Escapees November-December 2022

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Club Sta ff Club Founders Joe and Kay Peterson President Travis Carr Vice President Melanie Carr

Co-Chief Executive O ffi cer Travis Carr Co-Chief Executive O ffi cer Melanie Carr Chief Operations O ffi cer Teresa Moore General Manager Kelly Brown Escapees RV Parks Administrator Cindy Neilsen

TAMMY JOHNSON #39557 Editor, Escapees Magazine

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“Many campgrounds will coordinate special events for their guest and lot owners.” Home is wherever you park it, even during the holiday season. M any of you plan to celebrate the holidays, some visiting family and friends, while others may simply choose to hang around a campground or a favorite boondocking spot. For those who are roaming, it shouldn’t be hard to fi nd a gathering in most towns and cities. You can seek out informa tion on parades, lighting ceremonies and other festive events by contacting the local visitors center or checking online message boards. Many campgrounds will coordinate special events for their guest and lot owners. Learning about other cultures and traditions throughout different parts of the country is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays and, who knows, you may even make some new life-long friends. For the snowbirds traveling south, this is the time to check out all those points of interest you’ve been wanting to visit in the southern states. The weather is beginning to cool so outdoor activities will be pleasant in most areas. As always, Escapees will offer a variety of events and gath erings throughout 2023. Take a look at our events calendar to see where Xscapers, Chapters and BoF groups plan to meet up. The HOP and Hangout programs have wonderful and exciting group trips planned for those of you who like the safety and convenience of being with your community of fellow RVers. Check out the member section of Escapees magazine beginning on page 60 of this issue to see all the events and bene fi ts the club has to offer. I’m sure you will fi nd something that piques your interest. Happy holidays and happy traveling from the editorial department. We hope to see you down the road soon.

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