DESTINATIONS!
A Calendar of Teardrop Gatherings and Teardrop-Friendly
Events
This Calendar is a FREE
service of www.teardrops.net and we welcome ALL events that
center around, or welcome the participation of Teardrops and Teardroppers.
The listings will also appear in whatever issue of the newsletter Tales
& Trails is coming out next. Please contact us at info@teardrops.net
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This page last updated 05-15-2012
2012
May 17-20, 2012 Madison, INDIANA
Hoosier Chapter of TearJerkers Spring Gathering & TJ Birthday
Party (15th
Anniversary of the Founding of TearJerkers), at Clifty Falls State Park in
Madison, IN
Details at: http://tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=4929 or
call Kurt Schlesselman at 765-661-2779 or e-mail mustang@indy.rr.com
May 18-20, 2012 Roscommon, MICHIGAN
TearJerkers' Great Lakes Chapters' Gathering at South HIggins Lake, West Campground
(NOTE: there is also an East campground at this State Park plus there is
also a NORTH Higgins Lake State Park. Please be careful when making your
reservations); activities will include a Friday evening wine & cheese
party, Saturday evening pot luck dinner, plus having coffee and breakfast
together on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Anyone and any kind of camping
rig can attend, you don't have to be a member of TearJerkers. Full Details
are at: http://www.tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5232 or contact Karl Nordstrom, Great Lakes Chapter Director, at TearJerkers@KarlNordstrom.com
May 25-28, 2012 Stevenson, WASHINGTON
2nd Gorge Gathering at the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Steveson, WA ...
contact Jim & Joyce Bailey, 509-427-5835, jcbailey@gorge.net
June 7-11, 2012 Grants Pass, OREGON
Jefferson State Chapter of TearJerkers Birthday Bash 2012, celebrating 15
years of TearJerkers and several Members' birthdays, at the Riverpark RV Resort
on the beautiful banks of the Rogue River near Grants Pass, OR, planning
for sites 9-15 (riverfront) and D-K (opposite the riverfront sites with great
views of the river), we've reserved #11; Group rates are $36/nite Riverfront,
$30/nite non-Riverfront, all sites have full hook-ups, free WiFi, and 72
channels of cable TV; super clean restrooms & showers; call 541-479-0046
ASAP to reserve your spot as this park fills up fast, and don't forget to
mention that you're with TearJerkers to get the group rate; Park website
is http://riverparkrvresort.com/ Lots to see & do in the area including
world-famous whitewater jet-boat rides, and fabulous fishing right there
from the park (you can almost cast from your teardrop!). Please e-mail Kay
to let her know you are coming and/or for further details: kayperkay@man.com
June 8-10, 2012 Creswell, OREGON
Creswell Campout on a lush meadow in rural Creswell, OR; $25 weekend camping
fee will cover porta-potty and other group expenses; limited to teardrop
trailers only and to the first 25 who respond via e-mail to pre-register,
payment to be made upon arrival; guest speaker and demonstration at Saturday’s
potluck (with Dutch Oven cooking and your favorite dish), bring food for
your breakfasts and lunches. Address - 35917 Enterprise Rd Creswell, OR.
DIRECTIONS – From the North take I-5 Exit 185 (Hwy 58) just passed
Eugene, drive 5 miles to Enterprise Rd (at the top of the hill), Turn RIGHT
and drive 3 miles following teardrop signs. From the South take I-5 Exit
182 (Creswell), Turn RIGHT onto Cloverdale Rd and drive 3 miles to Hendricks
Rd. Turn RIGHT following teardrop signs. E-mail Larry Boehme at larrycadt@yahoo.com or call 541-895-2754 to get on the list.
