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Convention 2008, Charleston, SC
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Silent Valley Club at Poppet Flats. This park is located at 3,500 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains, 30 miles from Palm Springs and the casinos and 10 miles south of Banning. The Desert Outlet Mall in nearby Cabazon has over 120 stores.
The Resort offers many amenities, including the Village Center, Chuck Wagon Restaurant, Watering Hole Lounge, recreation rooms, general store, craft center, pool tables and laundromat. Outdoor activities include miniature golf, basketball, volleyball, tennis, horseshoes, swimming pool and spa. With 460 acres of oak and cottonwood trees, the area is perfect for hiking, birding and biking.
We will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this weekend. Activities include a get-together Thursday evening (bring snacks to share), a “Cinco de Dos” potluck on Friday night, dinner at the restaurant on Saturday night, a very special Cinco de Mayo celebration Monday night, and a hosted hitch-up breakfast on Tuesday.
Rachel Harp will be speaking on RV topics, and Suzaanne Seay will lead a session on finances for women. Joel Harp will be available to do RV repairs.
Campsites are $35/night. Full hook up sites are up to 40 feet long with 30/50-amp service; 22 percent are pull-through sites. More information about this park is available at www.silentvalleyclub.com. For reservations, call (800) 472-5601. The park is located at 46305 Poppet Flats Road.
Your rally hosts are Linda Brown and Barbara Roeder (SoCALjourners Chapter). Your co-hosts are Marilyn Teresi and Connie Mantis (Arizona Chapter). For rally information contact Linda or Barbara at brownroeder@aol.com or (760) 745-9452 (evenings).
Bodega Bay, California. Porto Bodega RV Park. For information about this park, go to www.portobodega.com. For rally information, contact hosts Pat Maccias and Doris Aab. Email macpat@saber.net.
Spoonbill RV Park. This area is famous for birding and fishing. The park is also close to Anahuac Wildlife Refuge, Wallisville Heritage Park and Candy Abshire Hawk Tower. We will have a potluck on Friday night. For $20 (plus tax), we can partake of a seafood dinner on Saturday evening ending with peach cobbler topped with Blue Bell ice cream for dessert.
Campsites are $23.40 for waterfront sites, $19.80 for others (cash, check or credit card). Please call the campground at (409) 355-2347 to make reservations. When making reservations, be sure to mention that you are joining the RVW Texas Ramblin’ Roses. For more information and directions to the park, go to www.spoonbillrvpark.com.
For rally information, contact rally hosts Jo Ann Brenek and Wanda Rodgers at wandarodgers200@aol.com. Please also RSVP to Wanda to let her know you plan to attend.
Country Waye Campground. We are always happy to go back to the Country Waye Campground. Owners Shulamit and Erich welcome us with open arms. They have improved the campground and have built a new pavilion with sides that can be put up easily. This area is in a big valley surrounded by farmland and mountains. On Saturday, in the town of Luray, there will be a spring festival with all sorts of arts and crafts and music. At least seven area wineries will be represented.
To reserve your campsite, call the Country Waye after March 15 at (888) 765-7222. Bring a check or cash to pay on site when you arrive at the campground. The Country Way is located at 3402 Kimball Road.
Please also call Thursa Stair at (301) 253-9821 or email etsdiver@aol.com to let her know you are coming. Thursa will provide you with more details about this rally.
Kountree Kampinn RV Resort. Join us for a fun weekend that will include a scavenger hunt, a Saturday night potluck dinner and a presentation on estate planning and wealth preservation.
Campsites are $25/night (plus tax). Rates are regularly $60, so no other discounts will apply. To reserve, call the resort at (239) 775-4340. Be sure to mention that you are joining the Florida RVW Chapter to get the discounted rate. One night’s rate will be charged at booking. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted. Well-behaved pets are welcome.
Directions: The resort is located at 8230 Collier Blvd., Naples FL 34114. From I-75, take exit 101 and go south four miles. The park is on the left side of Collier Blvd.
Rally leaders are Joella McGaw and Patty Petruff. Please email a notice of your reservation to Joella at hijustbeingme@yahoo.com or call (941) 323-9786.
Young’s Lake (near Monmouth). Come to this rally expecting to enjoy games, fishing, reading, chatting, laughter, potluck dinner and our famous Sunday fish fry with our own just-caught fish (thanks to Rene’s Easy-up Fish Saver Bucket invention). Our campsites are on a grassy, wooded peninsula. Everyone will have a lake view and electric hookup, with water and dump available nearby. Bring your fishing equipment, books, dominoes, sense of humor and best stories and join in the laughter we will share.
For information and reservations, contact Jeanne Carter at jbm2250@execpc.com or (414) 352-8341.
