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Rivers Edge RV Park. We will start our weekend with a Friday evening meet and greet (bring something to drink and a snack to share). Saturday morning, we will have a potluck breakfast. Saturday activities may include a geocache seminar and treasure hunt, with prizes, followed by a potluck dinner. If not prohibited, we will have an evening campfire with s’mores. We will finish the weekend with a clear-the-fridge breakfast. We are tentatively scheduling a golf tournament for Friday or Sunday.
This park is located close to Graeagle, about 45 minutes north of Truckee, California. Area amenities include six golf courses within 7 miles, over 100 lakes and 1,000 miles of fishing streams, hiking trails going past waterfalls and lakes, and gift shops and antique stores.
Campsites are $31/night. We have reserved only 25 spaces (with 30-amp service), so early registration is urged. We may be able to get additional sites if we have enough response. The park has some 50-amp campsites, but they are not included in the area we have reserved. Showers are coin operated. Pets are welcome, but no pet pens, cages or kennels are allowed. California law requires a three-inch airtight threaded adapter for sewer hook-ups. Holding tanks containing formaldehyde cannot be dumped into the septic system. For information about this park, go to www.riversedgervpark.net.
Our registration deadline is March 15. Please send your registration and payment to Margaret Evans, 4141 Quinn Drive, Carson City NV 89701. Make your check payable to Margaret and please include your name(s), email address, RVW member number (or mark if you are a guest), length of your rig, and number of nights you are staying.
The registration deadline was March 15. Please contact rally hosts Margaret Evans at mevans.nv@gmail.com or Merrily Robinson at mrobinson@rcsd.k12.ca.us to find out about availability.
Dunedin RV Resort. This is one of our favorite campgrounds, especially for a summer rally. This RV resort has a nice pool and climate controlled recreation hall! The campground has an adjacent motel. Additional rally information is available at www.flrvw.org.
To reserve your campsite, call Dunedin RV Resort at (800) 345-7504. Please also RSVP to rally hosts Cathy Skora and Debbie Redden at rvwfl2005@aol.com.
Dunedin RV Resort is located at 2920 Alt US-19N. From the junction of Alt US-19N and SR 586 (Curlew Rd), go north on Alt 19.5 miles. The park is on the right.
Vacation Park. This campground is located at 2080 Benzie Hwy on the Betsie River near Lake Michigan. This is a great area for enjoying the outdoors, taking a canoe or kayak trip, doing a little fishing or hiking or simply hanging out with friends. Full hook-up and water/electric campsites are available. There is a camp store, fishing cleaning station and dump station on site. For more information about this campground, call (231) 882-5101. For rally information, contact Gayle Bennitte at gayplezeus@aol.com or Nancy Wurm at ncwurmlh@aol.com or (313) 881-9263. Holly Acres RV Park. . Holly Acres RV Park. Leave all your cares behind and get ready to enjoy our Red, White and Blue Weekend at the seashore. In the spirit of Independence Day, we will have games, good food and some fun competition, including a bocce ball tournament. Close to Atlantic City and not too far from Victorian Cape May, this area offers something for everyone. Historic Smithville Village, the Lenox China factory and the Renault Winery are also nearby. Miniature golf, volleyball and swimming are available at the campground. We will also plan on singing around a campfire at night, and we might do some line dancing to work off our dinners. For information and to register, contact Ruth Shiers at rshierspa@aol.com or Katie Head at kheadpa@aol.com. Confirmation of your registration will be sent via email. Elkton RV Park. Rally hosts are Dixie Evans, Joyce Pickens and Karen Castner. We have reserved 20 sites for this rally. Campsites are $25/night. The park has a pavilion but no showers. A first-night deposit must be received by treasurer Pat Cole by June 5. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park by calling (541) 584-2832. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park two weeks ahead to receive a refund. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately. For reservations, email Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com and send a deposit check to chapter treasurer Pat Cole at 4124 Cordon Road NE, Salem OR 97305-3735. Hickory Hollow Campground near Starved Rock State Park. This area is well know for great hiking. Some of the activities we are planning may include hiking, of course, a boat excursion with a beach barbecue, tubing, kayaking or canoeing, campfires, pitch-ins, and an out-to-eat. Campground amenities include a recreation room, swimming pool, cabins, laundry, camp store, free WiFi, and a dog walk. For more information, go to www.hickoryhollowcg.com. Campsites are $32/night plus tax for full hookups. Cabins are also available. To reserve, call Hickory Hollow Campground at (815) 667-4996. Be sure to mention that you are part of the RVW group. Please also RSVP to rally hosts Tammy Haley and Sandy Nosler. Contact Tammy at tamtam4@indy.net or (317) 250-4222 or Sandy at rrkarz@sbcglobal.net or (217) 442-4912. Directions: Hickory Hollow Campground is located at 757 N. 3029 Road, Utica IL 61373. From Hwy 80, take exit 81. North Fork National Campground. This is a boondocking rally. For information and reservations, contact rally host Billie Abbott at (303) 433-7498 or babbott4050@q.com.
