{"id":1927,"date":"2026-08-01T22:19:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T05:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/?p=1927"},"modified":"2026-08-01T22:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T05:19:04","slug":"4cu-august-2026-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/2026\/08\/4cu-august-2026-update\/","title":{"rendered":"4CU August 2026 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greetings 4CU Members!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy the &#8220;Dog Days of Summer&#8221; with cool beverages, projects indoors that bring you joy, or chores you have been putting off. It&#8217;s also a great time to gather with family and friends for pool-side fun, BBQs, and indoor games.  And, don&#8217;t forget to plan for cooler times on the road this fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"211\" data-id=\"1823\" src=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route66-2-2.png\" alt=\"Route 66 iconic image\" class=\"wp-image-1823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route66-2-2.png 400w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/route66-2-2-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Airstreamers in the 4CU Airstream club often cruise Route 66<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy 100 years Route 66!  The celebration is throughout this year, but Route 66 was officially created in November 1926 by the Bureau of Public Roads. This historic roadway begins in Chicago, Illinois and ends in Santa Monica, California at the pier. Its path was carved from existing local, state, and national roads of the day, and the road and businesses providing services to travelers were improved over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During World War II, Route 66 was used as a military transport corridor moving troops and supplies between military facilities. Thousands of jobseekers headed from the east to California, Oregon, and Washington to work in defense plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automobile ownership grew dramatically during the post-war decade, allowing families to travel to the Grand Canyon, Disneyland, and Southern California beaches.  Route 66 was decommissioned in 1984.  Although no longer a continuous route as five interstates interrupt it&#8217;s flow, vacationers still plan travel on this iconic route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out books, articles, and YouTube vidoes as you take a trip on Route 66 through Google search !  4CU Members &#8211; Send pictures of your most memorable Route 66 journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"top\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In This Edition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this edition, we introduce our new members, give you an <a href=\"#rallyupdate\">update<\/a> from our rally committee, and provide our new <a href=\"#recipe\">recipe<\/a> favorites!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Membership News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">New Members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roberto &#8220;Bob&#8221; Uribe &amp; Nanc Baer, Tucson, AZ MRN 05712<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\">^top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rallyupdate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rally Committee Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rally Committee Update \u2013 August 2026<\/strong> by Barbara Engelmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I ask all of you to think back on why you joined the Four Corners Unit. Was it to meet new friends, become more familiar with your Airstream, or join other Airstreamers when you camp?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Four Corners Unit rally committee can support rallies in two ways. The first is Member-driven, where a member comes up with an idea for a rally, makes the campground reservation and gets needed support from the rally committee. The second is where the rally committee sets up a rally and then finds a host for the event. The communication and registration for both options are done via a team approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rally committee has some rallies set up for 2027(see listing below), but the unit is looking toward more member-driven rallies.   The rally committee will continue to assist in a supportive role with communication, registration, and budgeting.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about your favorite camping spot. Would that location make for an ideal rally? Have you wondered about hosting a rally? Rallies can be as relaxed and laid back as you\u2019d like, or they can be themed and as \u201cplanned\u201d as you\u2019d like.  Let&#8217;s get rolling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:rally.commitee@fourcornersunit.com?subject=Awesome%20October%20Rally%20Idea\">Share your ideas and locations with the rally committee now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rallies coming soon:<\/strong><br>Second Annual Artesia Air Urban Rally \u2013 November 5th-8th 2026 \u2013 Artesia, NM<br>Keep alert!<br><em>Registration information coming soon.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalina Unplugged \u2013 November 11th-15<sup>th<\/sup> 2026 \u2013 Oro Valley, AZ<br>Mark your calendar!