Driftwood RV Park. Rally host: Tamra Swerdlik. We have 25 sites reserved. The park will provide a Salmon grill on Saturday night. Campsites are $22.22/night if staying three nights; campsites are $25.25/night if staying less than three nights. The first night’s deposit must be received by the treasurer by April 9. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park 72 hours ahead to receive a refund; call the park at (541) 469-9089. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately.
For all Oregon Chapter events, reservations should be sent to secretary Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com. The deposit check should be sent to treasurer Shirley Mahan at 517 13th Ct., Coos Bay OR 97420.
Elkhart County Middlebury KOA. Join us for a great rally in the heart of Amish country. We’ll gather Sunday evening for finger food and to catch up from the winter. On Monday, we’ll plan a trip to Bontrager’s RV Surplus Store (begin your lists with needed measurements for hardware, parts, appliances), or we may visit on of the several RV manufacturers in the Elkhart area. That evening we’ll have a potluck, so bring your new dishes for us to try. Tuesday is Shipshewanna Flea Market day; we’ll make reservation at the Das Essenhaus, famous for serving 20-plus cream pies. Other activities may include shopping antique stores or visiting the Amish Cultural Center. Campsite reservations can be made at kamp@middleburykoa.com or by calling (574) 825-5932. Be sure to mention that you are joining the RVing Women Great Lakers rally. Please also RSVP to rally leaders Susan Tippet and Pat Bubel. Contact Susan at (812) 334-3397 or (812) 345-9166 (cell) or set1946@aol.com. Contact Pat at (734) 996-9046 or pbubella@aol.com.
Woodson Bridge RV Park. For information about this park, go to www.woodsonbridgervpark.com. For rally information, contact hosts Beth Gilliam and Susan Dushane at bethsusan@aol.com.
Lost Resort Campground. Join us for the 42nd annual Log Cabin Tour, being held this weekend in Brown County. This area is famous for its scenery and shopping. We will visit old and modern log cabins and have a fun time driving the backroads. This is a tour you won’t want to miss. Other activities available include wilderness canoeing, winery tours and biking adventures.
Campsites are $23.80/night plus tax for full hookups. 50-amp service is available. Kamping Kabins also are available. For reservations, please call the campground at (812) 988-4675. Reservations must be made by April 30. Be sure to mention RVW when reserving your spot.
Please also RSVP to rally leader Carol Miller (317) 431-5171 or email cacm46@aol.com to let her know you have made a reservation and the number of people your party.
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Lost Resort Campground. Join us for the 42nd annual Log Cabin Tour, being held this weekend in Brown County. This area is famous for its scenery and shopping. We will visit old and modern log cabins and have a fun time driving the backroads. This is a tour you won’t want to miss. Other activities available include wilderness canoeing, winery tours and biking adventures.
Campsites are $23.80/night plus tax for full hookups. 50-amp service is available. Kamping Kabins also are available. For reservations, please call the campground at (812) 988-4675. Reservations must be made by April 30. Be sure to mention RVW when reserving your spot.
Please also RSVP to rally leader Carol Miller (317) 431-5171 or cacm46@aol.com to let her know you have made a reservation and the number of people your party.
Pheasant Ridge RV Park. Rally hosts: Pat Cole and Alice Lovell. This is the weekend of the Rose Festival in Portland. We have 20 sites reserved. Campsites are $30.15/night. The first night’s deposit must be received by the treasurer by April 30. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park 24 hours ahead to receive a refund; call the park at (541) 682-7829. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately.
For all Oregon Chapter events, reservations should be sent to secretary Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com. The deposit check should be sent to treasurer Shirley Mahan at 517 13th Ct., Coos Bay OR 97420.
Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area. This park, located between the ocean and the Indian River, offers many water-related amenities such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, as well as biking/walking trails, two museums and sea turtle walks. Picnic pavilions are available, but there is no recreation hall so we will not attempt a potluck. For campsites, reserve online at reserveamerica.com or call (800) 326-3521. Since this is a state park, reservations are only available on a first-come, first served basis; no sites will be available other than those individually reserved. Additional information is available at www.floridastateparks.org.
Please also confirm your arrival date and site number of arlenedawson@bellsouth.net. Directions: Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area is located 15 miles south of Melbourne at 9700 S. State Road A1A. For rally information, contact Arlene Dawson at arlenedawson@bellsouth.net.