Please make campsite reservations by calling Prospect Mountain Campground at (888) 550-4762. Be sure to mention that you are with the RVing Women group. There is a no fee GTG... Let Sandi Bock at sandiebock@comcast.net know you are attending and check the ww.nennavigator.org for all the details. |
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Ponderosa Thousand Trails Preserve. Laze on the riverbank, ride the rapids, check out the new casino, do some gold panning or just hang out, but join us for your own kind of fun in California’s Gold Country. Bocce ball, a deli and espresso bar, horseshoe pits, swimming beach and pool, volleyball court, dog beach and run and Wi-Fi access are available at our campground. Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, wineries and vineyards, historic Placerville and Apple Hill aren’t far away.
We will also participate in some FreeWheelers craziness—an embellished bra competition. They can be pretty, funny, provocative or just plain crazy/ Get those creative juices flowing.
If we have at least 15 people interested, a van will pick us up Friday evening to go to the Red Hawk Casino in Placerville (no charge). We also may be able to go white water rafting Saturday. Depending on how many want to participate, the cost for the rafting trip will be $90 to $110, which includes a picture of the adventure. Don’t worry if you can’t swim; they just pick you up by your life jacket and put you back in the boat if you fall over.
Campsites are included with Thousand Trails memberships; $28/night for non-members. For information about this campground, visit www.thousandtrails.com/getaways/California/ponderosa.asp. If you are a Thousand Trails member, please make reservations directly with the campground. If you are not a member, send a check for your campsite fees to Jini Squire, 9313 Gem Crest Way, Elk Grove CA 95624. Please make this check payable to Constance DeCoud.
Please RSVP to rally hosts Connie DeCoud at (916) 933-6436 or gramma2angels@directcon.net or Jini Squire at vnsquire@frontiernet.net or (916) 685-7338.
Golden Eagle Campground. For reservations, call the Golden Eagle Campground, located south of Colorado Springs, at (800) 666-3841. For rally information, contact host Donna Arnink at (719) 632-0906 or darnink@peoplep.com.
Beth Page Camp Resort. This resort, located on the banks of the Rappahannock River and just minutes from Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, offers exceptional amenities and recreational opportunities.
Our weekend will include a Saturday night steamed crab fest. Your crab fest ticket, just $30, entitles you to all the crab, barbecue, hot dogs and side dishes you can eat. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages also will be offered. If crab is not on your list of favorite foods, you can go for the barbecue and other fixin's. You may pay for your crab fest tickets when you check in at the resort office.
A main dish potluck will be available for those not participating in the crab fest.
Resort amenities include a splash pool, water park complex, freshwater lake, fishing, boating, crabbing and biking. Nature provides breathtaking sunsets.
Bethpager, the resort's vintage 48-foot boat, cruises to Urbanna's historic harbor. Along the way, the captain provides entertaining accounts of the harbor and the role Urbanna has played in our nation's history. You can also take a 25-cent trolley ride from the resort into Urbanna, an inviting tidewater town that is home to more boats than folks.
Campsites are $49.04/night. All sites are full hook-up with water, sewer and 50-amp service. To reserve your campsite, call Beth Page Camp Resort at (804) 758-4349.
