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The May-June 2024 issue is here!
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"Escapees magazine can help you along the way as you head out for summer fun. Whether you’re looking for a unique destination spot or a fun gathering of RVers, this issue has it all."
-Tammy Johnson, Editor
Escapees Magazine
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In This Issue
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Here's a sneak peek at some of the great articles that await you in this issue! To read these articles, and more, in full, open your printed May/June issue or check out the digital archive here.
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Pinnacles National Park: A Haven for Condors & Hikers
by Tina Caparella #152563
"Before my husband and I began our full-time RV life, in 2018, we had only visited a handful of national parks in our 25 years of marriage. We have now ventured to 31 parks in the lower 48 states, each one unique and amazing. One park that had eluded us, even as California natives, was Pinnacles National Park. We finally checked it off the list last fall, and it did not disappoint!"
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Tina and her husband, John, took in the rock spires and craggy peaks of Pinnacles National Park. The most amazing sight, though, was the California Condor. They make Pinnacle NP their home. By protecting this critical habitat for the near
extinct condors, there is a chance to save them. The best (and busiest) time to visit is mid-February through June as the weather is comfortable and wildflowers are glorious. Mid- to late fall is a great time to visit with fewer crowds. Summer is HOT! Be sure to take time to hike some of the 30 miles of hiking trails. You won't be disappointed!
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Books for RVers
by Marcella Gauthier #12371
"This latest book from Erik and Jeanne Anderson #129446 is the first in a series of Hershey Pup RV adventures. It teaches children to be curious, to explore and to enjoy the wonders of their environment and the loveliness of the natural world."
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Hershey Pup Discovers New England’s State Birds & Flowers
"This book was written by Erik and Jeanne Anderson, fellow Escapees, who have been living, working, and full-time RVing since 2020 when they set out to travel in all 48 lower United States and six Canadian Provinces. Accompanied by their intrepid Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Hershey Pup, they met many fellow RVers and their pups while traveling. Hershey Pup loves people and other dogs and has quite a following among the RVing public, traveling in what he calls his rolling doghouse. He even has his own Facebook page and many Internet connections that you can use to follow what this pup is up to. This true-life adventure, with its charming illustrations, features their trip as they travel through the states of New England. Each state has a state bird and state flower. There are
beautiful illustrations of the birds and flowers as he and his human mom and dad discover them."
ERIK AND JEANNE ANDERSON #129446 • INDEPENDENTLY PUBLISHED 2023 ISBN: 979-886599560 • PAPERBACK: $11.99 • KINDLE: $3.99
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RV Solar 4: Build a Better Battery Bank
by David Hutchison and Shari Galiardi #161101
"Is a deep cycle battery necessary for my RV solar powered system? The short answer is: yes! But, where to start your journey to find the right battery for your system is another question altogether. There are so many options available, all designed for different types and sizes of systems. If you are new to solar, diving into battery research can seem overwhelming, and we are here to help!"
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This is part four in a six-part RV Solar 101 series about designing a system that's right for you. These educators break everything down so you can make informed decisions about the type and size of system you
will need for your RV. Missed the first three parts? Take a look in the Nov/Dec 2023, Jan/Feb 2024, and March/April 2024 issues to start your RV solar journey.
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Need a place to stay on your way to Escapade? Take a look at our Day's End listings for Wyoming.
ROCK SPRINGS: Pull-outs, on way to Flaming Gorge NRA. No prohibitive signs. 6 mi W of Rock Springs, I-80 x99, go 12 mi S on US 191. N41.39374 W109.30032:
1) Paved pull-out, W side of hwy. Room for several lg RVs.
Susie Morrow #49974.
2) Continue 1.4 mi on US 191, TR (W) on CR 33/Flaming Gorge Rd, go 0.6 mi. 41 22 36N 109 18 1W. Gravel overlook for Big Firehole Canyon. Signed from W but not from E. Room for 1 RV. Before NRA boundary. 7190' elev.
Jack and Dottie Barry #65881
Go to page 19 in your Escapees magazine for more stops near Rock Springs!
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Want to see your name in Escapees magazine?
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Each issue of Escapees magazine offers readers multiple ways to contribute! After all, we created Escapees FOR RVers, BY RVers. Keep reading to see how you can help create a future issue!
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Viewfinder
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Upcoming Viewfinder topics include:
Sep/Oct 2024: Alien Landscape (due May 10, 2024)
Nov/Dec 2024: Beautiful Balloons (due July 10)
Jan/Feb 2025: Fireworks (Due Sept. 10)
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In every issue, we enjoy featuring interesting photos our readers have snapped along their travels! These photos are featured in our Viewfinder column.
Submissions must include your name and membership number, the name of
the photographer, and a caption. Photos will be published on a space-available basis. Submissions do not qualify for payment. To submit photos for “Viewfinder,” send high-resolution, unaltered digital photos as e-mail attachments to viewfinder@escapees.com or use the link below.
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Write an Article!
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Our magazine team is always open to unique and useful articles from the RVing community!
Although member material is considered first priority, non-member material is also reviewed. Travel/destinations-type articles are kept to a
minimum and generally selected only when the location coincides with an Escapees national event. Well researched technical and informational articles are in high demand. Learn more about our submission guidelines and how to share your talent with us below!
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Camping Chair Chat
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Share your travel experiences with fellow RVers! This column is for readers to share thoughts, ideas and helpful hints. If accepted, submissions will be edited for magazine style and formatting.
Submissions sent by e-mail can be directed to departmentseditor@escapees.com or via the link below.
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