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(LONG POST) Well left Florida early June and went to a very nice and off the radar USFS campground with hookups in far northern FL I'm not going to mention it's name to try to keep it off the Radar. Next was Eastbank COE, OK but not my preferred COE park. The lake was eutrophic with mats of floating algae on the lake/river. Did visits to a couple FL State parks. Torreya and Three Rivers. Both still recovering from the Hurricane several years ago Three Rivers especially hard hit and I suggest avoiding it for a couple of more years. Florida Caverns is operating normally and the tour was much better thatn I recalled. Recommended. Did not look at cg there. Next off to Hardridge Creek COE in AL, a very nice standard COE park. In the middle of nowhere tho. BTW all of these parks have full reviews on Campground Review. Then an overnight at Peach Queen, also in AL and in the overnight stop if you must only. Off to Lebanon TN fairgrounds for the Escapade. A great time, 600+ RVs there over 1500 people and a week of activities from morning to night. The fairgrounds does not seem to be in RVTW but was a grass parking lot with w/e only. But finding a place for that many RV's cannot be easy. Next the Narrows COE, very nice COE park. Would have stayed longer but the 4th weekend loomed ahead. Off to Wax (strange name no one seems to know where it came from) first site right on the lake, swimming possible but bottom either had lots of slimy rocks. Very hard to walk on. Or really slimy shelf rock, impossible to walk on. But otherwise a good COE camp. Then we had to move for the 4th weekend to a no hookeup site which looked OK. But temps were in the mid 90's, no shade on site and we were roasting. Supposed to stay three days bailed out the second morning. To Fern Lake CG, private, near Paducah KY. Just a transit stop. Spent two days to get the fourth weekend done. Campground OK for what it is, FHU EZ In Out. Paducah from what we saw (not a lot) was not impressive. Next Gun Creek COE in Mo. Very narrow pads, barely wider than the RV with a drop off on the door side of 8 inches. Made the last step off the steps almost a foot. Heavy non biting gnat clouds. Electric only. Pad also took 4 plastic blocks to almost get it level side to side and could have used five or six but that was all we had,. Not very level front to back either, Off to Ray Behrens COE on Mark Twain Lake. Water only again. Also narrow pads, maybe not quite as narrow but very unlevel front to back. Otherwise nice park. Mark Twain's birthplace SP on the lake. They have his house but I'll leave the surprise for you to find. He was born in Florida MO a small village still there and still very small. And a trivia question: he refused to live in a house that did not have a cat in front of the fire. Heh. Seems like all these old COE parks are water only. Next planned stop: Nauvoo State Park in Nauvoo IL. Place was very old, twisty, narrow, potholed dirt roads and very unlevel pads. Suggest anything other than tents of small RVs avoid. Ended up in Ft Madison IA, right across the river, Rodeo park. Brand new city cg, First Come with FHU. So new we were supposedly the first to use our site. 20$/night highly recommended. Enjoyed that pageant in Nauvoo and the excellent historic, 1830, village and the play. All free. The tours are great each building has it's own tour guides. Post Office, Printer, Tin Smith, Gunsmith (John Browning!!!) and a number of others. Next off to a week at Grant River COE on the Mississippi in WI. You may notice our trend is north. Headed to the north woods, the source of the Mississippi and cooler temps. May a jog over to the upper peninsula. Hope the black flies are done.