This is a chapter event rather than a national event as previously described. The registration fee is $12. Send a check for this fee payable to ¬Bonnie Simkins at 655 S. Huckleberry Avenue, Bear DE 19701. Include your arrival date and the total number of nights requested with your name(s), email address and type and size of rig. Make your check for the registration fee payable to Bonnie Simkins.
For more information, contact rally leaders Bonnie Simkins and Karen Welter at boomer471@verizon.net.
Port Huron KOA Campground. There are so many things to do in this area, you will probably want to extend your stay for a few more days. Lake Huron, the Saint Clair River and several smaller lakes offer great opportunities for fishing. Other opportunities include free concerts in the parks, hanging out at a beach, trying out one of the nearby golf courses and shopping an outlet mall. Ontario, Canada is also close by—just a short trip across the Blue Water Bridge (bring your passport). There is a casino in Sarnia, Ontario.
Those who enjoy hanging out at the campground will also find many things to do. The theme of this weekend is “Sue’s 60-year camping anniversary.” To help her celebrate, we want you to bring a relic, picture or story of your earliest camping experiences. We will share around a campfire Saturday night. We also are planning a corn roast Saturday evening. For just $2 per person, we will provide the corn, baked potatoes and a salad and keep the grills and campfire hot—you bring your choice of meat.
Campsites are $44 to $48/night, depending on the site you choose. There are two swimming pools on site. The campground also has cabins available. To reserve, call the KOA reservation number at (800) 562-0833. When you call, be sure to mention that you are with the RVW group and that Shirley McMahan has reserved several campsites for this rally. Space is limited, so make your reservations as soon as possible.
Please also RSVP to Sue Wittig at suew21@comcast.net. Your rally hosts for this weekend are Sue Wittig and Shirley McMahan.
Please make campsite reservations by calling the Balsam Woods Campground at 207-876-2731. Be sure to mention that you are with the RVing Women group.
Please register with Claudia Combies, 860-774-7215 or claudia_a_combies@sbcglobal.net or Pat Saxton, (508) 579-1000 or siggietoo@aol.com.
We will have our Friday "Meet & Greet" and Marty the Moose will make chili as a light snake, with supper to follow then a campfire with sharing of Tips and RVing Information. Saturday: Perhaps a trip to Elephant Mountain to see the B-52 crash site and picnic at Lily Bay Sate Park. Potluck Dinner, bring a dish to share. Campfire......Sunday: Visit town of Greenville...lunch out? Dinner, eat together, bring your own. General discussion around the campfire.
Check our website www.nennavigator.org for details.
Port of Siuslaw Campground and Marina. Rally hosts are Dee Hamer and Dottie Allen. We have reserved only 10 sites for this rally as our chapter had to pay $10 per site one year in advance for this reservation. The park has 30-amp service. Amenities include a pavilion, WiFi and cable.
Campsites are $26/night. One pet is free, but the park charges $2/night for each extra pet. A first-night deposit must be received by treasurer Pat Cole by July 3, but please make reservations as early as possible so we can be more assured of getting additional sites. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park by calling (541) 997-3040. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park at least 24 hours ahead to receive a refund (you will be charged a $10 fee). Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately. No refunds are available once our deposit has been sent in.
For reservations, email Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com and send a deposit check to chapter treasurer Pat Cole at 4124 Cordon Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305-3735.
Join RVing Women as we attend the Solheim Cup Classic LPGA Tournament in Sugar Grove, Illinois. This biennial, trans-Atlantic team match-play competition is the most prestigious international team event in women’s professional golf. You will have an opportunity to see the best players from the LPGA and the best players from the LET (Ladies European Tour). The U.S. will be defending the title they regained from the Europeans in 2005 at the Bridgewater Club in Carmel, Indiana.
This year’s Solheim Cup will be played at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois, a picturesque community located west of Chicago near Aurora and Joliet. We will be staying at Yogi Bear Jellystone Park just down the road from the golf course.
