Escapees January-February 2024

The Ultimate Hangouts Road Trip in 2024! By THERESÉ JULO #139199, Hangouts Director

PARTY ON PLOMOSA “Our journey begins in this hidden gem in the Sonoran Desert.”

Come, join us as we embark on a journey to explore incredible destinations across the US. We’ve thoughtfully selected each destination, enticing you to spend a week with us and share travel ideas between events. PARTY ON PLOMOSA, QUARTZSITE, AZ, JANUARY 24 Our journey begins in this hidden gem in the Sonoran Desert. Join us for an Escapees club afternoon and meet Hangouts Assistant, Kirsty Halliday. At the party, you’ll learn more about your Escapees’ bene fi ts, enjoy live music and reconnect with old friends. Visit: www.quartzsitetourism.com/explore-quartzsite/. WINTER BLAST, LAKE HAVASU, AZ, FEBRUARY 13–19 Our fi rst Hangout takes us to the home of the West ern Pyrotechnic Association’s Winter Blast. Explore the town’s rich history and enjoy the multitude of outdoor activities the epic blue-green waters of the lake offer. Imagine a town transformed into a fi re works extravaganza that lights up the night sky with explosions of color and sound! Explore, at www.GoLakeHavasu.com.

SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENT, PARIS TX, APRIL 6–14 If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the solar eclipse, lets detour to Paris, an area within the path of totality. Escapees and Xscapers from far and wide will gather for this celestial occasion, as the moon completely obscures the sun and day brie fl y turns into night. For details, visit https://escapees.com/event/solar-eclipse-event/ and, to learn about Paris, visit https://parissolareclipse.com/. BLACK HILLS AND BADLANDS, SPEARFISH, SD, MAY 6–13 Next, the Black Hills are famous for their rich, natural and cultural signi fi cance. This majestic mountain range is renowned for the iconic Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorials. Step back into the ice age at The Mammoth Site where 61 mammoths have been unearthed. The stunning landscapes, including the dramatic Spear fi sh Canyon and Custer State Park, offer hiking, wildlife and scenic photography. Discover more at www.BlackHillsVisitor.com. ESCAPADE, ROCK SPRINGS, WY, JUNE 16–21 Join us at Escapees’ biggest rally of the year! Start your morning with me having a good stretch at yoga. That will set you up to enjoy a full day of everything Escapade offers. Kirsty will give an informative presentation about the Hangouts and host a Hangout Social so you can catch up with friends and meet

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