Detroit/Greenfield KOA. This campground, which is close to Ann Arbor, Detroit and Ypsilanti, offers swimming, a water slide, fishing (without a license), paddleboats and walking or biking trails around the lake. Boats may be rented for fishing. No private boats are allowed. There is kayaking in the area. We will be about 30 minutes from the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village complex. Passes may be purchased at the campground for $22. These passes will admit you to two facilities and may be used on different days. We will be about 40 minutes from downtown Detroit. We may decide to visit a casino, take a river cruise or visit museums. The Tigers will be at home this weekend; try your luck and see if you can get tickets. Friday evening we’ll get together for conversation and/or game playing. Saturday we’ll eat at the Pickle Barrel Inn. A continental breakfast will be served Sunday morning. Campsites are $35 for a pull through with full hookups and 30-amp service; campsites on the small private lake are $38. A 10 percent discount will be applied if we have 10 or more rigs. Well-behaved pets are allowed. Rottweilers and pitbulls are not permitted. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. To make a reservation, call the park at (734) 482-7722. Be sure to mention that you are joining the RVing Women rally. We are holding 20 sites until May 19. Reservations and one night’s fee must be paid by that date. A full refund (minus a $10 fee) will be paid if you must cancel and do so by 4 p.m. at least 48 hours before arrival date; if you cancel with less than 48 hours notice, no refund will be made. Directions: From the I-94 and Rawsonville Road (exit 187) junction, go south one mile on Rawsonville Road to Textile Road, go west one mile to Bunton Road, and then go south .7 miles. The campground is on the right. For rally information, contact host Grace Haddad at (313) 521-1667 or email graceah@peoplepc.com. Please also RSVP to Grace.
Anderson’s RV Park. For information go to www.cascadiarvw.com. To register, contact Patty Lebbert at crvwregistration@cascadiarvw.com.
Round Top Campground. Mark your calendar now and plan to spend some time moving through history in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. There will be much to see in and around the quaint town of Gettysburg.
Several different battlefield tours are offered, including a ghost tour. The Gettysburg National Military Park has over 1,400 monuments, markers and memorials, covers nearly 6,000 acres and has 26 miles of park roads. There are also, walking tours, driving tours and train tours. Other area attractions include Boyd’s Bear Country, the Harley-Davidson factory, local wineries and outlet mall shopping. There also are some great golf courses in this area.
Activities for our members and guests will include a light supper with Bonnie Simkins and Karen Welter on Thursday night. A continental breakfast will start off your Friday. In the evening, a dinner entrée will be served with an assortment of finger foods, contributed by members. After breakfast on Saturday, those who wish to take the battlefield bus tour will meet at the campground lodge. There is also a ghost tour held in the evenings. Saturday night we’ll have an easy dinner and share our adventures at a cozy campfire. A continental breakfast will be served on Sunday morning.
The RVW welcome sign will fly at Round Top Campground. All tour information will be provided in your welcome packet. More information and an itinerary will be available to registered members.
Rally leaders: Bonnie Simkins and Karen Welter. This is a national RVW rally being hosted by the MidAtlantic Chapter. For information, call Bonnie at (302) 832-0705 or email her at bommer47@aol.com.
Camping: $31.90/night for full hookups with 30- and 50-amp service available. To reserve your campsite, send your check made out to Bonnie Simkins, 655 S. Huckleberry Avenue, Bear DE 19701. Please make reservations through your rally leader as this assures you get the group rate. Reservations and campsite fees must be received by March 26, 2008. Space is limited to 30 campsites, so please reserve early.
Registration fee: Bring your RVW membership card with you to this rally. The registration fee is $20 for members signing at least 30 days prior to this rally; for members signing less than 30 days prior to the rally, the fee is $30. The fee for non-members is $50. Fees are used to cover event costs, with a portion going to support RVW educational programs. When you register, please also notify rally leader Bonnie Simkins of your registration by contacting her at bommer47@aol.com. Remember that March 26 is the deadline date for making campsite reservations at the reduced group rate.
How to register: Download a registration form, and mail or fax this form with payment of the registration fee to RVW, P.O. Box 1940, Apache Junction AZ 85217-1940. Fax to (480) 671-6230 with credit card payment.
Add-More Campground. This fun-packed weekend will include a Tom Stinnett RV clinic. Thursday arrivals will enjoy happy hour with old and new friends followed by dinner on your own. Friday we will visit the Louisville Slugger Museum. Tom Stinnett will bring a few rigs for us to dream about and host a clinic on Saturday. That evening, we’ll have a potluck dinner and game time. Dixie’s Diner will be open on Sunday before hitch-up time. You won’t want to miss this—Dixie cooks up a mean pancake and sausage breakfast—but watch out for the waitresses’ fast tempers!
For reservations, call the campground at (812) 283-4321. The campground is located at 2424 Add-More Lane.
Please also RSVP to rally hosts Judy and Dixie. Email judbmw@aol.com or call (317) 442-9443.
