![]() Mercifully, Tim chose to travel light with only four steamer trunks and a sea bag, and we added his gear to the Jeep in the morning along with a big batch of his famous clam chowdah that would sustain us in camp at Overland Expo East.īig thanks to Tim and Diane Bleau for their outstanding hospitality at what I jokingly refer to as the Last Homely House in Occupied Northern Virginia (Tolkein references here for the unread). It was here at this bastion of hospitality and gastronomical wonders that Tim Bleau joined our merry band of Adventurists for the event. The kitchen was warm and inviting when this weary traveler arrived, and I enjoyed dinner, supper, breakfast, and second breakfast during my stay. With just one last layover at an undisclosed location in northern Virginia, I skipped lunch and pressed on towards friendly territory. Drifting north through the Carolinas in daylight and better weather with my favorite road trip playlist blasting, all was right in the world. It’s a great way to save some money on lodging if you’re traveling long distances like I do.įully rested and with hot coffee onboard, I broke camp just after daylight and rolled back out towards the hardball. I really enjoy adding locations to their crowd sourced map, and finding or updating featured ones as I travel. We have no affiliation with iOverlander, but I’m a big fan and have been using this app for a couple of years now as I’ve crisscrossed the lower 48. Rather than book a hotel along my route, I opted for some spontaneity by using the iOverlander app which helped me find a quiet, dispersed campsite just across the border in South Carolina. Crossing into Georgia at dusk, I headed through Atlanta in the general direction of the event site in Virginia. The drive north through Alabama was mostly uneventful save for a few absentminded drivers as I headed straight into torrential rains and buffeting winds. As usual, I left Northwest Florida a couple days early for a bit of overlanding and a much needed break from work before show time. Overlanding is different east of the Mississippi, and I was keen on seeing how the East Coast version of Expo was doing. Overland Expo East was to be our third Overland Expo event within the space of a few weeks, and it seemed like I had just returned from Colorado when it was time to go again. (We also offer a WEST show in Flagstaff, Arizona, in May.This was a busy year. Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor fun are just moments away in Brevard or Hendersonville, and the regional airport is about 25 minutes away. The EAST show is held at the beautiful REEB Ranch nestled in a valley near the DuPont State Forest and the Pisgah National Forest, an 8000 acre private venue. See below about camping areas.Ĭamping is included free in our dispersed camping onsite (first-come, first-served), in the beautiful grassy fields of REEB Ranch (with purchase of Overland Experience or Weekend Pass with Camping tickets). Weekend Pass and Day Pass ticket holders will be able to enjoy the vendors/exhibitors, all demos, slideshows and films, and are welcome to join happy hours. Purchase Weekend Passes good for all three days (available with camping access, or without) or single Day Passes and enjoy general admission to the Expo. Please contact us before you register to see if you qualify!ĪLL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!ĬAMPING & OVERLAND EXPERIENCE WILL SELL OUT!Īttend on a full-tuition education package, which includes access to hundreds of specialized classes (over 400 session-hours offered) taught by world-class instructors on-site camping included free in our dry non-reserved camping areas complimentary happy hour drinks Friday and Saturday, BBQ celebration Sunday, and special attendee bag – in addition to the vendor/exhibitor area, all demos, slideshows, and films. Kids under 17 are free (with a paid adult), and we offer discounts for military and organized groups. WE OFFER MULTIPLE TICKET LEVELS, from $20 one-day passes to the $375 full-tuition package (including happy hours, gift bag, and a celebration dinner). PLUS a huge expo featuring over 175 vendors of adventure travel equipment, camping gear, bikes, vehicles, and services. – Take tire classes from the experts at BFGoodrich Tires – Roundtable discussions, product and skills demonstrations – Hundreds of session-hours of classes for 4-wheel-drive, adventure motorcycling, and global travel JOIN US November 9-11, 2018, just outside Asheville, North Carolina, for the world’s most unique event for do-it-yourself adventure travel enthusiasts! ![]()
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