Escapees September-October 2023

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ClubSta 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 National Escapade Directors Rob and Laura Kernodle Chapter Director/BoF Coordinator Wendy Stanwood HOP Director Lisa Koca

TAMMY JOHNSON #39557 Editor, Escapees Magazine

Hangouts Directors Theresé Julo Convergence Director Hollie Parks Educational Director Jim Koca

“ If we use your photo for the cover, you will be compensated $ 200.”

Brand Director Brandon Hatcher

Marketing Director Kerensa Durr Communications Director Georgianne Austin Magazine Sta ff Managing Editor Tammy Johnson Copy Editor Carol Rice Editorial Assistant Kelly Evans-Hill Graphic Artist Krystina Evans Graphic Artist Cole Carter Advertising Director Kelly Evans-Hill Technical Advisor Mark Nemeth

Once again, fall is about to make it’s debut and, as always, many of us have been anxiously awaiting it’s arrival. This time of year ushers in many of our favorite things, such as cooler temps, changing leaves and nightly camp fi re gatherings. If you’re like me, you already have those S’more ingredients on hand and ready for that beloved camp fi re treat. A s you head out on your travels this fall, don’t forget your Escapees magazine. In this issue, you’ll fi nd interesting destination stops, as well as other valuable information. You might even fi nd out about a few useful products that you didn’t know existed. Staff at Escapees are alway looking for tips and tricks, and valuable products that can make your life easier out there on the road. If you have a product, gadget or service that you simply can’t live without, tell us about it so we can share it with others! We’ll be sure to give you credit for fi nding it fi rst. I know there are a lot of you who love to document your travels through photos. This is yet another way you can share your travels with the RVing community. If you would like to submit photos for the cover, you can download the photo guidelines from the Escapees website. If we use your photo for the cover, you will be compensated $200. You can also share themed photos for the “View fi nder” column in each issue. Even though this column is for bragging rights only, it’s a good way to share your travels with others. So, get out there and have some fun this fall! Remember, good times are best when they are spent with friends. My wish for you is to fi nd a nice camp fi re and someone to share those s’mores with real soon. Happy travels to you all.

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