Sunday, April 24, 2016

Pratt Family Reunion 2016

2016 Pratt Family Reunion Schedule (Preliminary 4.20.16)
The Pratt Family returns once again to Zion National Park to reunite and remember their Pratt Family ancestors who first arrived in the area 150 years ago, among the first settlers in Zion National Park area.  The theme of this year’s reunion is "60 Years of Pratt Reunions- The Legacy , Memories , Talents & Contributions”

Friday May 27th
1.       Arrive set up camp and settle in-All Day ( I understand many are arriving Thursday also )
2.      2:00 PM   Pratt Annual 9 Hole Golf Tournament
a.      *Dick is making reservations  at Sand Hollow http://www.sandhollowresort.com/
b.     Sand Hollow Links course $25 9 holes
                                                               i.     5625 W. Clubhouse Dr.
Hurricane, Utah 84737
                                                             ii.     P: (435) 656-4653

3.      Gathering at 4:30- Dinner by 5:30 PM*BBQ at Dick & Beth Pratt's home in Washington 
                                                              i.     Dick & Beth are providing the hamburger, buns, Chips  & drinks
                                                             ii.     Pot luck dishes for salads, appetizers & Deserts requested for all others.
1.      1355 West Red Bluff, Washington, Utah 84780
2.      Exit 10 (I-15) Pine Mountain RD
 *Please RSVP to confirm your plans to play Golf and/or the BBQ & Saturday Dinner
1.      Dick  ricpratt@comcast.net       (801)633-6545  Golf & BBQ
2.      Brent  Brent@cpas4docs.com   0r (925)20-5909 Saturday Dinner
Saturday May 28th  
4.     Hike, visit and spend time with family
5.      6PM Reunion at the Rockville City Center and Park
6.     Rockville City Park is a very nice park and recreation hall just a few miles  down the canyon from the Springdale. The Park & pavilion are hidden behind the old white   church/school  on the 43 E Main Street, Rockville, Utah .
7.      Taco Salad Dinner, drinks, watermelon, Deserts,                                                                               $5  age 8 to adults, $3 kids  3-7 , Free 2 & under

8.     7:30 PM Family Picture & Talent Show & Gallery of Talents,  Business. Genealogy Update
Sunday May 29th
9.          10AM- Watchman Amphitheatre, inside the Park
a.          Traditional Sunday Gathering
b.         Family Stories, memories  & testimonies
10.      12:30PM Pot Luck Luncheon
a.      Rockville City Park is a very nice park and recreation hall just a few miles down the canyon from the Springdale. The Park & pavilion are hidden behind the old white   church/school  on the 43 E Main Street, Rockville, Utah .
11.       Rest of the Day
a.     Hike, visit and spend time with family
Monday May 30th Memorial Day
12.   No planned family activies  ,, Family time, say goodbyes
13.    


Camping at Zion’s Nation Park
Watchman Campground is located ¼ mile from the South Entrance. Tent and electric campsites are available year-round and group campsites are available by reservation from March through early November. There are 176 regular sites, 2 wheelchair accessible sites and 6 group sites.

Watchman Campground is primarily occupied by reservations through the end of November.

Starting December 1, 2014 the only loops that will be open are the A and B loops on a first come first served basis. Possible closures if the park's maintenance or vegetation crews need to do work there.

Reservations
Reservations for campsites at Watchman Campground for camping from March 2015 through November 2015 may be made six months prior to your arrival date online at
www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Reservation Season Camping (March-November 2015)
A-Loop:
 Sites 17-30 will be open for reservations on March 6th. Sites 1-16 will remain closed until the conclusion of the Riverbank Restoration Project (projected end date is early to mid-March).
B-Loop: Reservations from February 27 - November 30th.
C-Loop: Reservations from February 27 - November 30th.
D-Loop: Reservations from March 6th - November 30th.
E-Loop:(Group Sites): Group sites will be available March 6th, 2015 and will close for construction on October 1st, 2015,
F-Loop:(Tent Only, Walk-to Sites): Available by reservation March 6th, 2015 through October 25th, 2015. It will be available on a walk-in basis from October 26, 2015 through November 30, 2015.

There are 6 group campsites that are limited to one site per affiliated group at a time with a seven day per stay limit. The sites can accommodate from 9 to 40 campers. The group campsites are tent only. RVs, camping trailers, and pop-up campers are not permitted. Cost is $3.00 per person, per night.

Campground Information
·        Generators are not permitted, but 95 campsites have electrical hookups. Reserve an electric campsite if you need power.
·        There are no full-hookup campsites; a dump station is available for campers.
·        Shaded/tree sites can only accommodate vehicles with maximum height of 13' (3.96m).

South Campground is located ½ mile from the South Entrance. There are 127 campsites (including three wheelchair accessible) available first-come, first-served. There are no hook-ups; a dump station is available for campers. Generators are allowed from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Campsites are $16.00 per night. Owners of an Interagency Senior or Access or a Golden Age or Access Pass receive a 50% discount on camping fees. Shaded/tree sites can only accommodate vehicles with maximum height of 13' (3.96m).

South Campground Regulations and Map

Call 435-772-3256 for additional information on camping.

Return to the 
Campgrounds in Zion page.

·        There are 69 campsites that are for tents only with combined vehicle length less than 19' (5.8 m).
·        There are 18 Tent Only, Walk-in campsites. These sites are a short walking distance from vehicle parking and are ideal for bicyclists.
·        Electric campsites are $18.00 per night
·        Riverside electric campsites are $20.00 per night.
·        Tent Only campsites are $16.00 per night.
Please note: Owners of an Interagency Senior or Access or a Golden Age or Access Pass receive a 50% discount on camping fees.