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Each year, millions of visitors from all over the world come to Calgary, Alberta, Canada to share the excitement of the Calgary Stampede and Exhibition. RVing Women will have VIP seating for this million dollar rodeo, the thundering chuckwagon races and the high-powered entertainment extravaganza that together make this the greatest outdoor show on earth.
You will barely have time to catch your breath, and then the Canadian Rockies will take it away again. This tour will show you a magical land of snow-capped summits, evergreen forests, mountain lakes, and abundant wildlife—the stunning and authentic great outdoors.
Optional rafting and horseback riding will bring you right into the center of the action.
You will enjoy civilized pleasures, too, with breakfast atop Calgary’s Needle Tower and lunch at the grand Chateau Lake Louise.
You don’t have to travel to foreign lands to find spirited action and glorious natural beauty—both await you just across the border in Alberta, our welcoming neighbor to the north.
Tour details: Tour begins July 2, 2008 from Calgary, Alberta, Canada and ends July 10, 2008 in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Tour price: $2,295 for two members in a rig; $1,695 for one person in a rig. Each additional person in a rig is $1,095.
RVW discount: Prices include a $300 RVW discount.
Frequent Travel Credits: Earn $200 in Frequent Travel Credits to use toward the price of your next Fantasy RV Tour or save your credits to earn a free trip.
How to register: For reservations and information, call RVW tour ambassadors Joann Goldsmith and Ann Matlock at (888) 270-7281, email annandjoann@aol.com, call Fantasy RV Tours at (800) 952-8496 or go to www.fantasyrvtours.com.
Cisco Grove Campground and RV Park (at Donner Summit off Hwy 80). For information about this park, go to www.ciscogrove.com. Hosts for this rally are Debbie Hurrie, Margot Jordan, Colleen Buser and Pat White. For rally information, contact Colleen at cpb8828@verizon.net or Pat at pw11326@verizon.net.
Holly Acres RV Park. Leave all your cares behind and get ready to enjoy a weekend at the seashore. Close to Atlantic City and not too far from Victorian Cape May, this area offers something for everyone. There is historic Smithville Village, which also has quaint shops to browse. The Lenox China factory and the Renault Winery are also nearby. We will have our famous Bocce ball tournament, which will last all weekend. Miniature golf, volleyball and swimming also are available at the campground.
For information, contact Ruth Shiers at rshierspa@aol.com or Katie Head at kheadpa@aol.com.
Spaulding Lake Campground. There is much to do in this area. Choice include the College Hall of Fame Parade, winery tours, antiquing, you-pick farms, fishing and swimming. We will have a Saturday night potluck and a community breakfast Sunday morning.
Campsites are $27/night. Rally leaders are Carole Goodwin at caroleagoodwin@sbcglobal.net or 708 484-1988 and Pat Bubel at pbubella@aol.com. Please contact Carole by June 30 for campsite reservations.
Foster Lake RV Park. Rally hosts: Peg Ralston and Nancy Rockwell. We have 20 sites reserved. Campsites are $28/night. The first night’s deposit must be received by the treasurer by June 11. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park two weeks ahead to receive a refund; call the park at (541) 367-5629. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately.
For all Oregon Chapter events, reservations should be sent to secretary Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com. The deposit check should be sent to treasurer Shirley Mahan at 517 13th Ct., Coos Bay OR 97420.
Mount St. Helen’s RV Park. For information go to www.cascadiarvw.com. To register, contact Patty Lebbert at crvwregistration@cascadiarvw.com.
Visit the Florida Chapter website at www.flrvw.org for more information about this rally.Campsites are $25/night. For reservations, call the resort at (727) 784-3719.
Directions: Dunedin RV Resort is located at 2920 Alternate 19 North, Dunedin FL. From the junction of Alt US-19N and SR586 (Curlew Road), go north .5 miles on Alt US-19. The resort is on the right.
Please also confirm your reservations with rally hosts Linda Woodbury at runjumphi1@verizon.net and Mary Ann Siniscalchi at sinis9850@peoplepc.com.
Imagine yourself in Alaska traveling with fellow RVing Women. During this exclusive members-only caravan, you’ll experience a northern adventure of a lifetime. The dramatic stage of staggering peaks, glaciers, fjords, wilderness preserves and spectacular coastlines offers a personal connection with nature. When you glimpse a grizzly bear or hear a whale crashing into the sea, you’ll know you’ve arrived at unspoiled splendor.
