4CU News
4CU March Update
Hey there 4CU!
Spring is in the air and the 4CU rally season is revving up! In this edition, we welcome two new affiliate member couples to our community, give you an early look at our exciting Route 66 Centennial Unit Caravan through New Mexico and Arizona this September, and share the details on the Silver on the River — a chartered river cruise through the Rhône Valley of France this July!
We’ve also got a sneak peek at a stunning new rally location at Priest Gulch along the Dolores River — but it needs a host by April 1st to become a reality. Plus, check out the full 2026 rally schedule and find out where there are still spots open for you to join the fun (or even step up and host)!
Also in this edition:
- A preview of our Route 66 unit caravan:
- McDowell Mellow Mountain Rally round-up with photos!
- A Priest Gulch sneak peak,
- Lots of spaces still available in upcoming rallies!
- Exciting information about the Silver on the River caravan on a river cruiser in France that sounds AMAZING!!!! I’ve included message from the host and some photos to tweak your imagination and travel lust! And,
- A reminder that there are still spots on the fabulous Spring Break at the Ranch Rally at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in April!!! What are you waiting for?!
Membership Update
We’re excited to welcome the following new affiliate 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 Affiliate Members
Robert and Cher Mitton, 4508, Ridgeway, CO, Colorado Airstream Club
Thom and Ouarda Wells, 2145, Tucson, AZ, Arizona Airstream Club
4CU Route 66 Unit Caravan
We’re excited to give you a sneak peek at something truly special — a one-of-a-kind mini caravan in the works! Check the dates below and mark your calendar now… you won’t want to miss this.
As a part of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 celebrations, we’re putting the finishing touches on an unforgettable five-stop journey across New Mexico and Arizona. This will be twelve incredible days of adventure, history, and community amongst Airstream friends!
Each stop is being carefully planned, with no more than three hours between destinations, to keep the drives relaxed and enjoyable. We’re limiting this experience to just 25 rigs, creating an intimate atmosphere where stories can be shared, and friendships formed and deepened.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy:
• Inspiring guest speakers
• Curated, organized excursions
• Iconic Route 66 sights
• Stunning desert landscapes
• And plenty of time to connect around the campfire
This isn’t just a caravan — it’s a rolling celebration of a slice of America’s most legendary highway.
The itinerary is as follows:
11-13 September: Tucumcari, NM
Blaze-in-Saddle RV Park
13-16 September: Albuquerque, NM
Enchanted Trails RV Park
16-18 September: Gallup, NM
USA RV Park
18-20 September: Winslow, AZ
Homolavi Ruins State Park with excursion to Winslow and La Posada
20-23 September: Williams, AZ
Grand Canyon Railway RV Park
We will have more information and a registration date soon, and we will keep the rally page on the ACI site updated as information comes in.
Rally Round-Up: McDowell Mellow Mountain
by: Jot Hollenbeck
A small but mighty group of 12 trailers and 22 folks attended this Four Corners Unit Airstream Rally at the McDowell Mountain Regional Park, February 26th through March 1st, 2026.
The group campground featured a large, shaded pavilion, large BBQs, a campfire area and spectacular views of the Sonoran desert.
This “lightly scheduled” rally gave everyone plenty of free time to explore the hiking and biking trails offered in the park.
There was also time to explore Fountain Hills, and on Friday a group of us met for lunch with a view of the 330 foot tall namesake water fountain.
Each evening featured a happy hour with shared goodies, as well as a group BBQ on Friday and a structured potluck on Saturday. Our days were capped off with a campfire, with a bit of music thrown in for good measure.
Rally Look-Ahead
We have a booked the Priest Gulch Campground and RV Park Cabins and Lodge for another incredible Airstream Club rally for the 13-16 August! Now, before I tell you how exciting this location is, I need to tell you that we need a member to step up to host this rally by 1 April or we’ll have to cancel our booking! Now, check this out:
Located along the Dolores River in the San Juan National Forest, the campground offers immediate access to hiking on Priest Gulch Trail #645, with options ranging from easy forest walks to more challenging backcountry loops. The river provides excellent trout fishing, and the surrounding forest roads are perfect for mountain biking and scenic drives.
Nearby, we can enjoy boating and paddling at McPhee Reservoir, explore the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, or take a spectacular mountain drive to Telluride.
With riverfront sites, cool mountain air, and endless options for group hikes, fishing meetups, scenic drives, and evening campfires, Priest Gulch has all the ingredients for an unforgettable rally!
Interested in bringing this weekend to life? Step up and volunteer to host — we’ll support you every step of the way.
Give it a thought and let our rally committee know that you’re interested in hosting this rally!
There are also still some stops that need hosts on the Route 66 Caravan in September! Let us know if you can help out!
However easy you think rally hosting might be, it’s way easier than that! And we’ve a fabulous rally committee here to help YOU!
Each rally has a committee member assigned to assist the hosts. We have easy spreadsheets to prompt you to consider various expenses and activities, build out your budget, and calculate the rally fees. Hosts and co-hosts also receive subsidized rally fees and 4CU swag!
2026 Rally Schedule
Thank you to those who have stepped up to host one of these Four Corners Unit Airstream Rallies listed below!