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Hello All, This will be my first Escapade, and I'm not familiar with Tucson. Trying to figure out where I can dry camp with my PU and cargo trailer. I noticed on the Days End list that most spots are on the west side of the 19, which seems far to me to drive each day to attend the event. And within the app 'Free Roam' there is a pull-off about 20 minutes away, would rather not pull up camp each day though. However, I was wondering about the space across the street from the fairgrounds on the east side of Houghton Rd? Is it public BLM land? Does it fill up quickly with others such as myself? Looking at the satellite imagery it appears there is a flat round spot to pull off for a couple days, allowing me to walk over to the fairgrounds across the street. Anyways.... Appreciate your thoughts and feedback. Marla
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After a busy week at Escapade, let’s get together for a fun, friendly shooting competition! This HOP will give you the opportunity to participate in safe gun-handling skills, in a competitive, yet friendly, environment. There will be two classes of competitions: revolver and semi-auto. You may choose revolver, semi-auto, or both. A prize will be presented to the best shooter in each of these two competitions. In the event of a tie, a coin flip will decide the best shooter. Paper targets will be supplied, and the distance will be 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and 25 yards. Competition will be a 50-round course of fire. Please provide your own gun, ammo, as well as eye and ear protection. Itinerary · Arrive at range · Safety briefing · Revolver warm-up · Revolver competition · Semi-auto warm-up · Semi-auto competition · Prizes awarded Subject to change. Please no first-time shooters. You must know how to shoot and operate a weapon safely. All shooters must be 21 or older. Prices for this HOP Revolver: $50.00 per person Semi-auto: $50.00 per person Both revolver and semi-auto: $75.00 per person To register for this HOP: You can purchase this HOP when you register for Escapade. Registration opens soon for Escapade. Click on: www.escapade.escapees.com Note: This HOP may sell out online before you have a chance to register via phone. The HOP Registration Department 936-755-1060 Or email: registration@escapees.com RV Parking - Extended stays for the HOPs The cost of the HOP does not include parking fees, but we will be glad to help you with your extended stay. HOP confirmation email Once registered, a confirmation email will be sent to you regarding all the pertinent information. There is a link you will need to click. If you do not see it in your inbox, please, check your spam file. If you do not see it in the spam file, please log into your Escapees dashboard and see if we have your correct email address on file. To change or correct any personal data on your dashboard, click escapees.com and sign into your account. If you did not receive the confirmation email. Please email the registration department and let them know to email you one. Travel Insurance We highly suggest you protect your financial investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Insurance can also help with covering unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. For more information on travel insurance click on https://escapees.com/event/guns-and-ammo-hop-2023/ For more information on this HOP, click: https://escapees.com/event/guns-and-ammo-hop-2023/ HOP Cancellation Policy • 1 Business Day from Booking: Full Refund · More Than 90 Days to the event: 75% Refund · 30 – 90 Days to the event: 25% Refund · 30 Days or Less to the event: No Refunds View upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-755-1060 Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free) -
After a fun and eventful Escapade, take a relaxing HOP or two. Let us do the driving; sit back, relax, and enjoy! Board a luxury motor coach with a local tour guide and enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains, mesas, deserts and learn about Tombstone’s rich western heritage. Images of gunfights, miners, saloons, ladies of the night, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the famous shoot-out at the O.K. Corral are the first thoughts in your mind when you hear about Tombstone, a former booming mining town, now one of the last frontier towns. HOPs are fun and enjoyable when you are with Escapees friends. Package includes: · The most historic Western graveyard, Boothill Graveyard, where several legendary folks are buried. · The famous “shoot-out” at the O.K. Corral · Tombstone's Historama – hear Vincent Price narrate this exciting multimedia history of Tombstone from the days of the Apache, Geronimo, to modern times. · View buggies, saddles and fire equipment used in the 1880s · The Epitaph – remember to pick up your free newspaper · Streets of Tombstone Theater · O.K. Corral 1880s Stables · 1880s Blacksmith Shop · O.K. Corral Office Museum · C.S. Fly’s Photographic Gallery and Boarding House · C.S. Fly’s Photographic Studio · Step into a Cowboy Bunkhouse · See an old-timey hearse · Visit a prostitute’s crib · Rose Tree Museum – home of the World’s Largest Rose Tree and the home of Tombstone’s oldest original families · Free time for shopping · Stopping for pictures and history of the Saguaro Cactus · Professional driver and motor coach transportation A local and knowledgeable tour guide Souvenir name tags All gratuities · And much more. Exclusions: · Lunch on your own – or bring a sack lunch with you. · Bring a snack and bottle of water on the bus ride, too. Rain or shine. Itinerary is subject to change without notice. This HOP includes a considerable amount of walking. Some tours are not wheelchair accessible. Prices for this HOP Per person: 90.00 You can purchase this HOP when you register for