Enjoy the long summer days by first traveling the Alaska Highway through the majestic landscape of British Columbia and the wilderness of the Yukon. Once referred to, by poet Robert Service, as “that raw-ribbed wild that abhors all life,” the Yukon now features refined communities that mark the journey northward. Relive the gold rush era through old-time vaudeville and historic tours and dine on fresh salmon in this remarkable territory.
Tok, your first stop in Alaska, is the trade center for Athabascan villages. Here, native arts abound—along with a good number of canines that take part in the city’s world-famous annual dog sled race. Expect to see a perfect blend of cultural activities and natural wonders. In Fairbanks, you’ll have seats for the symphony. The next day, in Denali National Park, you’ll marvel at wildlife and forests. Later, along the Alaskan coastline, you can take advantage of the prime salmon and halibut season with chartered fishing trips into fertile waters.
Boat tours, glacier viewing, museums, fishing tours and more wrap up this extraordinary tour as you wind your way through the Great White North. Fantasy RV Tours professional wagonmasters and tailgunners will be right there with you, making your vacation experience safe, carefree and rewarding.
Tour details: Tour begins July 25, 2008 from Dawson Creek, BC Canada and ends Sept. 3, 2008 at Smithers, BC Canada. Tour is 4,225 driving miles. Limited to 22 rigs.
Tour price: $5,895 for two members in a rig; $4,495 for one person in a rig. Each additional person in a rig is $1,795. Early bird discount: book by October 9, 2007 and save $200.
Frequent Travel Credits: Earn $250 in Frequent Travel Credits to use toward the price of your next Fantasy RV Tour or save your credits to earn a free trip.
Exclusive for RVW members: This tour will be exclusive to RVW members and guests. Sign up early to guarantee your spot on this Alaska wildlife adventure.
How to register: For reservations and information, call RVW tour ambassadors Joann Goldsmith and Ann Matlock at (888) 270-7281, email annandjoann@aol.com, call Fantasy RV Tours at (800) 952-8496 or go to www.fantasyrvtours.com.
Wolfe’s Leisure Time Campground. This will be another fun rally. We will have pitch-in meals and go out to eat. Evening campfires will take place as well.
Area attractions include art museums, a genealogy and research center, an antique car museum, self-guided architectural tours, nature parks, hiking trails and botanical gardens. Activities we might enjoy as a group and on your own include bicycling, canoeing, fishing, golf and exploring Wolf Park. Howl Night with the gray wolves is a lot of fun. And yes, this area is home to Purdue University.
Campsites are $22/night with water and electric, $25/night for full hookups. We are holding 20 sites until June 30. To reserve, contact Wolfe’s Leisure Time Campground at (765) 589-8089 or wolfecamp@wltc.org. Be sure to mention that you are joining the RVW Ohio River Valley Chapter. For more information about the park, go to www.wolfpark.org.
For rally information, contact hosts Irene Stevens and Linda Thornton at (317) 475-0390.
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Yosemite Pines RV Resort. For information about this park, go to www.yosemitepinesrv.com. For rally information, contact hosts Arlene Huffman and Marlene Morrison at huffmorr@sbcglobal.net.
Dogwood Campground and RV Park. For information go to www.cascadiarvw.com. To register, contact Patty Lebbert at registration@cascadiarvw.com.
Silver Lake RV Resort. We are planning a dune buggy ride on Saturday, followed that evening by a potluck dinner and corn roast. We will plan on going out for dinner on Friday. Area attractions in addition to the beaches and sand dunes of Lake Michigan include the Little Sable Lighthouse, hiking/biking trails and a nearby golf course. Campsites are $20/night. We have reserved 20 grassy sites with large, concrete slabs and 50-amp service. Amenities include an 80-foot heated pool, large spa, wireless internet and cable TV. Make reservations as early as possible by calling Silver Lake RV Resort at (231) 873-9200. Be sure to mention that you are joining the RVing Women Great Lakers rally. Information about this resort is available at www.silvercreekrv.com. Please also RSVP to rally host Nancy Wurm at (989) 588-9352 or (313) 881-9263 or email ncwurmlh@aqol.com.
Diamond Lake RV Park. Rally hosts: Carrie Hammons and Cynthia Moore. We have 20 sites reserved. Campsites are $30/night. The first night’s deposit must be received by the treasurer by June 20. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park 72 hours ahead to receive a refund; call the park at (541) 793-3318. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately. For all Oregon Chapter events, reservations should be sent to secretary Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com. The deposit check should be sent to treasurer Shirley Mahan at 517 13th Ct., Coos Bay OR 97420.
Quail Roost RV Campground. Details are available on the Florida Chapter website at www.flrvw.org.
Campsites are $25/night with full hookups. Pay on arrival with personal check or cash only (no credit cards). The park enforces a 2 p.m. check-in time and will charge for earlier arrival. For campsite reservations, call rally host Nancy Carbonari at (321) 757-0265 or email her at mzcee@bellsouth.net. Do not contact the park.
