Bus Tours
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Bus Tours
Looks like NASA/MSFC has given the okay for the USSRC to put together a plan to resume the bus tours.
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Wow, this is great news! I remember the bus tour and picnic being a highlight of camp. The rocket test facility, the ISS mock-up, the rocket garden, and the viewing room where we could see parts of the ISS being built. I really wish i took more photos on that tour.
Does anyone remember which park we were taken to for the picnics when they were held in the late 90s? I remember there being a ravine we got to hike through.
Does anyone remember which park we were taken to for the picnics when they were held in the late 90s? I remember there being a ravine we got to hike through.
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Youth ASA 6-Day 1998 1999
Adult ASA 8-Day 2004; Alumni 2007, CSC 2013, 2015, 2017
Youth ASA 6-Day 1998 1999
Adult ASA 8-Day 2004; Alumni 2007, CSC 2013, 2015, 2017
Did they finaly get a wheel chair bus for the tours or will they still be denying these to disabled customers? I know this was a block to them restarting a few years ago.
Jason original callsign Loverboy
SC 1991
SA Level 1 1993
AC Intermediate 1996
ASA 1998
Corporate Space Camp 2005
AC Counselor Summer 07 callsign Boomerang
Adult Alumni Camp 2007
Adult Alumni Camp 2008
Official Space Camp Ambassador
SC 1991
SA Level 1 1993
AC Intermediate 1996
ASA 1998
Corporate Space Camp 2005
AC Counselor Summer 07 callsign Boomerang
Adult Alumni Camp 2007
Adult Alumni Camp 2008
Official Space Camp Ambassador
This is GREAT news! Hope they have it going by August so we can take the tour during Alumni weekend!
I don't remember a picnic area or hiking trails. According to this map, there is a picnic area on Tiros Street. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachme ... id=3636677
I don't remember a picnic area or hiking trails. According to this map, there is a picnic area on Tiros Street. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachme ... id=3636677
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1989, 1991*, 1992, 1994
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No, that's not it. There was a short rock wall overlooking a valley and then the hiking trails went down beside the wall. There was a cook shelter there with picnic tables under it and in the adjoining green space. It was quite lovely. I think it was a public park; lots of trees and things.Hotdog wrote:I don't remember a picnic area or hiking trails. According to this map, there is a picnic area on Tiros Street. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachme ... id=3636677
Ah, just thinking about it brings back memories.
EDIT: After a whole lot of searching, it appears we went to Monte Sano State Park for our picnic in 1998 and 1999.
- Jennifer -
Youth ASA 6-Day 1998 1999
Adult ASA 8-Day 2004; Alumni 2007, CSC 2013, 2015, 2017
Youth ASA 6-Day 1998 1999
Adult ASA 8-Day 2004; Alumni 2007, CSC 2013, 2015, 2017
Found a few more tidbits on Wes's site. Boomerang, you might be getting your wish:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonypic/page754/
Also:The Museum Committee would ...also work through restarting the NASA/MSFC bus tours at such time when the USSRC has the equipment and facilities in place.
Could this be what they're talking about?NASA/MSFC has recently setup three display areas mainly for VIP tours and would offer a great tour stop if the NASA/MSFC Bus Tours were to start again
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonypic/page754/
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1989, 1991*, 1992, 1994
*Right Stuff Award Winner
Sorry for the delay in replying - I've been as sick as a LaikaBoomerang wrote:Did they finaly get a wheel chair bus for the tours or will they still be denying these to disabled customers? I know this was a block to them restarting a few years ago.
Hotdog is right on it - based on the discussion in the meeting they would have to get a few things in order. First I'm quite sure they have let the bus fleet dwindle down. Then there is the bus service area that burned down a few years ago. I don't think it was replaced but I could be wrong.
I know the former transportation manager went round and round about the one wheelchair bus they had. It worked about 45% of the time and she was always on the hunt for a replacement.
There was also a mention of trying to work out an Army stop as well.
Thanks for the info Wes. I have first hand experience with the van that the air condition didn't work in, the lift was questionable at best and i wont get in to some other problems i encountered with it. It needed to be replaced years ago if you want more of that sorted van story and my issues i had in the summer of 07 pm me some time.
Jason original callsign Loverboy
SC 1991
SA Level 1 1993
AC Intermediate 1996
ASA 1998
Corporate Space Camp 2005
AC Counselor Summer 07 callsign Boomerang
Adult Alumni Camp 2007
Adult Alumni Camp 2008
Official Space Camp Ambassador
SC 1991
SA Level 1 1993
AC Intermediate 1996
ASA 1998
Corporate Space Camp 2005
AC Counselor Summer 07 callsign Boomerang
Adult Alumni Camp 2007
Adult Alumni Camp 2008
Official Space Camp Ambassador
The MSFC and Redstone Arsenal have grown so much since the bus tours first started, it only makes sense that new tours of the facilities should cover much more than just the engine and booster test stands and ISS mission control. MSFC has a lot to offer, and The Mothership would be wise to explore this as a tool to encourage old timers like myself to come back. "Special stops" for alumni-only might make coming back to Space Camp even more appealing!
Perhaps the 9/11 shutdown of MSFC tours can be a blessing in disguise. Here's our chance to get a more in-depth and updated tour experience!
Perhaps the 9/11 shutdown of MSFC tours can be a blessing in disguise. Here's our chance to get a more in-depth and updated tour experience!
4-time Space Camp/Academy alumni
1989, 1991*, 1992, 1994
*Right Stuff Award Winner
1989, 1991*, 1992, 1994
*Right Stuff Award Winner
Hotdog is right on.
The last alumni camp I went to I was on the ropes whether I wanted to go or not. Jason and I were talking and he told me the MSFC tours were back on, and knowing that I decided to go. Well as we all know, it didn't happen.
I think the tour could really be awesome. I remember in the camper days having some neat stops, but there are so many things to see at Marshall. Wouldn't it be cool to see the test stands up close!
The last alumni camp I went to I was on the ropes whether I wanted to go or not. Jason and I were talking and he told me the MSFC tours were back on, and knowing that I decided to go. Well as we all know, it didn't happen.
I think the tour could really be awesome. I remember in the camper days having some neat stops, but there are so many things to see at Marshall. Wouldn't it be cool to see the test stands up close!
Kale
Space Camp(Thiokol, 94,P/S: Columbia),Space Academy(Boeing,95,CMDR: Discovery),AC Mach II("Ace",97),Adult Alumni Academy(Columbia,07),Adult Alumni Academy(Columbia,08). Been a frequent visitor to USSRC over all the years since.
Space Camp(Thiokol, 94,P/S: Columbia),Space Academy(Boeing,95,CMDR: Discovery),AC Mach II("Ace",97),Adult Alumni Academy(Columbia,07),Adult Alumni Academy(Columbia,08). Been a frequent visitor to USSRC over all the years since.