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RV/Campgrounds RV /Campgrounds State Parks Blue Springs State Park 2595 Highway 10 Clio, Alabama 36017 334-397-4875 Blue Springs State Park is located six miles east of Clio, Alabama. Visitors to Blue Springs State Park will be welcomed by such activities as hiking, camping, swimming and picnicking. The springs at Blue Springs are fed by a crystal clear underground spring source that provides fun for the whole family. Open daylight hours. Other facilities include: picnic shelters, tables, grills, comfort stations, playground, tennis courts, and 50 modern campground sites. Admission charged. $11/day base rate. Senior rates. Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge 509 Old Highway 165 Eufaula, Alabama 36027 334-687-4065 or 334-687-5906 Email: eufaula@fws.gov The Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge (ENWR) is located 5 miles north of Eufaula, Alabama, on U.S. Highway 431, then 1.5 miles on 165 North. The ENWR was established in 1964 on the Walter F. George Reservoir. Locally called "Lake Eufaula," it was formed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impounding the Chattahoochee River. The ENWR, located 40 miles south of Columbus, Georgia, consists of 11,184 acres with more than 4,200 in open water. Habitat types include riparian areas, seasonally manipulated wetland impoundments, upland old fields, agricultural fields, hedge rows, pine and hardwood uplands, and hardwood bottomlands. Management provides habitat for migratory waterfowl, brood habitat for wood ducks and promotes diversity of flora and fauna including endangered and threatened species such as American alligators, bald eagle and wood stork; resident species and neotropical migrant birds. At times there are an abundance of sand islands, spits and sandbars in the lake. Recreational activities include: trails, auto tour route, fishing, two observation towers, wildlife observation, photography, and managed hunts (including youth hunts). Managed hunts are permitted for dove, deer, waterfowl, squirrel and rabbit. The refuge provides year-round bank fishing or fishing by boat in waters within the refuge boundaries. The ENWR is open to visitors during daylight hours, 7 days a week. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Free admission. Florala State Park 514 Lakeshore Drive Florala, Alabama 36422 334-858-6425 Located in the city of Florala, along beautiful Lake Jackson (named after Andrew Jackson), Florala State Park is 40 acres and features a community building, campground and picnicarea along the spring-fed lake. Campground features include 23 campsites (with grills, water, electricity, and sewage hookup), 10 tent area sites (with tables, grill, water, and electricity), and a large picnic pavilion. There are also two meeting rooms at the lake available for rent. Amenities include a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave and meeting space. Park hours are from 8:00 am until sunset. Frank Jackson State Park P.O. Box 73-C Opp, Alabama 36467 334-493-6988 or 334-493-6348 Frank Jackson State Park is located just one mile from downtown Opp. From Highway 331, turn west on Opine Road. With a well-stocked pond and 2,050 acre park, this area features one of the bestfishing spots in the South. A swimming beach, picnic area, campground, boat launch, accessible fishing pier, walking trails and playground are also available. Open during daylight hours. Admission charged. Senior rates. Lakepoint State Park 104 Lakepoint Drive Eufaula, Alabama 36027 334-687-6676 or 334-687-6921 Located 7 miles north of Eufaula off Highway 431 on the Alabama-Georgia line, Lake Eufaula is knownas the "Bass Capital of the World." The 1,220 acre park features a full-service marina, 101 room Resort Motel, 6 suites, 29 cabins, dining room, 7 meeting/banquet rooms, championship golf course, hiking trails, picnic area and beach area that includes a swimming pool. Marina facilities include fishing and pontoon boat rental, store, overnight docking, permanent wet storage, fuel dock and boat launching facilities. Park is open 24 hours daily. The picnic area is open sunup to sundown. Free admission. Adjacent to Lakepoint State Park is the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. Roland Cooper State Park 285 Deer Run Drive Camden, Alabama 36726 334-682-4838 or 334-682-4050 Located six miles northeast of Camden, rolling along the 22,000 acre Dannelly Reservoir, this 236 acre park features a nine hole golf course with club house; spacious vacation cottages; modern campground with bathhouse, laundry and camp store; and a scenic picnic area with tables, grills, pavilions and comfort station. With fishing so popular in the reservoir, the park also provides boat launching facilities and bait & tackle amenities. Modern cabins for 1-4 persons - $42 - $60. Campground - $14 per day base rate. All park information is available from: Alabama State Parks www.dcnr.state.al.us 1-800-Ala-Park Information provided by: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wildernet ( www.wildernet.com ) Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel Campgrounds and RV Parks CleanPark R.V. Park 4100 South Oates Street (U.S. Highway 231 South) Dothan, Alabama 36301 334-792-2000 24 full hookup sites. $18.85 plus tax nightly rate. Clean, secure atmosphere. Thirty minutes north of I-10. Lots of trees, moderate climate, shopping and many recreational activities within a short drive. (click here for amap of accommodations) Deer Run RV Park 3736 U.S. Highway 231 North Troy, Alabama 36081 334-566-6517 334-566-4707 Fort RuckerRV Park Building 24236 Lake Tholocco Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362 334-255-4305 Open daylight to dusk. Park amenities include recreational vehicle