Okay! The parade and camper dance isn't until Thursday, but you get there on Saturday afternoon. Just what do you plan to do for the next four or five days? That's pretty much an easy answer for many of the regulars at "Gravelrama".
Downtown Cincinnati is only 25 minutes away. Golf courses and beautiful county parks are just a short drive. Or you can take a nice scenic cruise through the Indiana and Kentucky country side.
Check these guys out? The Cincinnati Reds have made major changes to their team this season Being within a half hour drive of our grounds you could easily catch Ken Griffey, Jr, Bronson Arroyo and Adam Dunn along with the others playing some of the best ball around. This year you'll be able to see them play the Florida Marlins August 24-26 and the Pittsburgh Pirates August 28-30.
How about a trip too the Cincinnati Zoo? Known throughout the world for its breeding program, the zoo offers up some of best displays you can find. From gorillas to insects the staff at the zoo present the best of the best. After observing some of their great exhibits you will see why this is one site many out of town "Gravelrama" fans check out yearly.
Then of course there's marine life with out all the other critters wandering around? Check out the exciting Newport Aquarium. Located just across the river from downtown, this attraction has become an enormous hit. The aquarium offers a huge variety of marine life and they add more continuously.
If roller coasters are in your blood, head for Paramount's Kings Island only 45 minutes away. The kids can have a ball in Hanna-Barberra Land, the bigger ones can take on the mighty Beast, or better yet have a seat on his son "Son of Beast" billed as the Tallest, Fastest Wooden Coaster in the World.
Now if you don't really want to leave our grounds, that's fine too because we enjoy your company. Many campers spend the extra time fine tuning their racer or walking the grounds meeting up with old friends and making new ones in the process. This is the only time of the year many get to see each other and they make the most of it.
The parade and dance on Thursday have been a tradition at "Gravelrama". The village of Cleves has always gladly closed its streets to allow the parade to pass through. After the parade the dance begins at the Pavilion.
A Volleyball and horse shoe tournament are held Thursday or Friday night, so get a team together and have some fun. This has always proven to be a good way to meet new friends.
Karaoke as always on the patio at the pavilion. You have to be there or risk missing some of the best there is. You are always welcome to pick a song and join in the fun. DJ Doug Hall returns in 2007, after having to miss 2006, and promises a fun time for all in attendance.
Many campers have their own entertainment in the evenings at their campsites. In the past this has been a washer toss, lawn darts and the ever popular corn hole.
Anyway you look at it there is fun for everyone for a week.
Of course this gentleman is not bored with anything,
he's just having camper fun in his own way. Actually
after a busy day of helping his team mates and several
others get their cars ready, Mike "Nowa" Nowakowski
finds a little time for a short nap. Nowa wouldn't miss
the excitement of Gravelrama for the world.