Clovis

It's that time of year again. The weather is cool and crisp, winding roads are beckoning, and leaves in the Ozarks are displaying vibrant color. Yes, it's the perfect time to head out for a weekend of top down motoring with your friends.

What: NTS2KOC Fall Colors Tour 2004 w/ the Ark-La-Tex Sports Car Assoc, and Metroplex Miata Enthusiasts
When: November 6-7th
Destinations: Beavers Bend State Park, Talimena Scenic Trail, Queen Wilimena Inn, Hot Springs, Arlington Hotel, Magazine Mountain, Roads that just aren't straight!
Meeting Time & Place:
November 6th, 6:00AM at Starbucks - McDermott at Central Exp
904 McDermott Dr
Allen, Tx
**We will be meeting the Ark-La-Tex club in Broken Bow, OK at 10:00AM so be ready to go at 6:00!**

Accomodations: We have a block of 10 or more rooms currently reserved at the Arlington Hotel & Spa. The rate is $79 for one adult, $89 for two. Please make your reservations soon by calling (800) 643-1502 ext.1 for reservations. To get the special rate you need to mention that you are with the North Texas S2000 Owners Club. We will have access to indoor secured parking at $9 per car, possibly in their "exhibition room".
Arlington Hotel & Spa
239 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Phone (800) 643-1502

Rules of the Road: This will be a "lead" tour but we encourage your to take it at your own pace. We have laid out several meeting points and picture taking opportunities along the way so that we can regroup. We encourage responsible driving and expect that you will observe the posted speed limits. Route maps, contact phone numbers, and pertinent information will be handed out at the Saturday morning driver's meeting.

What to bring: Hotel reservation number, start with a full tank of gas, snacks, extra set of keys, sunscreen, camera, phone, overnight bags, evening beverages if desired, FRS/GMRS radios if you have them.

Loose Itinerary:
November 6th
6:00AM - Drivers Meeting at Starbuck's
8:00AM - Break
10:00AM - Meet the Ark-La-Tex Club in Broken Bow, OK
Noon - Lunch at Beavers Bend State Park, Group Photo
1:30PM - Drive the Talimena Scenic Trail, Photo Ops
Late Afternoon - Arrive at the Queen Wilimena Inn, Photo Ops, Break
6'ish - Check-In at Arlington Hotel & Spa
7:15PM - Meet for Dinner in Hotel Lobby, Short Walk to Belle Arte (Italian)
Evening GTG - TBD

November 7th
7:00AM - Meet in the Hotel Lobby for Breakfast
8:00AM - Check-Out of Hotel
8:15AM - Meet for Group Photo, Location TBD
10'ish - Magazine Mountain Run - Highest point in AR, Photo Ops, Run the Mountain.
Noon - Departing Lunch, DFW drivers home before dark
Optional - Eureka Springs drive and dinner based on driver interest

Clovis

I'd like to get a count for restaurant reservations so let us know once you get your hotel setup.

Clovis
Candyass +1
Lashman +1
Pdippell +1
Photodavo
JeffsS2K +1
Svann +1
Scott ?
Elistan +1
toosoonjunior +1
Stantuar

C6400hp

I have not reserved a room yet....I will do so later this week...
Candyass + 1
Looking forward to it. Clovis , Do you have a route map you can post?

lashman

Clovis,

I just called the hotel to make my reservations and they have no information about our group staying there. Can you make contact again and find out what gives?

Thanks,
Allen

rjosey8385

Sorry I'm going to miss this one! The Arlington used (19 years ago ) to have a really nice brunch-type buffet (kinda like the Anatole or Baby Doe's, only on a much smaller scale). If the Tack Room is still there (downstairs of the hotel), that was a good lunch spot - dunno if they did dinner. For BBQ, be sure to visit Stubby's and be sure to get one of their pots of beans. And be sure to take a drive up one of the nearby mountain roads.

Clovis

Lashman - The contract was not quite in the system at the time you called. But all should be good now. Give them a call and they can get you fixed up.

Candyass - We need to modify last years route map to include Hot Springs. I'll get that up soon.

Ruth - Thanks for all the tips on Hot Springs. Stubby's is on the list!

lashman

Clovis, thanks for getting that straightened out with the hotel.

My guest and I will join the group for lunch at Beaver Bend. Where exactly will you guys be?

Allen

Clovis

There is a restaurant in the park that we will have lunch at. I belive there is only one but let me get with Hal to be sure.

Clovis

Here are the route maps, subject to some change.

Red Lines - Tour Route, All Clubs
Blue Lines - To-and-From Route, DFW Clubs Only

Oklahoma


Arkansas

Clovis

FYI, The cutoff date for room reservations is Wednesday, November 3rd. In order to reduce my ever increasing receading hair line please make you hotel reservations this week and let us know once you do.