Hi, Phil and I learned so much at the Harrisburg rally (remember...."her thyroid meds" answer?). Still laughing over that one ! We want to come to the Quartzsite rally (if we can make it there from Oregon in feb.). But I would just like to throw a spectacular Oregon possibility out there for a future rally if you would ever want to come to Oregon again. Maybe you've already been there.... It's Silver Falls State Park. They have a beautiful 100 site campground with full hook ups. Cabins, even ADA accessible sites and cabins. They have a stunning conference center and a historic lodge (built by the CCC in the 1930's) that could be used for seminar talks. Lots of dog friendly trails and also a drop dead 8 mile hike around and through and under 10 waterfalls. It is a truly wonderful and serene place. You can check it out on the Oregon state park website : www.oregonstateparks.org Thanks, Theresa and Phil Lee
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Friday 5th of October 2012 07:12:38 PM
Howard said
12:37 AM Oct 6, 2012
Thanks so much for the suggestion. We would LOVE to have a rally at a state park and we'll give Silver Falls State Park a look. However, the biggest issue with state parks is reserving the sites in advance. They aren't quite as flexible in allowing us to block off a number of sites without a huge upfront deposit. But we'll see.
NWescapee said
04:40 AM Oct 6, 2012
Great idea!! I do happen to know this particular state park is open to classes, events, etc. that some state parks wouldn't even consider. 2 of our professional photography artist friends regularly conduct classes, seminars, photo instruction in this park. And yes, one of the pieces of artwork we have to part with when we start the full timing life will be a wonderful picture taken at their falls. Sigh, I can just hear Howard now from the Rally reminding us there are lots of trade offs.....
Terry and Jo said
11:04 AM Oct 6, 2012
Well, you piqued my interest with the mention of so many falls in the area, so I googled for the state park itself and found this link:
I'm going to have to put this one on a list of must-see's. Can one do the 8 mile hike on bicycles? As old as Jo and I are, I'm not sure an 8 mile hike is in our capabilities. (Well, if we lost some weight, we might.)
EDIT: Never mind. I just read where bicycles are NOT allowed, along with other things as well as pets.
Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 6th of October 2012 11:07:25 AM
Fergizmo said
03:52 PM Oct 7, 2012
But there are many bike trails at the park. Donna and I have a great time campoing there. Beautiful.
Hi, Phil and I learned so much at the Harrisburg rally (remember...."her thyroid meds" answer?). Still laughing over that one ! We want to come to the Quartzsite rally (if we can make it there from Oregon in feb.). But I would just like to throw a spectacular Oregon possibility out there for a future rally if you would ever want to come to Oregon again. Maybe you've already been there.... It's Silver Falls State Park. They have a beautiful 100 site campground with full hook ups. Cabins, even ADA accessible sites and cabins. They have a stunning conference center and a historic lodge (built by the CCC in the 1930's) that could be used for seminar talks. Lots of dog friendly trails and also a drop dead 8 mile hike around and through and under 10 waterfalls. It is a truly wonderful and serene place. You can check it out on the Oregon state park website : www.oregonstateparks.org Thanks, Theresa and Phil Lee
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Friday 5th of October 2012 07:12:38 PM
Thanks so much for the suggestion. We would LOVE to have a rally at a state park and we'll give Silver Falls State Park a look. However, the biggest issue with state parks is reserving the sites in advance. They aren't quite as flexible in allowing us to block off a number of sites without a huge upfront deposit. But we'll see.
Well, you piqued my interest with the mention of so many falls in the area, so I googled for the state park itself and found this link:
Silver Falls State Park
I'm going to have to put this one on a list of must-see's. Can one do the 8 mile hike on bicycles? As old as Jo and I are, I'm not sure an 8 mile hike is in our capabilities. (Well, if we lost some weight, we might.)
EDIT: Never mind. I just read where bicycles are NOT allowed, along with other things as well as pets.
Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 6th of October 2012 11:07:25 AM