Escapade. Registration opens soon for Escapade. Click on: escapade.escapees.com/ Note: This HOP may sell out online before you have a chance to register via phone. The HOP Registration Department 936-755-1060 Or email: registration@escapees.com RV Parking - Extended stays for the HOPs The cost of the HOP does not include parking fees, but we will be glad to help you with your extended stay. Upon registration for the Escapade, please let us know if you want to attend this HOP. Note: Post-Escapade HOPs Once on-site, and after you register for the Escapade, please “check-in” at the Club Booth in the Old Pueblo Hall and pick up your HOP name badge. The name badges are your ticket for the HOP. HOP Confirmation email Once registered, a HOP confirmation will be emailed to you. In the confirmation email, click on the Itinerary and event detail link. This link will have pertinent information, including the time to load the motorcoach, tour times, etc. Check your SPAM file if you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox. If you do not see it in the spam file, please log into your Escapees dashboard and see if we have your correct email address on file. To change or correct any personal data on your dashboard, click on www.escapees.com and sign into your account Travel Insurance We highly suggest you protect your financial investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Insurance can also help with covering unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. To learn more about or purchase Travel insurance, click on : https://escapees.com/event/tombstone-western-heritage-hop/ Scroll down to the travel insurance. To see all the information on this HOP, click: https://escapees.com/event/tombstone-western-heritage-hop/ HOP Cancellation Policy If an attendee must cancel a HOP, · 1 business day from booking: Full Refund · More than 90 days before the event: 75 % Refund · 30 – 90 days before the event: 25% Refund · 30 days or less before the event: No Refunds View upcoming HOPs: https://www.escapees.com/hops See you at the HOP! Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-755-1060 Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free)
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Best of Nashville HOP June 24, 2022 After a busy week at Escapade, come on over and enjoy a relaxing HOP! Let us do the driving while you sit back, relax and enjoy! HOPs are fun and exciting, especially when shared with your Escapees friends! Board a luxury motorcoach and enjoy a leisurely ride into the city with a fun and knowledgeable local tour guide. Enjoy scenic views of the beautiful countryside on the way. Founded along the Cumberland River, in 1779, Nashville is almost in the center of Tennessee. It is best known as the Capital of Country Music, with attractions such as the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame and sites like the famous Music Row district and several famous bars. It’s no wonder Nashville is the Capital of Country Music. There are many historical attractions, old plantations and Civil War sites, too, and you can learn all about Nashville's history while visiting these historical sites and iconic buildings. We will visit places like The American Picker's and Antique Archaeology, which are huge attractions. And that’s not all! There are stops, like Jack Daniel's, the Marathon Museum, and also you can sample moonshine for free if you opt for it. And, don't forget to bring your camera! This package includes: Highlights, stops and tours, including, but not limited to: Tour Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Tour Ryman Auditorium Tour Grand Ole Opry and backstage Tour of Nashville - Lower Broadway, Legislative Plaza, Bicentennial Park, the Gulch, Music Row, Centennial Park, etc. Lunch on your own – Nashville's largest rooftop. Thirty eateries and bars, including three performance stages. Also included, and at no extra cost: Marathon Village Marathon Museum Tennessee Legend Moonshine (Yep! Tasting is free.) Stopping at shops like: Jack Daniel's, The American Picker's and Antique Archaeology Also, included are: Souvenir HOP name badges Professional motorcoach driver Professional, knowledgeable and fun local tour guide All gratuities AND MUCH MORE! *Itinerary is subject to change without notice. Special dietary requests cannot be accommodated. This HOP includes considerable walking that will be on uneven terrain. Prices for this HOP: Per person: $175.00 RV Parking - Extended stays for the HOPs The cost of the HOP does not include parking fees, but we will be glad to help you with your extended stay. There are two ways to register and pay: online or by phone. • To register online (recommended), click on: https://escapees.com/event/best-of-nashville-2022-hop/ • To register by phone, call Escapees HOP Registration, at (936) 755-1060. Once registered: Once registered, a confirmation email will be sent to you regarding all the pertinent information, such as the tours and their times, etc. If you do not see it in your inbox, please, check your SPAM file. If you do not see it in the spam file, please log into your Escapees dashboard and see if we have your correct email address on file. To change or correct any personal data on your dashboard, click on www.escapees.com and sign into your account. Travel Insurance We highly suggest you protect your financial investment on this HOP by purchasing trip insurance. If you or a family member has a pre-existing medical condition, consider purchasing trip cancellation or interruption insurance. Insurance can also help with covering unexpected illnesses or emergencies while on the trip. See you at the HOP! Safe travels, Lisa Koca HOP Director 936-755-1060 www.escapees.com/hops Escapees RV Club 100 Rainbow Drive Livingston, Texas 77351 www.escapees.com For Cruise HOPs, call: Escapees Travel Agency 855-757-8881 (Toll-Free)
