Jeepster JAM 2012

[Caver Dave]

Announcing the 2012 Jeepster Jam!
Hosted by the JCCA Eastern Region
Date: June 21st - 24th 2012
Location: Clinton, TN.

The JAM HQ & complimentary primitive camping will be at the Toad Ranch.
- We'll likely have the usual "circus tent" to congregate in & offer protection from the sun (or rain).
- Plenty of room for parking, tents, & RVs. There's no electricity or "facilities", but we'll have a rental-john. Running water from the hose pipe down the hill.
- Tater & I will set up the field shower, but each user will be required to top off the tank!

More details/registration info to follow.

Itinerary:
Thursday - Registration/check-in opens, and greeting both old & new friends. Our annual "Eat What You Brought" (bring your regional specialty & side) covered dish is legendary!

Friday - The "Hard Ride" (location TBA) is open to all those with a desire to test your Jeeps limits offroad. We'll try to split into groups that best match the trail ratings to your experience level/Jeeps equipment (Your Jeep must meet minimum safety requirements & signed Club waiver required). There will be side trips for those wishing to sight-see/shop. We'll likely visit a local restaurant for supper, before gathering for a campfire.

Saturday - The "Easy Ride"/Parade will afford us all a scenic drive and picnic lunch. Afterwards, we'll gather back at HQ for a Parts Swap, various technical seminars (let us know if you're willing to lead one), JAM voting & awards, Raffle, & supper. Ending with our closing campfire.

Sunday - Pack it up, say your goodbyes until next year, & have safe travels home!

To address a couple issues & constructive criticisms from past JAMs:
- We'll be working to segregate the HQ/parking from the camping area to cut down on vehicular traffic & noise near campers and hopefully provide some SHADE!
- We *WILL* be following the Saturday itinerary (Easy Ride, Swap Meet, etc) more closely... something we've failed at the past couple years.

Nearby Hotels:
- Country Inn & Suites, 710 Park Pl, Clinton, TN 37716 (865) 457-4311 (approx. 4 miles from HQ)
- Jameson Inn-Oak Ridge, 216 South Rutgers Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6720 (865) 483-6809 ‎ jamesoninns.com (approx. 6 miles from HQ)
- Comfort Inn, 433 S Rutgers Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, (865) 481-8200 ‎ comfortinn.com (approx. 6 miles from HQ)
- DoubleTree by Hilton, 215 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, (865) 481-2468 placeshilton.com (approx. 6 miles from HQ)
- Hampton Inn Oak Ridge, 208 South Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6203, (865) 482-7889 ‎ hamptoninn.com (approx. 6 miles from HQ)

Nearby Campgrounds:
- Volunteer Park, 9514 Diggs Gap Road, Heiskell, TN 37754-2172 (865) 938-6600 ‎ volpark.com (approx. 9 miles from HQ)
- Fox Inn Campground, Anderson, Tennessee (865) 494-9386 ‎ (approx. 5.5 miles from HQ)

Nearby Attractions:
- American Museum of Science and Energy 300 S Tulane Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6726 (865) 576-3200 ‎ amse.org (Note: History/war buffs may want to explore Oak Ridge, established in 1942 as a production site for the Manhattan Project—the massive U.S. government operation that developed the atomic bomb.)
- Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-3700 (865) 482-1074 ‎
- Museum of Appalachia 2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN 37716-6756 (865) 494-7680 ‎ (Note: After passing this place 100 times over the years, I'll be hitting it this year!)
- Norris Dam State Park 125 Village Green Circle, Lake City, Tennessee 37769 (865) 426-7461 ‎ tn.gov (Note: the "Easy Ride" will be visiting Norris Dam as part of our travels)