Lake Charles, LA Activities: Hiking, Museum, Plantation At the park you’ll find a 7.6-mile loop trail that takes you through a lush pine and hardwood forest, past calm bayous and through some of the most active bird migration areas in. Just 10 miles south is Lake Charles, southwest Louisiana’s largest city. Bike down the lakefront boardwalk, check out some of the restaurants and historical homes in and near downtown, and get a feel for the local culture at attractions that include the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu and the USS Orleck Naval Museum. Taste world-famous Cajun and Creole cuisine or a drive along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road—teeming with wildlife, including alligators, birds and three wildlife refuges! Visitors can also stroll through the Charpentier Historic District with lead crystal glass glittering in the lamplight.

Delta Downs Casino and Racetrack 2717 Delta Downs Dr. By the race track

I10 Take Exit 4, Turn left on US90, Take US90 to turn left on LA109, turn right on LA306 (Delta Downs Dr. Take second entrance turn right, turn left at the first entrance. Parking is located at the end.

N30.1950960,W93.6235217 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit New Bern where the British Governor Tryon lived in the 1770s and where Pepsi Cola was invented in 1898. Drive to Beaufort walk and/or sail the Bogue Sound and visit the NC Maritime Museum. Tour Ft. Macon, one of many old forts along the Atlantic Ocean dating back to 1794. Explore the Cedar Point Tideland Trail in the NF and enjoy the beaches and restaurants on nearby islands.

Moose Lodge, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC, 28584, $10 a night for dry camping. There are 6 plug ins for an additional fee.

Follow GPS or address

N34.70636N,W77.14843 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit New Bern where the British Governor Tryon lived in the 1770s and where Pepsi Cola was invented in 1898. Drive to Beaufort walk and/or sail the Bogue Sound and visit the NC Maritime Museum. Tour Ft. Macon, one of many old forts along the Atlantic Ocean dating back to 1794. Explore the Cedar Point Tideland Trail in the NF and enjoy the beaches and restaurants on nearby islands.

Moose Lodge, 456 Roberts Road, NEWPORT, NC, 26570, $10 a night for dry camping

Follow the address or GPS

N34.777100,W76.875130 – Click on link to see Google Map

Take the bus or train to NYC, then take Big Bus NYC, Penn Station and take the Big Bus Tour to see all the sites the city has to offer. It will take a few days to get in all the sites, like Central Park, the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Times Square and so much more available. Visit Jersey City to see their 9/11 Memorial. Several wineries near Pittstown NJ.

Clinton Elks Lodge, 211 Sidney Rd. Pittstown, NJ. Phone 908-735-8531

From Pittstown Road, turn left onto Sidney Road, go 1.4 miles and turn left to the Clinton Elks Lodge. Dry Camping only. Circuit Leader to verify RV parking.

N40.60536,W74.91884 – Click on link to see Google Map

Nearby sites include the Columns Museum, the Grey Towers, Pike County Historical Society and the Pocono Environmental Education Center.

Dingmans Campground, 1006 US 209, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328 570 828-1551

From Community Dr, turn right onto US-209N, go 12mi and arrive at CG on the right. Call to reserve. $44 for 50AMP, $42 20AMP, $40 BD, Sr Pass is 50% off. Flush toilets, showers and dump on site. Very narrow roads between trees and heavily shaded.

N41.211402,W74.873891 – Click on link to see Google Map

Tour Washington DC Area, Baltimore Area, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ft McHenry National Monument, John Hopkins University, Annapolis State House, Annapolis National Cemetery, and the US Naval Academy.

Greenbelt National Park, Make reservations on recreation,gov Alternate: is Cherry Hill Park, 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 301-937-7116 Alternate: Louise F. Cosca Regional Park, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, MD 20735

From I-95N/I-495N, take Exit 23 and turn left onto MD-201S/Kenilworth Ave. go .5mi and take Exit toward MD-193/Greenbelt Rd, arrive at destination on the right. $20/night; Senior pass discount applies. Reservations need to be made ahead of time at recreation.gov.

N38.98303,W76.90114 – Click on link to see Google Map

Assateague is a 37mile long barrier island on the Atlantic Coast of Maryland and Virginia. The terrain is a mix of sand dunes, maritime forests and salt marshes. Two herds of wild horses inhabit the island. The horses are descended from late 17th century horses brought by colonists attempting to avoid livestock taxes. Activities are abundant on the island with crabbing and clamming and a long stretch of beach for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Tour the Island and Visitors Center, enjoy the quiet away from the city. Dont pet the horses

Assateague Island National Seashore, 7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin, MD

From US-113N turn right onto Harrison Rd, go 2.6mi turn right onto MD-376E, go 2.8 mi turn right onto MD-611S, go 4.4 mi and turn right onto Campground Rd. $30/night for non-electric RV sites. Senior pass discount applies. Reservations need to be made ahead of time at recreation.gov.

