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Rally Redux Wrapping up Syracuse and reuniting in Atlanta
N early 6,500 RVers rolled into the heart of New York for the North- east’s first ever Camping World/Good Sam Rally, June 13 to 16. Filling Syra- cuse’s Empire Expo Center and the sur- rounding New York State Fairgrounds, the Rally featured first-rate entertain- ment, from Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne New- ton, and the Queen of Country, Reba McEntire, to spectacular fireworks. To get into the record books, the Syr- acuse Rally set out to host the world’s largest wedding-vow renewal ceremony. Although the attempt fell short of the 1,088 couples needed, no one seemed to mind, as the crowd blissfully recited their “I do’s.” resort updates additions and changes to the 2013 directories Coast to coast resorts COAST Premier addition UTAH Butch Cassidy RV Park and Campground, 1050 S. State, Salina, 84654. Phone: 435- 529-7400. Reservations: 801-598-4833. Website: butchcassidycampground.com. Directions: From I-70, take Highway 89 exit 56 north for .7 miles to the resort,
Now the Rally organizers are gearing up for this fall’s main event at Georgia’s Atlanta Motor Speedway, October 17 to 20. Rally-goers can stroll through hundreds of exhibits of the latest RV gear, tour a vast fleet of recreational vehicles for sale and even test-drive new motorhomes around one of the fastest tracks on the NASCAR circuit. Atlanta’s dawn-till-dusk slate of seminars covers everything from RV maintenance to Alaska travel. The al- ways popular Rally Dog Show returns, and J.D. Platt brings his K9 Kings Fly- ing Dog Show, featuring the world’s fastest Frisbee dog. Acclaimed chef Bob Blumer is back with innovative recipes, located on the left side of the road. From Salina, take Highway 89 south 1 mile from the center of town. GPS: 38.9578/ -111.8592. Additional charge: 50 amps/ $3 per night. Open year-round. Lighthouse Marina, Restaurant and Resort, Isleton. Changed from Coast Premier Resort to Coast Deluxe Resort (page 123). COAST DELUXE changes IDAHO Lewis–Clark Resort, Kamiah. Resort fax: COAST premier Change CALIFORNIA
Trailer Life publisher Bob Livingston unlocks the mysteries of RV ownership, and Flags4Vets founder Fred Moore leads the Rally’s Salute to Veterans, sponsored by Coast to Coast Resorts. Away from the racetrack, Rally-goers can take a lap around Atlanta on a num- ber of optional sightseeing tours. When the sun sets, the surf’s up, as the Beach Boys take center stage, fronted by original band member Mike Love. Rally-goers can dance in the aisles to the familiar strains of “Surfin’ USA,” “California Girls” and “Good Vibra- tions.” Then they’ll be mesmerized by the powerful lyrics and world-class guitar playing of Vince Gill, the 20-time 800-521-6570. Reservation fax: 800-521- 6570 (page 134). TENNESSEE Big Buck Camping Resort, Hornsby. Email address: bigbuckresort@gmail.com (page 176). TEXAS Castaways RV Park and Campground, Willis. Renamed Bishop’s Landing (page 185). COAST classic changes MINNESOTA Golden Eagle Vacationland, Perham. Renamed Golden Eagle RV Village, Perham (page 150).
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