Planetary Discovery & Bonfire

What Is This Event?

On this day in 1781, William Herschel discovers Uranus. In honor of this, we should go create orbital tracks in the mud with each other and make loud noises in the riverbottom.

We’ll have a bonfire in the Mores Creek River downstream from the Robie Creek confluence. You’ll need to cross the river at least twice to get to bonfire. From there you can play on the slightly sloped hills or head further downstream for a bit of high speed mud racing.

Check out this video from a few years ago..
https://youtu.be/bfKkv5DrE_M

Who Is Invited?

To get to the bonfire, you must cross Mores Creek twice. The crossings are not deep, usually under 18 inches if you use the bypass. If you add the crossing from the Robie Dock, it could be as deep as 2.5 feet. With this information, you’ll need to decide if you are willing to take the risk. All stock Wranglers should be able to accomplish this with no issue, but again, you own the risk.

Otherwise, everyone is invited. Bring dry clothes (if you think you might get wet), snacks, water, and food to roast on the fire.  Please bring a bundle (or more) of firewood.  Bamboo pokers and a grate will be provided for roasting anything you can hold over the fire.  

Where Do We Meet?

We will meet up at the Robie Creek Dock. If the weather is warm, there will be many people out playing in the dirt.

Christian will meet the first group at the docks at 10am. We’ll head downstream, build the fire, and start playing. Christian will head back to the dock for an 11:30am meet. If you don’t want to wait for the 10am or 11:30am meets, you can wheel on down to the bonfire location, we’ll be sure you get out at the end.

Directions from Albertsons to Robie Creek Park:
— Exit Albertsons onto Highway 21 toward Idaho City (East)
— Travel 16.6 Miles to Robie Creek Road – Turn Sharp Left
— Travel 2.0 Miles to Robie Creek Park