campsites, picnic areas, lakes, a skeet range, paintball range, equipment issue center, boat rental, swimming enhancements, lake cottages, hunting and fishing. HoustonCounty Farm Center 1701 East Cottonwood Road (on Ross Clark Circle) Dothan, Alabama 36303 334-792-5730 63 hookup sites available (10 with water and electricity) (click here for amap of accommodations) Omussee Creek Park 828 Omussee Creek Road (off of Highway 95 South) Columbia , Alabama 334-696-4626 Open daylight to dusk. Free admission. Two boat ramps. Two softball fields. Two pavilions. Volleyball, nature trails, picnic areas, comfort station. Primitive camping sites. Open Pond Recreation Area Andalusia, Alabama 334-222-2555 Open Pond is located south of Andalusia off of Alabama Highway 137. This 15-acre public campground facilityis located 10 miles southwest on Highway 29, five miles south on Highway 137, one-half mile east on Highway 24,then one mile southeast on FR 336. Offers 40 sites for tent, RV camping, 22-foot limit. Features dump station, flush toilets, boat ramp, hiking trails. Groceries available. Recreation includes boating, fishing, bicycles. Maximum stay 14 nights. Ozark Trav-L-Park 2414 North U.S. Highway 231 North (Mile Marker 47) Ozark, Alabama 36360 334-774-3219 Reservations (800) 359-3218 http://www.trav-l-park.com Offers 50 RV sites, 35 that accommodate pull-thrus and 10 that hold double slideouts. All RV sites feature full hookups, including 30 or 50 amp electricity, phone hookup and cable TV service. Tent campers, groups and big rigs welcome. Rate: $21.95/daily. Point "A" Lake and Park 2030 County Road 59 Andalusia, Alabama 36420 334-428-2610 334-428-2606 Located four miles northwest of the city of Andalusia. Open daylight hours. Admission charged. 700-acre lake and park. Fishing, skiing, swimming, picnicking, camping, RV hookups, showers, grills, tables, fishing piers and beaches. The area encompasses about 74 acres of land in 3 parcels known as Point "A" Campground, Covington-Kiwanis Island, and "Patsaliga Point." The area is also adjacent to Point "A" Lake, which has a surface area of 700 acres and a maximum depth of about 41 feet at the dam. Swindall's Campground 162 County Road 5516 Troy, Alabama 36081 334-566-8353 The Willows RV Park 2932 Ross Clark Circle Dothan, Alabama 36301-1160 334-692-4149 http://www.TheWillowsRVPark.com An attractive, clean, shaded, pleasant, quiet, rural, reasonable facility on high ground located just outside Dothan, Alabama's west side city limits. Readily accessible to US 231 travelers. Free from heavy truck trafficnoises. Good rest is enjoyed. Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 3311 Ross Clark Circle, NW P.O. 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Williams Transport Motor Coach Service - Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions NOTE: Refunds cannot be given on uncanceled tickets. You can cancel/change reservations any time until 6 PM the day before your bus leaves. After that time, sales are finalized. Thank You! How Does the Electronic Ticket Work? The new system replaces conventional tickets by giving you a confirmation number, which you will receive by e-mail at least 24 hours before your motor coach departure. You must print this number out and bring it with you; a Student Conductor will collect it when you board the bus. What is a Student Conductor? As a Student Conductor, you are personally responsible for collecting confirmation numbers of the passengers on your motor coach. In exchange for fulfilling your responsibilities, your ticket will be free. We encourage you to volunteer if you are comfortable handling these responsibilities. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Student Conductors must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled departure of their motor coach 2. You will receive a list by e-mail of the names and confirmation numbers of all the passengers on your motor coach 3. Check-in with the Driver upon arrival 4. When students start to board, take their names and confirmation numbers down. These confirmation numbers are equivalent to tickets: Without a matching confirmation number, a passenger cannot board. 5. If there are any problems or you need assistance, talk with the Driver I Missed My Motor Coach Departure. What do I do? If you are returning to campus from Albany, please take the next motor coach to campus. The Motor Coach Service will not reimburse the cost of privately arranged transportation. If you are stuck at the Albany Airport and need to get back to campus, call Veteran's Taxi at (413) 663-8300. If you need to speak to someone at Williams College during a vacation period, please call Williams College Security at (413) 597-4444. Where Do The Motor Coaches Depart From On Campus? All coaches depart from the west side of Chapin Hall, across from the Frosh Quad. Where Exactly Do The Motor Coaches Travel? Albany Airport Departures will pick up and drop off students in front of the airport's Main Terminal. Updated! Due to regulations New York City Departures will now drop off and pick up students on West 31st Street in between 7th and 8th Avenue. (Not directly in front of MSG/Penn Station). Boston Departures will first drop off students at the corner of Causeway Street and Canal Street, which is directly outside of North Station. Students returning to campus from North Station will be picked up at this same location. Students continuing on to Logan Airport will be dropped off in front of the airline of their choice. All students returning from Logan Airport will be picked up in front of the American Airlines area of Terminal B. How Long Do The Motor Coaches Take? Our motor coach companies estimate the following travel times to/from Williams College: Albany Airport: 1 hour and 15 minutes New York City: 