Who'd be interested in a big GTG here in Central PA?

After several years of trying to find a venue for a GTG here in Central PA, blacksmith and I have finally found the perfect place for it. I've long-wanted to do one here at my place, I just don't have the propery to do something like that. We have finally found a fantastic place to have a GTG that can allow all the things we love here......chainsaws, campfires and even guns!


We are coining it the first annual "Hawg Days 2022" GTG, the tentative dates are June 10, 11, and 12, 2022.


"Two-strokin', Paper-pokin' and Campfire-stokin' into Summer 2022"

It's at a fantastic local sportsman's association very close to Joe and I (we've felled trees for them before), tucked back in a little gap in the mountain. Plenty of wood to cut and split, some fantastic gun ranges, plenty of camping area, pavilions to get out of the rain should the sky open up, and permission to have a bonfire and campfires.....There's also several nearby motels (literally 15-20 mins away from the site) right off of Interstate 99 for those who don't want to camp, or you can just make a day trip (but we'd rather have yas for the whole weekend!!)

We will plan on having a whole stack of chainsaw racing cants, grilles and smokers, and firepits for cooking whatever we all decide (we are planning on roasting a whole hog), as well as the gun range for those that wish to do some shooting.

There's lots of details to be hashed out yet, we are seeing what kind of interest there is in such an event. We are most likely looking at the second weekend in June, if that date works with most of yas. We need input from YOU, OUR ESTEEMED MEMBERSHIP. We also are posting up for our friends over on [OPE, this may turn into a yearly event if all goes to plan!

What we need right now is yinz to give us some feedback, input and suggestions.....so let's get this thread hoppin!!

 

Mmmm….

 

Between Bellwood and Altoona

 

Count me in!

Just something to think about at that time of year is graduation parties.

 

Yes they have electric at the lodge and pavilions for sure

 

I can promise you all it will be a great time. We will probably start hauling logs there as soon as we figure out a date, the club has several trees that we can fell. All the wood we cut/split will be donated for the club to use in their lodge all winter.

This place is awesome, the log lodge was built around 1910 or so, completely put of American chestnut, and it's VERTICAL logs....not horizontal.

It's a beautiful area, back in the woods where there's no sounds of traffic or anything. You all will love it.

 

The site of the GTG is situated in the mountains of Central PA in a tight little gap called Riggles Gap. The grounds consist of 500 acres. There is a 25, 50, 75 and 100 yard rifle/ pistol range. 25 and 50 yard muzzle loader range and a 100, 200 and 300 yard rifle range and a pistol range to knock down bowling pins and steel targets.

They also have a skeet and trap range but it will be closed, that is where we will be camping. The camping area is aprox 150 X 150 yards. The address of the venue is:

Blair County Game Fish and Forestry Association.
301 Riggles Gap Sportsmen Rd, Altoona, PA 16601

If you have intentions of coming to the GTG, you must be a member of FHC or OPE, or accompanied by a member from either site. If you intend on bringing a firearm to the GTG, you must do so legally and be legally allowed to own and operate a firearm. Be aware of interstate laws and regulations when considering bringing a firearm. We are being granted a great gift using this site, so please respect it and it may become a yearly tradition!

Kubota's, 4 wheelers, side by sides and splitters are welcome. There is plenty of room for camping. Alcohol beverages are a 'gray area', but may be consumed once the saws and guns are put away for the day, and just as with the guns and saws, we ask you be responsible with it. We will discuss that kind of stuff once we figure out a closer head count. As with all of our FHC goings-on, this is a FAMILY FRIENDLY event. We encourage you to bring your family if they enjoy these kind of activities, we've had many wives/kids and even parents/siblings of members come along only to end up having a fantastic time.

There is a pavilion and a kitchen for use that would be prvided for an extra charge. Porta John's are already there for use.

We were thinking of roasting a pig (or several pork butts) for the main meat course. Cups plates and plastic ware will be provided.
Eveyone can bring something of their choosing a side, dessert, snacks etc.

So if you're into two strokn', paper pokin' and campfire stokin' good time then let's start the summer off right with some fun!