Upcoming Special Events
The listed events may be re-scheduled due to the COVID-19 situation.
Each year, the Fun, Fit & Over Fifty Club sponsors many special events that take place locally, in the Northwest, and around the world. We place newly-identified trips on the Weekly Update a couple of times and then transfer the information here. We keep that information posted here until the event happens.
RV Trips
As you are making reservations, please contact the trip leader so they know who is planning to attend and can coordinate with the RV Park if there are any questions by the RV park.
You don’t have to have an RV to have fun with the RV/Camping group!
Although, we stay in state and 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.
As you are making reservations, please contact the trip leader so they know who is planning to attend and can coordinate with the RV Park if there are any questions by the RV park.
You don’t have to have an RV to have fun with the RV/Camping group!
Although, we stay in state and 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.
June 1-5,2020 to Bend/Sisters Garden RV Park. Contact Ray Williams at maxrwilliams@aol.com or 509-547-8658. Ray is taking reservations right now, so contact him by Sept 22, 2019.
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Our three week sign-up/reservation window starts Monday, August 26, 2019. Each of us are to call Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort, pick a site, and make a reservation deposit. Let them know that you are with the group Fun, Fit, and Over 50 (FFOFC) out of Tri-Cities and that the group's reservation is placed under Ray Williams (sites 24 thru 39). They will let you pick a site in our reserved area. A $65 deposit will hold your site until you arrive in June. If you need to cancel, they will provide a refund of your deposit if your cancellation is done 48 hours, or more, before your arrival date, less a $10 fee.
After September 15, 2019 the unclaimed sites will be open to the public. There will be sites available after that period, but their location may not be close to the group's.
Bend/Sisters Garden RV Park: (Emma made our arrangements if asked or have questions.) 541-516-3036 or 888-503-3588
The park has a Trout Pond for fly fishing (fee of $10 for the stay and good for 1 year)
The park is 4 miles east of Sisters, 15 miles west of Bend (elevation 3200 ft)
There are bike trails in the area around Sisters. There is golf near by.
Cabins are available on site. The park's pool will be open and heated.
Reservation can be make for additional days before and/or after the June 1st window. You can stay 7 days for the price of 6.
After September 15, 2019 the unclaimed sites will be open to the public. There will be sites available after that period, but their location may not be close to the group's.
Bend/Sisters Garden RV Park: (Emma made our arrangements if asked or have questions.) 541-516-3036 or 888-503-3588
The park has a Trout Pond for fly fishing (fee of $10 for the stay and good for 1 year)
The park is 4 miles east of Sisters, 15 miles west of Bend (elevation 3200 ft)
There are bike trails in the area around Sisters. There is golf near by.
Cabins are available on site. The park's pool will be open and heated.
Reservation can be make for additional days before and/or after the June 1st window. You can stay 7 days for the price of 6.
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July 13-17, 2020 at Blackwell Island RV Park in Coeur d'Alene, Id. Contact Bill and Mary Kay Edwards at edwardsend@gmail.com or 509-531-2540
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Here is a sampling of things to do:
- Lake CDA cruise
- Buck Knife factory tour in Post Falls
- Golf
- Tour the Bird Aviation Museum
- Sierra Silver Mine Tour, Wallace, Idaho
- Kayaking/canoeing (they have kayak rentals) to kayak around the island takes 1 hour
- The CDA Resort now serves a sunset dinner for $19.95. choice of 3 entrees and they have a large room to accommodate all of us.
- Cedars Floating Restaurant on Lake CDA
We will have use of their cabana building and deck area for happy hour and our pot luck dinners. There is a gas grill on the deck for our use.
Do not call the resort to try to reserve a site, please email Edwards the following information, and they will make arrangements for us all to be together:
First and Last names
City and State
cell phone number
arrival/departure date if different than the planned dates
description of rig (trailer, 5th wheel, motor home)
any dogs and what kind.
