4CU News
4CU May Update
Greetings 4CU Members!
Happy May! I don’t know about you, but there is something magical that happens in May. Well into spring, the glorious changes in the trees as they leaf out, blooming cacti, oleanders, Mexican Bird of Paradise, and longer hours of daylight give new energy and promise. May Day (May 1), while not celebrated in the US has it’s roots in ancient agricultural festivals and the modern International Workers’ Day, which commemorates the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, where workers struck for an eight-hour workday. Yeah for that!
May is also a must for Airstream travel. Get out there and see the beauty all around us while meeting up with friends at rallies. The summer and fall rally schedule affords loads of opportunities to hit the road. Coming up next is Bryce Canyon – wow! If you’ve been there, go again. If you have not visited it, put it on your must do list, because it has got to be among the top 5 gorgeous places in the US. And planning ahead, don’t forget the back-to-back Chama and Angel Fire rallies in June!
In this edition, we welcome two new affiliate member couples to our community, give you a big update from our rally committee, a rally review from the hosts of Spring Break at the Ranch, and introduce our new recipe favorite!
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
Jim Breitinger, BRN20083, Centerville, Utah
Stacey & Chris Edward, BRN10530, Omaha, Nebraska
Rally Committee Update
by: Barbara Engelmann
There is a lot to look forward to, as we enter the summer rally season. Here is our plan for a very full summer and fall. Check out all these amazing opportunities! AND … start planning for 2027 rallies!
2026-27 Rally and Registration Schedule
Red Rocks, Silver Trailers and Hoodoos Rally!
Rudy’s RV Park, just outside the entrance to Bryce Canyon NP.
May 14 – 18, 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
June 15th – 18th, 2026 – Monday – Thursday
21 Full hook-up sites
Hosts: Cathy and Randy Fuhman
13 spots available
More Information…
Register Today…
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
More Information…
Register on waitlist list…
July is open!
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
Co-Hosts: Alan and Genie Shupe
2 spots available
More Information…
Register here…
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 25 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).
More Information coming on Tuesday!…
Register opens here Saturday 9 May at 8am-ish
October is Open!
Artesia Air Urban Rally
November 6th – 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, 2027Hosts: Louis Hall and Sergio QuirosCo-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
Rally Roundup
Spring Break at the Ranch
by: Kathy Fahey
Spring Break at the Ranch was a blast! We had 13 trailers in the beautiful group site at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, AZ. That early heat wave in March was followed in April with mild temperatures, periodic breezes, and one rainy night when everyone was tucked into bed. You can’t order anything prettier than sunsets in Arizona.
Thank you to everyone for the generous food donations for the local food pantry in Cottonwood. We brought bags and boxes loaded with canned and dry goods to the Old Town Mission Food Pantry and Resourse Center. Each person who donated had an entry in a drawing.
Dan Fahey is a ceramic artist who specializes in whimsical birds among other things. His “birdie num-num” series offers travelers a companion to brighten each day on the road. He used 4CU colors on this num-num. Congratulations Sandy Brogan on your win!
Our 26 rallyers had lots of opportunities to talk with everyone. Our light breakfast gatherings set the tone for engagement throughout the days. Our book club leader and co-host, Tom Balchak (Colorado Unit) guided our lively discussion of The Drift Fence, by Zane Grey. Thanks Tom! Everyone enjoyed the book, including the setting in the Cottonwood/Flagstaff areas, memorable characters, and interesting themes about the development of the west. We followed it up the next evening with the movie, which prompted a lot more interaction about how Hollywood changed up most of the story! Leave it to Hollywood to mess up a good read!!
Friday night we feasted on prime rib and shrimp, baked potato with fixins, salad and cheesecake. A special thank you to John Lorec for slow roasting the 26 pounds (!) of prime rib on his Weber grill. The pictures included here will make your mouth water!
Games bring people together and our Left-Center-Right game did just that. After two rousing rounds, all players were $6 dollars poorer. Kathy Fahey was very lucky to win both games. The donuts Sunday morning from Sedonuts hopefully made up for that!
There is so much to do in Cottonwood, Sedona, Jerome, and surrounding areas that it was hard to keep track of everyone’s activities through the weekend. Pickleball, driving tours, ancient ruins, wine tasting, shopping, hiking, bike rides, bird watching at the lagoons and relaxing around the camp site made for a busy weekend. But everyone came to roost in the late afternoons to enjoy the company of the other campers.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
This is a new additional to our monthly update! Feel free to submit a favorite recipe that you make at a rally. Our very first recipe was from our Spring Break at the Ranch rally at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Delicious!
Apricot Bread – Barbara Engelmann
Soak 1 cup dried apricot in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and cut 1/4 pieces
Mix thoroughly
I cup sugar
2 tablespoons soft butter
1 egg
Stir in
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
Stir in
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Line the bottom of a greased loaf pan with waxed paper. Pour in batter and let stand for 20 minutes. Bake at 350ºF for 55-65 minutes. Remove paper immediately after baking.
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!