June 8-10, 2012 Milton, NEW HAMPSHIRE
The Great Northwoods Chapter's TearJerkers' Birthday Bash,
Mi-Te-Jo campground Milton, NH Combo meet w/ New England Chapter. http://www.mi-te-jo.com For
more info call 215-205-7281 or e-mail captorville@hotmail.com or
PM Orville on the TearJerkers Forum
June 15-17, 2012 Hookstown, PENNSYLVANIA
Tearjerkers Liberty Bell, Buckeye & Mountaineer Chapter’s “Tri
Chapter TJ Birthday Boogie Bash” at Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown,
PA. We are having a 15 year birthday party to celebrate the founding of the
Tearjerkers, come join the fun! This park has lots to do with easy access from
the tri state area. We will be gathering around sites E1-30 loop, pet sites
are in the F loop. Pot Luck dinner Saturday at 6:00PM with birthday cake. Contact
Rich Cooper @ rich11coop@dejazzd.com or Ken & Pat @ patken123@gmail.com with questions. Online reservations are available at:http://www.pa.reserveworld.com
June 15-17, 2012 Near Fredericton,
New Brunswick, CANADA
TearJerkers' Birthday Bash-International-Combo Gathering with
the Atlantic Province Chapter. http://heritagecamping.com/ They
have blocked sites 55 to 62 for TJer's so let them know who you are. Everyone
will contact Heritage to book their own sites. Also, please let me know you
have booked so we can start a list. Lets help a (2) new chapters get off the
ground. Your chance to go "INTERNATIONAAAL" with your tear. Be the
first to add (an up and coming decal. There will be no other like it) to your
collection. For more info call 215-205-7281 or e-mail captorville@hotmail.com or
PM Orville on the TearJerkers Forum
July 19-22, 2012 Winamac, INDIANA
Hoosier Chapter of TearJerkers Summer Gathering & TJ Birthday Party (15th
Anniversary of the Founding of TearJerkers), at Tippecanoe River SP, Winamac,
IN.
Details at: http://tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5195 or call Kurt Schlesselman at 765-661-2779 or e-mail mustang@indy.rr.com
June 29 thru July 1 (2-4),
2012 near
Ruch, OREGON
Guy's 4th Full Moon Over Applegate Gathering, at the Hart Tish Campground,
right on Applegate Lake in Southern Oregon, just north of the California border
(southwest of Medford and Jacksonville, OR). It's an absolutely beautiful place
with swimming, kayaking, hiking, and, of course, fishing, and there's flush
toilets & free showers. Stay 'til the 4th if you want to see the full moon
rise over the lake on the 3rd! The cost is $20.00 for the three days of camping.
E-mail Guy for more info & reservations: guyMazzeo@gmail.com
July 6-8, 2012 Bloomsburg, PENNSYLVANNIA
Kampers
near Knoebels XII: “A Vintage Camper Family Campout in Pennsylvania's
Coal Region” at Indian Head Campground in Bloomsburg - Come spend a weekend
with us in Pennsylvania's coal region. The campground is located along the
Susquehanna River and offers boating, fishing, and hiking trails. There's plenty
to see and do! The main event of the weekend will be a caravan to nearby Knoebels
Grove Amusement Park. Knoebels is the largest free-admission and free-parking
amusement park in Pennsylvania. The park offers over 45 rides, including the "Phoenix" and
the "Twister," two of America's largest wooden roller coasters. Knoebels
also has an olympic-size public swimming pool and an Anthracite Museum, which
houses a large collection of mining tools and other memorabilia of the days
when coal was king. Full weekend activities and schedule, along with other
information, can be found here: http://bensbus.zxq.net/knk.htm Expect lots
of vintage trailer/van/camper talk throughout the weekend. Contact Ben and
Lynn Stiles at kampersnearknoebels@verizon.net
July 13-15, 2012 Lewisberry, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's “Dog Days at the Park” at Gifford
Pinchot State Park, Lewisberry, PA. Cool off or go fishing around the lake!
We have the option of sites with or without pets and with or without electric
#’s 227-266. Pot Luck dinner Saturday at 6:00PM. Contact Rich Cooper
@rich11coop@dejazzd.com or Ken & Pat @ patken123@gmail.com with questions.
Online reservations are available at: http://www.pa.reserveworld.com
July 26-29, 2012 Pamplin Grove, Carlotta,
CALIFORNIA
IRG4.0 - the 4th International Redwood Gathering returns to Pamplin Grove,
a stunning private park in an old-growth Redwood grove, just 11 miles east
of Hwy 101 on Hwy 36 near Fortuna, CA, just a few miles from the famous Northern
California Coast. Limited to the first 100 Registrants, this can't-miss Gathering
will sell out fast, so get your registration in as soon as you can! Full details
at the Pamplin Grove website: http://www.pamplingrove.com/
August 3-5, 2012 Brooks, OREGON
Antique Powerland on the campus of the Northwest Vintage Car & Motorcycle
Museum in Brooks, OR; for complete info, contact Marty or Katie Boehme at teardrops@bctonline.com or 503-632-6563
August 3-5, 2012 Somerset, PENNSYLVANIA
Tearjerkers Liberty Bell Chapter’s “Fun at the Lake” at Laurel
Hill State Park, Somerset, PA.
