Rebecca McKinney
The Vagabonds RV Club had a very busy April. The month started with our End of Season Potluck party followed by a late April Rally to Payson, Ariz. The End of Season Potluck party was hosted by Gary and Marita Hickman at their beautiful home. Approximately 50 people attended, sharing delicious side dishes and desserts to enjoy. Henry and Kathy Morgan made their smoked pulled pork for the main dish. We visited with one another, played trivia bingo, and gave out raffle prizes as well as welcomed some of our newest members.
The Payson Rally was a year in the making. It can be a challenge to find RV parks that accommodate a large rally, so reserving early is a must! The volunteer Wagon Masters and Assistant Wagon Masters plan activities with the group’s interests in mind and research the location’s unique features for maximum enjoyment. It takes a lot of planning, but is well worth it when everything comes together. We had 12 sites reserved and were secluded in the Payson Campground and RV Resort, which is nestled right off Highway 260. A mom and baby javelina and elk family frequented our camp. It was amazing. We enjoyed several campsite gatherings, unique restaurants, candle making, quartz crystal digging, golfing, and tours at the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Zane Grey Cabin, and Rim Country Museum. Some of us even visited a wine meadery deep in the forest. It was very interesting. The Mogollon Rim, at 7,000 feet elevation, is a must to see with its Ponderosa pine forests. Members had various options of visiting via viewpoints, hiking trails, walking paths, and even driving along the rim. There were many opportunities to get that four-wheel drive dirty.
If you are interested in joining the Vagabonds RV Club, please stop by our Oct. 3 meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the Cheyenne room. All types of RVs are welcome. For more information about our club, you may contact us at vagabondsrvclub@gmail.com.