N38.03863,W75.2654 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit Chesapeake Arboretum, Big Woodys-Great Bride, Clarke farms market, Whalers Wharf, Norfolk Naval Yard, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Mariners Museum, USS Monitor Center, US Army Transportation Museum, and Victory Arch. Bike/walk the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.

Moose Lodge, 1400 George Washington Hwy N, Chesapeake, VA Circuit leader or host to call and verify parking and number RVs 757-487-1221

From US-158W, take Exit 2 and turn Left onto US-13/Military Hwy, go 2.8 mi turn right toward Canal Dr, go .9 mi turn right onto George Washington Hwy N, go .4 mi and arrive at the Moose Lodge on the left. Donations.

N36.79102,W76.33117 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit the Bodie Island and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Tour Kitty Hawk and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Celebrate our Elizabethan Heritage with visits to the Lost Colony, Roanoke Island Festival Park. Travel to the village of Rodanthe to visits the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, one of the most complete sites of all remaining life-saving stations in the US.

Oregon Inlet Campground, Nags Head, NC

From US-64 Bypass E, take slight Right onto S Virginia Dare Trail, go .1mi turn Right onto NC 12 S/Cape Hatteras National Park Rd, go 8mi, turn Left to arrive at Oregon Inlet Campground. $28/night for non-electric RV sites, $35/night for electric. Senior pass discount applies. Reservations need to be made ahead of time at recreation.gov.

N35.79909,W75.54477 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit New Bern where the British Governor Tryon lived in the 1770s and where Pepsi Cola was invented in 1898. Drive to Beaufort walk and/or sail the Bogue Sound and visit the NC Maritime Museum. Tour Ft. Macon, one of many old forts along the Atlantic Ocean dating back to 1794. Explore the Cedar Point Tideland Trail in the NF and enjoy the beaches and restaurants on nearby islands.

Cedar Point Campground, 391 VFW Rd, Cedar Point, NC

From NC-24E take the Exit toward Camp Lejeune/Morehead City, go 21mi and turn Left onto Old NC-58N, go .8mi and turn Left onto VFW Rd, go .5mi and turn Left onto Croatan Forest Rd, go .7mi and turn Left to stay on Croatan Forest Rd, then slight Left to continue on Croatan Forest Rd, then turn Right to stay on Croatan Forest Rd, arrive at Cedar Point Campground. All campsites have electric with a fee of $20/night and a $7/day electrical surcharge. Senior pass discount applies. Reservations need to be made ahead of time at recreation.gov.

N34.69334,W77.08232 – Click on link to see Google Map

Take a trolley ride through the downtown Historic District, then explore the river walk along the Cape Fear River and the Saturday Market and the vibrant shopping streets. Visit the battleship USS North Carolina, a huge floating relic of World War II. Take a tour of Bellamy Mansion, built in 1861, a most spectacular example of antebellum architecture, and Poplar Grove, one of the countrys oldest peanut plantations. A boat tour of Cape Fear River offers a view of the city. Visit Fort Fisher and the pier at Carolina Beach.

Moose Lodge, 4610 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC. Members only. Host or Circuit Leader to contact Moose to make sure it is still viable.

From US-17 N/US-17 BUS N/US-76 E, take the Exit to State Port, go .2mi and take slight Right onto S Front St, go .8mi continue straight onto Carolina Beach Rd, go 4.3mi and arrive at Moose Lodge on the Right.

N34.15726,W77.91154 – Click on link to see Google Map

Murrells Inlet is a short drive from Myrtle Beach where you can take a stroll on the boardwalk and beach and have lunch at Duffy’s – where the house band for several years was Alabama. There is plenty of great shopping and activities at Broadway at the Beach, Tanger Outlets and the Malls. Visit the Huntington Beach State Park and the nearby Brookgreen Gardens, a unique combination of botanical gardens with outdoor sculptures and exhibits of wild animals. Dinner and dancing available at the American Legion. Take a boat tour or kayak the inter-coastal waterways or salt marsh.

The Beaver Bar, 3534 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC. Circuit leader or host to contact the bar to verify parking, dates and number of RVs.

