{"id":1617,"date":"2026-02-03T06:54:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T13:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/?p=1617"},"modified":"2026-02-03T06:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T13:54:40","slug":"4cu-february-update-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/2026\/02\/4cu-february-update-2\/","title":{"rendered":"4CU February Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airstream-Rally-Swag-1-1024x510.jpeg\" alt=\"model airstream\" class=\"wp-image-1584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airstream-Rally-Swag-1-1024x510.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airstream-Rally-Swag-1-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airstream-Rally-Swag-1-768x383.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airstream-Rally-Swag-1-1536x766.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airstream-Rally-Swag-1-2048x1021.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airstream-Rally-Swag-1-1568x782.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Airstream-Rally-Swag-1-1320x658.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey there 4CU!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"top\">Let&#8217;s welcome our new <a href=\"#membership\">members<\/a>, hear all about  the exciting <a href=\"#rallies\">rallies coming on soon<\/a> for 2026, and a quick <a href=\"#tunnel\">news item<\/a> about traveling the tunnel through Zion National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"membership\">Membership Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to welcome the following new members and affiliates to the 4CU. Be sure to introduce yourselves to them, when you see them at a rally or streaming down the road soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Affiliate Members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Carol and Bill Munger, 4537, Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado Airstream Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan Olgilvie and Ryan Shackleford, 15878, Buckeye, AZ, Arizona Airstream Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ron and Holly Jorgensen, 1218, North Salt Lake, UT, Wasatch Airstream Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">^top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tunnel\">Zion National Park News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have plans to visit Zion National Park? Have you seen the updates to travel restrictions through the tunnel on Zion-Mt Carmel Highway between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Park Service is implementing new restrictions to travel through the tunnel after 7 June 2026 and will no longer close the tunnel to two way traffic to allow oversize vehicles to drive down the centre of the tunnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/zion\/planyourvisit\/large-vehicles.htm\">Here are all the details<\/a> but it&#8217;s important to note that there are single and combined vehicle restrictions that will affect most of our membership. The critical dimensions are the length and maximum width restrictions. With a max width of 7&#8242;-10&#8243;, most HD trucks (and most Airstream trailers) with extended mirrors will exceed the permissible width. The max trailer length (ball to bumper) of 26&#8242; will exclude many of our rigs from tunnel transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller tow vehicles, Basecamps and the new World Traveler trailers should comply with the new restrictions, but measure first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan your trip accordingly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">^top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rallies\">Rally Look-Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your finger on that refresh button (if you&#8217;re the OC type!) as we have a lot rally announcements and registrations coming over the next month or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, you&#8217;ll already have seen Friday&#8217;s &#8220;Save the Date&#8221; post for June&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/2026\/01\/save-the-date-balloons-over-angel-fire\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1605\">Balloons over Angel Fire<\/a>. Our hosts for this rally, the Verhines, have a busy schedule, so they wanted you to be well aware of the dates of that rally and when to expect information and the opening date for registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also just out was the rally announcement for <a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/2026\/01\/red-rocks-silver-trailers-and-hoodoos-rally-announcement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1597\">Red Rocks, Silver Trailers and Hoodoos!<\/a> hosted by the Conleys. This rally starts 14 May with registration opening this Saturday, 7 Feb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Popping right up next will be an announcement and registration for April&#8217;s 2026 Dead Horse rally in Cottonwood, Arizona hosted by the Faheys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, here&#8217;s a really exciting opportunity for you to get some great travel and Airstream rallying this spring. The Chama, New Mexico rally, hosted by the Fuhrmans, is back-to-back with the Balloons over Angel Fire rally. What better opportunity to get out and experience some of the best of New Mexico with your Airstream and our fabulous Airstream club than to Rally Hop! The Chama rally runs 15-18 June and Balloons runs 18-22! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I have your attention and you&#8217;re all stoked about rallying, let me put a worm in your ear. We still need a host for the Priest Gulch Airstream Rally in Dolores, Colorado in August. <a href=\"mailto:rally.committee@fourcornersunit.com?subject=Priest Gulch 2026\">Give it a thought and let our rally committee know that you&#8217;re interested in hosting this rally!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also still some stops that need hosts on the Route 66 Rolling Rally in September! <a href=\"mailto:rally.committee@fourcornersunit.com?subject=Route 66 2026\">Let us know if you can help out!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However easy you think rally hosting might be, it\u2019s way easier than that! And we\u2019ve a fabulous rally committee here to help YOU!