4 hours and 30 minutes Boston's North Station: 3 hours and 15 minutes Boston's Logan Airport: 3 hours and 30 Please Note: These are only estimates and may vary due to traffic and weather conditions. How Do I Purchase Tickets? An e-mail will be sent to all students about upcoming Motor Coach departures a few weeks before each break. Tickets can be purchased online through our Web site, http://motorcoach.williams.edu, and your E-Ticket confirmation will be sent to you by e-mail. Using term bill charge, you may purchase tickets until 6:00 PM the day before your departure. How Do I Pay For Tickets? Tickets may be purchased with cash, a check payable to Williams College, or a Term Bill charge. Where Can I Find A Service Schedule? At the beginning of the Fall Semester, the official Motor Coach Service Schedule for the year will be delivered to all SU Boxes. An online version of this schedule may be found at Motor Coach Web site: http://motorcoach.williams.edu What If I Miss The Ticket Reservation Deadline? Do not worry; with our new system you can still purchase tickets online, until the 6:00 PM deadline on the day prior to your motor coach's departure . After this deadline, tickets cannot be purchased as we have already submitted final ride counts to our operators. Can I Get A Refund? With our new E-Ticket system, tickets cannot be refunded . However, with the new system you may cancel your tickets until 6 PM the day before your departure. We cannot offer refunds after this point because final passenger counts must be delivered to the motor coach companies. What's The Weather Cancellation Policy? Cancellations due to weather will be at the sole discretion of the motor coach company, whose decision is final. This decision will be made and announced only at Chapin Hall. Please do not call to see if a coach will be delayed ; this decision will be made at the last possible moment. If departures are delayed, they will resume as soon as meteorologically possible. If you are unable to use your ticket because your motor coach is cancelled or delayed due to weather, you will receive a refund of the motor coach ticket price. How Early Do I Need To Be At My Airport? We strongly suggest arriving at your airport at least two hours prior to your scheduled departure, which means departing campus at least three hours and 15 minutes before your scheduled departure from Albany. The CC Motor Coach Service is not responsible for any costs due to missed flights or other connecting transportation. This includes, but is not limited to, cab fare, hotel rooms, meals, plane tickets, and incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this service. Do The Motor Coaches Depart On Time? Motor Coaches departing Williamstown are strictly instructed to depart precisely on time . Students have planes to catch and they must get to their destination on time. We strongly urge arriving at Chapin Hall 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure from Williamstown. Motor Coaches returning to Williamstown are not under such stringent time pressure. If a large number of passengers are not on a motor coach at its scheduled departure time (drivers have exact passenger counts), the motor coach may wait a few minutes, at the driver's sole discretion. The last motor coach of the day usually waits longer than earlier ones. Who Should I Contact With Additional Questions? If your question is not answered here, please contact Chris Upjohn and Andy Jang by e-mailing them at motorcoach@wso.williams.edu . Williams Transport Motor Coach Service 1756-6 Baxter Hall Williamstown, MA 01267 2001 Drew Newman

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BUSINESS SUMMARY Home | Reservations | Rates & Models | Tours | About EagleRider | Locations | Shop EagleRider | Franchise Introduction F ounded in July 1992, EagleRider has since become the world's largest motorcycle rental and touring company that has defined a unique, high growth niche market for itself: Marketing the "American Dream" to destination minded vacationers, businessmen and motorcyclists. EagleRider provides a full service Harley-Davidson Motorcycle/powersport rental and tour resource that caters to international and domestic motorcycle enthusiasts and aficionados. Over 120,000 EagleRider customers have enjoyed the ultimate vacation adventure by touring the United States, Europe and Mexico on the "Rolls Royce" of the motorcycle world, the prestigious Harley-Davidson. EagleRider is more than just a vehicle rental agency; it is a recreation and tourist organization that is pioneering a new industry, motorcycle tourism. T oday, EagleRider , Inc. has already built a fleet of well over 2000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles out of its 35 worldwide rental facilities. In addition, EagleRider is the single largest purchaser of new model motorcycles from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. EagleRider offers the complete Harley-Davidson model line and other manufactures through a global marketing network of tour operators, travel agents, airlines and travel wholesalers. The Company is positioned for rapid growth by extending its domestic and international marketing reach to include new rental operations in high demand tourist destinations and metropolitan areas in North America, Europe and Australia. T he success of the company is due primarily to the targeted marketing concept underlying the business plan. After extensive market research, EagleRider has discovered success in tailoring a custom motorcycle/powersport rental and tour service to the new and emerging audience of middle class achievers. This market segment consists of people who are searching for reasonably priced adventure vacations that allow for exploration and discovery of a destination. This lucrative