From US-17N, turn right onto Carson Ave, go .3mi turn right onto US-17 BUS S, arrive at Beaver bar on the right. This is private property, please do not arrive early or plan to stay after the gathering ends. $10 dry camping

N33.57151,W79.02675 – Click on link to see Google Map

Tour the State Capital Building and the SC State Museum, visit the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, visit other museums and Historic Columbia. Bike or walk the West Columbia Riverwalk. Tube down the Saluda River. Hike and kayak in the Congaree National Park.

Moose Lodge, 1541 Old Dunbar Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 955-0810. Electric and water hookups, 30/50. Members only. Host or Circuit Leader to contact Moose to make sure it is still viable.

Use address or GPS: Donation.

N33.92623,W81.11221 – Click on link to see Google Map

Start with a trip to the Visitors Center for a movie on Charleston and pickup event brochures, then continue to the City Market. Take a tour of the Tea Planation and visit the Angel Oak tree, estimated to be 500 years old and stands 66 ft tall and 28 ft in circumference. Take a self-guided walking tour of the Battery District of Old Charleston, including Saint Michael’s Church (built 1752-1761), the Old Post Office (1896) and the seawall with a view of Fort Sumter at the mouth of the bay. Board the ferry at Patriots Point for a tour around the harbor on the way to the Fort Sumter, where the first shots were fired starting the Civil War.

Lake Aire RV Campground, 4375 Highway 162 Hollywood, SC 29449 Possible parking on the grass at the Elks located 1113 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 843-556-0048

Spell out the word “highway” when entering in Google Maps for the best directions to RV park or use GPS coordinates. Call (843) 571-1271 for reservations.

N32.77754,W80.14794 – Click on link to see Google Map

Take either a trolley tour or free walking tour of the historical downtown area. Eat lunch at the several restaurants in the downtown area such as Mrs. Wileys. Spend the day on the beach at Tybee Island and climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. Tour Fort Pulaski National Monument and Bonaventure Cemetery. Kayaking and bike trails are also available.

The WINs previously used a private residence of Susan Hutton in Pembroke, Ga. at 12 Eli Rd, Pembroke GA. Host or circuit leader to contact Susan to verify. This is a private residence, so you may not go early or stay later. Alternate if needed: Kellers Flea Market – open Saturdays and Sundays, 912-927-4848. They have RV parking and showers for the vendors that travel there. They may allow parking during the week. 5901 Ogeechee Rd. Savannah GA.31419. Donation? Dump and water and maybe some electrical hookups. Circuit leader must call first

At this point the WINs will be staying at 12 Eli Rd., Pembrooke, GA.

N32.17773,W81.61347 – Click on link to see Google Map

Naval Aviation Museum, Fort Barrancas, Pensacola Lighthouse, Pensacola Hop On Hop Off Bus, Boat Charters, Perdido Key State Park, Blackwater River State Recreation Area, Bayview Dog Beach plus biking, hiking and kayaking.

Pensacola Elks Lodge #2108, 850-455-5522, 727 S. 72nd Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32526

Use address or GPS coordinates. 10 sites with E 30 Amp and W, 35′ length max, dump, $15/night. Some dry camping available.

N30.40090,W87.30850 – Click on link to see Google Map

Moose Lodge, 739 E 24th Plz, Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 785-9984

Use street address or GPS coordinates. The lodge is currently closed due to hurricane damage.

N30.19296,W85.64830 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit Kingsley Plantation, the oldest(1790s) and best-preserved plantation site in Florida. Bike the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail and walk the Jacksonville Beach Pier. Many hiking options such as the Timucuan Preserve and Talbot Island State Park. Drive to St. Augustine to tour the Castillo De San Marco Fort (built by the Spanish in the 1600s), the lighthouse, and the Fountain of Youth.

Faith United Methodist Church, 4000 Spring Park Rd, Jacksonville, FL

Take Exit 347 form I-95 N. Turn Right onto US-1 Alt N/Emerson St, go .2 mi turn Right onto Spring Park Rd, go .6 mi and arrive at Faith United Methodist Church. Parking here is by special arrangements; therefore no early arrivals are permitted. $20/night for FHU and $10/night for dry camping.

N30.28441,W81.62125 – Click on link to see Google Map

Tube or kayak at the Itchetucknee Springs State Park and visit OLeno State Park, built in by the CCC in the mid 1930s. OLena is also part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. There is a bike trail that connects these 2 state parks. Kayak on the Sante Fe River which has several springs, there are a couple of places where part of the river falls and travels underground until it rises. The Olustee Battlefield State Park, the site of Floridas largest Civil War battle is also nearby.

Moose Center #624, 624 NE Williams St, Lake City, FL Phone (386) 755-4830

Use address or GPS coordinates. 23 sites with electric 30 amps and water, dump on site. Parking on grass, fairly level. !15/night. Fanning Springs Moose Lodge could serve as an alternate location.

