“Come and Go” Caravans 

Simply put, shorter “come and go” caravans allow participants to join, leave and/or re-join the caravan at any point. This ideal for working members or those with limited time.  Members of units in adjoining states may choose to join a short caravan as it nears their home state. 

Participants may be responsible for their own campsite reservations at state parks, thereby taking responsibility for cancellation.   They also pay individualized rally fees based on the activities in which they participated.     

Spreadsheets and a shorter time period make this easier for caravan leaders to calculate.  

For additional information on "come and go" caravans contact Carolyn Beardshear at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

To advertise your short caravan, send information to Marion Pember at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

FOLLOWING ARE DESCRIPTIONS OF SEVERAL SHORT CARAVANS AVAILABLE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. 

WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET OUT AND TRAVEL!  MARION PEMBER

A PEEK AT THE MISSISSIPPI

MAY 13-18, 2013

Take a peek at the mighty Mississippi River during the beautiful month of May. Join the Southern IL Unit for a look at some historic river towns between Cahokia, IL and Cape Girardeau, MO during a time when nature should be resplendent with spring time flowers and flowering trees. The caravan will run from May 13-18.

Monday, May 13, 2013 – Rendezvous in Cahokia, IL

Tuesday, May 14 – Tour the Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site, Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site and Holy Family Parish Log Church. Time will be allocated for viewing of the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site which is also a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.

Wednesday, May 15 – Travel to St. Genevieve, MO where we will be staying at Hawn State Park. (Each caravanner will need to make his/her own reservations at this site.) Historic St. Genevieve is a French Colonial village founded in 1735. Its historic district is designated a National Landmark and many homes are open for tours. You will be able to tour these homes in the afternoon.

Thursday, May 16 - Travel to Cape Girardeau in the morning. We will take a city tour in the afternoon to acquaint you with the attractions as well as giving you a brief history of the city from a local guide.

Friday, May 17 – We will spend part of the day touring together and the rest of the day will be tours of your choice. We will gather with those attending the Southern IL rally for an evening meal.

Saturday, May 18 – Stay in Cape for the rest of the Southern Illinois rally or depart for home.

There will be a kitty fee for this caravan. Please contact:

Jerry or Louise Humble WBCCI #235

618-201-8256 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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  FLY/DRIVE ALASKA - AUGUST 1-15, 2013

DAY # 1, WELCOME TO ANCHORAGE, August 1, 2013

Region 8 “Early Workers to Huron” Caravan

Caravan Leader: Ed Knernschield cell: 573-480-5441

Assisting: Ray & Jo Ann Kolley

Join the Caravan at any of the first three overnight sites.

Leave the Caravan early if you need to be in Huron before June 12, 2013

If your official parking date is later, you may park early at Huron for $20 per night

CARAVAN COST: With Golden Age (Federal Parks Passport) all tours are free.

Campgrounds are $25 - $30 less possible discounts depending on number of RV’s camping.

Caravan Leader will make all reservations for campgrounds and tours.

Registration Required: EROS is a US Government Site & requires advance list of those touring.

EROS is a United States Geological Survey data management, systems development, and

research field center. It serves as the national archive of remotely sensed images of the Earth’s

land surface acquired by civilian satellites and aircraft.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Fri June 7 Arrive Bevier, MO -- Shoemaker RV Park (near Macon, MO)

Sat June 8 Arrive Council Bluff, IA area (Campground to be arranged)

Sun June 9 Arrive Sioux Falls, SD – WH Lyon Fairgrounds Campground)

Mon June 10 Tour: Fire Truck Manufacturing Company

Tour: Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center

Tue June 11 Arrive Pipestone, MN -- Pipestone RV Campground

Tour: Pipestone National Monument

Wed June 12 Arrive Huron, SD – South Dakota Fairgrounds Campground

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Registration Coupon

MUST BE RECEIVED by MAY 31, 2013

Region 8 “Early Workers to Huron” Caravan

Your Name: _____________________________ Spouse/Guest: __________________________

Street Address___________________________ City ____________ State _______ Zip _______

House Phone __________________ Email ________________________ WBCCI # __________

Airstream Length: _____ Trailer Your Cell: ________________________________

_____ Motor Home Spouse/Guest Cell: _________________________

Will Join Caravan on (Circle):

June 7-Bevier June 8 Council Bluff Area June 9 Sioux Falls

I/We will leave the Caravan on June 11 and not go to Pipestone __________ Initial Please

REGISTRATION FEE: $3

Make Check Payable to:

WBCCI GSL Caravan on memo line write: Region 8 Caravan Huron

Mail To:

Ed Knernschield, PO Box 127, Holts Summit, Missouri 65043-0127