The resort is setting said sites 142-146, 152-157,161-164. However, you will not be assigned a site or pay until you arrive. We'll be on a list with the front desk. There is a 5% discount for cash.
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August 10-14, 2020 CHANGE OF RV PARK: August 10-14, 2020 at Blu-Shastin RV Park, Peshastin, WA. Our August RV trip will now be at the Blu-Shastin RV Park which is in Peshastin, WA, near Leavenworth. Originally, we planned to stay at Icicle Creek Campground in Leavenworth, WA; if you have made reservations at Icicle Creek, please change accordingly.
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Our August RV trip will now be at the Blu-Shastin RV Park which is in Peshastin, WA, near Leavenworth. Originally we planned to at Icicle Creek Campground in Leavenworth, WA; if you have made reservations at Icicle Creek, please change accordingly. We will be staying at the Blu-Shastin RV Park, which is just outside of Leavenworth, 7 miles south of Hwy 2 on Hwy 97 going south to Ellensburg.
As the "wagonmaster" I will need to make reservationa for any in the group. The cost is $45/night, to be paid at the time of arrival. this includes power, water, and sewer, but there is no cable. There are no cabins available at Blu-Shastin RV Park, it does have a swimming pool, volleyball, horseshoes, and recreation room with ping pong and pool tables. Contact Carol Kerkow 509-308-6699, rbkerkow@msn.com or Peggy Tiffany 509-440-1661, tiffgp@gmail.com.
As the "wagonmaster" I will need to make reservationa for any in the group. The cost is $45/night, to be paid at the time of arrival. this includes power, water, and sewer, but there is no cable. There are no cabins available at Blu-Shastin RV Park, it does have a swimming pool, volleyball, horseshoes, and recreation room with ping pong and pool tables. Contact Carol Kerkow 509-308-6699, rbkerkow@msn.com or Peggy Tiffany 509-440-1661, tiffgp@gmail.com.
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September 14-18, 2020 At Farragut State Park, Idaho Registration for the campsites will open on December 15th. We will be in Waldron Campground on Kestrel loop. Contact Meredith Dautel at 509-539-6767 or 509-528-3578 or 2dautels@gmail.com This is a State Park so we must make reservations 9 months ahead, this means December 15th.
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This trip is being led by Meredith and Bill Dautel, 509-539-6767, or 509-528-3576 or 2dautels@gmail.com. They will let us know their campsite when they get it, and let all know, so we can be close. Please let them know your intention to attend and let them know your site number when you get it.
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September 30-October 5, 2020 at the Lake Chelan State Park. We will be there for the Mahogany and Merlot boat and car show. Contact Dave Wadley at 425-330-8584 or dbw173@gmail.com. Reservations will open on December 30th and demand is high, so be sure to book early.
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Reserve in spaces 105-119. There will be more demand, as this is the week end of the Mahogany and Merlot Festival. There is a $90 deposit. The rate for Wednesday Sept 30th is $47, and $38 starting October 1st and a $5 registration fee. The cancellation policy is 21 days ahead of the scheduled date of arrival, then the entire $90 is forfeited. It is strongly recommended that all RV attendees try and register on 12/30/2019 so we can stay together as a group. The Lake shore RV Park is at 619 W Manson Hwy, Chelan, WA 98816. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and reservation phone number is 509-682-8023.
Dave Wadley is the lead 425-330-8584, or dbw173@gmail.com. Please contact him for more information, and let him know when you have registered, and your site number.
Dave Wadley is the lead 425-330-8584, or dbw173@gmail.com. Please contact him for more information, and let him know when you have registered, and your site number.
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Hiking
July 27-29, 2020 — Motivated by the opportunity to join member Steve Ghan on his Canada-bound journey of the Pacific Crest Trail we’ll hike, explore the 650-ft long Guler Ice Caves and stay overnight at a VRBO or a campground near Trout Lake, WA.