N30.19246,W82.60326 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit Fanning Springs State Park for snorkeling, swimming and/or a walk to take in nature and wildlife. Visit nearby Cedar Key. Lots of opportunities for kayaking.

Moose Lodge #325, 8231 NW 167th Place, Fanning Springs, FL 32693

Use address or GPS coordinates. 8 RV Spaces, limited electric and water. Dry camping available. No dump or sewer.

N29.57327,W82.91078 – Click on link to see Google Map

Kayak Silver Springs, ride the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, and visit the Ocala National Forrest.

Moose Lodge, 7165 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL

Use address or GPS coordinates. Boondocking only. No facilities.

N29.12579,W82.03335 – Click on link to see Google Map

Venetian Gardens Park, Pacquettes Tractor Museum, Flat Island Preserve, Bourlay Historic Nature Park, Seminole State Forest, dancing in the VILLAGES, golfing, hiking, kayaking, fishing and biking.

Windy Acres, 1350 Miller Blvd. Fruitland Park, FL

Use address or GPS coordinates. $10/night dry camping, 20 acres, no campfires, pets are welcome on leash, no dump station

N28.86081,W81.93128 – Click on link to see Google Map

Kayaking at its best! Kayak on the beautiful Crystal River to access Three Sisters Spring, home to the largest population of manatees. Other kayak opportunities at Homosassa State Park, and the Rainbow River up to the Rainbow Springs State Park and Silver Springs. There are several bike paths, including the Withlacoochee Trail and the Suncoast Trail.

Moose Lodge #2112, 221 S Haid Terr, Lecanto, FL 34461

Use address or GPS coordinates. There is also an Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge in Homosassa that could be used for overflow.

N28.860068,W82.426034 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit Weeki Wachee State Park to kayak the Springs and visit the manatees at Hospital Hole. Relax and swim at SunWest Park. Bike the Suncoast Trail and the Pinellas Trail. Kayak at Tarpon Springs. Spend the day on the beach at Honeymoon Island State Park.

Elks Lodge #2520, 9135 Denton, Ave, Hudson, FL

Use address or GPS coordinates. Boondocking only. No facilities.

N28.39026,W82.66285 – Click on link to see Google Map

Kayaking on the Chain of Lakes and biking on the Teco-Auburndate Trail.

Moose Lodge, 2305 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL

Use address or GPS coordinates. Some electric, water, and dump on site.

N28.04671,W81.75468 – Click on link to see Google Map

Elks Lodge #2658, 2290 SE Lennard Rd, Port St. Lucie, FL

Use Address or GPS Coordinates. Dry Camping.

N27.27258,W80.28533 – Click on link to see Google Map

Golfing, Seminole Casino, Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, boat rentals, airboat tours, kayaking, Arnolds Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center

Moose Lodge #1753, 159 NW 36th St, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Use address or GPS coordinates. Dry Camping

N27.27925,W80.83056 – Click on link to see Google Map

Biscayne National Park, Everglades, Coral Castle and airboat rides. Kayak at Key Largo, Bike on nearby trails. Celebrate Christmas and New Years Eve in Homestead. Visit the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens for free on the first Wednesday of the Month.

Homestead Moose Lodge, 15490 SW 288th St., Homestead, FL

Use address or GPS coordinates. Donation. 5 or 6 30AMP sites available.

N25.49926,W80.44194 – Click on link to see Google Map

View bison, elk and prairie dogs as well as the Elkhorn Ranch Site (South Unit) and the badlands. Visit a prairie dog town in Medora. Hiking and kayaking on the Little Missouri, if the water level permits. Visit the Maltese Cross Cabin where Theodore Roosevelt once lived; and take the scenic loop drive. Attend Ranger Talks and Ranger led hikes.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit, Juniper Campground. Possible to reserve group site for 20 vehicles at $30 per night.

Follow Hwy 85 to the North Unit of the Natl Park, then 6 miles west on park road to Juniper CG. Boondock $14/night, $7 with Golden Age Pass. Dump station and water.

N47.59417,W103.33389 – Click on link to see Google Map

Biking will include the Leonard Swanson Memorial Pathway which is an 8 mile trail that has an asphalt surface. The Elks Lodge in Rapid City is a very active lodge with a golf course. We will take advantage of this location to visit Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills of SD, one of the most beautiful places on earth. From here you can easily do a day trip to the Badlands, Deadwood and Devils Tower.

