Flying Flags RV Resort. This fun-filled weekend will be hosted by Judy Andrade and Linda Geist, and co-hosted by Vikki Knight and Kathy Parker. We are happy to return to this campground, ideally located in wine country, 30 miles north of Santa Barbara and just off Hwy 101. The campground has been upgraded since our last rally there. We have reserved 30 RV sites and our own clubhouse with a kitchen.
Don't forget your bikes and/or golf clubs and swim suits. Saturday's activities will include a morning group tour of the Quicksilver Miniature Horse Ranch ($3/person), wine tasting and lunch at Rideau Vineyard ($15/person) and a tri-tip steak and chicken barbecue dinner ($17/person) at the resort. For those who are feeling lucky, a free shuttle service is available all weekend from the RV resort to the nearby Chumash Casino. Also, Solvang is only two miles away for those who just have to test some Danish pastries, or shop 'til they drop.
Sunday's planned outing is a nice morning walk, then breakfast at Ellen's Danish Pancake House, renowned for its fabulous food and the best Danish pancakes anywhere.
Campsites range from $20/night without hookups to $60/night for super premium sites with full hookups. Everyone is able to individually choose her preferred site. New cottages with deck, fire pit and BBQ are also available for potential new members without RVs or members wishing a change in pace.
For information contact Myra Roselinsky at msmyro@aol.com.
Seasons in the Sun RV Resort. We will hold our annual meeting and election of officers at this rally. Additional rally information is available at www.flrvw.org.
The rally rate for campsites is $29.50/night plus tax. For reservations, call (877) 687-7275.
Please also RSVP to rally hosts Joella McGaw and Patti Petruff at hijustbeingmeyahoo.com.
Old Mill Stream Campground. Everyone is welcome to join us for our pre-Thanksgiving rally, the last rally of the season before we head south or go into hibernation for the winter.
To reserve your campsite, call Old Mill Stream Campground at (717) 299-2314. Make your campsite payment directly to the park.
For rally information and to RSVP, contact Bonnie Simkins or Karen Welter at (302) 832-0705. Send a check for the $12/person registration fee for this rally to Bonnie at 655 S. Huckleberry Avenue, Bear DE 19701. Please make this check payable to Bonnie and also let her know what dish you are bringing for our Thanksgiving dinner.
Red Shoes RV Park at the Coushatta Casino. This weekend will offer ample opportunities to visit with friends and debrief our convention experiences. We will have the use of a covered patio near the pool for our happy hours each evening and Saturday evening potluck.
Campsites are $19 on Thursday and $24 for weekend nights. AARP and Good Sam discounts are honored, so mention them when you reserve and be sure to tell them you are with the Texas Ramblin' Roses group. To make your reservations, call the park directly at (800) 584-7263.
Red Shoes RV Park is right on US 165. The address is 777 Coushatta Drive. For more information and directions, go to www.coushattacasinoresort.com.
Rally leaders are Wilma Bryant and Marge LeClaire. For rally information, call Marge at (914) 400-8554.
Join
us for our annual holiday rally and Thanksgiving dinner, complete with
turkey and all the trimmings. There will lots of time for games and
gabbing in the clubhouse. We will also go into Carthage to see the
Christmas light, visit antique shops and tour the Precious Moments
museum.
Carthage is just a few miles west of Branson, so
if you are going to Branson for the Christmas celebration, come early
and celebrate Thanksgiving with us.
For rally information and to RSVP, call Norma Cartwright at (816) 835-9395.
This
year, we are combining our Thanksgiving and Christmas rallies into one big, fun
holiday event.
Roper
Lake State Park is located in southeastern Arizona near Mount Graham. Many of
us have enjoyed taking a dip in the rock-lined hot tub before camping along the
lake. The lake is stocked with trout, and boats are limited to small electric
motors. You can also hike along the five miles of trails in the park or
geocache. For first timers to this area, touring nearby Kartchner Cavern is a
must.
Plan on a
spectacular turkey and ham dinner and bring your holiday recipes. We will
continue our new tradition of giving thanks to those you feel deserving, and
once again there will be a screw your neighbor grab bag ($20 limit, any theme,
no re-gifts please). Needless to say, we will enjoy warm and wonderful meet and
greets, gatherings at the fire pit (please bring fire wood), and all the
camaraderie opportunities that come with being RVing Women.
In an
effort to support those who are less fortunate, each person is being asked to
bring a non-perishable food donation. We will contact the local food bank in
Safford and make sure the food is put to good use.
In between opening grab bag presents and
sharing a holiday dinner, there is an important item on our agenda for this
rally -- our Arizona Chapter annual meeting and election will be held Saturday at
10 a.m. There will be four positions available on our board of directors.
Additional information will follow regarding the election and open positions.
Financial
specialist Suzanne Seay will be present to provide us with a question and
answer session regarding how to navigate this year's troubled financial times.
She is a pleasure to listen to and very knowledgeable.
Campsites
are $12/night without hookups. We must have a minimum of 10 rigs to guarantee
this rate. We have reserved the Gila Group Camp. This is a boondocking rally.
Make sure your holding tanks are empty and you have full fresh water, propane
and gas tanks. Restrooms and showers are nearby. Free sewage dump is located
near the entrance to the park. There is a covered pavilion in the group area
with water spigots, electricity and a grill.
Cabins are also available in the Gila Group Camp. Each cabin
sleeps five people and is equipped with electricity and heating/cooling, but
all cooking is done outside and there is no plumbing. Beds are provided, but
you must bring your own bedding.
