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Has anyone gone who can offer some practical advice for a first-timer w/family in tow?
Especially around logistics. Parking, walking, where to go, how early, etc. We're arriving the night before.
Thank you, DU!
While I cant imagine why, other than for some meh skiing south of there, one would intentionally go to the most isolated area of Pennsylvania during the dreariest weather, might I point out that Pittsburgh is reasonably nearby and has a lot going for it?
Wow. Thats a lot of effort to see a frightened rodent first thing in the morning.
ok_cpu
(2,051 posts)I haven't been to the dreary part to see the frightened rodent
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Incidentally, by the time you exhibit symptoms of rabies, it is too late for treatment.
ok_cpu
(2,051 posts)I'll be careful.
It's not my first choice, but I'm afraid of diminishing returns if we go to the Wasau Possum Festival again this year.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Once is plenty
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,693 posts)you can see all the f*cking garden-eating, hole-digging woodchucks you want!
elleng
(130,905 posts)Damn squirrels are digging up rosebush roots!
blue neen
(12,321 posts)and they say the real party is the night before the "Groundhog Unveiling". There's a lot of drinking, partying, going on all night.
A HERETIC I AM
(24,368 posts)NNadir
(33,518 posts)He had to get Andie McDowell to kiss him to escape.
Don't go. It's dangerous.
TuxedoKat
(3,818 posts)My daughter went last year with a friend. They enjoyed it so much they are going back again this year with two more friends. I will ask her for you and get back to you.
ok_cpu
(2,051 posts)My daughter said because it is so crowded, traffic is closed off near the site of the festivities. Apparently there is a Walmart near by where people can park and take a shuttle to the area. She said they got there at about 300-400AM in order to park and just managed to get a spot. Apparently there are some other parking options too that also involve a bus/shuttle. She said all you
need to know you can find out about at the websites re same. You might have to set up an Uber to bring you to a shuttle spot at a regular hour if you have young kids. Good luck!
http://www.groundhog.org/
http://www.punxsutawney.com/
http://visitpunxsutawney.org/
ok_cpu
(2,051 posts)And above and beyond. Thank you very much and please thank your daughter for us!