Elks Lodge, 3333 Jolly Lane, Rapid City, SD (605) 393-1187

From I-90W, take Exit 61 toward SD-79S, go .2mi and keep left following signs for US 16/SD-79S, go 450 ft and continue onto SD-79S/N Elk Vale Rd, go 2.8mi and take the SD-44 exit toward Rapid City, go .3mi turn right onto SD-44E, go .8mi and turn right onto Jolly Ln, go .5mi and arrive at Elks Lodge on the right. There are 10 sites with electric and unlimited dry camping.

N44.05216,W103.1531 – Click on link to see Google Map

A must do would be to visit Crazy Horse which is the woodlands largest Mountain Carving in progress in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota and of course view Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park. You can also bike segments of the George S Mickelson Trail, a 109 mile Rail-Trail with a crushed stone surface. This trail runs through the heart of the Black Hills, connecting Deadwood with Edgemont , and has nearly 100 converted railroad bridges and 4 tunnels, and much of it traverses national forest. Other adventures include a visit to the Wind Cave National Park and the Jewel Cave National Monument.

Oreville CG, Black Hills NF, 24462 US-385, Custer, SD (605) 574-4402 **Additional camping at Comanche Park Campground, Hwy 16, Custer, SD. 34 spaces, Need Reservations GPS for Comanche is N43.73498,W103.71186

Head north on S. Elm toward 6th, left on 6th, Right onto US-18E/US-85N/Cedar St/S Main. Right onto Us 18 E entering South Dakota, Left on SD-89N, Right onto Custer St./Mt Rushmore Rd., Left onto 16 E/US-385 N/N 5th st., Right onto 592 into the Oreville CG. $20 for non-electric site, Sr. Pass applies for discount. Reservations highly recommended. February 8th call for reservations. There are only 26 spots in this campground.

N43.87808,W103.61191 – Click on link to see Google Map

No host needed as this is just an overnight

Elks Lodge 1797, 601 S Elm St. Lusk, WY. 82225. No Hook ups

TAKE I-80 E toward Cheyenne, take exit 359C for I-25 N/US-87 N towards Casper, Take US-26 E to WY-270N, to US-18 E to US-20E, Turn left onto S Cedar St./S Main, Right onto E 6th St., Right onto S. Elm.

N42.758531,W104.450688 – Click on link to see Google Map

Over night stop only

Possible parking: VFW RV Park, 1049 Veterans Drive. 915-692-111, Callahan Rest Area East Bound, Flying J Travel Center 101 NM FM-707, Tye, TX 79563

The group will decide where to park over night to break up the trip and meet the rest of the group at Fredericksburg, TX on February 28th.

– Click on link to see Google Map

Karen Minard – 661-301-7253, rnskareon4u@yahoo.com

Visit to Elmer Scarbrough at Crown Point. This is a side trip led by Karen Minard for those who would like to visit Elmer. He has been a long time Win and is not able to travel any longer. Elmer has led and participated in many circuits throughout the years and always looks at life with the best smile. This stop will also include a visit to Silents Wings Museum, Buddy Holley Center and National Ranching Heritage Center.

Cooks Garage, Bar and Grill, 11002 HWY 87, Lubbock, TX.

Coming from overbite stop at Van Horn, take I-10 E to I-20 E (Ft Worth/Dalles), Left onto TX-250 Loop to TX-349 N, left onto US-180 W/US-87 N. Will need to go up to 98th St. and make a U turn to pull into Cooks Garage.

N33.4931325,W101.8471644 – Click on link to see Google Map

Overnight stop

Walmart, 4500 N Main Street, Roswell, NM

US-70 E to NM-246, R on Main St.

N33.448800.W104.524540 – Click on link to see Google Map

Day trip to Boulder. Visit Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park. Tour Coors brewery, the Budweiser brewery, and many micro-breweries. Take the Celestial Seasonings tour and visit the Leaning Tree Western Art Museum. Ride the Rockys Bus to Denver for a baseball game. Visit Buffalo Bills grave. Shop at the Longmont Farmers Market. Visit the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center. Hike Rabbit Mountain. Hike and bike St. Vrain State Park.

Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501, 303-678-6235. Or Moose

Follow I-25 to CO-119 in Weld County. Take exit 240 from I-25 and take CO-119 (signs for Longmont), go 7.6 miles. Turn right onto Nelson Rd. Turn right toward Fairground Access. This is a first come, first served campground with 96 spots, $20/elec., $25/elec and water. Dump $10.