target market is looking for the new, the fun and exciting holiday. M ost of the world's vacationing population treats their annual respite not as three weeks at home relaxing, but as an opportunity to explore the world and to enjoy some of the culture not available to them at home. To them a vacation is not just a haphazard excursion a few miles from home. They plan their vacations in exquisite detail and they relish the opportunity for something new. Think of Malcolm Forbes touring China with friends on a fleet of Harleys! His group went to great expense to ship their favorite vehicles to China in order to tour an interesting destination in a way not possible with any other mode of travel. T hat same enthusiasm is shared by a large proportion of the world's population who regularly take "destination vacations" and business trips that offer the diversion of "mini vacations". Not only are there businessmen worldwide dedicated to Harley-Davidson motorcycles and to motorcycle touring, but the enthusiasm is shared by millions from all walks of life. These enthusiasts dream of the opportunity to tour the USA on their Harleys but, unlike Malcolm Forbes, find the logistics and costs prohibitive. EagleRider caters to this market segment, affording them the opportunity to experience an American vacation while experiencing the " American Dream ". Executive Management: C hris McIntyre, Jeff Brown, and Peter Wurmer, the executive management team of EagleRider and long time Harley-Davidson owners and enthusiasts, conceived the business as a natural extension of their own personal interests and marketing expertise. They invested more than ten years in the research of market potential, demographics, structure, and distribution. During this time they evaluated and planned all of the logistics and operational problems to be overcome, established and nurtured key strategic relationships for business development, and assembled a team of professional partners and managers experienced in all facets of the business: vacation vehicle rental operations, vehicle maintenance, vacation promotion and marketing, and legal resources. Marketing and Demographics: T he Company has developed an extensive marketing network of international and domestic tour operators, wholesalers, and business partners in the travel, entertainment and vacation service industry. These business partners are contractually committed to promote and market the EagleRider Harley-Davidson rental and tour programs. For this travel season, the Company is featured prominently in more than 650 different full color travel and vacation publications, amounting to over 50 million copies, which are distributed as promotional materials to tour operators, travel agents and adventure travel enthusiasts throughout the World. EagleRider ’s promotional infrastructure via the international tour operators and wholesale business partners are on an equivalent scale to car rental companies such as Hertz or Avis. Customer Demographics & Destinations: T he typical EagleRider customer is a 39 year old professional male who enjoys the outdoors and traveling the world. Destinations for EagleRider customers vary greatly but are generally focused around recognized tourist destinations that offer beautiful weather and a scenic setting for motorcycle touring. EagleRider customers usually plan routes that include national parks, historic trails, and famous metropolitan areas. Any city that maintains high tourist traffic and easy access to an international airport is likely to be a successful EagleRider business location. Company Growth Plans: G rowth plans for the Company include the expansion of corporate and franchise rental locations around the world. The EagleRider , Inc. business plan projects new store expansion to eventually top 500 rental showrooms that will be located in virtually every popular vacation destination in the world. To achieve EagleRider 's aggressive expansion goals, new business segments and profit centers will be implemented in most locations. Current profit centers include but are not limited to rentals, tours, motorcycles service, sales, parts, accessories, and clothing. The EagleRider Adventure Rental Program business segment expansion includes recreational rental vehicles such as Personal Watercraft, ATV, Off-Road Motorcycles (Dirt Bikes), Snowmobiles, and Motor Scooters. I n addition to its full line of late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the Adventure Rental Program has recently been introduced in many EagleRider locations. EagleRider has also formed strategic alliances with companies such as Suntrek tours, Optims, Orbitz, Travelocity and many more. Already the world leader in motorcycle rentals, EagleRider plans to become the most recognized adventure and recreational & powersport rental and motorcycle tour company in the world.

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Product Descriptions Product descriptions from our Sponsors andContributors The Adventure Learning Foundation is supported solely through donations and contributions. Without the support of generous private and corporate sponsors our expeditions and virtual classroom would not be possible. Please contact us for more information regarding sponsorship opportunities. Join the Virtual Classroom by making a donation or registering your classroom today. