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Camp Club USA eNews June 2010
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Make $160+ more in 2010 through your Camp Club USA affiliation!
Earn more through the Earned Membership Program and the Affiliated Campgrounds Member Referral Program.
Questions? Call our Campground Operations Coordinator at (800) 391-2533 or email us.
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| CAMP: Grotto of the Redemption Campground |
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West Bend, Iowa
By Linda Saucerman |
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For some RVers, traveling can almost become a religious experience. This is especially true for those who make the pilgrimage to the Grotto of the Redemption Campground. Towering over the nearby cornfields of West Bend, Iowa, are nine grottos, with some portions reaching up to 40 feet to the heavens. Each grotto takes visitors on a journey honoring different themes in the life of Jesus Christ.
The grottos were devised by Father Paul Dobberstein, who built them to honor the Virgin Mary. Like RVers today who take to the open road for inspiration, Father Dobberstein traveled across the country gathering pieces bit by bit that would make up his grottos. For 10 years he went from coast to coast collecting
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GO: Life's a Beach
By Brent Peterson
They say life's a beach and we aim to prove it. Thankfully, the following sandy havens will show you how, chosen as some of our consistently favorite beach getaways due to their shear beauty and intriguing settings. Surely, you'll notice a conspicuous absence of the granddaddy spot of them all, Hawaii. Sure, we could load the RV on a barge for a romp among the islands. But frankly, that's a lot of trouble to go through for a robust tan and a rousing game of Frisbee, isn't it? So, we confined our favorite beaches to the continental United States. Don't worry; we think you'll find them agreeable for both you and your cocoa butter.
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 BUY: ADCO Dupont Designer RV Covers
By Brent Peterson
As part of a more functional approach to gift-giving, we can hardly think of a more practical present than one designed to preserve your RV's good looks. Available for Class A and C motorhomes, as well as travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers, ADCO's latest designer cover should take some of the fret out of storing your rig, be it concerns over oxidation, hail, or errant baseballs. The Dupont Tyvek top panel stands like a sentry against the elements. Gone is the typical "big gray bag," replaced with a cover that shows off a little bit with snarky graphics, to you're your neighbors something pleasing to view during the RV off-season. Well-positioned air vents prevent build-ups of wind; zipper doors allow access.
Price: Starting at $240
Contact: ADCO
800-541-ADCO
www.adcroprod.com
Brent Peterson is the author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to RVing."
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Get Network Updates on Facebook
As a Camp Club USA member, you probably know that campgrounds in the network make changes to their listings throughout the year. Changes can include a rate change, the addition of new amenities, or an increase in site availability. Every effort has been made to provide the most comprehensive information available about every campground in the network.
In an effort to provide our members with the most up to date information, Camp Club USA posts network and individual campground changes to our Facebook Fan Page every two weeks! Not only are changes posted, but we also highlight all the new campgrounds we've added since the last Facebook update. Just check out the Network Updates tab on the Camp Club USA Facebook page.
And remember, the most current network and campground information is available at our website. Any updates we receive are posted on the Camp Club USA website within 24 hours.
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Secure Pick-up Bed Storage: A Cheaper Alternative
By: Camp Club USA Member Steve Donovan of Duxbury, MA
OK, you've just purchased your first pick-up. No, not the kind in spike heels, chewing gum with orange hair! The one for towing that new trailer. Now you realize it would be nice to have a little extra waterproof, secure storage in the bed. But you've been to the auto parts store and you're looking at a minimum of $300 dollars - and more if your new pickup is a Toyota which is a half inch smaller in width than a Chevy or Ford. So you think, "Yeah, I can cram my crew cab full of the extra junk" but then you think, "but what if I need that extra back bench seat for the grandchildren!" THERE'S HOPE FOLKS - and it doesn't cost a fortune.
Here's what I did.
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READ: RV Tailgating: 101
By Paula Loehr
Pinpointing the exact origins of tailgating is an uncertain business. Was it 1869 at Rutgers University or 1904 at Yale? Naturally, that depends on whether or not you are talking to a Yale or a Rutgers grad. However, there is no denying that from relatively humble beginnings tailgating has grown into a sort of national phenomenon. Impromptu RV communities spring to life in parking lots and race track infields almost every weekend in America. These folks congregate to share their passion for sports, fun, and, most importantly, grilled meats. Looking to join their ranks, are you?
Someone once said that 70 percent of life is just showing up. When it comes to tailgating, this number might actually be low for those behind the wheel of a motorhome or tugging along a loaded trailer. Owning an RV gives you…
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Woodall's Representatives are signing additional quality campgrounds where you can use your membership for a 50% discount. |
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| Enter the August Camp Club USA Giveaway |
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Enter the Camp Club USA Giveaway every day to increase your odds of winning this month's prize, The Cuisinart Folding Grill Tool 3-Piece Set.
The Cuisinart 3-piece folding grill tools include a chef's spatula, grill fork and cleaning brush. Each extends to 18"L, then folds away for space-saving travel in your utensil drawer.
Simply log on to www.campclubusa.com and click on the "ENTER DAILY!" button on the right side of your screen.
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| Refer a Friends to Camp Club USA Today!
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With nearly 1,200 affiliated campgrounds offering 50% off nightly rates, there's never been a better time to refer your friends to Camp Club USA.
Refer Camp Club USA to a friend or fellow RVer and you'll receive a $25 Camping World Gift Certificate when they join.
You'll also be entered in a monthly drawing to win a $100 Camping World Gift Certificate.
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