Rally hosts are Marilyn Teresi and Connie Mantis, who can be reached at (602) 377-1297 or rockinwheels@mteresi.com, and Stephanie Tisdale and Patty Ferguson, who can be reached at (818) 606-5325 or stephaniepatty@gmail.com. Please RSVP by Nov. 1.
Highlands Hammock State Park. Our past experience at this popular park indicates that the park will fill up for this weekend, so make reservations early. We try to park in sites 90 to 138. Reservations are available now through Reserve America at (800) 326-3521 or online at www.reserveamerica.com.
I-35 RV Park and Resort. Games and laughter will be scheduled each evening, but as always, these can happen at any time. We will have a happy hour each day at 4 p.m., share a potluck Friday evening, and enjoy a special Saturday evening dinner with honey baked ham provided by our rally hosts and side dishes and desserts provided by all the rest of you. Our annual meeting will follow at 6 p.m. Saturday. Things to see and do in the Waco area when we are not hanging out at camp include the Dr. Pepper Museum, Texas Ranger Museum, Waco Suspension Bridge and River Walk, Texas Sports Hall of Fame and the bear habitat on the Baylor campus.
Campsites are $21.22 if we have 10 to 20 rigs; $20.21 if we have more than 20 rigs. For information about this resort, go to www.i35rvpark.com.
Our rally hosts are Scottie Scott, Janice Ives and Sharon Barfield. To reserve your campsite, call Janice or Scottie at (713) 723-4306.
Directions: Southbound from I-35, take exit 346 and go south 1 mile. Northbound from I-35, take exit 345, cross over the freeway and go right (north) on two-way frontage road 1.4 miles.
Rancho Jurupa Riverside County Park. Rally hosts Nancy Rockwell, Peg Ralston and Arlene Strango are planning a festive event highlighted by a tow car caravan to see the holiday lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside.
Activities will include a gift exchange
and holiday potluck. We will enjoy a setting of stately cottonwood trees and
pleasant meadows. There is a stocked fishing lake, so bring fishing gear and
your bikes and hiking boots.
Campsites are $22/night plus $1 per night
per person for the host reimbursement fund. We have reserved 24 sites with
water and electric hookups. There is a dumpsite at the park.
Registration is available
now.
For rally information, contact Myra Roselinsky at msmyro@aol.com.
French Camp RV Park. For information, contact
rally host Denise Andreoli at augustgypsyd@yahoo.com. For more information
about this park, go to www.frenchcamp.com.
Bakersfield's RV Resort. This is a beautiful resort with many amenities. The resort furnishes a shuttle and free newspapers delivered each day to your rig. The clubhouse is equipped with a full kitchen to die for, overhead projector, wireless microphone and computer for power point shows or seminars. The resort also has caterers, as well as a bar and grill. Or, if we are so inclined, we will have a kitchen to cook for ourselves. Find out more at www.bakersfieldrvresort.com.
We have reserved 50 campsites at a discounted fee of $35/night for full hook-ups. The resort has agreed to extend the group rate for those who wish to arrive early or stay later. To make arrangements for coming early or staying later, call the resort at (661) 833-9998. Be sure to mention that you are joining the RVW rally.
Rachel Harp will be presenting a half-day RV maintenance seminar, similar to the one she does at convention. There will be a $10 charge per person to cover the printed materials she hands out. Joel Harp will be available to make repairs or do maintenance on your rigs, but you will need to email him at rachelharp@hotmail.com prior to his leaving for the outing so that he will be able to bring the proper tools and parts with him.
In 2009, SoCALjourners started a $1 per night fee for each attendee to cover the host expenses, and this policy will be used at this outing. Registration forms will be emailed to members of both chapters in mid-November by Myra Roselinsky, secretary/treasurer for SoCALjourners. You may reach her at msmyro@aol.com.
Join us for the 2010 Quartzsite Desert
Drop In, a delightful, free boondocking experience in conjunction with the
Quartzsite flea market, appropriately billed as the biggest RV flea market in
the world.
We have no formal agenda, just that we
will be coming together to enjoy each other's company and campfires, games and
group-generated excursions. Feel free to come early and stay late. Members of
the Fulltimers Chapter will be at our campsite area from Jan. 3.
We will be boondocking on BLM land. There
are no camping fees - and no amenities. Remember to come with full water tanks,
fully charged batteries and empty holding tanks. Please bring firewood if
possible.
Pets must be on a leash at all times and,
for the safety and comfort of all, pets should be exercised away from the rigs
and the area where activities are held.
Directions: Take U.S. Highway 95 south
from Quartzsite to mile marker 99 and turn west into the camping area. There
will be RVW signs posted to guide you home.
Prairie Preserve State Park. This location in central Florida provides habitat for bison, alligators, wild horses and 271 species of birds. There are hiking and biking trails, a boat ramp for canoes and kayaks, and great opportunities for fresh water fishing. The neighboring town of Micanopy has a number of antique shops and small restaurants. A potluck is planned for Saturday evening.
As this is a state park, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, so early reservations are recommended. Contact Reserve America at (800) 326-3521 or visit www.reserveamerica.com.
Directions: Prairie Preserve State Park is located 10 miles south of Gainesville on US 441. From the north on I-75, take exit 374 at Micanopy, going left off the ramp and traveling east on CR 234. Go 1.4 miles, turn left on US 441, go .6 miles to entrance, on the right. From the south on I-75, turn right onto CR 234, traveling 1.4 miles, then take a left onto US 441 and go .6 miles to the entrance, on the right.
Casa de Fruta. The theme for this rally is
sing and dance. We
will have the use of a very large hall and kitchen for the entire weekend.