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a market leader providing a global service in ocean and inland transportation solutions. They have a fleet of over 60 modern vessels and 600 transporters. The company, whose roots date back to the 19th century ship-owning business, is a specialist in Ro-Ro transportation. WWL has committed to providing ALF with international shipping of our Expedition Vehicle from continent to continent. PowerBright.com Power Bright develops and manufactures 12 Volt & 24 Volt DC to AC Power Inverters in both Modified & Pure Sine Wave. In addition we manufacture Step Up & Down 110V-220V Voltage Transformers. Through their website voltageconverters.com, they are t he world's largest voltage converter distributor. Power Bright has provided ALF with a 500w Step up/down voltage transformer to allow our explorers to use their 110v equipment around the world, even in countries where the voltage is 220. Telenor Satellite Services Telenor Satellite Services is one of the world's leading providers of global mobile satellite communications, offering a full range of land, mobile, maritime and aeronautical services via the INMARSAT satellite network. Telenor Satellite Services offers high-quality voice, data, e-mail, fax and telex services. Solutions such as remote LAN/WAN access, e-mail, e-commerce, Internet & Intranet access, image transfer and "store and forward" video can now be used wherever needed as well as high quality voice and fax. Telenor Satellite Services is providing an M-4 Inmarsat-GAN terminal for high speed Internet access via the satellite network and is also providing all of the satellite airtime during each expedition. Lonely Planet Lonely Planet is renowned for its first-hand approach, up-to-date maps and commitment to providing the best information for travelers. All Lonely Planet products are intended for adventurous, independent travelers. These include guidebooks, phrasebooks, walking guides, atlases and maps. The guides cover the must-see spots but also encourage travelers to get off the beaten track to really get to know the place and people they are visiting. Lonely Planet has provided books and guides for each expedition to be used by the Adventure Learning Foundation Explorers. Princeton Tec Princeton Tec is recognized worldwide as an industry leader for personal lighting products. Founded in 1975, today Princeton Tec is a diverse global company, committed to developing high quality products for the personal lighting industry. Manufactured in the USA, Princeton Tec products offer waterproof integrity, a lifetime warranty, and the highest power-to-weight ratio in the industry. Pegasus Imaging Corporation Pegasus Imaging Corporation delivers research-driven digital imaging software development tools and compression technologies to a wide variety of industries. Pegasus has provided ALF with software to prepare expedition photos for the Virtual Classroom. The JPEG Wizard and PICShow create smaller, faster downloading images without compromising quality. Simple Star Simple Star makes easy to use personal media software that enables people to manage, make and share personal media in fun and creative ways. Simple Star has provided ALF with the PhotoShow software to create multimedia slideshows from our expedition photographs. Moon Handbooks Avalon Publishing Group Moon Handbooks arent your average guides. For more than 30 years, these books have appealed to an eclectic group of travelers, from backpacking students to solo adventurers to families on vacation (and a budget). With expert writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon Handbooks ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experienceand a few new stories to tell. Our explorers have a set of Moon Handbooks for our Central America Expedition. Olympus A world leader in the development and application of sophisticated optical technology, Olympus has created innovative solutions for consumers, health care and industry for over 80 years. Olympus has provided the explorers with a D-490 Zoom digital camera to use for posting expedition photos to the online photo album. Bushnell Bushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for over 50 years. Bushnell has provided one of their new Perma Focus binoculars. The binoculars will allow the explorers to have a better view of the wild animals found on safari and of the 2001 African Eclipse. General Ecology, Inc. General Ecology, Inc., a worldwide provider of drinking water purification systems, has provided the Foundation with a Nature Pure Undersink Purifier with Faucet for installation in the expedition vehicle. The Purifier will provide clean water anywhere the explorers travel. The system removes microbiological contaminants naturally without creating waste water. When traveling without their vehicle, the explorers continue to rely on the First Need Portable Purifier for their fresh water needs. ADCO Products ADCO Products is an RV cover and soft-goods manufacturer. ADCO has provided ALF with an SFS Aqua-shed RV Cover to protect the expedition vehicle from the elements. All of ADCO's products can be ordered through Camping World. Victoria Industries Ltd Hijacker Victoria Industries Limited has been manufacturing an ever expanding line of products for the Recreational Vehicle Industry since 1967. Victoria has provided their five (5) step Aluminum Camper Step for use on our expedition vehicle. This will make entry into the camper much easier and the steps fold up for easy storage when not in use. Fan-tastic Vent Corporation Fan-tastic Vent Corporation provided the high efficiency thermostatically controlled ceiling vent fans installed on both our original and custom Expedition Vehicles regulating the temperature inside the camper. Incorporated in 1984, the company began the production of a patented 12-volt high efficiency ceiling fan. Products are marketed primarily to the recreation vehicle industry worldwide. AIRE AIRE provided the explorers with a Caracal Inflatable Kayak a lightweight high performance boat. AIRE designs and manufactures inflatable kayaks, rafts and catarafts utilizing their unique AIREcell systema separate airtight inner tube (AIREcell) with a highly