Directions: From I-75, take exit 352 (SR40) west 18 miles to SR41. Go south to CR388 (Dunnellon Road) to CR 495 (N. Citrus Avenue). The campground is located about 200 yards on the left at 9835 N. Citrus Avenue.
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FreeWheelers Chapter
Marysville, California / September 5-7
Collins Lake. Campsites in our group area are $24/night for Friday and Saturday. We have reserved 12 spaces and will also have use of the party boat all day Saturday. Campsites will also be available Thursday and Sunday nights, probably at a rate of $20/night. For more information, go to www.collinslake.com.
For rally information and to make reservations, contact host Beverly Hiltachk at bagrandma2@wmconnect.com.
Oregon Chapter
Charleston, Oregon / September 12-14
Oceanside RV Park. Rally hosts: Shirley Mahan and Gina Masciantonio. We have 20 sites reserved. Campsites are $26/night. The first night’s deposit must be received by the treasurer by Aug. 5. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park by Aug. 31 to receive a refund; call the park at (800) 570-2598. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately.
For all Oregon Chapter events, reservations should be sent to secretary Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com. The deposit check should be sent to treasurer Shirley Mahan at 517 13th Ct., Coos Bay OR 97420.
Cascadia Chapter
Hoodsport, Washington / September 19-21Rest-A-While RV Park. For information go to www.cascadiarvw.com. To register, contact Patty Lebbert at crvwregistration@cascadiarvw.com.
National RVW Convention 2008
Charlston, SOuth Carolina / September 24-28 Mark your calendar to Join us for an exciting Low Country adventure at the 2008 National Convention in Charleston, SC from September 24 - 28, 2008. Pre-registration will open April 1st.
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Oregon Chapter: Sutherlin, Oregon. Hi Way Haven RV Park. Rally hosts: Dixie Evers and Joyce Pickens. We have 20 sites reserved. Campsites are $25/night. The first night’s deposit must be received by the treasurer by Aug. 30. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park 24 hours ahead to receive a refund; call (800) 552-5699. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately.
For all Oregon Chapter events, reservations should be sent to secretary Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com. The deposit check should be sent to treasurer Shirley Mahan at 517 13th Ct., Coos Bay OR 97420.
49er Village RV Resort. Dates for this event have been planned to coincide with the 2008 October Festival in Plymouth, in the heart of California’s gold country. There will be street vendors, a bratwurst barbecue and a polka band. For information about the RV park, go to www.49ervillage.com.
For rally information, contact hosts Harumi McWhorter at harumidarlene@yahoo.com or Marge O’Neil at love2dance@drytownca.com.
Silver River State Park. This park is near Silver Springs, the home of the famous glass-bottom boats. The park has a canoe launch on the Silver River, and we may be able to rent canoes/kayaks from a nearby outfitter. This part of Florida may experience cooling weather in October. The park is very popular at this time of year, so early reservations are recommended.
For campsites, reserve online at reserveamerica.com or call (800) 326-3521. Since this is a state park, reservations are only available on a first-come, first served basis; no sites will be available other than those individually reserved. Try to book on the Sharpes Loop (sites 1-30) or Fort Kin, the second loop, which is very close by. Additional information is available at www.floridastateparks.org.
Please also confirm your arrival date and site number of arlenedawson@bellsouth.net.
Directions: Silver River State Park is located east of Ocala and one mile south of SR 40 on SR 35. The address is 125 NE 58th Ave., Ocala FL 34470.
For rally information, contact Arlene Dawson at arlenedawson@bellsouth.net.
Otter Lake Camp Resort. This campground, truly deserving of a five-star rating on hospitality and beauty, is nestled in the landscape of the Pocono Mountains. Only 10 miles from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, you are ready for anything here—kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, golf, or just enjoying the beautiful surroundings. You might catch sight of a deer, wild turkeys or an eagle.
Each paved campsite is among the trees and has its own three-way hookup, fire pit and picnic table. Sewer sites are limited, so reserve early. The excellent facilities at Otter Lake Camp Resort include bathhouses with hot showers and private dressing rooms, a convenience store, two dump stations and, of course, the tremendous lake—bring your kayak or canoe. Canoes are available for rent.
Those who prefer to hang around the campsite will find many things to do. There is an indoor heated pool, sauna, two whirlpools, two tennis courts, racquetball, horseshoes, shuffleboard and catch and release fishing off the on-site pier (no license required). You can also hike into Delaware State Forest right from the campground.
For shopping, try the outlets or quaint shops close by. The local flea market has something for everyone.