Our tentative agenda includes a Friday
drum circle and meet and greet (bring something to drink and a snack to share).
Saturday will begin with a potluck
breakfast. In the afternoon, there will be line dance lessons in the clubhouse.
We will finish the day with a baked potato roast (bring a potato for the oven
and whatever fixin's you want to share) followed by a sing-along and dancing
with entertainment provided by the All Girl Band.
We will have a clear-the-fridge breakfast
Sunday morning.
A restaurant, candy store, wine tasting
room and fruit stand are all within walking distance of this park. The Gilroy
outlet malls are about 10 miles away. There is also a Camping World nearby.
The registration deadline is Jan. 19.
Campsites are $36/night, which includes tax and a small fee for door prizes.
All RV sites are paved. Motel rooms are also available on site.
Mail your registration form and check to Peggy Chinn and
Karen Kane at 5648 Bay Street, Apt. 601, Emeryville CA 94608.
If you prefer to rent a motel room, call
Casa de Fruta at (800) 548-3813 or (408) 842-9316 to make a reservation.
Casa de Fruta is located two miles east of
the junction of Hwy 152 and Hwy 156 and is easily accessible from Hwy 5 or Hwy
101. For more information about this park, go to www.casadefruta.com/visit_accom.aspx.
For rally information and to register,
contact hosts Peggy Chinn and Karen Kane. You may reach Peggy at
peggychinn@me.com or Karen at karenkane@mac.com.
Newport Dunes RV Resort. We will hold our Super Bowl weekend rally at another new campground for SoCALjourners. Located at the entrance to the Back Bay nature preserve, Newport Dunes offers an opportunity for bird watching, kayaking, bike riding, sailboat or pedal boat rentals and even a tour by Segway of the nature preserve. To find out more, go to www.newportdunes.com.
A Super Bowl party will once again be hosted by Linda Brown and Barbara Roeder. Food and limited beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to them at brownroeder@aol.com.
We have reserved 25 campsites at $35/night, plus the $1 per person per night fee for the rally host expense fund. Registration is available now. For information, contact Myra Roselinsky at msmyro@aol.com.
This rally will be hosted by Nancy Rockwell, Peg Ralston, Shelby Waldecker and Mary Sue Allen.
Tucalota
Springs RV Resort. We are returning to a favorite campground for our
annual chapter meeting and a weekend of fun, potlucks, games, hiking,
fishing, catching up with friends and meeting new members. All members
of RVW are welcome to join us at this lovely campground, located a few
miles from the Temecula wineries.
Campsites are $32/night, plus the $1 per person per night fee for our rally host expense fund.
Our
rally leaders are the chapter officers Nancy Rockwell, Linda Brown and
Myra Roselinsky.; Registration will be available in December. For
information, contact Myra Roselinsky at msmyro@aol.com.
"R" Place RV Park and Campground. We
will have a Friday night potluck and the use of a large grill on Saturday. For
information about Saturday night events and other rally activities, visit
www.txrvw.org. Area attractions include the Caldwell Zoo, Grapeland Drive-thru
Safari, Tyler Rose Museum and Texas State Railroad, which offers steam train
rides running between Palestine and Rusk.
Campsites are $25/night. This park is smaller than others we have visited so make your reservations early by calling the park at (877) 723-8883. Be sure to mention that you
are joining the RVW Texas Ramblin' Roses Chapter. "R" Place RV Park and
Campground is located at 14000 E. US Hwy 84.
Hosts for this rally are Janice Lee Ives
and Scottie Scott.
Riverside RV Park. Join us for fun and a
little gambling on the Colorado River. The park we will be staying at is
located across the street from Don Laughlin's Riverside Casino. A shuttle runs
frequently from the RV park to the casino. You can walk the boardwalk along the
Colorado River to most of the casinos or take a water taxi. There is a nice
public city park beside the Riverside Casino, complete with a boat ramp and a
fishing dock, where you can let your dog swim or just walk beside the river.
This will be a loosely scheduled outing so
that everyone can enjoy the main attraction, the casinos. Laughlin still has
affordable gambling, and you might even be able to find $2 blackjack.
Activities will include a pet walk (people without pets are welcome). We will
have a golf outing on Monday, so bring your clubs. Tuesday night we will go to
the Irish dance show at the Riverside Casino.
We will go to the Colorado Belle for
everyone's favorite Friday night seafood buffet. Last year we had piles of rock
crab on our table. Sign up for the players card at the Riverside Casino and we
can all get a hot dog and beer or soda for a nominal fee on Saturday for lunch.
Sunday morning, we will go to the Riverside Casino for their champagne brunch
buffet. That night we will have a happy hour, so please bring light munchies
and your drink of choice. We will have an Irish potato bar Monday night. We
will furnish all the fixings; you just need to bring a baked potato. Dinner on
Wednesday night, St. Patrick's Day, will be a potluck with a St. Patrick's theme. Please bring a small corned beef, potatoes and cabbage, or bring your
preferred main dish for yourself if you don't like corned beef. Be sure to
dress in green.
Make your reservations at the Riverside RV
Park by calling (800) 227-3849. Be sure to mention that you are with RVW/RVing
Women and ask to be parked near Jolene Greeley and Lori Hagge in spot #376L.
For a discounted rate, look for a coupon in RV Journal magazine (available at Camping World and
some RV parks).
There are various options in Laughlin for
dry camping, including boondocking in the parking lots at the Riverside,
Tropicana and River Palms casinos. Some are free; others charge a nominal fee
of less than $10.
Please also RSVP to our rally hosts Jolene
Greeley and Lori Hagge. Call (480) 332-6724 or (480) 332-6723. Email Jolene at
jtgreeley@msn.com or Lori at lhagge@man.com.
