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Have you heard?
Escapade Registration Is Open and We've Added a Second Flaming Gorge HOP!
We'd love for you to join us and your fellow SKPs in Rock Springs, Wyoming, June 16-21 for our largest event of the year!
You definitely won't want to miss:
Live entertainment from amazing performers including dance hits with Final Eyes and original rock and blues from Williams Brothers Band
Dozens of educational seminars from both RV professionals and peers
Connecting with fellow RVers through socials, happy hours, jam sessions, classes, and more
Getting face-to-face time with service providers, parts/accessory dealers, and more in the vendor market
Enjoying the gorgeous scenery and outdoor playground of Wyoming!
Are you planning on coming early or staying in the area after the Escapade? There's plenty to do in and around Rock Springs! For great ideas, go to Travel Wyoming.
Do you have friends who aren't Escapees yet? Invite them to come to the Escapade and they can receive $10 off their Escapees membership fee
when they sign up!
PLUS, when you register, you can extend your Escapade experience by signing up for one of two Flaming Gorge HOPs! You read that right. The first one was so popular, we added a second one! These excursions take you out into the Wyoming desert to visit Flaming Gorge, Antelope Flat, Firehole Canyon, and more, with lunch and
scenic stops along the way.
Tickets are available now! Head to escapade.escapees.com to see what prior Escapades were like, get the latest on our 2024 gathering, and register!
We can't wait to see you there!
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Grab Your Eclipse Event Tickets!
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Do you have your Solar Eclipse Event tickets yet?
You won't want to miss out on this bucket list event April 6-14, 2024!
The Xscapers Convergence team, along with assistance from the Hangouts team, has put together an amazing event centered around the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse. We'll be staying in Paris, Texas where you'll get to experience more than four minutes of totality! In addition to this celestial wonder, there will be live music performances, themed activities, group gatherings and plenty of community led fun. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! This event will be open to all Escapees members and group parking will be offered for Xscapers. Grab your tickets NOW before they're all gone!
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NEW! The 3 Biggest Workamping Questions RVers Want To Know
It may seem like the world of workamping is a big scary place. It’s not! It’s an incredible opportunity to work while you travel in your RV. And while it may be overwhelming at first, the workamping community is full of helpful answers to your workamping questions. So if you need advice on workamping mistakes to avoid, tips for searching for workamping jobs, or just how to get started in this awesome world of workamping, read on and get ready to have all your workamping questions answered.
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How RVers Plan Ahead For Tax Time
Tax time can be a big stressor for many. If the thought of tax time brings up frustrations or makes you shudder, have no fear. Heather Ryan, The Tax Queen, has helped many RVers plan ahead for tax time. Follow these tips to help ease your stress!
While taxes are not the most fun thing in life, they are a given if you earn any income. If you can’t make them go away, then you might as well embrace them, right? At the very least, maybe you’ll procrastinate a little less if it’s easier and takes less time.
In this blog post, Heather shares some tips to help file your tax return and make it less "taxing."
Kidding aside, read on to find out how to prepare for tax time so it's not so overwhelming.
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Upcoming Events
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Find your community at one of our Escapees-led social events! We have a variety of destinations and schedules to suit your preferences and needs and hope you find an opportunity to join the fun and meet more fellow SKPs. This certainly isn't all of them, so take a look at our club events calendar to see the full lineup!
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Solar Eclipse Event
April 6-14, 2024
The Xscapers Convergence team, along with assistance from the Hangouts team, have put together an amazing event centered around the April 8,2024, solar eclipse. We'll be staying in Paris, Texas where you'll get to experience more than four minutes of totality! In addition to this celestial wonder, there will be live music performances, themed activities, group gatherings and plenty of community-led fun. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
This event is open to ALL Escapees members and group parking will be offered for Xscapers.
Tickets on sale NOW!