Opening ceremonies for the Solheim Cup Classic will be Thursday, Aug. 20. A full schedule of LPGA events is available online at www.solheimcup.com.
Rally leaders: Dorie Diedrich and Anne Scott. This is a national RVW rally sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Chapter. For information, contact Dorie at ddiedrich7@msn.com.
Camping fees: Campsites with full hookups (water, electric, sewer) are $48/night for seven or more nights; $57/night for one to six nights. These rates include tax. We have reserved spaces 156 to 160 and 185 to 189 for the dates of Aug. 17 to 23, but you must call the park directly at (630) 553-1411 or (630) 553-5172 to secure your campsite and prepay with your credit card. When calling the park, be sure to mention that you are with RVing Women and want one of the reserved campsites. You do not have to use all the reserved dates. Rally leaders Dorie Diedrich and Anne Scott will be located at site 188.
LPGA tickets: To purchase tickets, call (866) 848-4639 or go online to www.solheimcup.com as soon as possible. Over 150,000 spectators are expected, and quantities are limited. A grounds pass is $125.
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.
How to register: Use the registration form in RVing Women magazine or click here to download this form. 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.
Lakeland Carefree RV Resort. For rally information, visit www.flrvw.org.
Campsites are $17/night plus tax. To reserve your campsite, contact Lakeland Carefree RV Resort at (888) 622-4115. Please also RSVP to rally hosts Toni Wheat and Stephanie Brooks at auntiebear094@aol.com.
Directions: Lakeland Carefree RV Resort is located at 900 Old Combee Rd., Lakeland FL 33895. From the east, take I-4 to exit 33, go right to the first light, turn right; the campground will be on the right. From the west, take I-4 to exit 33, go left to the first light, turn left; the campground will be on the left.
Loogootee, Indiana. West Boggs Park. Join us for a very busy and fun weekend. This park has an adjoining golf course (discount greens fee for campers), swimming beach, boat launch, and boat rentals (jon boats with motors), and trails for mountain biking or hiking. Within a short drive are Gastoff Amish Village, Blue Spring Caverns, and French Lick Casino. With so much to do, you can choose your own daily activities. We will help to arrange carpools for the Amish village and other outside activities.
There also is a Women in the Outdoors program on Saturday. Pre-registration is required, but details on what is happening won’t be available until next summer, so be sure to RSVP to rally host Linda Elliott so we can send you additional information later.
We will plan to eat out a few times, have a pitch-in dinner Saturday night, and a clean-out-the-fridge breakfast on Sunday. We will be setting up a screen porch and dining area, so bring a table if you have one, and don’t forget your swimsuits, water gear, fishing gear, and bikes.
Campsites are $33/night. All campsites have electric and water hookups. Most sites are 30-amp, but a few 50-amp sites also are available. Bring electric and water hose extensions if you have them, as hookups are shared and some are a distance from the sites. A dump station is conveniently located nearby. Pets are welcome if kept on a leash. Reservations require full payment, and credit cards are accepted. To register, call the park at (812) 295-3421. Be sure to mention that you are with the RVW/ORV group, camping in the Red Fox section. Please also RSVP to rally host Linda Elliott.
Do not register online as the park cannot guarantee that your campsite will be located with the group if you do so.
West Boggs Lake is located on SR 231 South, just four miles north of Loogootee. From northwestern Indiana, take SR 231 south all the way. From Indianapolis, take SR 67 south to 231 south. From Bloomington, take SR 45 southwest to SR 231. For all of the above, when you get to the stoplight at the intersection of SR 45 and SR 231, go 12.9 miles south on SR 231 to the park (on the right). From the south, take SR 50 to Loogootee and turn north on SR 231. The park is four miles north of town, on the left. Do not take the first entrance for the park, which goes to the restaurant, but continue north for another mile to the main entrance.
For rally information, contact hosts Linda Elliott at (317) 244-8971 or elliottbear2@aol.com or Susan Trippet, at 812-334-3397 or set1946@aol.com.