Olde Stone Village RV Park. This park is
located next to the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum with the Spruce Goose
and an IMAX. A golf course, casino and wineries are nearby.
Campsites are $25.20/night with a Good Sam
discount. There is a 50-cent charge per day for pets and $1 charge per day for
a third person. This park offers paved sites with full hookups (30/50 amps) and
handicap access. Amenities include WiFi, cable TV, showers, a heated pool,
clubroom and pitch 'n putt.
Pit bulls, Rottweilers, German shepherds,
Dobermans and dogs weighing more than 65 pounds are not allowed in this park;
dogs mixed with these breeds but weighing less than 65 pounds are allowed.
To reserve your campsite, call the park at
(877) 472-4315 by Feb. 15; you will need to provide a credit card to hold your
space. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Please also contact Oregon
Chapter secretary Barb Pace at barbpace1@msn.com or write to Barb Pace, 3829
Summit Ridge, Depoe Bay OR 97341 so your name can be added to the attendee list
for this rally.
Olde Stone Village RV Park is located at
4155 Three Mile Lane, McMinnville OR 97128. For more information about this
park, visit www.oldestonevillagenw.com.
Oceanside RV Park. This is a perfect
location for enjoying ocean fishing, beach walking and exploring the dunes.
There is a nearby casino with a shuttle available. An annual clam chowder
competition will be held Saturday in the yurt.
We have reserved 20 campsites. This park
offers gravel sites with full hookups (30/50 amps) and handicap access.
Amenities include WiFi, cable TV, showers and a yurt.
To reserve your campsite, call Oceanside
RV Park at (800) 570-2598; you will need to provide a credit card to hold your
space. Please also contact Oregon Chapter secretary Barb Pace at
barbpace1@msn.com or write to Barb Pace, 3829 Summit Ridge, Depoe Bay OR 97341
so your name can be added to the attendee list for this rally.
Oceanside RV Park is located at 90281 Cape
Arago Hwy, Charleston OR 97420. For more information about this park, visit www.oceansidervpark.net.
RVW is again sponsoring a two-day
driving school for new owners of recreational vehicles and those who wish to
renew their driving skills.
What you will learn: Working
with certified instructors and using a state-of-the-art three-mile driving
range, you will practice backing and other skills maneuvers and learn how to
use your mirrors Âeffectively. Classroom instruction will augment the hands-on
driver training you receive.
Instruction will also include
pre-trip vehicle inspection, space and speed management, map reading, trip
planning and tips to avoid driver fatigue.
Each student must provide her
own RV. All types of RVs are Âwelcome, including travel trailers, fifth wheels,
Class A, B or C motorhomes, conversion vans and truck campers.
Where: Instruction
will be provided from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Central Tech Transportation
and Safety Education Division of Central Technology Center, a nationally
accredited driving school located 45 miles west of Tulsa. The Technology
Center is a multi-campus facility serving over 2,000 adult students each year.
The paved driving range includes traffic signals, railroad crossings and skill
practice areas.
Class size: To keep
instruction individualized, enrollment in this two-day class will be limited to
a maximum of 14 rigs and drivers. Registration is on a first-come, first-served
basis.
Rally leader: Larry
Ann Holley. Larry Ann formerly served as the assistant superintendent of the Technology Center Vocational School and supervised the truck driver training program.
Camping:
Boondocking on the campus will be available.
Registration fee: The fee
for this two-day program is $160 per student for RVW members signing at least
30 days in advance; for members signing less than 30 days in advance, the fee
is $170.Include your RVW
membership number on your registration form. The fee for non-members is $185.
Please register early as class size is limited.
How to
register: Use the registration form on page 52 or go to www.rvingwomen.org
to download a registration form. Mail or fax this form with payment of the
registration fee to RVW, P.O. Box 1940, Apache Junction AZ 85117-1940. Fax to
(480) 671-6230 with credit card payment.
Silent Valley Club. This Resort offers many amenities including The Village Center; Chuck Wagon Restaurant, Watering Hole Lounge, a general store, recreation rooms, arts and crafts center, pool tables and Laundromat. Outdoor activities include miniature golf, basketball, volleyball courts, four tennis courts, horseshoes, two swimming pools and two saunas and hot tubs. With 460 acres of oak and cottonwood trees, the area is perfect for hiking, birding and biking. Cell phone access, on-site TV and WI-FI are very limited. You can find out more by going to www.silentvalleyclub.com.
Silent Valley Club at Poppet Flats is located at 3,500 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains. If you feel you must run down the hill, Palm Springs and ten casinos are nearby on the interstate. The Desert Hills Outlet Mall with over 120 stores is in Cabazon. There is a Walmart in Banning and a Costco in Palm Springs.
We will be celebrating a very early Cinco de Mayo at this rally. Activities include a Thursday night barbecue sponsored by our rally leaders, an early Uno de Mayo potluck on Friday night, dinner out at a restaurant on Saturday night, and a leftovers potluck Sunday night.
A spring tune-up program will be offered by Rachel Harp, and Joel Harp will be available to do RV repairs. Alice Dyer will hold ukulele classes and jam sessions. Mel Leach will again be teaching archery, and Donna Abrago will have golf putting lessons.
Campsites are $35/night. Discounted rates are available for members of Silent Valley, Coast-to-Coast, RPI and ROD (make your own reservations, but also register with your rally hosts for the rally). Full hook-up sites are up to 40 feet long with 30/50-amp service; 22 percent are pull-through sites.
