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01-02-2018, 11:02 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vernon, British Columbia
Trailer: 2007 Escape 17
Posts: 4
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Sisters OR Quilt Show
Greetings all,
Joanne and I will be travelling from Vernon BC to Sisters OR for the annual quilt show that occurs on July 14 this year.
This will be a one-off for us as we don't get into the USA very much, so would appreciate advice and comments from those who have gone before us in planning our one week trip.
Most interested in your recommendations for campgrounds in the Sisters area as well as must-sees and must-dos along the way. We like to make our travels in a loop whenever possible.
Please respond here or look us up at this year's rally in Osoyoos if you have tips to share.
Happy New Year
Dale
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01-02-2018, 11:16 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Auburn, California
Trailer: Was 2011 17B, now Bigfoot 21
Posts: 61
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There is a nice campground in Sisters Creekside Campground that is a short bike ride to the classes at the school and walking distance to the show and restaurants. Today is the first day to make reservations to it.
We were there there 2 years ago and we camped in the non-hookup sites but have decided to stay in the full hookups this year. There are lots to do if you are a 'quilting widower' like I am and Sisters makes a good base.
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01-02-2018, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Spokane, Washington
Trailer: 2017 Escape 17B/2021 F150 w/ 3.5 Ecoboost
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Get on the reservations now as in right away. Very popular place and lots of tourists. Sisters will fill up very quickly like months in advance. You might want to look at the campgrounds west of sisters around the McKenzie river area. Not far away.
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01-02-2018, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Whidbey Island, Washington
Trailer: 2020 Escape 17B "Voyager"
Posts: 2,681
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Do you have AC? It can be very hot there.
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01-02-2018, 06:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Spokane, Washington
Trailer: 2017 Escape 17B/2021 F150 w/ 3.5 Ecoboost
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Also, I'd also suggest coming in on Hwy 97 vs going through Portland and Salem OR. Traffic is nuts through that whole area. And then you'd have to tow up and over the Santiam pass. Not hard...but steep in places and is a bit twisty. Hwy 97 is two lane but it's a decent drive. I know the roads well as I drive to Bend OR at least once a month if not more for caring for my mom. Happy to help.
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01-02-2018, 11:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Portland metro, Oregon
Trailer: Escape 17B, 2012
Posts: 139
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Ditto on taking Hwy 97 from the north for all the reasons mentioned above. Sisters is very busy on that weekend (and most of the summer). So being walking distance to town is a big plus. If you don't mind being out a ways and boon docking there are campgrounds in the Camp Sherman Metolius River area. It is a beautiful area and you may not want to leave. There are also RV resorts closer to Bend.
The area is full of hiking trails,fishing and biking so you won't have any trouble finding things to do.
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2012 17B, 2017 Honda Ridgeline
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01-03-2018, 12:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 1,141
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Just made my reservation. (dry camping is all that is left.) Thanks btroxell for the heads up! We were there in 2015 and loved it! My wife is an avid quilter so this is a key event for her. I agree with other comments that 97 is the best route from the north. A couple of photos from 2015 to give you all a taste.
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01-03-2018, 12:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Trailer: 2018 Escape 19
Posts: 2,718
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Now a full size quilted trailer cover would be impressive. Just drive up...throw it over your trailer and camp right there. No need to find a camp spot. 
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01-03-2018, 12:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eggscape
Now a full size quilted trailer cover would be impressive. Just drive up...throw it over your trailer and camp right there. No need to find a camp spot. |
Excellent! I'll ask Paula to get working on that right away! 
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01-03-2018, 04:48 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Houston, Arkansas
Trailer: none
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arniesea
Just made my reservation. (dry camping is all that is left.) Thanks btroxell for the heads up! We were there in 2015 and loved it! My wife is an avid quilter so this is a key event for her. I agree with other comments that 97 is the best route from the north. A couple of photos from 2015 to give you all a taste.
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I love quilting!
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01-03-2018, 06:10 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,044
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I don't quilt or sew or paint... but this popped up on my Facebook timeline because I have many friends that do.
The Peony
Grand Prix First Prize Winner at 2017 Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival
It's gorgeous!
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Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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01-03-2018, 05:24 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Vernon, British Columbia
Trailer: 2007 Escape 17
Posts: 4
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Thanks everybody for your tips!
Just got in with our reservation -- only a few unserviced sites left.
Look for us in Site 29, arniesea -- hope to see you there. ---Dale
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01-03-2018, 08:08 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
I don't quilt or sew or paint... but this popped up on my Facebook timeline because I have many friends that do.
The Peony
Grand Prix First Prize Winner at 2017 Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival
It's gorgeous!
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My wife just said WOW.
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01-03-2018, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 1,141
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaleandJoanneMitchell
Thanks everybody for your tips!
Just got in with our reservation -- only a few unserviced sites left.
Look for us in Site 29, arniesea -- hope to see you there. ---Dale
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Will do! We are in Site 53 with a 2013 Classic 19' and 2016 Blue Tacoma TRD Sport.
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- 2019 5.0 TA, 2017 Tundra Platinum.
- Bremerton, WA
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