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  • March 8, 2010 at 5:22 am #41510
    MNMULE
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    I was just wondering if any of you folks out there in Draft Animal Power world knew of any wagon trains that take place in the area of MN, SD, ND, WI, IA, NE, IL Basically anywhere within three hundred miles of MN or so. I travel every year to the Alabama Wagon train and the South Georgia Wagon train but would like to look into wagon trains a little closer to home. Any info would be much appreciated.

    March 8, 2010 at 5:47 am #58844
    Anonymous
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    I’m not sure, but there is an event near Omaha, NE called the River City Roundup?? I know it is a multi-day ride/drive. I’ve never been to it, just heard about it.

    March 8, 2010 at 7:35 pm #58846
    Charlie B
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    Go to http://www.vanfleetwagontrain.com, and check out the wagon train leaving Ogallalla, Neb. on June 4. It should be another great time. You can go for a day or two or attend the whole way. You can cook for yourself or they have Dutch oven cooks.

    March 9, 2010 at 12:15 am #58845
    MNMULE
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    Charlie I’ve looked into that one before but I don’t quite understand the cost to go on the ride. In one place I think it says that it is like 25 dollars a day which seems like it would get expensive for a month long ride? Can you shed any light on this?

    March 10, 2010 at 6:27 pm #58847
    Charlie B
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    I looked and the price on the Website is $25/day. But I know that price is for the people that come for just a day or two. If you are interested in going for a longer period, or you have multiple people or family members, then you need to call and talk to Danny Van Fleet (309-337-1100). I am sure he will work with you. At any rate it is not cheap. But I think anyone that has been with the train the last 2 years would tell you it as been worth every dime. I believe the ride will last about 21 days this year. The wagon train is made up of really great people, passing thru some really great country. The hardest part is going home when its over. I have spent a lot more and recieved a whole lot less.

    I know he has gone out last year and for 3 weeks laid out the trail we will follow and set up for campsites. Then everyday he furnishes a shuttle bus to haul us back to the wagons when we move our support vehicles. Also he has porta-pots at the campgrounds and every few miles we have fresh water for the horses and use of the porta-pots. I know he can’t do it for free, But I wish he could. Freel free to dicker him to the bone, But in the end its a great trip that everyone should enjoy. When I’m dead and gone, I probably won’t be remembered for my fortune I leave my kids, But they will know where I have been, and what I have experienced

    and that I wouldn’t trade for anything.:)

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