Directions: Silent Valley Club is located at 46305 Poppet Flats Road, Banning CA 92220. Use www.mapquest.com for directions. From S. San Gorginio Avenue, go south 8.4 miles to Poppet Flats Road, turn right and continue 1.6 miles.
For more information, contact rally hosts Linda Brown and Barbara Roeder at brownroeder@aol.com or (760) 745-9452 (evenings). Registration will open Jan. 15. The deadline for registrations is April 1. There will be no refunds after that date.
Melvern COE Lake, Outlet Campground, Loop B. This is our annual
maintenance rally. A-Z Mobile RV Service will be on hand to answer questions,
give seminars and handle any service work needed. In addition, there will be a
catered campfire dinner on Friday night, catered breakfast on Sunday morning,
and lots of time for games, gossip, and good times. This is a good time to get
your rig ready for the travel season with the help of RV experts and fellow
Rvers.
Melvern Lake offers great fishing and bicycling paths. Make your
own campground reservations at www.recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777. You
may use your Golden Age or Golden Access Passport for a 50% discount.
Please also contact Jan Russell at russellj@hughes.net for a
detailed schedule and registration form. There is a $5.00 registration fee for
this rally.
Geiger Key RV Park. Because of the proximity to Key West, only a limited number of sites are available at this Passport Park. Early reservations are suggested.
Kampers West RV Park. The seaside
communities of ÂWarrenton and
nearby Astoria have a rich maritime history worth exploring. The Lewis and Clark
expedition also came through here. This is a great location for ocean fishing,
beachcombing, shopping or just hanging out.
We have reserved 20 campsites at a rate of
$36/night. This park offers full hookups (30 amps) and rental units. Amenities
include WiFi, cable TV and a clubroom. The park does not allow pit bulls,
Rottweilers or Dobermans. There is a two-dog limit.
To reserve your campsite, send a check for
$36 for a first night’s deposit to Oregon Chapter treasurer Pat Cole at 4124
Cordon Road NE, Salem OR 97305. Your deposit check must be received by March
15. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Kampers West RV Park is located at 1140 NW
Warrenton Drive, Warrenton OR 97146. For more information about this park,
visit www.kamperswest.com.
Osage Beach RV Park. Conveniently located in the heart of Missouri,
the Lake of the Ozarks is the Midwest's premier lake resort destination. In the
spring, with the dogwoods in bloom and the lake beckoning travelers, it is a
perfect place for relaxation, entertainment, meeting good friends, and sharing
food.
On Friday, the chapter will host a pizza party. There will be a
catered dinner at the campground on Saturday evening, followed by a variety
show at the Main Street Music Hall. The chapter is also furnishing a catered
breakfast on Sunday morning. There will be a shuffleboard tournament and trips
to the nearby outlet mall to shop.
Campsite reservations can be made after April 1 online at
www.osagebeachrvpark.com or by calling the campground at (800) 562-7343. Be
sure to mention that you are with the RVW Mid-America Chapter.
Rally reservations are $40.00. Forms are available by contacting
Arlene Thiel at 314-993-1767 or arleneellie@sbcglobal.net.
Holiday Farm RV Resort. Join us for a fun
weekend on the McKenzie River. Activities may include flyfishing, rafting,
birding and hiking. The Tokatee Golf
Course is nearby.
We have reserved 20 campsites at
$31.50/night plus tax. This park offers paved sites with full hookups (30/50
amps) and handicap access. Amenities include WiFi, cable TV, a clubroom and a
restaurant.
To reserve your campsite, call Holiday
Farm RV Resort at (541) 822-3726 by May 10; you will need to provide a credit
card to hold your space. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Please also
contact Oregon Chapter secretary Barb Pace at barbpace1@msn.com or write to
Barb Pace, 3829 Summit Ridge, Depoe Bay OR 97341 so your name can be added to
the attendee list for this rally.
Holiday Farm RV Resort is located at 54455
McKenzie River Drive, Blue River OR 97413 (between Blue River and McKenzie
Bridge). For more information about this park, visit
www.holidayfarmrvresort.com.
RVing Women, brace yourselves as you discover the wonder, thrills and challenges of West Virginia and rafting on the New River. You will be able to choose your raft trip: the Upper New River or the Lower New River.
The Lower New River raft trip through the big water canyon will take us through scores of rapids. We will also have lots of time for surfing, swimming and river antics. A professional guide travels with each 14-foot raft. The rafts seat six to seven people. From class II warm-ups to world class IV whitewater, this trip is exciting but still suitable for adventurous first timers. A shore lunch is provided.
The Upper New River raft trip takes passengers through a mild stretch of whitewater. This is a great place to get your newbie feet wet. Small rafts of one or two people is the most enjoyed way of doing this trip. The gentle and playful waves and plenty of calm waters permit time for enjoying the scenery. We will have plenty of opportunities for swimming, bird watching, picture taking, or just plain tuning out. A shore lunch is provided.
Our campground for this four day adventure will be the New River Gorge RV Park and Campground on Milroy Grose Road in Lansing. We will be close to several quaint West Virginia towns, such as Fayetteville and Summerville. Fayetteville has been named one of the top-10 coolest small towns in the U.S. by Budget Traveler Magazine.
The days when we are not rafting will be filled with a variety of activities. These may include campfires, happy hours, horseback riding, caving, rock climbing, fishing, massage, sightseeing, shopping, kayaking, biking, hiking, paintball, ATV tours and a zip line canopy tour.
The following is our tentative agenda.
Monday: Our rally will begin with a social hour and activity (around 4 p.m.) and a meal provided by your hosts.
