Where the Gathering will be in 1996

This year the North American Rainbow Gathering (hence referred to as the Gathering) will be in the Ozarks from June 28 - July 10.

Go 3 miles north of Thomasville, MO on highway 99. Turn at FS road #3173, go 3 miles east to parking.

For info on how a site is selected, go here

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A quick report fromNatrosious:

"I also got a report last night from a local brother who cares alot about finding good-water. He had just got back from being down there and this is the jist of it:

PARKING

There are plenty of good parking meadows, so there shouldn't be a parking along the road nightmare. There are some equipment shuttles running, but the walk in from parking is only about two miles.

WATER

There are a couple of good springs to tap into for water which is rumored to be free of chemical contaminants but may still need to be boiled for biological (bacteria) contaminants. More water piping is needed.

WEATHER

It is warm and very humid due to all the rain we have been having in the midwest.

BUGS

Much less than expected. Those who are taking basic precautions are not getting eaten alive. Bring citronella oil (body oil?) if you can get ahold of some.

LEOs

There was a rumor of a road block on highway 99, but the brother did not have time to check it out and confirm it. No major hassles, everything seems to be pretty cool.

CANOEISTS ALERT

I have heard from two different persons that the Eleven Point river is a skilled canoeists river. They say that the authorities try to discourage the inexperienced from trying it. If you intend to float it, you might want to consider wearing some kind of helmet (bicycle/skaters) in addition to a floatation device (life jacket).

FISHERMANS ALERT

The Eleven Point river is mostly a trout stream so you will need to have a TROUT TAG in addition to a fishing licsense. I believe that the trout are mainly brown trout and not rainbow trout but I am not sure.

Just some things that you might like to know to HAVE FUN IN MISSOURI!