Whispering Pines RV Park. For information, go to www.cascadiarvw.com. To register, contact Patty Lebbert at registration@cascadiarvw.com. |
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Coachlight RV Park. Hermann is a quaint little German village on the Missouri River surrounded by dozens of wineries. Our weekend will include time for winery tours, browsing antique shops, visiting museums and perhaps a trip to the Churchill Memorial in nearby Fulton. We will also hold our annual business meeting with election of officers for 2010. For more information, contact Sandy Ferris at
618-535-3007 or smferris@hughes.net
Collins Lake Park. This park is famous for big bass, trophy trout and monstrous ice cream cones. The parks covers a 1600-acre lake and recreation area with 12 miles of shoreline nestled in the beautiful California gold country foothills located about an hour northeast of Sacramento between Marysville and Grass Valley. Amenities include a boat launch and marina, boat rentals, a sandy swimming beach, shady picnic area, general store, laundry and hot showers. For more information, visit www.collinslake.com.
For rally information and to RSVP, contact host Beverly Hiltachk at beverlyhiltachk@att.net.
Captain’s Cove Resort. Join us for a fun gathering. Amenities at this resort include two sandy beaches, fishing on Island Lake, hiking trails, indoor pool and hot tub and 18-hole mini golf. For more information, visit www.captaincove.com. Campsites are approximately $20/night with hookups.
For information and reservations, contact Cindy Preuss at (920) 867-4466 or bishpup@centurytel.com. Please RSVP by Aug. 15.
North Lake RV Resort. Rally hosts are Pat Peck and Karen Castner. We have reserved 15 sites for this rally. Campsites are $26.37/night. A first-night deposit must be received by treasurer Pat Cole by Aug. 1. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park by calling (541) 759-3515. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park at least 24 hours ahead to receive a refund. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately.
For reservations, email Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com and send a deposit check to chapter treasurer Pat Cole at 4124 Cordon Road NE, Salem OR 97305-3735.
Manor RV Park. For reservations, call Manor RV Park at (800) 344-3256. For rally information, contact hosts Kathryn or Vickie at (303) 426-0425 or vlthomp@comcast.net.
Buckhorn Lake Resort. Come one, come all to the heart of Texas Hill Country for a rally hosted by members from the San Antonio area. Join in and get the latest word about the exciting activities planned for the national convention the Texas Ramblin' Roses Chapter is hosting in October. This area offers many wonderful activities: the Hill Country Museum, the Museum of Western Art, Stonehenge II, a replica of the original Stonehenge, James Avery Craftsman (jeweler). With a reservation, you can also tour the plant of the Mooney Airplane Factory. In nearby Fredericksburg you can visit the Admiral Nimitz Museum and National Museum of the Pacific War.
You will also want to make time for hanging out, sharing in two potlucks, and enjoying the company of others as we play 31, Skip-Bo, Chicken Foot and Mexican Train. Chances are good much laughter will take place.
Campsites are $28/night. This special rate is also being offered three days before and three days after our rally for those who want to come early or stay later. Cabins which hold six people are available for $125/night. For reservations, call Buckhorn Lake Resort at (800) 568-6458. For more information about this resort and neat things to do in this area, visit www.buckhornlake.com. This resort is located near I-10 exit 501.
For rally information, contact Marge LeClaire at amgrowng@msn.com.
Encore Park (formerly Royal Coachman). Join us for a fun weekend that will include planned activities and a Saturday night potluck.
Campsites are $33/night. To reserve, call the park at (800) 548-8678 or (941) 488-9674. Please mention RVW and ask for a site as close to space #104 as possible.
Rally hosts are HJ Cougan and Carol Welch. Please also call them at (941) 625-5456 to let them know you are attending.
Directions: Encore Park is located at 1070 Laurel Road East, Nokomis FL 34275. From I-75, take exit 195 and go west 2 miles on Laurel Road to Terra Cove Road, turn left; the entrance is .25 miles on the right.
Otter Lake Camp Resort. TThis campground, truly deserving of a five-star rating, is nestled in the 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 shaded by trees and has its own three-way hookup, fire pit and picnic table. Sewer sites are limited, so reserve early. The facilities include bathhouses with hot showers and private dressing rooms, a convenience store and two dump stations.