Tuesday: We will go into historic Fayetteville for some shopping. Expect to find wonderful examples of hand-crafted items made in West Virginia at Tamarak. Our day will also include a trip to the visitor’s center for views of the New River George and New Bridge, as well as viewing a short movie about the area. We will end the day with an optional buffet at Smokey’s On The Gorge. This restaurant is listed as a top-10 place nationwide in Food Network's Best Of the Best.
Wednesday: This is raft day! You choose your adventure—the calm, peaceful and beautiful Upper New River experience or the more challenging whitewater rapids experience of the Lower New River. We will be using Class VI Mountain River outfitters. They are the only West Virginia outfitter awarded “Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure (January 2009). After a day on the water, with lunch provided, you will love Pies & Pints for dinner. Yum! Yum!
Thursday: You get to choose your activity for this day: more rafting or hiking, biking, kayaking, paint ball, zip line canopy tour, ATV tour, horseback riding, caving, rock climbing, fishing, massage or local shopping. We will end our rally Thursday evening with dinner, awards and fun provided by your hosts Tammy and Tammy.
Rally leaders: Tammy Haley and Tammy Hanson. For information, contact Tammy or Tammy at (317) 250-4222 or tamtam4@indy.net.
Camping fees: Campsites with full hookups are $22/night (only two 50 amps); electric sites are $16/night; boondocking sites are $12/night. Showers are available. This is a discounted price; no other discounts will be taken. Be sure to mention you are joining the RVing Women Rally for this quoted price. To reserve your campsite, call the New River Gorge RV Park and Campground at (304) 658-4561 or (304) 658-3600. You will pay (cash only) on arrival. We are holding 20 campsites until May 15, 2010. Please reserve early so we do not loose these spaces, and be sure to mention that you are with RVing Women. The campground is located off Route 19, 1.5 miles north of the New River Gorge Bridge.
Activities fees: We will pay for these activities as we decide what members of our group wish to participate. The estimated fees (at 2009 prices) are:
Biking/Mountain Biking: FREE provide your own equipment Bike Rentals: $35/half day Paint Ball: $59 ATV Tour: $162 Zip Line Canopy Tour: $89 Horseback Riding: $79 Rock Climbing: $79 Caving: $60
Registration fee: Bring your RVW membership card with you to this rally. The registration fee is $40 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 $60. The fee is $70 for non-members signing at least 30 days prior to the rally; for non-members signing less than 30 days prior to the rally, the fee is $90. Fees are used to cover event costs, with a portion going to support RVW educational programs.
Rafting fee: For our Wednesday rafting trip, you will need to send a cashier’s check/money order for $90 payable to Tammy Haley. Mail to: 935 Texarkana Drive, Indianapolis IN 46231. Upon receipt we will send you a packet of information and what you will need to bring.
How to register: Please use the registration form on page 52 or download a form at www.rvwomen.org. Mail or fax this form with payment of the registration fee to RVW, P.O. Box 1940, Apache Junction, AZ 85117-1940. Fax to (480) 671-6230 with credit card payment.
Indian Creek Resort. This is the Curry
County Fair weekend, so plan on having some good, old-fashioned fun.
We have reserved 15 campsites for this
weekend. This park offers mostly gravel sites with full hookups (30 amps) and
handicap access. Amenities include WiFi, cable TV, a gazebo, game room and
shuttle to jet boats. There is a cafe next door.
Campsite fees and reservations
will be available in February. To reserve your campsite, call the park at (877) 537-7704; you will need to provide a credit card to hold your space. There is a 14-day cancellation policy. Please also contact Oregon Chapter secretary Barb Pace at barbpace1@msn.com or write to Barb Pace, 3829 Summit Ridge, Depoe Bay OR 97341 so your name can be added to the attendee list for this rally.
Indian Creek Resort is located at 94680
Jerry's Flat Road, Gold Beach OR 97444. For more information about this park,
visit www.indiancreekresort.com.
Country Village RV Park. The theme for
this rally is Anatomy of a Murder--51 Years Later. Anatomy of a Murder was filmed in the Upper Peninsula of
Michigan in 1959. It was adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name
written by local attorney and State Supreme Court Justice John Voelker, using
the pen name Robert Traver.
Voelker based the story on a trial in
which he successfully defended a man accused of murder. The novel raised
questions about the insanity defense, witness coaching and the prosecution of
rape.
Otto Preminger, director of the film,
challenged censorship guidelines in a number of ways that were startling for
the time. The film was one of the first to use jazz throughout and won a Grammy
for the soundtrack by Duke Ellington. The movie starred Jimmy Stewart, Eve
Arden, Lee Remick, Kathryn Grant Crosby, George C. Scott, and Ben Gazzara.
The American Bar Association has included
this movie in its list of the twelve best trial movies of all time.
Join us for a weekend celebrating good
friends and reminiscing about this extraordinary film. If you can't arrive by
Thursday, please join us whenever you can.
On Thursday. we will have a meet and greet beginning at
5 p.m. (bring your own drink and a finger-food snack to share).
Afterwards, we will view the PBS documentary Anatomy '59: The Making of a
Classic Motion Picture.
Plan
on doing some homework before you arrive: gather some friends and watch a video
of Anatomy of a Murder.
The weekend's events will have so much more meaning if you have recently viewed
the film.
On Friday, we will enjoy a lunch at Globe
Printing, home of the historic Anatomy of a Murder Signature Wall. In 1959, the
Roosevelt Supper Club occupied the space where Globe Printing now stands. The
club basement was a popular hangout for the film folks, a place where they
could gather to be away from adoring fans and the pressures of filming. One
night, in a gesture of appreciation, cast and crew placed their autographs on
the wall. Stacey Willey, owner of Globe Printing and a collector of Anatomy
of a Murder memorabilia,
will be our host.
