
Directions to Shady Cove Campground from OC/LB: Take the 210 Fwy East to Hwy 330 northbound to Running Springs. Exit at Running Springs. Turn right at Hwy 18. Drive one mile to Deerlick Ranger Station, (aka Children’s Forest Visitor Center). Turn right just past the Ranger Station on Keller Peak Road (the street sign may be down- if you drive past the Valero Gas Station you went too far). Proceed five miles on Keller Peak Road to the fork in the road. Turn left at the fork and proceed to the Children’s Forest Trail Head. Turn left at the Children’s Forest Trail Head and follow the signs to Shady Cove Site A.
Trip Leader: Michael Millan.
Email: BoardRep-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org
