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Fifth Annual Iowa Star Party
September 6-7-8-9, 2007
Lots of scopes and friendly folks!
The Iowa Star Party will be held from
Thursday evening, September 6th through Monday morning, September 9th at the Whiterock Resort Star Field, which is southeast of Coon Rapids, Iowa.
The venue is very, very dark with lots of room for everyone.
Advanced registration is required.
Camping sites will be available in the
astronomy viewing area. Campsites include access to a portapotty, fire ring and
firewood. A solar-heated (cold water) shower house and drinking water will be
available in the Main Campground, about a mile away.
The Resort will have a limited quantity of
accommodations with air-conditioning and hot water. First come-first serve.
Optional delicious
self serve continental breakfast and dinners will be served from Friday breakfast through Monday breakfast, at a couple different
venues, including the fun River House. Pre-registration for meals is required
so that we can plan quantities. (Details on location for each meal will be
distributed to registrants in mid-August).
Participants are strongly encouraged to
register for the Saturday evening
banquet, which will feature a guest
speaker, great food and door-prizes.
Free day-time activities during the Star
Party (Friday through Sunday) include fishing, horseshoes, volleyball, playing in
the river, bird-watching and hiking the beautiful 4300 acre river valley.
Participants may also want to visit the fabulous Coon Rapids Aquatic
Center and/or the Coon Rapids Golf Course. Optional activities will also
be offered:
Hayrack
Ride Tour of Whiterock
Conservancy: Habitats and Wildlife
canoe
float on the Raccoon River (approx. 3 1/2 hours)
Gator Rides
(Payment for these
activities will be
collected when you check-in at the Star Party. )
Registration Form
Contact Whiterock Resort if you have
questions.