N40.154234,W105.126086 – Click on link to see Google Map

Tour the Museum of the Mountain West and the Ute Indian Museum. The Montrose Water Sports Park is a must do afternoon for kayakers, beginners to expert, with six drop structures, and a gradient of 11 feet for 1/5 mile, supporting a leisurely run with natural obstacles. Catch a performance of the Magic Circle Players. Visit the Montrose Botanical Garden and the Montrose County Museum. Shop at the Montrose Farmers Market on Saturdays. There are several hot springs in the Montrose and Ouray area. Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Elks Lodge #1053, 891 S. Hillcrest Dr. (970) 249-4852 $10/night dry camping, $20 electric, water available, dump station about 1 mile away.; Host to call about 3 weeks in advance with numbers and arrange some to have someone collect all the money and account for everyone and sign people in.

Electricity and dump available.

N38.479638,W107.8599647 – Click on link to see Google Map

Hiking, biking, 4 wheeling. Leave your car in the public parking area across from Rubys Inn and ride the free shuttle into the park. They stop at a number of locations about every hour or so; so you can get off and hike a trail and then get back on the shuttle and go to another location. The Rainbow tour bus is not running. There are too many hiking opportunities to list, as well as a 6.2 mile shared use trail, that accommodates bicycles, pedestrians, dogs, etc. There are also a number of hiking trails in the nearby and beautiful Red Canyon. Four wheeling opportunities abound in this area, as well as scenic drives. Go horseback riding. Visit to Kodachrome is must.

Rubys Inn Campground, Highway 63, Bryce, Utah 84764 laundry, dump, water, restroom, showers, outdoor heated pool. $10 a night dry camping. 300 Main Street. Please note this is a special price for the WINs during the above dates only. The Host may go in a day early.

89 north, right turn onto Utah-12, Right turn Utah-63, right turn into Rubys. Look for WIN Signs, Group area 9.

N37.6684,W112.1585 – Click on link to see Google Map

Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Dance Hall Cave, Coral Pink Sand Dunes National Park, hiking, biking. Zion has incredible hikes but some may be limited to the number of people or closed due to Covid restrictions. The Wave is probably the most incredible hike you will ever take but it is on a lottery system

Daily permits
If you are unsuccessful in getting an “Advanced permit” for Coyote Buttes North, and are in the Southern Utah / Northern Arizona area. Starting on March 15, 2022 you can apply for the daily lottery at https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4251909 two days in advance of your desired entry date. There is a $9 fee to try for a permit. You can only apply via your phone or connected mobile device (e.g. tablet). You cannot apply via a desktop computer. The GPS on your phone must be on. You must be within a “geofenced” area in Northern Arizona/Southern Utah to apply. The area includes the towns of Kanab, Page, Big Water, Fredonia, Glendale, and Jacob Lake among others.

The procedure to apply for a daily permit is as follows:
Applications for the Daily Lottery must be submitted from within the designated geofence, according to the following schedule.
Day 1 – Application: Apply between 6 AM and 6 PM two days ahead of the desired entry date on recreation.gov. Lottery results are sent out at 7:15 PM that evening. A window will open to accept winning lottery applications.
Day 2 – Safety Briefing: Successful applicants must accept the permit and pay fees by 8 AM Utah time and be onsite at a permit pickup location at 8:30 AM local time for a safety briefing. Local time may be different between pickup locations. During Daylight Savings, 9:30 in Utah is 8:30 in Arizona (except the Navajo Nation). There are two permit pickup locations, one in Page and one in Kanab. To pick up your permit in Kanab go to The Kanab Center, 20 N 100 E, Kanab, UT 84741. To pickup your permit in Page, go to Page-Lake Powell HUB, 48 S Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040.
Day 3 – Permit date: Permit-holders have the day to explore Coyote Buttes North.

The new “Daily Permit” system is more user-friendly than the old walk-in lottery. You no longer need to be present in Kanab at 9:00 AM the day before you wish to hike to The Wave. You only need to be in the general area of Page and Kanab. You can go out for an early morning photoshoot or sleep-in if you wish. There is one downside, the $9 per group fee to enter the lottery. the walk-in lottery was free.

Additional information about permits can be found on Coyote Buttes permits webpage.

White Pockets is also a fabulous place to hike but you also need reservations and a permit. There are usually fewer people trying to get out there as it is a long 4 wheel drive with deep sand. There are many other places to explore and amazing slot canyons.

Gravel pit off of Hwy 89. Free dispersed. Note this is a new gravel pit. Host should definitely get there the day before and scout the area and post signs as to the best way to enter the area.

