Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort. You will find opportunities this weekend for a variety of recreational activities, from the relaxing to the strenuous. Lake Siskiyou, 430 acres, is perfect for boating, fishing or kayaking, and nearby is Crystal Lake, a 47-acre granite-rockbound lake with hiking trails offering stunning views.
Others may want to chase a little dimpled white ball on the green. McCloud Golf Course is a 9-hole course approximately 14 miles away offering an inexpensive play while enjoying the views of Mt. Shasta. For those who take their golf a little more seriously, there is an 18-hole golf course minutes from our campground. For more information, visit www.mountshastaresort.com.
Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery is also nearby. It is the oldest, still-operating fish hatchery west of the Mississippi.
The nearby town of Mt. Shasta is charming, a nice place to walk around and explore. Check out these two websites to find more reasons why we love this area: www.visitsiskiyou.org and www.shastahome.org.
Our agenda will include campfires, so bring snacks to share, a chair and wood. For our Friday evening meet and greet, bring your favorite salsa—your rally hosts will provide chips and bean dip. Saturday will be free for exploring the area or hanging out at camp. Our Saturday evening potluck will have a Mexican theme. We will be making fresh Sangria and will follow dinner with some piñata fun. We will finish the weekend with a Sunday morning bagels and coffee get-together.
Campsites are $31.32/night for full hookups. There is an additional fee for boats. More information about this campground is available at www.lakesis.com. Kristie Nunes and Chadlynn Trafton are rally hosts for this event. For rally information, email knctroxy@yahoo.com. The registration deadline is July 15 and only 25 sites were reserved, so check first to find out if space is still available. Send your registration and check to Kristie Nunes, 2060 Marilyn Drive, Chico CA 95928.
Directions: From I-5 north, take the Central Mt. Shasta exit. Turn left. Continue to the stop sign at Old Stage Road. Turn left and go approximately 1/4 mile to a fork in the road. Stay right. At the stop sign continue forward, which is now W.A. Barr Road. Go Past the golf course and over the dam 1.5 miles to Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort. Check in at the front gate.
Double R Ranch.Get ready to have a fantastic time at
this rally. Activities for the weekend will include horseback riding on a
guided trail, expertly led by Pat Bubel, and golf. The ranch has a 9-hole course
with driving range. The campground is located on the Flat River, so we also
will be kayaking, canoeing and tubing. We have been told that small mouth bass
and pike are regularly caught on the river. Fishing guides are available.
On Friday, we will go to
Grand Rapids for a tour led by Shirley and Denise of the world famous Frederick
Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, a 132-acre oasis of wetlands, woodlands,
meadows and gardens designed by world-renowned landscape artists. There are
meandering nature trails, a boardwalk and a 35-acre sculpture park featuring an
impressive collection of art pieces created by some of the world's best-known
sculptors. Admission to the gardens is $12 ($9 for seniors ages 65-plus). There
is a tram tour available for $3. More information is available at www.meijergardens.org.
On Saturday afternoon,
Rene and Pat will lead a tie-dying class. Bring a washed T-shirt or pillowcase
(new or used) if you wish to participate. We will have a potluck dinner that
evening. Campsites are $32/night for two people in an RV; each additional
person is $3. Campsites are large and grassy. There are many river sites
available. The campground also has chalets for rent ($235 for 2 nights for up
to 8 people), and bunkhouse cabins ($50/night for a cabin with one double bed;
$65/night for a cabin with four bunk beds). For reservations, call Double R
Ranch at (877) 794-0520. Information about the ranch is available at
www.doublerranch.com.
Captain's Cove Camping Resort. We will have campfires, a potluck, games and lots of activities at this event to make everyone feel welcome. We especially hope to see some new attendees and visitors. Information about this campground is available at www.captaincove.com.
For rally information, contact Cindy Preuss at bishpup@centurytel.net or (920) 867-4466.
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.
Lake Skinner County Park. Rally hosts for this informal get-together are Bev Laing and Arlene Strango. Make reservations online at www.riversidecountyparks.org. Bev and Arlene will be in sites 292 and 293.
