Rising Son Nation and the Cheyenne Tribe present:

A Father-Son weekend outing to Two Harbors on 

September 21 - 23, 2001

Important Catalina News:  Because of the September 11 attacks, the U.S. Coast Guard requires that each adult show photo I.D. before boarding the Catalina Express boats. 

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Accomodations

We will be staying in tent cabins overlooking the ocean.  Each cabin is supplied with a Coleman lantern, cots, picnic table, barbeque, fire ring and sunshade. Firewood, propane, and charcoal are available for sale. Campground has running water, cold "rinse off" showers, and chemical toilets.

Transportation

We will depart from Catalina Express in San Pedro on Friday at 12:30 p.m.  Please arrive at the Catalina Express terminal by 11:30. a.m.

The boat will travel directly to Two Harbors .  It should arrive at Two Harbors by about 1:45 p.m.

The return boat departs Two Harbors at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday and will arrive at San Pedro at around 2:15.

Direction to Catalina Express Terminal -- Berth 95, San Pedro

Take the 405 Freeway North to the 110 Freeway (Harbor Freeway).  Take the 110 Freeway south to the Harbor Blvd. exit. Go straight through Harbor Blvd. intersection at end of offramp and follow signs to the Catalina Sea and Air Terminal.

Note: Consider carpooling -- Parking is $10 per day.

Catalina Express Baggage Policy: 

IMPORTANT:  Catalina Express is “strictly enforcing” the following baggage policy.  Two bags per person to be stored in the luggage hold. No one piece weighing over 70 lbs. and over 21” x 24” x 36” in size. (Coolers count as a piece of luggage.)  One piece of carry-on luggage (12” x 12” x 24”) must fit beneath the seat.  

No flammables, including propane and lighter fluid are allowed on boat.  Two bags per person to be stored in the luggage hold. 

If you have questions about the baggage policy, call Catalina Express at (800) 481-3470.

Luggage will be transported by truck from the end of the boat dock to the campsite.

Meals

Friday

Lunch is not provided.  Pack lunch, eat on boat, or eat in Two Harbors at Harbor Reef Restaurant or Snack Bar.

Pasta dinner is provided at the Main Bandstand picnic area in town. 

Saturday

Scrambled eggs and bacon breakfast is provided at campground.

Lunch is not provided.  Harbor Reef Restaurant or Snack Bar is available.

BBQ Dinner is provided at the Beach (or "West") Bandstand at around 6:00.  Nation ceremonies and skits will follow.   

Sunday

Breakfast Buffet at the Harbor Reef Restaurant is included. 

Packing

Generally, pack light and for warm weather, but also pack a sweater or coat for the evenings.  And, oh yeah, it might rain.  A few suggested items:

sleeping bags
towels
toiletries
washcloth
sunscreen
lip balm
bug repellant
first aid
flashlights

ice chest
drinks
snacks/food
water bottles
hiking shoes
water shoes
sandals
day pack

bathing suit
sweatshirt/coat
hat
sunglasses
camera/film
mask/snorkel
fishing gear
beach things
balls/games

Activities

 

Marine Institute Tour.  We have scheduled an optional tour of the USC Wrigley Marine Institute for Saturday afternoon.  The tour will cost $5 per person.  Shore taxis are available for the return trip. 

Glass Bottom Boat trips.  We have reserved several hours aboard the "Looking Glass" -- a unique glass bottom boat for viewing the underwater world around Catalina.  If you are interested, please let your Chief know as soon as possible. Cost of the trip is $3 per person

Saturday Evening BBQ Dinner on the Beach.  We will have Nation dinner on the beach, by the main beach bandstand. Tribal Skits and/or Indian Lore events will take place after dinner.

Other activities include:  Hiking on ocean-view trails, snorkeling, boating, swimming, ocean kayaking, volleyball, tennis, mountain biking along ridge roads, or just plain relaxing on a sandy beach.  For more information about Two Harbors activities, click here.


Check back here for more details as they become available.

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