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule\">2026 Rally Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to those who have stepped up to host one of the rallies listed below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Fountain Hills, AZ<\/strong><br>26 February &#8211; 1 March 2026 \u2013 Thursday &#8211; Sunday<br>Hosts: Jot and Linda Hollenbeck<br>Co-Host: Debbie Whitmire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a dry-camping &#8220;Just Camping&#8221; rally in the group campsite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/2025\/12\/2026-mcdowell-mountain-airstream-rally-announcement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1552\">More Information&#8230;<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/rallies\/MCDOWELL26\/\">Rally is full, but but the waitlist is open&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March is Open!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"deadhorse\"><strong>Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ<\/strong><br>9 April &#8211; 12 April 2026 \u2013 Wednesday &#8211; Sunday<br>Raven Loop Dry Camping \u2014 Dry Camping<br>Hosts: Dan &amp; Kathy Fahey<br>Co-Hosts: John &amp; Kathy Lorec<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information coming Sunday 8 Feb!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ruby\"><strong>Beautiful Bryce Canyon Camping<\/strong> <br><em>Ruby&#8217;s RV Park, Bryce, UT<\/em><br>14 &#8211; 18 May 2026 \u2013 Thursday &#8211; Monday<br>20 Full hook-up sites<br>Hosts: Karen &amp; Don Conley<br>Co-Hosts: Barbara Lyle &amp; Paul Strieleman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/2026\/01\/red-rocks-silver-trailers-and-hoodoos-rally-announcement\/\">More Information&#8230;<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/rallies\/BRYCE26\/\">Register Here&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sky Mountain RV Resort, Chama, NM<\/strong><br>15 &#8211; 18 June 2026 \u2013 Monday &#8211; Thursday<br>21 Full hook-up sites<br>Hosts: Cathy and Randy Fuhman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Angel Fire RV Resort, Angel Fire, NM<\/strong><br>18 &#8211; 22 June 2026 &#8211; Thursday &#8211; Monday<br>25 Full hook-up sites<br>Hosts: Scott and Cathy Verhines<br>Co-Hosts: Chuck and Andrea Hanson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information coming 14 March!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>July is open!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"priest\"><strong>Priest Gulch RV Campground, Dolores, CO<\/strong><br>13\u201316 August 2026<br>15 Full hook-up sites<br>Hosts: TBD &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:rally.committee@fourcornersunit.com?subject=Priest Gulch 2026\">Want to Volunteer?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Airstream International Rally, Minot, ND<\/strong><br>22\u201327 August 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"route66\"><strong>Route 66 Anniversary Adventure, NM &amp; AZ<\/strong><br>11\u201322 September 2026<br>Includes stops in: Tucumcari, NM, Albuquerque, NM, Gallup, NM, Homolovi SP, Winslow, AZ, and Williams, AZ<br>Hosts are needed at each stop! \u2014 <a href=\"mailto:rally.committee@fourcornersunit.com?subject=Route 66 2026\">Want to Volunteer?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>October is Open!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Artesia Air Urban Rally<\/strong><br>6-8 November 2026<br>Hosts: Scott and Cathy Verhines<br>Co-Hosts: Jeff and Barbara Engelmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Catalina Unplugged<br><\/strong>Catalina SP<br>11-15 November 2026<br>Hosts: Leon and Janet Hauck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Year&#8217;s Rally, Picacho Peak State Park, AZ<\/strong><br>30 December &#8211; 3 January 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">^top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"swag\">Swag!!!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4CU-Swag-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Baseball cap logo swag of the Four Corners Unit of the Airstream International Club based in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-1467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4CU-Swag-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4CU-Swag-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4CU-Swag-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4CU-Swag-1.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you got your 4CU gear already? Taken any pictures? <a href=\"mailto:newsletter@fourcornersunit.com?subject=4CU swag photos\">Share with your editor<\/a> and we&#8217;ll feature a couple photos in the next newsletter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Food-Pantry.jpg\" alt=\"Airstream club member wearing Four Corners Unit logo-wear at a recent Airstream Club Rally near Eloy Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-1585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Food-Pantry.jpg 308w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Food-Pantry-177x300.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sergio rocking some swag!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t got yours yet, here&#8217;s all the links to browse through all the great 4CU branded swag now available from our select partners: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/store\/4cu-store\/\">Bonfire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/business.landsend.com.\/store\/4custore\/\">Lands\u2019 End<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youcustomizeit.com\/FCU\">You Customize It<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get yourself outfitted before you hit the road again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Psst! Have you got a great photo or story to share? <a href=\"mailto:newsletter@fourcornersunit.com?Subject=Something for the Newsletter\">Send it in to our news desk<\/a> and we&#8217;ll do the rest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep on &#8216;streaming and we&#8217;ll see you down the road! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Four Corners Airstream Club\u2019s latest newsletter welcomes new members, shares important Zion National Park travel updates, and highlights a full lineup of 2026 Airstream rallies across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. From Bryce Canyon and Angel Fire to Route 66 adventures, it\u2019s another exciting season of Airstream travel, community, and rally planning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-newsletters","category-rally-news-and-announcements","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1617","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1617"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1617\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1640,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1617\/revisions\/1640"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}