It’s time for the summer Bear Essentials camping event, but this one is a bit different: where we’re going, we don’t need roads. That’s right, this event is in Appleton, where there’s an offroad vehicle park that’s open to the public! If that strikes your interest, come and see how far you can send it.
That said, offroading is not a requirement! You can still come and enjoy two nights of camping fun with your fellow furs, even if you have no interest in that part of the trip! You’ll be self-sufficient by bringing your own food, tent, and chairs, and get to run around and relax by the fire. Summer will be in full swing, so be sure to pack accordingly!
Be sure to bring some food for the campfire and enjoy the great outdoors. If you can’t bring your own tent, sleeping bag, or camping chair then try and get one before the event or find somebody willing to lend you theirs. You don’t want to be stuck sleeping outside on the ground! In the past, other furs have also camped out in their cars!
Cost: $20 per person, paid for at the event
RSVP?: Yes, so we can gauge how many people are coming.
Fursuit Friendly?: Yes, feel free to bring those suits for a lot of fun!
Notes: If you want to go offroading with your vehicle, make sure it’s registered properly. The park is a few miles out of town, and managed by the MN DNR, which means you are required to have your vehicle registered, or have purchased a trail day pass.
More details: www.mnfurs.org
About Minnesota Furs
Minnesota Furs is dedicated to building a safe community and providing educational opportunities for furs everywhere, but focused centrally in Minnesota. This includes providing regular meetings for members and supporting parties to gather together, educational experiences covering a variety of topics, volunteer chances to help support interests that are in line with the interests of many furs, and a chance to help show the positive and unique aspects of furry culture.
Social gatherings include events like furry bowling, fursuit romps, bi-weekly meetups at a few different locations, twice yearly picnics in the spring and fall, and several other community-led events. Educational endeavors have been expanding to include a new scholarship program, plans for a mentorship program, regular panels and discussions about a variety of skills both useful to general furs and about ways to express the unique talent and abilities of furs. Volunteering is also a huge part of the Minnesota Furs mission, assisting at many large events throughout the year, especially Como Zoo’s ZooBoo event.
The members of Minnesota Furs have a broad ranging skill set from event organization, negotiation, publications, business endeavors, and organizational skills. The non-profit hopes to help grow these skills both on a personal level and a community level to improve existing efforts and expand into new ways, providing a chance for the betterment of all. Minnesota Furs is dedicated to a vision of the future where furs are just another facet of life for local communities, assisting and spreading its message and support throughout Minnesota, and beyond.
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