{"id":1629,"date":"2026-02-07T01:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T08:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/?p=1629"},"modified":"2026-02-06T21:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T04:06:29","slug":"spring-break-at-the-ranch-rally-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/2026\/02\/spring-break-at-the-ranch-rally-announcement\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Break at the Ranch \u2013 Rally Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dead Horse Ranch State Park <\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Rally Dates: 9-12 April 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/rallies\/DEADHORSE26\/\">Registration Opens Here at 8am Saturday, 14 Feb 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sedona-1024x519.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sedona-1024x519.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sedona-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sedona-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sedona-1536x779.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sedona-2048x1039.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sedona-1568x795.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sedona-1320x670.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Join us as we celebrate the 19<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the very first 4CU rally!&nbsp;That first rally was held on 16-18 February 2007 at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebratory theme is <em>Spring Break at the Ranch<\/em> at the gorgeous group site. This state park really has it all! Hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, lagoons, quick access to Cottonwood\u2019s Historic Old Town, the Verde Canyon Railroad, ancient ruins, Sedona, historic Jerome mining town, and the Valley Verde River. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of tours available that allow for adventure and exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a handful of awesome points of interest in the immediate area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deadhorseranchstatepark.com\">Dead Horse State Park<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cottonwoodaz.gov\">City of Cottonwood<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/Verdecanyonrr.com\">Verde Canyon Railroad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/tuzi\/index.htm\">Tuzigoot National Monument<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/moca\/index.htm\">Montezuma Castle National Monument<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lowestravels.com\/2018\/03\/25\/ancient-ruins-and-happy-hikes-verde-valley-az\">Montezuma Well Hikes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedona.net\/cliff-dwellings\">Cliff Dwellings and Petroglyphs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sedonaaz.gov\">City of Sedona<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jeromechamber.com\">Town of Jerome<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PLANNED ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please bring firewood for our campfires. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring 3 food items (cans\/dry goods) per person for the local food bank. Each contributor will receive a chance to win a door prize!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Arrival Day, 9 April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5pm Meet and Greet BYOB Happy Hour with Potluck Light Appetizers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7pm Campfire with S\u2019Mores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Friday<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8-9:30am Coffee and Light Breakfast Fare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:30-4:30pm Book Club (The Drift Fence \u2013 Zane Grey)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:30pm Optional BBQ \u2013 Prime Rib or Shrimp! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7pm Games, Campfire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8-9:30am Coffee and Light Breakfast Fare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5pm Heavy Appetizer Potluck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:30pm Movie (The Drift Fence) with Popcorn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:30pm Campfire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday \u2013 Departure Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8-9:30am Coffee and Light Fare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bid Farewell!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RALLY &amp; CAMPING FEE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>$25\/person Rally Fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$20 per person\u00a0optional BBQ<br>Select prime rib OR shrimp (includes baked potato, salad, dessert)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$77\/trailer (3 nights)<br>The camping fee is part of your registration that 4CU has paid up front. <strong>Please Do not contact the park.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the 23 group sites, up to 3 electric sites may register for the rally by first obtaining your electric site through park reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that fees for this rally are not refundable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YOUR HOSTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosts: Kathy and Dan Fahey<br>Co-hosts: Kathy and John Lorec<br>Co-hosts: Natalie and Tom Balchak<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CAMPSITE INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>23 Dry Camping Sites (and 3 electric sites)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is dry camping so, no hookups!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Fill and Dump is available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other amenities\u2013 restrooms, showers, ramada with electricity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cancel-policy\"><strong>CANCELLATION POLICY<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all Four Corners Unit rallies we are unable to offer refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>REGISTRATION PROCEDURE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon rally release on registration day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete the registration form including the optional BBQ with selection of either Prime Rib OR Shrimp for each attendee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the rally fee, optional BBQ fee, and camping fee. Submit the registration form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are planning to book an electric site, you <strong>must<\/strong> make that booking first through the park, before registering for the rally. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/rallies\/DEADHORSE26\/\">Registration Opens Here at 8am Saturday, 14 Feb 2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate our Airstream Club history with the Four Corners Unit Airstream Club at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood, Arizona, April 9\u201312, 2026. This special 19th anniversary rally marks the very first 4CU gathering and features spring desert scenery, classic group activities, nearby Sedona and Verde Valley adventures, and signature Four Corners Unit Airstream camaraderie.<\/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":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1629","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","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\/1629","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=1629"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1629\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1658,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1629\/revisions\/1658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}