puncture and wear resistant outer shell which makes their boats safe, durable and easy to repair. An environmentally friendly, glue free process with our AIREcell system insures a long lasting and tough high performance AIREcraft. Xantrex Xantrex and Store4power.com is a one-stop-shop for compact, portable power products and accessories. A user-friendly site provides information on battery charging, and portable and backup power solutions. XANTREX has provided a RV2012 - a 2000-watt Inverter with 100-amp Charger together with a RC7 Controller. Store4power has donated a Jazz 500 and a Portawattz 140 power inverter to Adventure Learning Foundation. The inverters provide the Foundation's explorers with household electricity from the expedition vehicle's battery to run things like laptops, satellite terminal and other equipment. In-Sink-Erator In-Sink-Erator is the worlds largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and hot water dispensers for home and commercial use. In-Sink-Erator has supplied the HOT-1 Instant Hot Water Dispenser to provide the expedition vehicle with instant near-boiling 190 F water water right at the kitchen sink. The low profile and compact nature of the HOT-1 makes it the right accessory for our kitchen. VENTLINE For over 30 years, Ventline has been an industry leader and sets thestandard in range hoods, roof vents, and monitoring systems for recreationalvehicles. Ventline has provided the monitoring panels for holding tank andpropane levels, as well as an exhaust fan for the expedition vehicle. Manchester Tank Manchester Tank is a leading manufacturer of low-pressure vessels for propane,air, refrigerant, and industrial applications in North America and Australia. Manchester Tank has provided a 30# horizontal propane tank for our expeditionvehicle. KC HiLiTES KC HiLites has been a dominant force inautomobile auxiliary lighting for over 30 years. They have designed,engineered and manufactured the most advanced auxiliary lighting available. KCHiLiTES have provided the off road auxiliary lighting installed on theexpedition vehicle. Superwinch Superwinch manufactures a wide variety ofelectric winches and have sold over two million units worldwide. Superwinch has provided the top of the line S9000 winch installed on theexpedition vehicle to allow for self recovery if the vehicle gets stuck. Paramount Manufacturing Paramount Manufacturing provided the sleep system (queen size mattress)installed in the expedition vehicle. Dometic Corporation Dometic Corporation is a leadingsystems supplier to the recreational vehicle and pleasure boat industry. Dometic provided the Horizon Case Awning installed on exterior of the expeditionvehicle. Dometic/Tundra Dometic/Tundra has provided the top of line T80 Refrigerator/freezer to be installed in the expedition vehicle to provide safe storage of all the expedition perishables. Link Manufacturing, Ltd . Link Mfg., Ltd. is a manufacturer andmarketer of high quality, suspension and tire pressure maintenance systems forthe transportation industry. For the expedition vehicle, Link Mfg.provided the Cat's Eye to make checking the air pressure in our dual tires fastand easy. Kinro Kinro is the premier manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl windows anddoors for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. Kinro provide allof the windows installed in the living cabin of the expedition vehicle. Mitsubishi Fuso Mitsubishi Fuso supplied the FGmodel, four wheel drive medium-duty cabover that is the chassis of ourexpedition vehicle. Deka East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. Deka has provided two 198ah Deka Sea Mate RV AGM batteries to power the cabin of the expedition vehicle. The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are the perfect fit for expedition use as they can handle the deep discharge of our power demands, yet are spill proof and leakproof no matter how rough the road that we travel. Thin-Lite Corporation Thin Lite Corporation is a leader in the production and manufacture of 12 volt DC fluorescent lights the solar, trucking and RV industries. Thin Lite has provided for all the lighting needs of the cabin of the expedition vehicle. Blaupunkt Blaupunkt is a full-line audio manufacturer with products in radios, speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, navigation and mobile video. Blaupunkt has provided for our audio needs by donating a AM/FM MP3/CD Player, 10 disc CD Changer and speakers for the expedition vehicle. Blue Sky Energy, Inc. Blue Sky Energy, Inc., has provided a Solar Boost 2000E charge controller and battery temperature sensor that will safely allow a 30% increase in the power generated from our solar array. MTI Industries, Inc. MTI Industries, Inc. manufactures alarm systems for homes, recreational vehicles and boats that monitor gas, CO2, smoke and intruder alerts. MTI has provided for the safety of our explorers by donating a carbon monoxide alarm and a propane/LP gas alarm. Shurflo Pump Manufacturing Company Shurfo manufacturers small high performance pumps and fluid handling systems for many industries, including recreational vehicles. Shurflo provided the water pump, faucet, filters and accessories now installed in the expedition vehicle. Atwood Mobile Products Atwood Mobile Products designs and manufactures products for Recreational Vehicle and other mobile application for more than 90 years. Atwood is the largest supplier to the American recreation vehicle industry. Atwood has provided a high output stove top for our explorers to cook their meals while on expedition. KYOCERA Solar Inc. Kyocera is one of the world's largest vertically-integrated producers and suppliers of solar energy products. Kyocera supplied two 120 watt solar panels to provide all the power necessary