After lunch, we will carpool to the ÂMichigamme Museum to see displays about
the author and the filming itself. We will have dinner at Mt. Shasta Restaurant
in Michigamme. Many dancing scenes in the movie were filmed at this location.
We will carpool Saturday afternoon to Big
Bay to visit the Lumberjack Tavern, the location of the actual murder, and
Thunder Bay Inn, a restaurant/pub built by the Hollywood crew in 1959 because
the Lumberjack Tavern was too small for filming.Our itinerary will include Perkins Park where the alleged
assault took place and where the closing scenes of the movie were filmed.
Sunday will be a free day to explore on
your own. You may want to take a walking tour of downtown Ishpeming (a brochure
will be available) or stop in at the Congress Lounge and Pizza, decorated with
photos from the filming; the owner was a good fishing buddy of John Voelker's
and is an avid fan of the movie.
Country Village RV Park is the newest,
full-service RV park in the Upper Peninsula and has cable TV at most sites,
WiFi, pool and hot tub. Find more information about this park at www.countryvillagervpark.com.
We have reserved a number of water/sewer/electric
and water/electric campsites, as well as two mini-cabins. These will be held
only until May 15. We are being given a 10% discount off the 2010 campsite
rate, which has not been set at this writing. To reserve your campsite, call
Country Village RV Park at (906) 486-0300, and be sure to mention that you are
joining the RVW Great Lakers rally. Reservations cannot be made online. The
park manager will take your credit card number but will not run it until you
arrive at the park. Reservations can be cancelled with no penalty up to one
week before your arrival date. After that, the penalty is one night's cost.
Because of this very reasonable cancellation policy, do make a reservation if
there is any chance you might be attending.
There will be so much to do at this rally,
and we know you will want more time for sightseeing. Leave crowds of people and
traffic jams and summer's heat and humidity behind and schedule a few extra
days to explore the Upper Peninsula, or make a return visit. If you like Maine, you
will love the Western UP along Lake Superior. To find things that interest you,
see Hunt's Guide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula at www.hunts-upguide.com. For
individual information regarding the Western UP, contact Linda Garver at lgarver@hughes.net
or phone her at (906) 524-6485.
For rally information, contact Rachel
Brett Harley at rachelbrett.harley@emich.edu or (734) 945-5942. Please also RSVP to Rachel when you make your
campground reservation.
The rally fee of $20 for this event (you
can pay when you arrive) covers Friday's lunch, the room and equipment charge
for Thursday's video showing, and a commemorative t-shirt. When you RSVP,
please let Rachel know the t-shirt size you prefer.
Directions: Country Village RV Park is
located at 1200 Country Lane, Ishpeming, just off Hwy 41.
Pony Express RV Park (near St. Joseph). Relive
the opening of the West. This is the area where the country's first mail
delivery system was started and the notorious Jesse James' lawlessness ended.
On Thursday, there will be a potluck
dinnerand a welcoming party.
Friday we will visit St. Joseph for a tour of Victorian mansions and Wholesale
Row and visits to the Patee House Museum and Pony Express headquarters and
Jesse James’ home. We will lunch at one of the fabulous restored mansions. We
also will hear from one ofSt.
Joseph's most colorful original characters, Miss Lizzie, who for over 40 years
was an "independent business woman
in the hospitality industry." Saturday activities will include craft
instruction, bingo, a catered pizza party and live entertainment at the
campground. The campground also has a unique petting zoo. After Sunday's
catered breakfast, we will disperse to St. Joseph's casino or the Remington
Nature Center, nestled along the Missouri River.
Reservation fees and forms will be
available in March. For more
information about this RV park, go to www.campponyexpress.com. For rally information contact Barbara Schneider (816) 478-7083 or
barbara.schneider@ceoexpress.com.
Devils Lake RV Park. Join us for a
relaxing weekend at Devils Lake. Equipment rentals for lake activities are
available.
We have reserved 20 campsites at
$29.84/night. This park offers paved campsites with full hookups (30/50 amps),
handicap access and cottage rentals. Amenities include WiFi, cable TV and a
clubroom. There is a nearby casino with a shuttle available.
To reserve your campsite, send a check for
$29.84 for a first night's deposit to Oregon Chapter treasurer Pat Cole at 4124
Cordon Road NE, Salem OR 97305. Your deposit check must be received by July 1.
There is a 24-hour cancellation policy.
Devils Lake RV Park is located at 4041 NE
West Devils Lake Road, Lincoln City OR 97367. For more information about this
park, visit www.devilslakerv.com.
Lakeland Carefree RV Resort. For more
information, visit our chapter website at www.flrvw.org.
Campsites are $17/night plus tax. To
reserve your campsite, call Lakeland Carefree RV Resort at (888) 622-4115. Be
sure to mention that you are joining the Florida RVW rally.
Toni Wheat and Stephanie Brooks will host
this rally. Please email auntiebear094@aol.com to let them know you are planning
to attend.
Directions: This resort is located at 900
Old Combee Road, Lakeland FL 33895. From the east on I-4, take exit 33, go
right to the first light and turn right. The campground will be on the right.
From the west on I-4, take exit 33, go left to the first light and turn left.
The campground will be on the left.
Woodburn RV Park. Join us for a fun
celebration. Area activities include fishing, golfing and visiting wineries.
Antique shops and an outlet mall are nearby.
We have reserved 20 campsites at
$29.92/night plus tax. This park offers paved sites with full hookups (30/50
amps), handicap access, WiFi, cable TV and a clubroom, heated pool and dog run.