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RVers Boot Camp
April 26-28, 2024
Coming up in Livingston, Texas, RVers Boot Camp walks you through everything you need to know to maintain and operate your RV safely. Spend three days with our industry experts and you'll learn about tire and weight safety, proper towing techniques, fire and life safety, and much more.
Get an appointment to have your rig weighed before or after with our SmartWeigh program while you stay at our flagship RV park, Rainbow's End!
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Best of Nashville HOP
April 28 - May 4, 2024
Best known as the Capital of Country Music, some of the biggest names started singing in the famous honky-tonks on Broadway Street. You'll get to see some of the iconic buildings such as the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Have fun visiting places and sites like the famous TV show "The American Pickers" of Antique Archaeology, Jack Daniel's Distillery, Arrington Vineyards - owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn, the famous Music Row District, Lower Broadway, Legislative Plaza, Bicentennial Park, The Gulch, Centennial Park, and the Parthenon. Registration open now!
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The Best of Scotland HOP
May 11-19, 2024
Scotland has a rich history and is known for its beautiful historical castles, whisky distilleries, bagpipes, and lochs across the country.
Start your tour in Glasgow and see the red sandstone Victorian buildings and Glasgow Cathedral. While visiting the museum, enjoy a welcome drink with the director during your visit to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Cruise Loch Lomond and visit the town of Inveraray and take a guided tour of Inveraray Castle, featured in “Downton Abbey.” Take a beautiful scenic drive on the “Road to the Isles” and board a ferry to the Isle of Skye to visit Armadale Castle. Back on the mainland, travel along the shores of Loch Ness and see if you can capture a picture of the legendary Nessie! And there's so much more!
Register before March 1st!
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Alaska Cruise & Land Adventure HOP
May 17-29, 2024
From the sea to the interior, experience the magic only Alaska can offer on this spectacular 7-days-by-sea and 5-days-by-land HOP, as it delivers all the must-see sights by ship, train, and multi-night land motorcoach tours.
Mother nature is in its natural state in Alaska and wildlife remains abundant. You can even see whales breaching the water, spectacular glaciers calving, lush rainforests, towering mountains, and salmon making their way upstream while bears and moose roam freely. You won't want to miss this one!
Grab your spot before February 17, 2024!
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As you're reading through this newsletter, our event directors are busily working on more events! We don't want to give too much away, but keep your eyes open for an Xscapers 4th of July Convergence in South Dakota and a
Hangout on the Southern Oregon Coast!
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Member Benefits
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RV Foundations is FREE for all Members!
There's always room to expand your expertise or refresh your RVing skills. RV Foundations: Operation, Safety, and Maintenance is a comprehensive course available in RVers Online University (RVOU) and we’re giving it to all our amazing members for FREE!
From the hooking up at a campground for the first time to understanding your electrical system, ensuring fire safety, maintaining your generator, and beyond, RV Foundations covers it all. As our gift to you, we're extending an exclusive opportunity for all Escapees members to enroll in RV Foundations with electives for FREE until May 2024. Enjoy a full year of access to RV Foundations and RVOU electives from the date of your sign-up!
The beauty of RVers Online University lies in its flexibility – access the course materials through video tutorials or written content from any location!
All members are still eligible for a discount on RVOU’s Roadmap to Full-Time RVing for those eager to delve deeper into the nomadic lifestyle. Additionally, if you prefer hands-on learning, RVers Boot Camp awaits you with in-person classes at a member-only price.
Visit your member dashboard or check the Commercial Directory for the link to claim your FREE RV Foundations course. Elevate your RVing experience – Join RV Foundations for FREE now!
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Escapees Advocacy
Escapees RV Club has a rich tradition of championing the rights of RVers. The longstanding slogan of our club explains why we feel that advocacy is a calling.
Escapees RV Club is a Total Support Network for ALL RVers. Being a “total support network” means, amongst other things, that we will defend the rights of RVers, to the best of our ability. Moreover, we advocate because we can and few others will. To learn more about the advocacy done of behalf of RVers, please click HERE!
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