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Here’s the basic plan. Monday, July 28 drive to Trout Lake area, explore the Ice Caves, check in. Tuesday, July 28 drive to Swampy Meadows where the road crosses the White Salmon River and hike south on the PCT to connect with Steve who will be hiking north and back to our start point (about 8 miles round trip**). Wednesday drive to Swampy Meadows again and this time hike north with Steve in the foothills of Mt Adams which is reputed to be one of the most beautiful parts of the PCT. Again 8 miles round trip — or each of the hikes can be shorter. Dinner each night at the VRBO cabin or in Trout Lake with an evening of socializing, games or just hanging out by the river. Thursday people can explore the area, swing over to Portland or head home.
We have chosen a large, beautiful cabin on the White Salmon River, a VRBO that sleeps 8 (1 king and 3 queens). See https://www.vrbo.com/1516647 For people who want to camp there’s Guler Mt Adams campground, 10 miles from the cabin. Another possibility -- for a modest price, 2-3 parties could camp on the deck or on the lawn of the cabin, or we could reserve a 2nd VRBO in the area. Please indicate interest, two beds already taken. Contact Sharon: sharon.grantghan@gmail.com – or until I return from Baja with FFOF March 5, write Steve: stevenghan@gmail.com.
We have chosen a large, beautiful cabin on the White Salmon River, a VRBO that sleeps 8 (1 king and 3 queens). See https://www.vrbo.com/1516647 For people who want to camp there’s Guler Mt Adams campground, 10 miles from the cabin. Another possibility -- for a modest price, 2-3 parties could camp on the deck or on the lawn of the cabin, or we could reserve a 2nd VRBO in the area. Please indicate interest, two beds already taken. Contact Sharon: sharon.grantghan@gmail.com – or until I return from Baja with FFOF March 5, write Steve: stevenghan@gmail.com.
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Are you interested? A 6-7 day hiking/kayaking trip to Glacier/Waterton N.P. is proposed for late August/early September 2021. We are only gauging interest at this time because reservations start in January 2021. Respond to: Bill Kinner at wakinner@yahoo.com or 509-391-9868 or Ted Bienerth at tsbsag@gmail.com or 509-783-7789 if you are interested. Also, anyone interested in helping plan please contact Bill or Ted.
Multi-day Camping/Cabining/Hiking/Kayaking Trip September 7-11, 2020 in the Mt. St. Helens Area.
This year our summer camping/hiking/kayaking/etc. trip will be in the area around the southern portion of Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Lodging is TBD but likely around Cougar WA or in campgrounds on one of the two public utility reservoirs in the area (Swift Reservoir or Yale Lake). Hikes are TBD but will include hikes in the southern park of the monument, a ranger lead visit to Ape Cave, and other hikes in the area. Kayaking is planned on the reservoirs, Merrill Lake, or possibly the Lewis River between the reservoirs. Hikers wanting to climb the south face of Mt. St. Helens will need to obtain a permit. These are limited and are quickly taken. Check at https://www.mshinstitute.org/ for more information about when the permits are available online (usually late March). Contact Herb McGilton at chmcg98846@gmail.com or 509-439-0284 to sign up for this trip or to obtain additional information. Early sign up is requested since we will need to negotiate and reserve group lodging.
This year our summer camping/hiking/kayaking/etc. trip will be in the area around the southern portion of Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Lodging is TBD but likely around Cougar WA or in campgrounds on one of the two public utility reservoirs in the area (Swift Reservoir or Yale Lake). Hikes are TBD but will include hikes in the southern park of the monument, a ranger lead visit to Ape Cave, and other hikes in the area. Kayaking is planned on the reservoirs, Merrill Lake, or possibly the Lewis River between the reservoirs. Hikers wanting to climb the south face of Mt. St. Helens will need to obtain a permit. These are limited and are quickly taken. Check at https://www.mshinstitute.org/ for more information about when the permits are available online (usually late March). Contact Herb McGilton at chmcg98846@gmail.com or 509-439-0284 to sign up for this trip or to obtain additional information. Early sign up is requested since we will need to negotiate and reserve group lodging.