Greetings 4CU Members!

Memorial Day is our time to honor and mourn all of our military personal who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. May they all rest in peace and be remembered for their service and sacrifice.

We also take time during the holiday to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures and fire up the BBQ grills. Happy June to all! Meteorologists kick off the meteorological summer on June 1, while the calendar designates June 21 as the first day of summer. Whatever date you like, may you have wonderful travels this summer.

The summer and fall rally schedule affords loads of opportunities to hit the road. Lucky for you if you are getting ready to go to the back-to-back Chama and Angel Fire rallies this month!

In This Edition

In this edition, we introduce our new members; give you an update from our rally committee; present a rally review from the hosts of Red Rocks, Silver Trailers, and Hoodoos Rally at Bryce Canyon; and provide our new recipe favorite!

Membership News

We’re excited to welcome the following new members to the 4CU. Be sure to introduce yourselves to them, when you see them at a rally or streaming down the road soon!

New Member

Denise Soteras & Bruno Marchand, Las Vegas, NV, BRN 05761

Affiliate Members

Mynerva & CJ Baley, Chino, CA, BRN 03983

David & Lynn Pass, Tucson, AZ, BRN 9000

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Rally Committee Update

The Rally Committee is very busy working with all of our wonderful hosts to create an exceptional rally calendar. There is a lot to look forward to, as we enter the summer rally season and plan for the fall. Check out all these amazing opportunities! AND… start planning for 2027 rallies!

2026-27 Rally Update and Schedule

Rally Committee Update – June 2026 by Barbara Engelmann

Upcoming Rallies open for registration.
Route 66 Centennial Caravanette – September 11th-23^rd September 2026.  Registration is open for this unique rally opportunity.

Rallies coming soon:
October – No rally is planned. If you have an idea for a rally, reach out the Rally Committee, and they can help you with details.
Second Annual Artesia Air Urban Rally – November 5th-8th 2026 – Artesia, NM
Catalina Unplugged – November 11th-15^th 2026 – Oro Valley, AZ 

RALLY SCHEDULE

Sky Mountain RV Resort, Chama, NM
June 15th – 18th, 2026 – Monday – Thursday
21 Full hook-up sites
Hosts: Cathy and Randy Fuhman
The rally registration is closed.

Balloons over Angel Fire, Angel Fire RV Resort, Angel Fire, NM
June 18 – 22, 2026 – Thursday – Monday
25 Full hook-up sites
Hosts: Scott and Cathy Verhines
Co-Hosts: Chuck and Andrea Hanson
The rally registration is closed.

Starry Nights under Colorado Skies–
Priest Gulch RV Campground, Dolores, CO
August 13 – 16, 2026
15 Full hook-up sites
Hosts: Meme and Michael Eberspacher
The rally registration is closed.

Airstream International Rally, Minot, ND
August 22nd–27th 2026
More Information…

4CU Route 66 Caravanette, NM & AZ
September 11th–23rd 2026
Join the Four Corners Unit (4CU) for a once-in-a-lifetime journey as we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Route 66. This exclusive 12-day “Caravanette” will take 15 rigs across the iconic landscapes of New Mexico and Arizona, celebrating the spirit of the open road with 5 stops (Tucumcari, Albuquerque, Gallop, Winslow and Williams). Hosts are needed for two stops; one in NM and one in AZ—Want to Volunteer? All the hard work has already been done by the caravanette committee; we just need someone to act as a point of contact for each stop. A separate news blast sent to you on May 28th details the revised/reduced fee schedule for this rally! Check it out and sign up for this road trip!

More Information and Register…

October is Open! No rally is planned. If you have an idea for a rally, reach out the Rally Committee, and they can help you with details.

Artesia Air Urban Rally
November 6^th – 8th 2026
Hosts: Scott and Cathy Verhines

Catalina Unplugged
Catalina SP
November 11th-15th 2026
Hosts: Leon and Janet Hauck

New Year’s Rally, Picacho Peak State Park, AZ
December 30th – January 3rd, 2027
Hosts:  Louis Hall and Sergio Quiros
Co-hosts:  Lee and Tammy Gatten

Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ
February 25-28, 2027
Group Campground A & B, Dry Camping

Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ
April 1-4, 2027
Raven Group Loop, Dry Camping

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Rally Roundup

Red Rocks, Silver Trailers, and Hoodoos Rally

Bryce Canyon Rally Roundup – by Karen Conley

The hosts and co-hosts for this rally were Karen and Don Conley and Barbara Lyle and Paul Strieleman. This was Barbara and Paul’s first hosting experience. From the smiles in the photo below, you can see that we all had a wonderful time!

Our Bryce Canyon adventure was relaxing and amazing, thanks to a surprise May snowstorm on our last day that dropped temperatures to 22 degrees. On Monday morning, the park was covered by a fresh layer of snow. Several of us woke early and ventured into the park to see the snow-covered hoodoos and spires. 

During our stay, members explored the park’s trails and hiking opportunities beyond its borders. One highlight was a day trip along Scenic Byway 12, a 124-mile route from Panguitch to Torrey. The drive passed dramatic landscapes, including Red Canyon, the breathtaking Hogback, and the aspen-filled slopes of Boulder Mountain that rival the famed Panda Aspen area.

Our group included 15 rigs, from Basecamps to Classics. Ruby’s Inn RV Park offered roomy, well-shaded sites for a comfortable stay. Despite the surprise of late-season snow, we were treated to mostly beautiful weather throughout the week. It was nice to see friends and welcome new members into our group.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

By Karen Conley

BBQ Bacon Water Chestnuts These can be prepped at home and put in the fridge if you are making them for a rally happy hour.

Ingredients

1. Canned whole water chestnuts
2. Bacon
3. BBQ sauce (We used Famous Dave’s Rich & Sassy)
4. Toothpicks (Soak in water 5-10 minutes prior to use)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425. (We used our electric grill at 350.  I believe you could grill these on a regular grill. But watch them so they don’t get to crispy.)
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.(This makes clean up easy!)
3. Top with a baking rack, if you have one.
4. Drain water chestnuts and pat dry with paper towels.
5. Cut bacon strips into thirds.
6. Wrap each third around a water chestnut. Secure with a toothpick.
7. Place each water chestnut on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.
9. Remove and baste with BBQ sauce, then bake for an additional 10 minutes until bacon is crispy and the BBQ sauce has caramelized.
10. Serve immediately.

We made these at the Bryce Canyon rally.

Source: https://lisasdinnertimedish.com/bbq-bacon-water-chestnuts

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Swag!!!

Have you got your 4CU gear already? Taken any pictures? Share with your editor and we’ll feature a couple photos in the next newsletter!

Here is Karen Conley sporting her 4CU Apron. Pretty snazzy, huh? Jeff and Barbara Engelmann are decked out in hat and shirts.

If you haven’t got yours yet, here’s all the links to browse through all the great 4CU branded swag now available from our select partners: Bonfire, Lands’ End and You Customize It.

Get yourself outfitted before you hit the road again!

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Psst! Have you got a great photo or story to share? Send it in to our news desk and we’ll do the rest!

Keep on ‘streaming and we’ll see you down the road!