to charge the batteries and operate the equipment in our expedition vehicle. VIAIR Viair Corporation is a manufacturere and worldwide distributor of high performance 12 volt air compressors and air accessories. Viair has provided the air compressor, tank and accessories installed in the expedition vehicle to keep it rolling along. FireAde Source FireAde 2000 is a Multi-Featured Fire Extinguishing Agent and Control Medium that combines the benefits of 6 different chemical technologies all in one product. Our expedition vehicle carries 2 fire extinguishers for safety. RKRP Inc. RKRP manufacturers RV Accessories and RV Leveling and Stabilizing Equipment. RKRP has provided 2 sets of levers for use when setting up camp in our expedition vehicle. Tuffy Security Products Tuffy Security Products manufacture extremely heavy duty security lockboxes and products built to withstand a lifetime of abuse. Tuffy is supplying our expedition vehicle with lockboxes for all of our security needs. Thetford Corporation Thetford Corporation manufacturers a wide range of sanitation products and has supplied a 200CWE cassette toilet for the expedition vehicle to save space by eliminating the black water holding tank. Paneltronics Inc. Paneltronics specialize in electrical control panels, instrument panels and instrument clusters. The expedition vehicle utilizes circuit breakers manufactured to our specifications to protect our electronic equipment. Webasto Products Webasto Products North America is a leading manufacturer of roof and temperature management systems providing increased comfort in vehicles. Webasto has provided the Airtop 2000 air heating system installed in the cabin of the expedition vehicle. ARB 4x4 Accessories ARB is Australias largest manufacturer and distributor of 4x4 accessories. ARB USA has provided the recovery equipment to be used in conjunction with our winch. STIEBEL ELTRON Stiebel Eltron manufactures environmental control and system engineering for the building industry and is the largest manufacturer of water heaters in Germany. Stiebel Eltron has donated the tankless electric water heater installed in the expedition vehicle. Duo Form Plastics Duo Form Plastics has provided the surround and pan used in the bathroom of the expedition vehicle. Unicell Body Company, Inc. Unicell is a creative manufacturer whose major products are fiberglass truck bodies. Unicell incorporated our design specifications to build our custom cabin and living quarters for our expedition vehicle. Yokohama Tires Yokohama Tire Corporation is the tire provider for our Mitsubishi-Fuso FG 4x4 Expedition Vehicle. They have provided the rugged 10 ply tires that will take our expedition vehicle around the world. Truck-Lite Truck-Lite is the sponsor of our LED vehicle lighting for the exterior of the Expedition Vehicle. LED lighting lasts for 100,000 hours and eliminates the need to replace burned out light bulbs. Truck-Lite has also provide interior lights of the cab of the EV so that the explorers can read their maps at night and hopefully not get lost. Keen Footwear Keen Footwear manufactures a full line of waterproof performance footwear for both the adventurer and urban outdoorsman. The footwear gives attention to design details while staying rugged yet comfortable. Keen has provide our explorers with Newport Sport Sandals that provide great traction both on land and on wet surfaces. Visual Link Spanish The Visual Link Spanish program by The U.S. Institute of Languages provides our explorers with an interactive Spanish language program on CD-Rom that will help our explorers master the Spanish language to better communicate with the people they meet throughout the Americas. Marshall Gas Controls Marshall Brass Marshall Gas and Brass are divisions of the S. H. Leggitt Company producing high quality, competitive products for the LP gas, RV and plumbing markets. The two divisions have provided our expedition vehicle with gas controls for propane cooking and for hookup of our outdoor barbeque. Eberhard Hardware For more than 100 years, Eberhard has been an industry leader providing high-quality hardware for for industrial, vehicular and specialty use. Eberhard provided assistance with door hardware and folding steps for our expedition vehicle. Topline Manufacturing Topline manufactures a large line of aluminum accessories for the Rv and automotive market. Topline provide assistance to ALF through use of a bunk ladder to provide easier access to the bedroom. Patrick Industries Patrick Industries offers a multitude of different manufactured products from their 15 manufacturing divisions including laminated products such as the vinyl laminated luan that we utilized to cover the walls and ceiling inside the expedition vehicle. Kwikee Products, Inc. Kwikee Products Inc. are manufacturers of many products that have become essentials on today's RV. For us, Kwikee provided a slide out battery tray to make access to the batteries more convenient. Marinco Marinco's divisions are leading manufacturers in electrical systems for boasts and RV's. Marinco has provided ALF with AC Power Inlets, Cordsets for electrical power and a MiniVent 1000 Solar powered exhaust ventilation to help circulate the air inside the expedition vehicle. Go Power! Electric Inc. GoPower! has been providing equipment for the solar market for over 15 years. Go Power! has helped ALF by supplying a DC Fuse Block with an extra heavy duty DC rated fuse to protect our inverter and power supply system in the expedition vehicle. Conferr For 40 years Con-Ferr has produced the ultimate in heavy-duty roof racks, the "Porthole Roof Rack". The Porthole Roof Rack was provided along with holders for our off-road lights and hi-lift jack. The Rack is designed and built for superior strength and rigidity for