Escapees September-October 2024

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ClubSta ff CEO Joel Holland CMO Bill Zhang Educational Director Jim Koca Creative Director Brandon Hatcher Marketing Director Kerensa Durr

Digital Content Manager Jeannie Dees Director of Brand Marketing Carrie Price Assoc. Director of Partnerships Alyssa Javadi Product Manager, Growth Trevin Wilson Sr Performance Marketing Mgr Qiang Zhang Sr Lifecycle Marketing Manager Krystal Mango Brand and Content Manager Alyssa Chartier Paid Channels Marketing Mgr Beni Divasta Marketing Content Specialist Allison Smith Brand Relationships Manager Will Jackson Marketing Content Specialist Allison Smith Growth Marketing Specialist Anne-Marie Byl 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 Event Coordinators National Escapade Directors Rob and Laura Kernodle Chapter Director/BoF Coordinator Wendy Stanwood HOP Director Lisa Koca Hangouts Director Kirsty Halliday Convergence Director Hollie Parks RV Show Directors Larry and Robyn Schultz Submissions of features on all phases of RV living are welcome. Writers’ guidelines and payment schedule are available upon request: editor@escapees.com • For commercial display ads, contact advertising by calling 936-327-8873 or e-mail advertising@escapees.com. • Send address changes to Harvest Hosts Opco, LLC., 100 Rainbow Drive, Living ston, TX 77351-9300 or clubbusiness@escapees.com. Escapees magazine (ISSN-1556-7486) is published bimonthly by Harvest Hosts Opco, LLC., 100 Rainbow Drive, Livingston, Texas 77351. Periodical postage paid at Livingston, Texas, and additional mailing o ffi ces. 936 327-8873. Fax: 936-327-4388. Website: www.escapees.com. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Escapees RV Club, 100 Rainbow Drive, Livingston, Texas 77351-9300. Copyright© 2024 by Harvest Hosts Opco, LLC. All rights reserved. Escapees magazine is published bimonthly by Harvest Hosts Opco, LLC., RoVing Press, in Liv ingston, Texas. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a data-re trieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or any other, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Opinions expressed under individual names are not necessarily those of the Escapees RV Club, its o ffi cers or the membership in general. Escapees does not knowingly accept deceptive or misleading ads. The name Escapees and the house-in-a-wagon logo are registered trademarks of Harvest Hosts Opco, LLC., a Texas corporation. Commercial or noncommercial use requires an annual permit. Escapees Corporate O ffi ce 100 Rainbow Drive, Livingston, TX 77351-9300 936-327-8873 • Fax: 936-327-4388, www.escapees.com Escapees Mail Service O ffi ce 101 Rainbow Drive, Livingston, TX 77399-9330 936-327-8873 • Fax: 936-327-4388 www.escapees.com/mail-serviceThe written material within this publication is provided for educational or informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Escapees makes no e ff ort to verify the infor mation in this publication and, therefore, Escapees does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the contributors’ submissions. Escapees shall not be responsible for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of, or in connection with, the use of the materials herein.

TAMMY JOHNSON #39557 Editor, Escapees Magazine

“Now, with the union of Escapees and Harvest Hosts, look for more opportunities on the horizon. Take advantage of club bene fi ts and expand your adventures with new places and faces as you travel... ” Fall is in the air, and RVs are on the move! Before you head to your favorite winter camp ing spot, be sure to check out the “Events Calendar” in this issue to see if there are some activities and group events that you might like to attend along the way now that the weather is cool and more comfortable. C lub event coordinators are working hard to fi nd fun and interesting destinations to offer, so come on and enjoy the camaraderie. All you have to do is register. The hard work and details have been taken care of for you. Fall is the perfect time of year to get in those last big adventures before Jack Frost comes nipping at your door. No matter what part of the country you’re traveling through, you will likely fi nd a gathering of the RV community nearby. Now, with the union of Escapees and Harvest Hosts, look for more opportunities on the horizon. Take advantage of clubbene fi ts and expand your adventures with new places and faces as you travel throughout the US and abroad. Escapees magazine is still the valuable resource that it has always been, and I encourage you to share your knowledge of the RV lifestyle with your fellow travelers. New RVers appreci ate the tips and tricks from seasoned RVers who have “been there; done that!” I hope that your summer has been fi lled with fun and adventure, and that the good times will continue to roll through the fall and winter months ahead. Travel safe, and just maybe I’ll see you somewhere down the road.

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