North of Kanab off US 89 to the east on a dirt road. A little rough in places so go slow. Host should go in the day before to pick out an area and post signs. Turn off highway 89 to the east at N37.20778,W112.68423

N37.207797,W112.678161 – Click on link to see Google Map

Garth Bacon 408-207-2492, garthbacon@gmail.com

Kayaking may be difficult due to the low water. You can now hike out to Lone Rock. Many of the marinas are closed. Glen Canyon Dam, John Wesley Powell Museum. Tours are available for Antelope Canyon (need reservations). See Horseshoe Bend, hike the Hanging Gardens. This is also a good place to try out for the lottery to hike The Wave. See the info under the Kanab stop.

Elks Lodge 2498, 806 Aqua Ave, Page, Az 86040. $20 water and electric, $5 Dry camping. Note this is a special price for when we are there. Flat dirt lot to dry camp at right near a cell tower. Dump about a mile away in town. Cash or check only. Lounge is open from 3PM, Monday thru Sunday. Chicken wings or strips and Fries Tuesday nights at 5:30, Friday night Dinner, Slingo and Pot luck Thursday, Bingo Friday night.

Follow the Address or GPS. As you come in on Aqua Avenue, line up your rigs starting from the cell tower facing Aqua Avenue. Travis Napolitan will sign in any none Elk as his guest. Dropbox and forms with paperwork to the left side of front door. Jim Walker will be collecting money, etc.

N36.909396,W111.454966 – Click on link to see Google Map

Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona, is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. Viewpoints include Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station and architect Mary Colters Lookout Studio and her Desert View Watchtower. Lipan Point, with wide views of the canyon and Colorado River, is a popular, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Williams Arizona Forest Service Dispersed, pull offs on any Forest Road at least quarter mile from Hwy 180/64. Free, All year, 50 foot max RV length, 6520 ft elevation, accepts big rigs. Trails and hiking from camping area.

Take 89A North to I-17N to I-40 West, to 64 North to fire road 688. The host should get there the day before to select an area to park and post signs

N35.92670,W112.12893 – Click on link to see Google Map

Visit Sedona red-rock buttes, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Cathedral Rock Trail, Oak Creek Canyon, Broken Arrow Hike, Little Horse Trail, Tlaquepaque Arts and shopping Village. So much to explore there. The hiking is unlimited along with jeep trails.
In Clarkdale/Cottonwood, check out the Verde Canyon Railroad, Arizonia Copper Art Museum, Clarkdale Downtown Historic District, Tuzigoot National Monument, Chateau Tumbleweed Winery, Verde River, Woodchute Wilderness Area with hiking trails, Sedona, Montezuma’s Castle National Monument and Jerome.

Moose Center 1449, 1051 S Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ 86324 $8 Donation for dry camping, need someone to collect the money and account for everyone. Must have a Moose card to buy food and drinks. Large property, look for WIN signs on where to park. There is water but no dump. Dump about a mile away.

Starting from Little Dealer, head East on AZ-69 S toward Mendocino Drive, turn left on AZ-169 N, Turn left onto the I-17 N ramp to Flagstaff, take exit 287 toward AZ-260 W/Finnie Flat Road (signs for AZ-89A/Cottonwood/Jerome). Stay on 260 W, Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto 89a/S Main Street. Turn right onto Gerry Heights Rd. Look for WIN signs.

N34.758200,W112.037247 – Click on link to see Google Map

Get your RV serviced with parts at a 10% discount. There will be kayaking at Watson Lake, and lots of hiking. We will visit the historic Prescott town square and old bars and buildings in the area. Little Dealer will give us seminars on RV maintenance or financing, and many other perks of parking here.

Little Dealer Little Prices RV, 2757 N. Truwood Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ. Note no early arrivals or staying later than posted. USE SECOND GATE, WATER, DUMP AND PROPANE ARE RIGHT THERE AS YOU ENTER IN THE SECOND GATE.

Use address or GPS coordinates. Water and dump and propane available. Free parking, meeting room available. No hookups. Get your mail at either the Dewey post office or the Prescott post office. Host to contact a few weeks in advance to confirm.

N34.582558,W112.310615 – Click on link to see Google Map

Hiking, fishing, Elks activities, biking and boating at Green Valley Lake. Take a day trip along top edge of Mogollon Rim on Control Road 64 and travel east to Tonto Village and then back to Payson.

Elks Lodge, 1206 N Beeline Hwy, Payson, AZ

From Roosevelt Lake take Hwy 188 and Beeline Hwy north into Payson. Stay on Beeline Hwy and at north end of town turn left on W Airport Rd. Elks Lodge on left. Host should call Camp Host, Joe Hannum 928-951-2036, prior to arrival to advise of dates, etc. $10 dry camp.

N34.256705,W111.324395 – Click on link to see Google Map

Kayaking, hiking, Tonto National Monument, dancing, fish dinners, drive Apache Trail to Tortilla Flats if it is open.