Swim, Hike or paddle the lake. We will be gathering around sites 16-28 and
55-64. These are in the pet section with electric. Pat & I have stayed
here 3 times this last summer and love the lake. Pot Luck dinner Saturday at
6:00PM. Contact Ken & Pat at patken123@gmail.com with any questions. On
line reservations at www.pa.reserveworld.com
August 3-12, 2012 Upper Peninsula,
MICHIGAN
TearJerkers' Great Lakes & St. Croix Chapters' Tears Across dah U.P.,eh?; ... not one, not two, but three gatherings in one!! Will include 5 State Park
campgrounds in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which was named as one of the
Top 10 Summer Destinations in the World by Sherman's Travel! The first gathering
of this exciting event will be a traditional weekend gathering, held in the
eastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) at the Brimley State
Park near Sault Ste. Marie ... the second will be a “crawl” across
the U.P. starting late Sunday morning where we will camp at three different
campsites (Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Indian Lake State Park, and J.W. Wells
State Park) as we crisscross our way from east to west, enjoying nature and
interesting & unique tourist attractions as we go, as well as LOTS of optional
activities along the way ... the third is a joint event with the St. Croix
Chapter at the Lake Gogebic State Park in the western end of the U.P. Anyone
and any kind of camping rig can attend, you don't have to be a member of TearJerkers.
Full Details are at: http://www.tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=5401 or contact Karl Nordstrom, Great Lakes Chapter Director, at TearJerkers@KarlNordstrom.com
August 8 – 12, 2012 Mountain
Center, CALIFORNIA
Third Annual Teardrop and Vintage Trailer Rally at Hurkey Creek Park, 56375
Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561. Prepare your teardrops and vintage trailer
and join us for summer fun in the mountains on a warm sunny weekend in Southern
California; there are hiking & biking trails playgrounds for the kids,
7 miles from the quaint town of Idyllwild, and 1 mile from the local general
store; Pot Luck Dinner Saturday evening at 5:30; camping fee is $16.00 per
night, to be paid in advance with registration form; water, rest rooms, and
showers (coin operated) are available, no electric for the trailers. For a
registration form, please visit the website http://teardroptime.weebly.com/registration-form-hurkey-creek.html or e-mail Carrousel Corliss at carrosel43@yahoo.com or call 951-929-2891.
August 9-12, 2012 Shelbyville, ILLINOIS
Tearjerkers' Land of Lincoln Chapter's Meet in the Middle at Lake Shelbyville
Campgrounds, F.W. Bo Wood Loop, reserve in sites 50-77 (these are near the
showers), in Shelbyville, IL (20 mi. S.E. of Decatur), contact Steve for
more info at stroyke@sbcglobal.net or go to the TearJerkers Forum: http://www.tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=5166
August 10-12, 2012 Chehalis, WASHINGTON
2nd Summer Daze Campout on the Birely's Farm in Chehalis, WA; for complete
info, contact Rod & Trudy Glassett 360-293-1108 glassettgang@juno.com
August 10-12, 2012 Ross Hill, CONNECTICUT
and August 12-17, 2012 Bremen, MAINE
TearJerkers' Great Northwoods Chapter's Convoy North (Sunday thru Saturday
with activities scheduled for Sunday thru Wed) http://www.rosshillpark.com/
For more info call 215-205-7281 or e-mail captorville@hotmail.com or PM Orville
on the TearJerkers Forum
August 17th-19th Grafton, ONTARIO,
CANADA!
The Central Canada Chapter of TearJerkers' Tears of the Corn at
Cobourg East Campground, Grafton, Ontario. We have ten sites reserved, $28/night,
all sites have water & electric; Potluck Breakfast and Supper Saturday,
sweet corn provided! All are welcome, you do not need a teardrop to attend.
For details please go to http://www.tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=5175 or
email Patrick at patrick@backwoodsoutdoorsports.com for
more info.