Carefree RV Resort. This will be a fun outing with games and many opportunities to connect with RVW friends. We will have an Under-the-Awning sale on Saturday morning, so please bring your treasures. Check the Florida Chapter website at www.flrvw.org for more information.
Our group campsite rate will be $17/night if we have 18 or more rigs; $22/night if we have less than 18 rigs. Call the park directly at (863) 687-6146 to reserve your campsite. Be sure to mention that you are joining the Florida RVW rally.
Carefree RV Resort is located at 900 Old Combee Road, Lakeland FL 33805.
HJ Cougan, Carol Welch and Reggie Eaton are rally hosts for this event.
West Boggs Park. This scenic area was so popular last year, we decided to stay here again. We will be camping in the Red Fox campground, which is located on a point surrounded by West Boggs Lake. The park adjoins the West Boggs Golf Course, and within a short drive are Blue Spring Caverns, French Lick Casino and Spring Mill State Park. West Boggs has a swimming beach (may be closed at this time of year), boat launch (bring your own boat) and hiking trails.
Rally activities will include an outdoor cooking demonstration and a visit to the pioneer village at Spring Mill State Park.
Campsites are $33/night for water/electric hookups. Most campsites are 30-amp, but a few 50-amp sites are available. A dump station is nearby. Pets are welcome if kept on a leash. Reservations require full payment, and credit cards are accepted. Call (812) 295-3421 to reserve a site in the Red Fox campground. Do not register online, as they cannot guarantee that your campsite will be located with the group. As those who signed up late last year know, after the Red Fox sites are gone, the only sites available are up on a hill with no possibility of getting your rig level. In addition, there may be a fishing tournament that weekend, so we really need to get our reservations in early.
Please also RSVP to rally host Linda Elliott at elliottbear2@aol.com or 317 244-8971.
Top of the Hill RV Resort. We will enjoy good company and lots of good food, including a Friday night salad potluck, Saturday night Italian potluck and Sunday morning taco breakfast provided by our hosts. Sightseeing activities in this beautiful part of Texas include Guadalupe River State Park, a Cave Without a Name, the Historic Boerne District and Bat Cave. There also are wineries and golf courses nearby.
Campsites are $25/night if we have at least 10 rigs. This rate will also be good for one night before the rally and one night after. With a minimum of 10 rigs, we also will have exclusive free use of the pavilion with a full kitchen and barbecue grills. Please make your campsite reservations through rally host Pat Bowen.
Top of the Hill RV Resort is located at 12 Green Cedar Road, Boerne TX 78006.
Mrs. Hoffer's Field. This will be a very full weekend, held in conjunction with Mt. Angel Oktoberfest. We will be parked just three blocks away from all the festivities.
Campsites are $10/night Friday and Saturday. Sunday night is free. This is a boondocking rally, so come with charged batteries, full water tanks and empty holding tanks.
Sandy Brown and Marilyn Nichols are rally hosts for this event. For information, email Sandy at sbsalem@msn.com.
Lake Easton Resort. Information about this park is available at www.lakeeastonresort.com. For rally information and to register, go to www.cascadiarvw.com or contact Elaine Ploegstra at eploegstra@comcast.net.
Oak Haven Campground. September is a great time to visit this part of Massachusetts. The Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, also called the Big E, runs from September 17 through October 3. This is the largest fair in the northeast and is home of the Big E Cream Puff and Craz-E Burger. This is an event that draws top entertainment. You will also find the Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, Storrowton Village Museum and, of course, animals, competitive exhibits, rides, crafts, a Mardi Gras parade and foods from around the world.
Rally activities will include a Saturday evening potluck.
For campsite reservations, call Oak Haven Campground at (413) 245-7148. Be sure to mention that you are joining the Northeast Network RVW group. Information about this campground and area attractions can be found at www.oakhavencampground.com.
Pat Hayes and Dotty Bemis are rally hosts for this event. For information, email kpjingles@charter.net or call (508) 885-4726. There is no rally fee for this event.
