JeepFever possible events (MD/VA)

edit: Sept 18  . .  this thread is about 2 possible events
        MD  -  if it happens,   it will be next year (2021)
        VA  -  will be this year (tomorrow) but scaled back,  only the trails and shooting, 
                      no camping or river activities
                 interestingly my son is closing on the property today, 
                      so that makes next year possible for full event 

1) We have some property in western MD that has been in family since early 1800's.  We have owned our little piece for almost 40 years.  It borders a huge property that has changed over the years from a strip coal mine,  to a private hunt club 20 years ago, and then some "public" ATV activity in past 10 years.  The state of MD bought it all out to turn into a state park last year.   We were happy to think it might be a "hiking" park. (no ATV noise off in distance)
A few weeks ago I was up there and talked to some "park rangers".    The plan for the state is to turn it into a full-blown off-road park!   The bad news,  our 100+ year old log cabin might not be quiet as we would like  . .   the good news is that we would have direct access to the park.    Before the hunt club,  we were able to Jeep all this property,  even down to Potomac river (a couple miles away) for a swim.  Lots of scenic and challenging trails.   We lost that access about 20 years ago, when the hunt club and later ATV club would not allow "full-size" vehicles on the trails (even if we paid their fee).    The state park will allow all vehicles.  (some trails restricted by width,  but flatties will qualify for all :-) )
This is turning into a novel,  but basically a year from now,  I might be able to host an event that includes some decent trails,  a river at the far end of these trails,  and camping in a pretty cool spot.  Our cabin is small,  but has electric,  and shower etc..  My brother's adjoining property has a pond with fishing for kids (and some huge catfish we catch occasionally, haha)

One step closer this week, just closed on a house that will soon have a garage for housing said Jeep.

WKWillys wrote: I'm in too. Ditto on trail help. John

From your location,  I am guessing that are referring to MD?   I wonder if state of MD might be interesting in help in the state park?  If you meant VA,  then we would love to have you join in.

nofender wrote: Heck yes! Western MD sounds intriguing.....

Hope to see you there.   It will be interesting to see how this park works out.   Back when we could wheel this property,  there was nothing that would be challenging to your big Jeep,  but there were some trails that use to scare me,  (until I ran them a few times). 
One was a loose shale hill.  It had a deep ditch at bottom,  so no way to hit it at any speed. . .  ie. crawl thru the ditch, then hit the throttle, and hope your front tires cleared the top before you spun to to stop.  

The other was a loose rock/dirt hill,  steep,  over 100 yds long,  it was a little twisty,  and the entire climb seemed to be right at limits of traction.
The ones I like best though were the "rock gardens" down next to Potomac River.
Intriguing for sure,  can't wait to see what will be available.

masscj2a wrote: . . .  What about us northern boys of which you once wuz, cuz.

Any forum member is welcome!        

Yes,   that would be fine!

My friend gave a "thumbs up" to allowing a group of flat-fenders to come run his trails, and shoot guns on his range.  

Details to follow,  but mark your calendar if interested