August 17-20, 2012 Pinedale WYOMING
Tearjerkers' first Wyoming outing, Walk The Winds 2012, will be held at the
New Fork Group Camp Ground in Pinedale, Wyoming. We have the only reservable
spot in the Wind River Mountain area that will hold a large group. Come join
Mike (Slowcowboy) for Wyoming's first outing! Check out the North Central
section of T&TT site for all the rest of the information. You do not
need to camp in a Teardrop, everyone is welcome! http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=48014
August 24-26, 2012 Tacoma, WASHINGTON
TOW's (Teardroppers of Oregon and Washington) 15th Campout & Display at
the LeMay Car Show + Auction & Swap Meet on the Marymount Campus, home
of the LeMay Family Foundation, located at 325 152nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98445.
We hope you will come and join us for this opportunity to see this incredible
collection of cars and other memorabilia. Camping Registration Fee is $10.00
per trailer paid to your TOW hosts due by August 1st.. The event registration
($10 per person paid on Saturday) should be paid to LeMay Marymount for access
to the displays and grounds. You are exempt from the LeMay event registration
fee if you are a volunteer. Event volunteers get great goodies! Sign up at
http://www.lemaymarymount.org to volunteer and for more information about the
campout contact Jan Estes at jln4deafkids@hotmail.com or Pat Estes at 360-701-5494.
August 31-September 3, 2012 Bloomsburg,
PENNSYLVANNIA
Kampers near Knoebels XII: “A Vintage Camper Family Campout in Pennsylvania's
Coal Region” at Indian Head Campground in Bloomsburg - Come spend a weekend
with us in Pennsylvania's coal region. The campground is located along the
Susquehanna River and offers boating, fishing, and hiking trails. There's plenty
to see and do! The main event of the weekend will be a caravan to nearby Knoebels
Grove Amusement Park. Knoebels is the largest free-admission and free-parking
amusement park in Pennsylvania. The park offers over 45 rides, including the "Phoenix" and
the "Twister," two of America's largest wooden roller coasters. Knoebels
also has an olympic-size public swimming pool and an Anthracite Museum, which
houses a large collection of mining tools and other memorabilia of the days
when coal was king. Full weekend activities and schedule, along with other
information, can be found here: http://bensbus.zxq.net/knk.htm Expect lots
of vintage trailer/van/camper talk throughout the weekend. Contact Ben and
Lynn Stiles at kampersnearknoebels@verizon.net
September 7-9, 2012 Thomson, ILLINOIS
Tearjerkers' Land of Lincoln Chapter's Tears By The River 5 at Thomson Causeway,
Thomson, IL. Reserve in the: River Loop, sites 79-97. Everyone is welcome!
More info on Tearjerkers Land of Lincoln site, or contact Steve at stroyke@sbcglobal.net
Sept. 7-9, 2012 Milton, NEW HAMPSHIRE
TearJerkers' Great Northwoods Chapter's Gathering at Mi-Te-Jo
Camp ground http://www.mi-te-jo.com For more info call 215-205-7281 or e-mail captorville@hotmail.com or
PM Orville on the TearJerkers Forum
September 14-16, 2012 Newport, OREGON
2nd Annual Rollin' Oldies Vintage Trailer & Teardrop Rally at South Beach
State Park, near the South Jetty, just south of Newport, OR; this will be a
laid back event, with a potluck on Saturday night in the Yurt meeting hall;
the park has paved trails to the beach, the south jetty at Newport Bay, and
the Oregon Aquarium; contact Diana & Terry Lindsley, tcdiana@comcast.net
Sept. 14-16, 2012 Entriken, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers’ Liberty Bell Chapter’s “Raystown
Resort Gathering” at
Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge & Conference Center, Entriken, PA. A much awaited
and highly requested gathering! Rent a boat and go fishing! All electric/all
pet Sites are in the “Hickory” area #’s 181-212. We are getting
a Group discount of $29.00/night (if booked by July 14, 2012) and ½ price
coupons for the Proud Mary sightseeing cruise. Contact Rich Cooper at (570)-523-6673
or rich11coop@dejazzd.com with questions. Call-in only reservations starting
Jan. 18, 2012 (814)-658-3500, tell them you are with the Tearjerkers! http://raystownresort.com/
September 21-23, 2012 Unionville,
NEVADA
Twain and Tears Gathering at Moeha Walker Memorial Park, a small park on the
grounds of a shack where Mark Twain lived while prospecting in the boomtown
of Unionville, a tiny hamlet in Buena Vista Canyon, about 20 miles off I-80
between Lovelock and Winnemucca; camping is free, with water and porta-potty
(no electricity or showers), and will be informal group family style (this
is not a campground, but a community park that we have permission to use),
limited to 20 trailers; lots to see & do, or just kick back and rest & relax
in this remote and quiet, quiet, quiet setting! More info can be found on the
T&TTT Forum at this thread: http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=48882
See you there!
