White Sands Rally Report 2010
New Mexico Airstream Unit # 69
The “Almost A Full Moon” Rally at White Sands National Monument
March 26 – March 29
Perticipants: Jack & JoAnne Palmer (hosts), Tom & Barbara Stallings (co-hosts), Bruce & Kathy Gaither, Larry & Dianne Eakin, Leymoyne Blackshear, Art Flynn and Margret, Artie and Sue McDowell.
The rally started out with a windy Happy Hour and overnight stay at beautiful Oliver Lee State Park. This remarkable place was a surprise to many of us, and a place to remember for a future stay. The next day the wind laid down for a rest in the morning, and we caravaned for the 30 minute trip to the entrance of White Sands National Monument. Once we passed the gatehouse, the participants were afforded a very unique and unprecedented opportunity to hold an RV rally at White Sands National Monument. This was the first time in WSNM history that overnight RV camping has been allowed. Therefore there were some special requirements, e.g., dry camping only; each trailer had to bring its own water (or make do without!); a barrier (i.e., drip pan, pan, bucket, etc.) had to be placed beneath trucks, motor homes, and placed under the outlets of the black and gray water; no dumping of gray water permitted; no dump station. Sounds like a big hassle that no one could enjoy, right? WRONG - every one of the participants had a fabulous time and we’ve all asked to be put on the waiting list for next year’s rally (hopefully, next Fall). This was a rally that Wally would have loved - a semi-circle of Airstreams, parked under the (almost) full moon, at one of the most beautiful and unique places on the planet! Thanks to our rally hosts for pulling off a great rally.
Click below to view the fantastic rally photos!
Thanks to our photographers for submitting their photos.
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White Sands Rally Photos Book 1
White Sands Rally Photos Book 2
White Sands Rally 2010 Photos Book 3
White Sands Rally 2010 Photos - J. Palmer’s
Notes from Sue McDowell
The White Sands Rally was fabulous, with the almost full moon and the white sand dunes surrounding us. Everything seemed to shine. Even during the day, the snow on Sierra Blanca peeped over the white dunes. We took an evening guided stroll through the dunes, and learned about the various plants, critters, and how the dunes moved. The Palmers, our gracious hosts, outdid themselves with all the preparations. Thank you so very much!! Hopefully this will be repeated next fall!
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