For information and to register, contact Bonnie Simkins at bommer47@aol.com or call (302) 832-0705. Please include your name with all communications. The registration deadline is Sept. 26.
Whatcom County Fairgrounds. For information go to www.cascadiarvw.com. To register, contact Patty Lebbert at crvwregistration@cascadiarvw.com.
Braunig Lake RV Resort. San Antonio, the tourist capital of Texas, is known for the Alamo, the River Walk, missions and fine dining. This resort is located just 15 miles south of the downtown area. A tour of San Antonio is planned for Saturday. Golf and fishing are also available. There will be a potluck on Friday evening, and plans are underway for a catered BBQ dinner on Saturday evening. Breakfast at the park will be available for $3 on Saturday and Sunday.
Campsites are $23 to $25/night, and all have 20/30/50-amp service. Credit cards are accepted. Cabins and a motel are also available on site. Make reservations directly with Braunig Lake RV Resort by calling (877) 633-3170. Be sure to mention that you are with the RVW Texas Ramblin’ Roses. For more information and directions, go to www.brauniglakervresort.com. For rally information contact hosts Nancy Russell at (210) 860-6092 or Barbara Conley at (210) 645-6116.
Buckskin Mountain State Park. This park is located on the Colorado River. Hiking trails are excellent, and you might want to try some fishing, so bring your fishing gear. We will plan a luncheon and tour of Lake Havasu City (25 miles north), which is home to the London Bridge. The town of Parker and the Blue Wave Casino are nine miles northwest of the park.
In honor of Octoberfest, brats, sauerkraut and beers from around the world (root beers, too) will be sampled. Educational opportunities also are being scheduled. Campsites are $25/night. We have reserved the group area called the River Island Unit, which has a cove off the river. There are 29 sites with water and 50- and 30-amp service. Each site has a picnic table. Restrooms/showers, a dump station and concessions are nearby. Boat launch cost is $8/day; for those of you who would like to bring a boat or kayak, please let us know if you would like to share. There is no covered pavilion for group activities, so we will need to create our own if we can all bring a table. For information, contact rally leaders Jan Clayton at roveinjan@aol.com or (503) 930-2587 and Pat Graves at patt@rraz.net or (928) 854-2419.
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Old Mill Stream Campground. This pre-Thanksgiving gathering will close our northern camping season. To join us, call Bonnie Simkins at (302) 832-0705 or email bommer47@aol.com. Space is limited to 30 campsites, so reserve early. The deadline for reservations is Nov. 1.
Roper Lake State Park. Join us for our Thanksgiving rally and annual chapter meeting and elections. Roper Lake State Park is located off US Route 191, six miles south of Safford. After a long day of driving or hiking, the park’s natural hot springs are not only inviting, they are invigorating. Desert vegetation, a peaceful lake and a view of Mount Graham, just a few miles away, frames a beautiful picture for visitors to enjoy. Activities will include a Thanksgiving potluck. Our rally hostesses will provide the turkeys; the rest of us will provide side dishes and deserts. Other activities will be scheduled. Roper is a stocked lake, making it a great place to catch fish. Boats are limited to only small electric motors. Touring nearby Kartchner Cavern is a must for first timers to this area of southeastern Arizona. This is a boondocking rally. Camping fees are $12/night. Hookups are not available; there are restrooms and showers nearby. For information, contact rally leaders Mary Ellen Headley at (520) 203-1822 or ridgeg59@yahoo.com and Suzanne Seay at (520) 886-5621 or suzyseay@aol.com.
Seasons in the Sun. Campsites are $27.50.night plus tax and $2 for electric. The campground is located at 2400 Seasons in the Sun Blvd. Details will follow
FreeWheelers Chapter
Bethel Island, California / November 14-16Sugarbarge RV Resort. We will hold our annual meeting at this rally. For information about the RV resort, go to www.sugarbarge.com. For rally information, contact host Connie Mart at connieann3@comcast.net.
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Usery Regional Park. This park encompasses over 3,500 acres and contains a large variety of plants and animals that call the lower Sonoran Desert home. The elevation ranges from 1,700 feet to 2,750 feet. Usery Park offer the outdoor enthusiast plenty of outdoor opportunities to enjoy hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The park’s trailhead staging area is open to all trail users. The park’s archery range is the only five-star-rated range in the western United States.
Activities will include a holiday grab bag gift exchange and holiday potluck dinner.
This is a boondocking rally. Our RVW campsites will be in Campground A. Fees are $12/night without hookups. Showers and restrooms are nearby. There is a covered pavilion for our group activities.
For information, contact Marilyn Teresi or Connie Mantis at rockinwheels@mteresi.com.