Sept. 21-23, 2012 Unity, MAINE
TearJerkers' Great Northwoods Chapter's Maine Organic Farm and Garden
Association (Common Ground Fair). Promo/Demo Stand w/ 1 or 2 teardrops. Volunteers wanted.
Email me to coordinate a campground: captorville@hotmail.com
September 28-30, 2012 Mulino, OREGON
The 4th Fall Brigade at Oregon City Elks Park ... contact Marty & Katie
Boehme, 503-632-6563, teardrops@bctonline.com
October, 2012 Tucson, ARIZONA
Arizona Roundup's Annual Spooktacular Campout at Catalina State Park, Tucson,
AZ. More info at http://azroundup.net/files/events.html
October 5-8, 2012 Ocean Cove, CALIFORNIA
Cam's 16th Cool Coastal Cliffside Campout (C5XIV) returns
to the Ocean Cove Campground, 18 miles north of Jenner (at the mouth of the
Russian River) on Hwy 1 on the spectacular Northern California Coast! Come
on out & enjoy
the laid back atmosphere & attitude, spectacular views, abalone diving
(if you like that sort of thing), and something a bit different along more
of the wild Northern California Coast. No reservations, first-come/first
serve (although there'll be plenty of room!), however, we ask that you let
David A. know if you plan on coming: d.ave.2006@hotmail.com
October 18-21, 2012 Rock Falls, ILLINOIS
TearJerkers' Land of Lincoln Chapter's Prophetstown Tears, L.T.D. at Prophetstown
S.P., which is about 15-20 mi. S.W. of Rock Falls, IL. Reserve sites 21-34
These sites are by the river and very near the shelter and the showers. Everyone
is welcome! More info is available on the Tearjerkers site in the Land of
Lincoln section, or contact Steve at stroyke@sbcglobal.net
http://www.tearjerkers.net/new_forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=5166
October 19-21, 2012
TearJerkers' Great Northwoods Chapter members will be joining
the Chesapeake
Chapter folks at Pocomoke River State Park their Oyster
Fest. Convoy south.
We (and other TearJerkers) wibbg the entire following week. For
more info call 215-205-7281 or e-mail captorville@hotmail.com or
PM Orville on the TearJerkers Forum
October 26-28, 2012 Elysburg, PENNSYLVANIA
TearJerkers' Liberty Bell Chapter's “Knoebels Hallo-Fun Gathering” at
Knoebels Grove Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA. Phoenix & Twister in the Dark!
Haunted Antique Cars, Halloween Express on the Pioneer Train, Haunted Mansion,
Freaky Fandango & more. Little ghouls will enjoy a selection of kiddie
rides including a straw maze. Special treat stops for kids 12 & under in
costume. Free admission, pay only for the rides you like. Nice wooded campground;
pets are allowed in the campground & amusement park. Congregating around
SITES: Entire Texas Pan Handle Area TP (including Tent Platforms) & Spilling
into the Texas T sites (but NOT Tent Platforms). Very casual & fun time!
No Pot Luck Dinner! Eat GREAT Park food! Contact Rich Cooper at (570)-523-6673
or rich11coop@dejazzd.com with questions. Phone reservations (570)-672-9555.
http://www.knoebels.com/family-vacation.asp
November 2-4, 2012 ??, MAINE
TearJerkers' Great Northwoods Chapter's Last Hoorah ... Campground TBA. For
more info call 215-205-7281 or e-mail captorville@hotmail.com or PM Orville
on the TearJerkers Forum
November 29th - December 2nd,
2012 Parker, ARIZONA
Arizona Roundup's Buckskin Gathering at Buckskin Mountain State Park,
Parker, AZ. More info at http://azroundup.net/files/events.html