Windy Hill Campground – Chipmunk loop. There are 3 loops in Coyote closer to the water. Reservations can be made for odd numbered sites through Recreation.gov, even numbered sites are first come first serve. $25 single, $50 double, 1/2 off with senior pass. The Javelina loop is close by as a back up. No reservations accepted until May. Host said 2 singles can take a double space and each pay for a single senior discounted rate Any questions contact Adrienne Leibowitz, 805-458-2206 (text) adriennelulu@gmail.com

From Globe, AZ go west on Hwy 60 to Hwy 188. Take Hwy 188 north to Windy Hill CG. Go into campground and pay fee at machine for the number of days you are staying, currently $12.50 per day Golden Age or Senior Pass. Double sites are $50, single sites $25. Sites have covered tables and fire pits, the bathrooms and showers are closed. Pack it in, pack it out, trash only picked up once a week. Dump located across from Cholla Campground, 8 miles north on Hwy 188, (no fee) Scenic area. Possible wildflowers and cactus blooms. No RVs over Hwy 88 (Apache Trail).

N33.38398,W111.090242 – Click on link to see Google Map

Tunica River Park. Tunica River Park and Museum, Biking on the Great River Road Scenic Bypass, or short ride on the Tunica and Mhoon Loop.

Horseshoe Casino, 1021 Casino Center Dr. Robinsonville, MS 38664

Take US61 N to Casino Center Dr., Phone: (800) 303-7463

N34.847288,W90.330857 – Click on link to see Google Map

Scenic Levee 1.7 Mile Walking Trail Central Street, River Road Queen Welcome Center and Museum of the Delta, 1927 Flood Museum, Greenville Air Force Base Museum, Hebrew Union Temple, Century of History Museum, Historic Downtown Greenville Walking Tour, historical plantation homes, and Blues Trail Markers.

Harlow’s Casino Resort and Spa, 4280 Harlows Blvd, Greenville, Mississippi 38701

Take US65 to US278 to Harlows Blvd., Phone (866) 524-5825

N33.301136,W91.141228 – Click on link to see Google Map

Downtown Vicksburg view the Vicksburg Murals. Blue Scenic Drive Tour, Red Scenic Drive Tour. Visit Vicksburg National Military Park and USS Cairo. Tour Old Warren County Courthouse, Coca Cola first bottled here (museum). There are many historic homes in area.

Elks Lodge, 1366 US-61 S, Vicksburg, MS

From MS 33N, turn slight right onto US-6 N, after 45 miles, the Elks will be on the right. Dump and water: Texaco, Vicksburg, Mississippi. GPS: 32.356417, -90.73305
Propane: Tractor Supply,1800 South Frontage RD STE G, Vicksburg, MS 39180

N32.295035,W90.894207 – Click on link to see Google Map

Forks of the Road Slave Market, Historic Natchez Cemetery, Natchez Visitor Reception Center, House on Ellicott Hill, Longwood Plantation. Walking Tour: Rosalie, Old Adams County Jail. There are many historic houses and plantations to visit. Natchez Trace Parkway, Dunleith Historic Inn.

Moose Lodge, 455 John R. Junkin Drive, Natchez, MS.

Take I-10 East toward Baton Rouge, 45.5 miles, Exit 155B, take ramp left for I-10 N toward Metro Airport/Bus. District 8. 8 miles at exit 8C. Take ramp right for US-61 N/Scenic Hwy toward Natchez, 80 miles, turn left onto US-84/US-425 N/John R Junkin Dr., 1.1 mile arrive at entrance road to Moose Lodge on right.

N31.541613,W91.399981 – Click on link to see Google Map

In Lake Charles – Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu, USS Orleck Naval Museum, a stroll thru Charpentier Historic District, Creole Nature Trail All American Road, Sam Houston Jones State Park, Mississippi Flyway, Lake Charles Symphony

(closed due to hurricane, should be open after Jan 1, 2022. If closed, need another place) (10-01-21) Intracoastal Park, 7955 Intracoastal Park Road, Lake Charles, LA or 7955 Intracoastal Park Road, Sulphur, LA. For questions on parish parks or pavilion availability, call 377-721-3540, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or contact us by email at fmreception@cppj.net.

Follow I-10 toward Lake Charles, Take LA-26, EXIT 20, toward Cameron/LA-126/Sulphur, Merge onto Creole Nature Trail/LA-27 toward Cameron, turn right onto Falco Rd., Turn right onto Intracoastal Park Rd, 7955 Intracoastal Park Road, Lake Charles, LA is on the right.

N30.0651655,W93.346831 – Click on link to see Google Map