maximum cargo security in extreme off road conditions such as will be experenced during the World of Wonders Project. Scepter Scepter we specialize in designing and manufacturing unique molded plastic products to meet the needs of our customers around the world. Scepter developed the first plastic Jerry Can which are rustproof, unbreakable, non-corroding. Scepter has provided ALF with cans for back-up diesel fuel and water storage. Camco Manufacturing Camco Manufacturing helps RV and homeowners with their wide variety of products. Camco has help out ALF with vent covers, chemicals, hoses and accessories to make handling our fresh and gray water systems easier and environmentally sound. Knaack Manufacturing Co. Knaack Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer of job site storage equipment and WEATHERGUARD truck and van equipment. For the expedition vehicle, Knaack has provided an Underbed aluminum storage box. Quick Cable Quick Cable develops, manufactures, and sells specialty electric connectors, cables, tools and related products for commercial and industrial equipment which is battery-powered, battery-started, or uses batteries to condition or store electrical power. Quick Cable provided ALF with cable and connectors for the electrical system of the expedition vehicle. Inca Plastics Since 1959, Inca Plastics Molding Company has been an industry leader for RV Waste and Water Tanks. Inca has provided ALF with 2 gray water tanks and a 60 gallon water tank for the expedition vehicle. DPI Gold Coast Gold Coast RV Products manufactures top quality RV accessories at surprisingly affordable prices. Gold Coast provided ALF with an Open Air Screen Room for the expedition vehicle. Eagle Creek Eagle Creek is a manufacturer of quality travel gear. They have provided our explorers with Independent Journey Backpacks to carry all of their supplies while exploring Africa and around the world. Forrest Tool Company Forrest Tool Company has provided a Max Ax tool for the Expedition Vehicle. The Max ax is the ultimate emergency preparedness tool designed to be carried as standard equipment on four wheel drive and off road vehicles and pickups. It incorporates seven basic hand tools into one compact and versatile unit . The Ride-Rite Division of Firestone Industries The Ride-Rite Division of Firestone Industries have provided the Foundation with Air Helper Springs for installation on the expedition vehicle. Ride-Rite air helper springs are heavy duty, quality air springs designed to become an additional weight supporting element of the vehicle's suspension system which allow the expedition vehicle to carry all necessary equipment without fear of overloading the vehicle while allowing optimum handling and performance EV Solar Products EV Solar Products offers renewable energy solutions for every situation. They specialize in the design, installation, and sale of fully integrated solar electric, wind, water pumping and emergency back-up systems for all residential and RV applications. EV Solar Products has provided and installed a solar panel, inverter and meter to provide electrical power to the Foundation's expedition vehicle. Cobra Electronics Corporation Cobra Electronics Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of two-way mobile communication products designed to keep families and companies in touch. Cobra has a 40-year track record of innovation and award-winning products, and leads the industry in developing many technology "firsts." Cobra has provided the Foundation with two of their microTALK line of Family Radio Service communicators which feature high performance and an extremely compact design to make it even easier for our explorers to stay in touch while they're on the go. Sun Performance Products Sun Performance Products is a manufacturer of accessories for Jeeps and Off-Highway vehicles. Sun Performance has provided a QuickAIR Deflator and Compressor for installation in ALF's Expedition Vehicle. The Deflator is a tool that will allow the explorers to air down quickly while monitoring the tire pressure. The Compressor will be used to keep the tires filled to the optimal pressure in all types of driving conditions. Talkeetna Air Taxi Talkeetna Air Taxi has been flying visitors, climbers and explorers in Alaska for over fifty years. They hold a special concession for glacier landing operations in Denali National Park. Talkeetna Air Taxi provided flight services to our Alaska Expedition, including an aerial tour of the Alaska Range and a glacier landing in the Don Sheldon Amphitheater. The MILEPOST The MILEPOST logs all major highways and most secondary roads, from the 1,488-mile Alaska Highway to the 1.6 mile Anchor River Road. The MILEPOST includes logs of attractions, activities and services along 88 scenic highways and roads in Alaska, Yukon Territory and other parts of Western Canada. It also includes general information on the region as well as the Inside Passage. . Morris Communications Corporation has provided copies of The MilePost and Logbook to help the Explorers find their way around the far north. Rainbow Symphony Inc Rainbow Symphony Inc. is a leading supplier of 3D glasses and has been manufacturing quality paper eye wear and specialty optical products for over twenty five years. Rainbow has provided our African Expedition with Eclipse Shades which will be provided to the students in Zambia so that they can safely view the sun and the solar eclipse. J & L Self Defense Products J & L Self Defense Products offer a full line of personal safety equipment as well as law enforcement equipment and supplies. J & L has provided the explorers with key chain pepper spray units for peace of mind and which we hope will never be necessary. Home Sponsors

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