Escapees September-October 2024

By KIRSTY HALLIDAY #115499, Hangouts Director

all the local sights by way of a comedy bus tour, a boat tour on the Cumberland River and getting plenty of country music at the Willie Nelson & Friends Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry! Others are getting ready to attend the Body, Mind & Spirits Hangout in the Forgotten Coast of Florida, with yoga sessions on the beach, right in front of their waterfront campground. Hangouts usually go a little quiet over the W inter as many of you are making a move south to warmer temps. However, as you travel or sit at your homebase, keep your eyes open for wonderful Fall festivals or holiday destinations that could host a 30 RV Hangout for a few days or a week. Check out the local campgrounds and consider the local activities and sights. If it’s a place that you’d love to share with other RVers next year, reach out and let me know. Holidays are a great time to share with others on the road so let’s Hangout together! After all, there’s no reason why Xscapers should corner the market on Halloween and Friendsgiving!

It’s that time of year when many of you are seeking beautiful fall colors in the mountains. And, after another hot summer, I hope you are enjoying milder weather so your heating and cooling systems aren’t working as hard. Children are back to school and summer vacations are over, so many of the popular tourist destinations are less crowded o ff er ing you more space and serenity to enjoy your favorite spots. Fall festivals are welcom ing you to celebrate the harvest and Hallow een brings pumpkin patches and apple pick ing…Mmm, I can smell the apple cider now! T he Music & Motos Hangout is taking place in mid-September in Nashville, where club members who travel with motorcycles will be hitting the road to Natchez and Lynchburg, as well as seeing

Maritime themed potluck dinner with pirate and mermaid costumes at the Southern Oregon Coast Hangout. PHOTO BY THERESÉ JULO #139199

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ESCAPEES Magazine September/October 2024