For more information about this park, visit www.woodburnrv.com.
To reserve your campsite, send a check for
$29.92 for a first night’s deposit to Oregon Chapter treasurer Pat Cole at 4124
Cordon Road NE, Salem OR 97305. Your deposit check must be received by Aug. 1.
Woodburn RV Park is located at 115 N.
Arney Road, Woodburn OR 97071.
Encore Park (formerly Royal Coachman). For
more information about this rally, visit our chapter website at www.flrvw.org.
Activities will include a Saturday night potluck dinner.
Campsites are $33/night. To reserve your
campsite, call Encore Park at (800) 548-8678 or (942) 488-9674. Be sure to
mention that you are joining the Florida RVW rally and ask for a site as close
to space 104 as possible.
HJ Cougan and Carol Welch are hosting this
rally. Please contact them at (941) 625-5456 to let them know you are planning
to attend.
Directions: This Park is located at 1070
Laurel Road East, Nokomis FL 34275. From I-75 exit 195, go west 2 miles on
Laurel Road to Terra Cove Road. Turn left at Terra Cove Road. The entrance is
.25 miles on the right.
Eureka Springs, located in
Northwest Arkansas, is a unique historic Victorian town surrounded by
attractions, antique shops, and country music shows. This weekend, nearby War
Eagle hosts its semi-annual Arts and Crafts Show, the largest craft experience
in Arkansas. The “Great Passion Play” is a half mile away, and trolleys
continuously stop at the campground to provide easy access to other attractions
in and around Eureka Springs. This is a laid-back “do what you want to do”
rally. We will have a clubhouse for cards and socializing. There are no rally
fees and campground reservations should be made directly with the campground
(1-800-253-7385 or 479-253-7385). Reservations must be made by August 10. For more information, contact Nicki Bonner at nickibonner@sbcglobal.net.
Riverpark RV Resort. Join us for a great
weekend on the Rogue River. We may do some fishing or simply watch jet boats go
by.
This park offers paved sites with full
hookups (30/50 amps). Amenities include WiFi and cable TV. Campsite fees and
reservations will be available in February.
Riverpark RV Resort is located at 2956
Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass OR 97527. For more information about this park,
visit www.riverparkrv.com.
Fantasy RV Tour's experienced wagonmasters are waiting to escort you across the border to visit our good friends in Mexico. They will show you through this remarkable and mysterious part of the world. You will see cave dwellings, visit historic missions and take in panoramic vistas that might take your breath away.
Your RV will be parked at a campground while you travel via first-class express train through the magnificent Copper Canyon. Copper Canyon is located in the heart of Mexico's Sierra Madre Mountains and is four times larger than the Grand Canyon. Reader's Digest has named it the most dramatic train ride on earth.
You will experience an interesting mix of the modern and the ancient living side by side and stay in some of the most elegant historic hotels, including a hotel right on the rim of the canyon.
A unique highlight of this trip is an excursion to the floor of Copper Canyon. You will travel down over a mile in elevation. Early missions were established in this area of the canyon in the 1600s. Silver mining flourished here in the 1800s.
Making this caravan even more tempting are the low fuel prices in Mexico. August 2008 prices are $2.29 U.S. per gallon for diesel fuel and $2.69 U.S. for unleaded gasoline! Now pack that sombrero, and don't forget a camera--the scenery is incredible.
Tour date: Fall of 2010, following the RVW Convention. Details to be announced soon.
This tour will be exclusive to RVW members and guests.
For more information or an instant reservation, call RVW tour ambassadors Joann Goldsmith and Ann Matlock at (888) 270-7281 or (866) 857-7410 or email annandjoann@aol.com. Visit our website at www.fantasyrvtours.com.
Many folks go on their own "Down Under." They can spend a great deal of time looking for secure places to stay and eat—while missing some of the more interesting locations. Fantasy RV Tours will get you to all the main attractions in addition to numerous places "off the beaten track" that could be easily overlooked.
Traveling with a caravan company in Australia and New Zealand eliminates the confusion and concern that international travel presents for many these days. You will discover that international RV travel can be safe, easy and rewarding.
New this year, Fantasy RV Tours features trip cancellation insurance on all tours—a program not available with other RV tour companies.
Fantasy RV Tours is offering this members-only "Down Under" caravan for RVW members and guests. You will experience Australia and New Zealand during a 51-day tour that includes a 12-day optional add-on excursion of Australia’s Outback.
Tour dates: April 2 to May 22, 2011.
New Zealand highlights: mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, beaches, lush rainforest, Polynesian and European culture, thermal wonderlands and hot springs, boat cruises, sheep farms and a Penguin Express Tour.
Australia highlights: aboriginal cultural xxperience, Sydney Opera House, Great Barrier Reef, Billabong Wildlife Park, Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo, crocodiles, kangaroos and koalas.
Price includes:
Standard Fantasy RV Tours Benefits Exclusive Travel Protection Trip Cancellation Insurance Trip Interruption Coverage Emergency Medical Benefits Motorhome Rental Fully Equipped Coaches Unlimited Mileage Ensuite Deluxe RV Sites Vehicle Insurance Policy Airfare New Zealand to Australia Intercountry Airfare 11 Hotel Nights New Zealand Ferry Events, Meals, Tours on Itinerary
This tour will be exclusive to RVW members and guests.
For more information or an instant reservation, call RVW tour ambassadors Joann Goldsmith and Ann Matlock at (888) 270-7281 or (866) 857-7410 or email annandjoann@aol.com. Visit our website at www.fantasyrvtours.com.