Those who prefer to hang around the campsite will find many things to do. There is an on-site pier for catch-and-release fishing (no license required). Canoes are available for rent, or you can bring your own kayak or canoe.
There is an indoor heated pool, sauna, two whirlpools, two tennis courts, and racquetball, horseshoes and shuffleboard courts. You can also hike into Delaware State Forest right from the campground.
For shopping, try the outlets, nearby shops or local flea market.
For information and to register, contact Bonnie Simkins at boomer471@verizon.net or call (302) 832-0705. Please include your name with all communications.
Shades State Park. This is your big chance to see how your rig boondocks. We will meet at Shades State Park, a wonderfully quiet and beautiful state park in western Indiana. Campsites have no water, sewer or electric, so bring your rig with a full water tank, empty black and gray tanks, charged batteries, and a working generator. You will also need battery-operated or Coleman lanterns and flashlights in order to get around safely at night. Our campground will have pit toilets. Within walking distance are flush toilets and showers (all ADA accessible). For more information about this park, visit www.stateparks.com/shades.html.
During our April to August rallies, we will host brief workshops on boondocking requirements and try out each component on our rigs to prepare for this rally.
Watch future announcements for registration information or contact rally hosts Shelly Haley and Kathy Isenhour at kisenhour@att.net. The park does not accept registrations this far in advance.
Yakima Nation RV Park. For information, go to www.cascadiarvw.com. To register, contact Patty Lebbert at registration@cascadiarvw.com.Tonto National Forest. Escape the summer heat, or stop here on your way to San Antonio for this four-day boondocking event in the cool mountain air north of Payson. This is a lovely area to camp, hike, fish, but especially to relax and enjoy Mother Nature. We have reserved the group site inside the park. Please make sure your holding tanks are empty, and fill your fresh water and LP tanks prior to arriving at the campground. A sewage dump is available prior to entering the group area. Firewood can be purchased in the park. No vehicles over 45 feet are allowed. National park senior passes may be used when entering the park. Camping fees per night will range from $12 to $16/night, based on the number of rigs in our group area. Please bring cash only. Directions: From Payson, take Hwy 260 east for 21 miles to the Christopher Creek Campground turnoff. Take Forest Road for 1/4 mile to the campground. Ask the park host for directions to the campsite. Please contact Connie Mantis if you are interested in hosting and/or making your reservation for this event. You may reach her at rockinwheels@mteresi.com or call (602) 377-1297. The deadline for reservations is September 15.
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We will hold our annual meeting at a get-together immediately preceding the RVW National Convention. The schedule is not finalized, but rest assured it will supplement and not conflict with events listed in the RVW Convention 2009 schedule. To register, use the convention registration form and schedule your arrival on Oct. 9. Watch the Solo Travelers Newsletter for more details. Ann Grimes is the rally committee chair for this event. You may contact her at annbgrimes@yahoo.com. Braunig Lake RV Resort. Click here for more information and to register. Cherokee Village Campground. This rally is the second weekend of the fun-filled Parke County Covered Bridge Festival. Here you will find scenic countryside and more covered bridges than anywhere else in the world. If you enjoy homemade crafts, flea markets and all kinds of food, this is the place for you. Also, there is great hiking available nearby in Turkey Run State Park. Bring your warm clothes for chilly October campfires. Campsites are $23/night plus tax for electric. Full hook-ups are not available at this campground. For reservations, call Cherokee Village Campground at (765) 597-2029. Be sure to request a campsite in the RVW area. A deposit is required, and there are no refunds. Water, showers, a general store and a dump station are located in the park. For more information, contact Carol Miller at cacm46@aol.com or (317) 431-5171. Pleasant Valley RV Park. We have reserved 15 sites for this rally. Campsites are $26.32/night for water and electric only. There is a dump station available. Park amenities include a clubhouse, WiFi and cable. A first-night deposit must be received by treasurer Pat Cole by Sept. 11. If arriving early or staying longer, make arrangements directly with the park by calling (503) 834-2293. If you must cancel, do so directly with the park. Please also let Linda Waterman know you are canceling so we can plan appropriately. For reservations, email Linda Waterman at tullylinda@msn.com and send a deposit check to chapter treasurer Pat Cole at 4124 Cordon Road NE, Salem OR 97305-3735. Silver River State Park. Many who attended our first visit to this