RV/Camping
Check the Special Events page for trips planned in the future
You don’t have to have an RV to have fun with the RV/Camping group! Although, we stay in state parks, city parks and RV resorts/campgrounds, most events are in places where members without RV's can stay in cabins, hotels/motels or B&B's. We have several couples and individuals who take advantage of the fun by staying close by the park in other accommodations. If you like walking, hiking, bicycling, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and group tours of interesting places in the area, come join us.
You don’t have to have an RV to have fun with the RV/Camping group! Although, we stay in state parks, city parks and RV resorts/campgrounds, most events are in places where members without RV's can stay in cabins, hotels/motels or B&B's. We have several couples and individuals who take advantage of the fun by staying close by the park in other accommodations. If you like walking, hiking, bicycling, kayaking/canoeing, fishing, and group tours of interesting places in the area, come join us.
2025
September 9-12: The last RV trip of the season was to the Ravenwood RV resort in Athol, ID
Activities started Tuesday evening with our usual happy hour, which included a trivia game that Rick and Carol Kerkow won. Wednesday was a cruise on Lake Pend Orielle and shopping at Sandpoint (including a stop for ice cream). Thursday consisted of shopping and a walk through Coeur d’Alene, golf for the guys at Twin Lakes Village golf club and a visit to Farragut State Park.
Activities started Tuesday evening with our usual happy hour, which included a trivia game that Rick and Carol Kerkow won. Wednesday was a cruise on Lake Pend Orielle and shopping at Sandpoint (including a stop for ice cream). Thursday consisted of shopping and a walk through Coeur d’Alene, golf for the guys at Twin Lakes Village golf club and a visit to Farragut State Park.
Ocean Park, July 16-20, 2025
We were in Ocean Park for five nights, the main attraction for this trip was the Sandsations annual sand castle building event, most of which were professionally done. We had happy hour at the RV park every night except the night we all went to dinner together. By Friday we were all entranced by the sand sculptures. Saturday was the day of judging. Two teams worked from 10am until 4 pm with 8 members working full time. Sunday found us going to Astoria for a wonderful market which they have every Sunday, rain or shine.
We were in Ocean Park for five nights, the main attraction for this trip was the Sandsations annual sand castle building event, most of which were professionally done. We had happy hour at the RV park every night except the night we all went to dinner together. By Friday we were all entranced by the sand sculptures. Saturday was the day of judging. Two teams worked from 10am until 4 pm with 8 members working full time. Sunday found us going to Astoria for a wonderful market which they have every Sunday, rain or shine.
June 16-20, 2025 Bend, OR
We started Tuesday with a nice hike to Benham Falls. In the afternoon, five of us brave souls went to an Escape House. Wednesday, some of us went to the High Desert Museum, and attended the falconry show. The birds flew lower, so we had a very good look at them. Wednesday night we all went to McMenamins for dinner. Thursday, a few of us went to Sisters for some retail therapy. In the afternoon, several of us went to Sunriver for biking. Others went to Tumalo Falls.
We started Tuesday with a nice hike to Benham Falls. In the afternoon, five of us brave souls went to an Escape House. Wednesday, some of us went to the High Desert Museum, and attended the falconry show. The birds flew lower, so we had a very good look at them. Wednesday night we all went to McMenamins for dinner. Thursday, a few of us went to Sisters for some retail therapy. In the afternoon, several of us went to Sunriver for biking. Others went to Tumalo Falls.
2024
October 1-7 2024 La Grande Oregon Hot Springs Resort
The Hot Spring RV Resort is adjacent to the historic Hot Lake Springs Hotel. Festivities started the first night with happy hour at the Hot Lake Springs Hotel, newly renovated Thermal Tavern. The first day’s activity was a bike ride to Ladd Marsh. At one point the bike route took us across the historic Oregon Trail. One evening we ate at the Side A Brewery in La Grande which is next to the Norther Oregon Fire Museum.
The Hot Spring RV Resort is adjacent to the historic Hot Lake Springs Hotel. Festivities started the first night with happy hour at the Hot Lake Springs Hotel, newly renovated Thermal Tavern. The first day’s activity was a bike ride to Ladd Marsh. At one point the bike route took us across the historic Oregon Trail. One evening we ate at the Side A Brewery in La Grande which is next to the Norther Oregon Fire Museum.