Spring Break at the Ranch Rally
Dead Horse Ranch SP, Cottonwood AZ.
9-12 April 2026
Do you know that the very first Airstream Rally held by the Four Corners Unit was 19 years ago, at Dead Horse Ranch State Park? April is perfect time to visit the Cottonwood area and still enjoy campfires and sweatshirts, as temperatures in Southern AZ start to heat up. The rally hosts and co-hosts have planned a memorable rally with a lot of opportunities to gather with fellow Airstreamers. There are plenty of openings just waiting for you to sign up!
Hosts: Dan & Kathy Fahey
Co-Hosts: John & Kathy Lorec
More Information…
Register Here…
Red Rocks, Silver Trailers and Hoodoos Rally!
Rudy’s RV Park, just outside the entrance to Bryce Canyon NP.
14-18 May 2026
It’s not too often you can stay at a spot with full hook ups just outside the entrance to one of the most beautiful National Parks in the US! There are still a couple of openings for this rally, check it out!
Hosts: Karen & Don Conley
Co-Hosts: Barbara Lyle & Paul Strieleman
More Information…
Register Here…
Sky Mountain RV Resort, Chama, NM
15 – 18 June 2026 – Monday – Thursday
21 Full hook-up sites
Hosts: Cathy and Randy Fuhman
Information coming soon!
Angel Fire RV Resort, Angel Fire, NM
18 – 22 June 2026 – Thursday – Monday
25 Full hook-up sites
Hosts: Scott and Cathy Verhines
Co-Hosts: Chuck and Andrea Hanson
Information coming 14 March!
July is open!
Priest Gulch RV Campground, Dolores, CO
13–16 August 2026
15 Full hook-up sites
We are still looking for a host for this new 4CU Rally. The rally committee is here to help you if interested in hosting this rally.
This rally will be canceled on 1 April if no host steps forward.
Hosts: TBD – Want to Volunteer?
Airstream International Rally, Minot, ND
22–27 August 2026
4CU Route 66 Unit Caravan, NM & AZ
11–23 September 2026
The 4CU Route 66 Unit Caravan to commemorate the Centennial of Route 66. There are 5 stops planned and the rally committee is looking for members to step forward and help with the 3 stops in NM (Tucumcari, Albuquerque and Gallup) and 2 stops on AZ (Homolovi, and Winslow).
Hosts are needed at each stop! — Want to Volunteer?
October is Open!
Artesia Air Urban Rally
6-8 November 2026
Hosts: Scott and Cathy Verhines
Co-Hosts: Jeff and Barbara Engelmann
Catalina Unplugged
Catalina SP
11-15 November 2026
Hosts: Leon and Janet Hauck
New Year’s Rally, Picacho Peak State Park, AZ
30 December – 3 January 2027
Silver On The River Caravan
by: Jason Grendahl
About two years ago, several people, myself included, were sitting around a campfire at a rally when someone started talking about how they enjoy cruising. Then a few more people chimed in with the same sentiment. Amazingly, we found that we were booked on the same cruise as someone else and our cabins were only 10 doors apart. We had a blast on the cruise together. So I thought…we all enjoy going to rallies and traveling with our Airstreams…why not all go on a cruise together? It would be a rally on a cruise ship!
About the same time, Airstream Club International (ACI) sent out an interest survey for members interested in a cruise. So I conferred with ACI and they suggested that we make it a National Event Rally and that I host it. Last summer, we had the Silver on the Seas cruise to Alaska. It was the trial run for making a cruising National Event Rally, NER, a regularly occurring event. It was a great success. About 100 Airstreamers went on a Celebrity cruise ship from Seattle to Alaska.
So this summer, July 15-22, we’re doing it again but on a river cruise in France. The whole boat is chartered to ACI so we won’t disrupt others on board with our happy hours and virtual campfire gatherings. Even our travel agent, who runs a travel agency dedicated to luxury cruising, is an ACI member. Because of that, we are on Riverside, a premier European cruise line. Specifically, we will be on the line’s Ravel ship and we’ll be cruising the Rhone river in southeastern France. This renowned historical region features wine and culinary events both on board and at every stop. Every room on the ship is a suite with a veranda. The cruise is all-inclusive, so whatever food, restaurants on board, drinks, and even excursions are included. And as a bonus, if family or friends have this on their bucket list, they are welcome too at the same rate as ACI folks.
Since getting to France is a pretty long haul, there are optional pre- and post-cruise touring options for the group, too. Before the cruise, a trip to Normandy is planned which includes bus transport, hotel, and a private guided tour of the memorial site. If cruising is REALLY your thing, it’s also possible to get on the same cruise ship for a 4-day cruise through the Burgundy region of France on the Saone river; and the best part: you can get the same room as for Silver on the River so you don’t even need to move your stuff when everyone else gets on board. After the cruise, there is a group option to take a high-speed train to Paris where we’ll have a group hotel.
We’re also already in the early planning stages for 2027’s NER cruise. Keep your eyes on the Blue Beret, your email inbox, and social media for that announcement. It’s going to be a super bucket list trip!
Jason Grendahl, Event Host, Silver on the River 2026
jasongrendahl@gmail.com
Go here for more information, itinerary and booking formation or contact Jason!
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!
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!
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!