park in 2008 came away with a new favorite Florida state park and have already made reservations for our return visit this year. This rally is timed for the weekend following the national convention in San Antonio and will offer a rest-up/stop-off/share-the-memories event for those coming home to Florida from Texas. Reservations are available now at www.reserveamerica.com or by calling Reserve America at (800) 326-3521. As a first option, we will book in the Sharpes Ferry loop. For more information, contact rally leaders Carol Edeker at cedeker@gmail.com or Pat Howard at pah1002@webtv.net. Directions: Take exit I75 at Rte 40 and go east through Ocala on Rte 40 to SR 35. Turn right. The park is on the left. KM Resort at Beachwood. For information and to register, go to www.cascadiarvw.com or contact Patty Lebbert at registration@cascadiarvw.com. Blue Water RV Park. This will be our second annual event at the Blue Water RV Park. Located on the Colorado River about one mile northeast of Parker on Highway 95, this park is a great place to try some fishing. The boat launch is free. Those of you who would like to bring a boat or kayak, please let us know if you would like to share. There will be lots of fund things to do this weekend. Lake Havasu City (38 miles north) is home to the London Bridge. Blue Wave Casino is adjacent to the park. In honor of Halloween, we will have a costume party on Saturday with prizes for the best and most original costumes. Educational opportunities and other fun activities will be announced shortly. Campsites are $25/night. We have reserved 25 sites in the Canyon area of the park. Each site has water and 50- and 30-amp service, sewer, and a concrete patio. Restrooms and showers and a clubhouse are nearby. After parking your rig and registering with your rally host, you will be asked to pay your fees directly to the Blue Water RV Park. Directions: Blue Water RV Park is loacated at 1001 Blue Water Drive, Parker AZ. Take Hwy 95 to Parker. Go east on California Avenue (which becomes Hwy 95) to the traffic signal for the Blue Water Casino. Turn left there and go to the four-way stop. Turn right on Blue Water Drive. The park is down the hill about 1/4 mile. When you arrive, please go down past the office, circle around the flag pole and come back to the Canyon entrance. Do not try to make a left turn into the canyon. When you have parked and settled in, go back to the office and register. For information, contact rally hostesses Jan Clayton at roveinjan@aol.com or (503) 930-2587 and Connie Mantis at rockinwheels@mteresi.com or (602) 377-1297. The deadline to RSVP is Oct. 1. Sugar Barge RV Resort and Marina. This event will be hosted by the FreeWheelers Chapter board of directors. For rally information, contact Arleen Huffman at huffmorr@sbcglobal.net. For information about this resort, visit www.sugarbarge.com.
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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 be sure to mention them when you reserve. 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.
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Roper Lake State Park. 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, making it a great place to catch fish. Boats are limited to small electric motors. You can also hike along the five miles of trails in the park or geocache, if that is your preference. And 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 ($15 limit). Needless to say, we will enjoy warm and wonderful meet and greets, gatherings at the fire pit (please bring fire wood), and all the other camaraderie opportunities that come with being RVing Women. And beware of surprises; our four rally hosts are wacky women. We will also hold our annual meeting and election at this event. There will be three positions available on our Board of Directors. This is a boondocking rally. 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. 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. A host is needed for this rally. 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 aren’t 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.
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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. Please also RSVP to rally leader Fran Bishop at dalmationk@embarqmail.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.
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Ocala RV Resort. For more information, visit our chapter website at www.flrvw.org. Campsites are $24 to $26/night, plus $3 for cable, depending on the number of rigs attending. To reserve, call the resort at (866) 858-3400. Rally hosts are MJ Cancro, Sue Goldfarb, Kathy Donoghue and Judy Nevins.
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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. For information, contact rally leader Lynette Birch at banditsburro@tampabay.rr.com. Further details will be available at the Florida website at www.flrvw.org.
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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.
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