Florida Chapter: Sebring, Florida. Highlands Hamock State Park. Reserve your campsite online at www.reserveamerica.com or call (800) 326-3521. Reservations for this popular park are available 11 months in advance. We are trying to reserve in sites 90 to 138. Directions: From the US 27 and CR634 junction, go west .4 miles on CR634. After making your reservations, please notify rally host Doreen Phillips at edgardoreen@tnni.net.
Duncan Mills, California. Casini Ranch. For information about this campground, go to www.casiniranch.com. For rally information, contact host Polly Jones at isounderdog@yahoo.com. Texas. KOA Lake Conroe. This rally will include our annual meeting and election of officers. Details to follow.
6-day Rose Parade Rally. Kick off the New Year by enjoying Rose Parade festivities you will hold in your memory for years to come. Over a century of tradition and celebrations have shaped the rich pageantry that makes the Tournament of Roses Parade an event that is truly spectacular.
Southern California has a rich and diverse heritage. While you’re here, you’ll also participate in cultural tours and enjoy a vaudeville variety show.
And the holidays? ’Tis the Season! Let the glory of Christmas enchant you with a stirring blend of music and entertainment. Celebrate the coming year with a lively party and get acquainted with fellow RVers.
Then it’s off to famous Colorado Boulevard for the Tournament of Roses Parade. Nothing else compares to this dazzling display of workmanship and imagination. Watching from reserved seats, you’ll get close and personal with spirited marching bands, high-stepping horses and floral floats.
Initially staged in 1890, the parade has escalated from a local tradition to a national observance. Most of the floats in this spectacular extravaganza require a year’s worth of construction and are covered with more flowers than the average florist will use in five years. Each float is covered with flowers or such organic material as leaves, seeds and bark.
Join us on this extraordinary Fantasy rally where everything’s coming up roses!
Tour details: Tour begins Dec. 28, 2008 from San Dimas, California and ends in San Dimas on Jan. 2, 2009.
Tour price: $1,995 for two members in a rig; $1,395 for one member in a rig. Each additional person in a rig is $795.
Early bird discount: book by Oct. 9, 2007 and save $100.
Frequent Travel Credits: Earn $100 in Frequent Travel Credits to use toward the price of your next Fantasy RV Tour or save your credits to earn a free trip.
How to register: For reservations and information, call RVW tour ambassadors Joann Goldsmith and Ann Matlock at (888) 270-7281, email annandjoann@aol.com, call Fantasy RV Tours at (800) 952-8496 or go to www.fantasyrvtours.com.
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See Ancient cliff dwellings, pueblo ruins and breathtaking canyons.
What a
fantastic time of the year to view our diverse and colorful western
states national parks. The weather is ideal and the larger crowds will
have thinned. This adventure will be your personal voyage of discovery
as we explore the majestic terrain that abounds within the Colorado
River basin.
Like
frontier wagon trains, this odyssey rolls west through the land of
colorful legends and startling landscapes. You will begin your journey
at a premier RV park at the winery in the desert in Pahrump. Experience
sounds, sights, tastes and fragrances that are one-of-a-kind at
Nevada’s only winery. You will play beneath towering pinnacles and
overlook fantastic gorges at Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks and
explore by boat the vast waters and narrow canyons of Lake Powell. You
will touch American history as well, following the footsteps of Mesa
Verde’s Anasazi cliff dwellers, glimpsing the Navajo culture, and
riding the narrow gauge railroad through Butch Cassidy outlaw country.
The caravan ends in Williams, Arizona, after exploring the breathtaking
vistas of the Grand Canyon, America’s icon of the West.
Come and
explore this sacred land’s solitude and expand your soul. See for
yourself why the Indians consider it the sacred land of their ancestors.
Tour details: Tour begins Aug. 29, 2009 from Pahrump, Nevada and ends Sept. 25, 2009 in Williams, Arizona. Limited to 22 rigs.
Tour price: $4,395 for two members in a rig; $3,295 for one person in a rig. Each additional person in a rig is $1,995.
Early bird discount: Book by March 1, 2009 and save $300.
Frequent Travel Credits:
Earn $200 in Frequent Travel Credits to use toward the price of your
next Fantasy RV Tour or save your credits to earn a free trip.
Exclusive for RVW members:
This tour will be exclusive to RVW members and guests. Sign up early to
guarantee your reservation for this Western states adventure.
How to register:
For reservations and information, call RVW tour ambassadors Joann
Goldsmith and Ann Matlock at (888) 270-7281, email annandjoann@aol.com,
call Fantasy RV Tours at (800) 952-8496 or go to www.fantasyrvtours.com.
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