Get Ready for Tent City: Answers to your questions about bunks, beds and tents

This is going to be the reunion that would Grandpa Lewis proud! The Lewises are going to show just what kind of "Boy Scouts" they really are.

Of course, we can't explain why all those Eagle Scout sons of Malin Lewis are going to be in some cozy bed while women and children will be asleep in their tents (feeling guilty yet?).

Yes, it's going to be a different reunion for our family. More than half of all attending will be in tents. We appreciate you "youngins" allowing the "old folks" and some nursing mothers the luxury of the few beds at the Little Bear River Resort.

Here's what you need to know about the sleeping accommodations at the reunion:

Campers...er, Tenters

Actually, you're really not camping. You're tenting. Yes, you spend the night in a sleeping bag in a tent, but other than that you'll have all the comforts of home. In the lodge there are two large bathrooms, one for the ladies and the other for the gents. Here's what you get:

Ladies Bathroom:

• 3 toilets (1 handicap)
• 2 shower stalls
• 2 sinks
• Counter space and electrical outlets

Men's Bathroom:

• 2 toilets
• 2 shower stalls (1 handicap)
• 2 sinks
• Counter space and electrical outlets

We'll provide hand soap, bath soap, inexpensive shampoo and conditioner, papers towels and toilet tissue. Bring your own bath towels and toiletries.

You can set up your tent and bedding on the designated grassy areas near the bunk houses that are situated in a half semi-circle. The largest tents (please bring any family-sized tent, especially those of you sleeping in the cabins) will be used for group "tenting" by teens, older children, etc.

Remember that the nights in northern Utah still get cold (sometimes into the 40's F) during late June. Typical weather is high 80's in the day and low 50's at night. Please come prepared for cool weather at night!

Also, remember that even though you'll be on grass, you'll want to have some padding and protection against insects in the grass as well as mosquitos.

Bunk Houses

There are 4 bunk houses, which have been designated for young mothers with babies. Most of the bunk houses are identical. All have the following:

• 4 or 8 bunk beds (one bunk house has a double bed)
• 6 large shelves for placing suitcases
• Carpeted floors
• Electric light and electrical outlets
• Thin mattress on each bed
• Some floor space (some more than others) for porta-cribs

Bedding is not provided. Please remember to bring your own bedding, either a sleeping bag or sheets and blankets and pillow. You will use the common bathrooms in the lodge, too.

Bunk House Assignments:

• Bunk House #1: Kristi and Annie
• Bunk House #2: Ondalynn, Vivienne and Meredith
• Bunk House #3: Esther, LaDawn and Brenley
• Bunk House #4: Teresa, Ardene and Michelle

As you can see, the bunk houses are not completely full but all will have babies.

Duplex Cabin

There are two connected cabins, similar to the bunk houses, but they have two double beds in each cabin instead of bunks. Features include:

• Two double beds with mattresses
• Shared deck or porch
• Closer to the lodge than bunk houses (still a 100-yard dash)
• Hang-up closet
• Capreted floor
• Floor space
• Electric light and outlets

You, too, will need to bring your own bedding. You'll also use the common bathrooms in the lodge. Don't forget to bring camp chairs to enjoy your front porch, which is near the river.

The Wick Lewises and the Peases are renting the duplex cabins.

Motel-Style Rooms

These rooms are located in the east side of the lodge and feature many amenities of a hotel including:

• Private bath and shower
• Hang-up closet
• Small fridge, microwave
• TV and DVD/VCR
• Carpeted throughout
• One queen bed
• Towels and bedding are provided one time only
  
• Small heater
• Small desk, but no dresser or drawers

For these rooms your bedding and paper products (tissue) are provided by the resort.

Those renting these rooms are:

• Motel Room #1 (w/ door into lodge): Grandma Lewis and Duraye
• Motel Room #2: Corwin Lewises
• Motel Room #3: Stayner Lewises

We will eventually post a layout of the camp so you can see exactly where each cabin is located in relation to each other and the lodge.

Feel free to ask any questions about sleeping accommodations.