Bella Vista Traveling Sams Chapter
The Bella Vista Traveling Sams Chapter invites all who enjoy camping to join this local Chapter. The Traveling Sams gather during the winter months for luncheons/ dinners and begin camping trips in April. Members own different types of campers, including Class A diesel pushers, fifth-wheel and pull trailers, as well as Class C and B units. It does not matter the vehicle, only a love for this great country and desire to enjoy the beautiful outdoors with friendly and great Bella Vista folks. Call Don or Joann Cowell at 479-876-1799 or chapter president Virginia Reynolds at 479-715-6137 to learn more.
Feb. 9 (Friday) at 9 a.m. for breakfast at Golden Corral in Rogers. This meeting is one day later than the regular schedule of Thursday meetings because it joins with the Jolly Rogers, Good Sam Chapter. March 8 (Thursday) pay by 3:45 p.m. to get the lunch price at Golden Corral in Rogers. Gather in the private room, for a meeting before dinner arrives.
April 12-15 (Thursday through Sunday) first camp out of the year — the State Good Sam Rally in Texarkana at the Four States Fairgrounds, where over 200 rigs attend. Register online or call for more information. No need to drive the entire distance in one day — plan on visiting one of Arkansas’ beautiful State Parks (like Diamond State Park or Lake Catherine State Park) on the way.
May 9-12 (Wednesday through Saturday a.m.) camp at Roaring River State Park in Missouri. Reservations should be made six months in advance to allow all of the group to be in the same camping area. Request Area 2, any sites between 104-118 (Bella Vista Chapter site No. 104). Call 877422-6766 to make a reservation. Roaring River is about a 1½ hour drive from Bella Vista. Information can be found online at www.Missouri State Park.com.
June 14-16 (Thursday through Sunday a.m.) Withrow Springs State Park, near Huntsville, is approximately a 1½ hour drive from Bella Vista. Near Huntsville, take 412 east, then Spur 23. Call 877879-2741 or go online to make reservations at www.Arkansas State Parks.com. Put in Withrow State Park for details. Reservations can be made anytime up to a year in advance. Request to be located by others in the Bella Vista Chapter site No. 18.