Fort Warden State Park September 2024
The wooden boat festival was ending as we arrived so could watch many of the ships. Time to enjoy Fort Warden and all is has to offer. The group had a personal tour of the Point Wilson Lighthouse. A rare sight of a Red Footed Booby who joined sea gulls heading north an lost all his buddies.
The wooden boat festival was ending as we arrived so could watch many of the ships. Time to enjoy Fort Warden and all is has to offer. The group had a personal tour of the Point Wilson Lighthouse. A rare sight of a Red Footed Booby who joined sea gulls heading north an lost all his buddies.
Lincoln City, OR July 22-26, 2024
During the week, we all saw tide pools along the beach, and were glad to see the starfish on the comeback. The glass center was another favorite. Wednesday three headed to the Lincoln City golf course. The RV resort had a fire pit close to our sites, so we enjoyed the fire nearly every night. The RV resort also put on a tie dye class on Wednesday in which 5 of us took part.
During the week, we all saw tide pools along the beach, and were glad to see the starfish on the comeback. The glass center was another favorite. Wednesday three headed to the Lincoln City golf course. The RV resort had a fire pit close to our sites, so we enjoyed the fire nearly every night. The RV resort also put on a tie dye class on Wednesday in which 5 of us took part.
Coeur d'Alene Idaho June 10-13 2024
On Tuesday we toured the Bird Museum and Invention Center. On Wednesday Ray Williams piloted a pontoon boat provided by the Blackwell RV Resort for a tour of the lake. At happy Hour the very talented Ed and Christi Cassinelli entertained us with their ukuleles and songs. On Wednesday some of the folks went golfing while others ventured into Coeur d’Alene to check out the town or take their bikes on the various trails in and around.
On Tuesday we toured the Bird Museum and Invention Center. On Wednesday Ray Williams piloted a pontoon boat provided by the Blackwell RV Resort for a tour of the lake. At happy Hour the very talented Ed and Christi Cassinelli entertained us with their ukuleles and songs. On Wednesday some of the folks went golfing while others ventured into Coeur d’Alene to check out the town or take their bikes on the various trails in and around.
2023
Squaw Rock August 14
Lake Wenatchee July 10 A good time was had by all 23 campers on July 10-14 at Lake Wenatchee State Park. Some group activities included a hike to Hidden Lake, river rafting, and a final dinner at the fun 59er Diner.
Sisters Oregon, June 12 - It was beautiful weather at the Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort just outside the town of Sisters. The group had a hike around Sutter Lake, with lunch at the Boathouse; and an e-bike trip on an NFS gravel road, from the RV park to the town of Sisters and back. The group spent the day at the High Desert Museum outside of Bend, OR. There, they were treated to a “birds of prey” outdoor show. We had diner on Thursday night at the Three Creek Brewing Co. in Sisters.
2022
Caldwell, ID, September 12 - Caldwell, Idaho is just 20 miles west of Boise. RVs stayed at the Ambassador RV Resort, off Highway 84. The group had a hot dog feast at the resort's Club House; and we swam in their "salt-water" pool. The group hiked, biked, or e-biked in downtown Boise on the Boise River Greenbelt Trail system. The group visited the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise. There we were treated to a birds of prey outdoor flight show. On our return to Caldwell, we had lunch at the El Matador restaurant in the Meridian Village in Meridian, ID.
Peach Beach July 2022 It was hot but fun at Peach Beach RV resort this week near Maryhill State Park on the Columbia River. A group took a hike around Horsethief Butte and we viewed several petroglyphs and pictographs that were relocated when The Dalles dam was built. We visited the Maryhill Museum followed by lunch at Maryhill Winery. A record setting sporting event took place at China Creek Golf Course with a hole-in-one. It was clear skies all week that allowed for a beautiful view of Mt. Hood.
Boardman May 2022. We welcomed 3 new people to the group! There was a fun bike ride along the Columbia River with the girls on their e-bikes leaving the guys in the dust and a walk/hike in Umatilla Wildlife Reserve. Early Wednesday morning, we toured the SAGE Museum followed by a delicious bowl of Tillamook ice cream and then pizza on Thursday night.