<br>Registration opens Auguest 29th, 2006&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026 Rally Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Airstream International Rally, Minot, ND<\/strong><br>August 22nd\u201327th 2026<br>Please send your favorite pictures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Artesia Air Urban Rally<\/strong><br>Artesia, NM<br>November 6<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 8th 2026<br>Hosts: Scott and Cathy Verhines<br>Co-Hosts:&nbsp; Gary and Pat Griffen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Catalina Unplugged \u2013 Registration Coming Soon<br><\/strong>Catalina SP, Oro Valley, AZ<br>November 11th-15th 2026<br>Hosts: Leon and Janet Hauck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Year\u2019s Rally, Picacho Peak State Park, AZ<\/strong><br>December 30<sup>th<\/sup>, 2026 \u2013 January 3rd, 2027<br>Hosts:&nbsp; Louis Hall and Sergio Quiros<br>Co-hosts:&nbsp; Lee and Tammy Gatten<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead to 2027<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members have commented that they want to know as soon as a rally is booked, so that they can look ahead and plan their travels. Take a look to see if you can join us at an upcoming rally and watch for registration deadlines as they are posted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ<\/strong><br>February 25-28, 2027<br>Group Campground A &amp; B, Dry Camping<br>Rally Host is needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood, AZ<\/strong><br>April 1-4, 2027<br>Raven Group Loop, Dry Camping<br>Rally Host is needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sky Mountain RV Park, Chama, NM<\/strong>   <br>June 10-14, 2027<br>FHU Site<br>Rally Host is needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Angel Fire Resort and RV Park, Angel Fire, NM<\/strong><br>June 17\u201321, 2027<br>Hosts:&nbsp; Scott and Cathy Verhines<br>Co-Hosts:&nbsp; Chuck and Andrea Hanson<br>FHU Sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\">^top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Rally-Roundup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rally Roundup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"cooltimes\">Look for the next roundup in the September newsletter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\">^top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"recipe\">RECIPE OF THE MONTH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/B237D9DA-5CAD-4952-BE68-B3C4EF1D939C-978x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"August 2026 recipe of the month is tomato and basil bruschetta for 4CU Airstream members \" class=\"wp-image-1934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/B237D9DA-5CAD-4952-BE68-B3C4EF1D939C-978x1024.jpeg 978w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/B237D9DA-5CAD-4952-BE68-B3C4EF1D939C-286x300.jpeg 286w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/B237D9DA-5CAD-4952-BE68-B3C4EF1D939C-768x804.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/B237D9DA-5CAD-4952-BE68-B3C4EF1D939C.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Fresh Tomato Bruschetta<\/strong> &#8211; Kathy Fahey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is nothing better than a fresh produce appetizer, and summer tomatoes and basil are plentiful and delicious. This recipe is easy, economical, and so fresh and tasty! It easily serves 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 medium to large ripe tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 gloves chopped garlic and 1 glove for rubbing on the bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 tablespoons chopped basil (and optional Italian fresh or dried herbs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 to 8 ounces sliced mozarella cheese or grated parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 French baguette or bread of choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seed and chop the tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add garlic, basil (and other optional herbs), balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crisp half-inch bread slices at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes until golden and let bread cool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rub garlic glove over cooled bread slices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pile tomato mixture on bread and top with cheese or serve cheese on the side with more fresh basil leaves<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apron-cap-and-shirt-4CU-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Four Corners Unit Airstream Club members displaying their club swag at a rally in Colorado\" class=\"wp-image-1861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apron-cap-and-shirt-4CU-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apron-cap-and-shirt-4CU-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apron-cap-and-shirt-4CU-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apron-cap-and-shirt-4CU-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apron-cap-and-shirt-4CU-1-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apron-cap-and-shirt-4CU-1-1568x784.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Apron-cap-and-shirt-4CU-1-1320x660.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is Karen Conley sporting her 4CU Apron. Pretty snazzy, huh? Jeff and Barbara Engelmann are decked out in hat and shirts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get yourself outfitted before you hit the road again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\">top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep on &#8216;streaming and we&#8217;ll see you down the road! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 4CU newsletter shares a festive holiday greeting alongside fun July trivia (potato salad as the top 4th of July food, pink larkspur as the birth flower, and ruby, onyx, and turquoise as birthstones) before welcoming new affiliate members and previewing upcoming 2027 rallies at locations including Mesa, Cottonwood, and Chama in Arizona and New Mexico. It also recaps two recent successful gatherings: the &#8220;Cool Times in the Cool Pines&#8221; rally in Chama, NM, which drew 13 rigs and 27 attendees for hiking, live music, and a charity food drive benefiting the Rio Chama Foodbank; and the Angel Fire rally, featuring pickleball, hot air balloon viewing, an arts and crafts market, and a Father&#8217;s Day barbecue celebration. The newsletter closes with two featured recipes \u2014 Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies and Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[8,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1927","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\/1927","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\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1927"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1946,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1927\/revisions\/1946"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fourcornersunit.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}