Activity-Newcomer/Alumni
Activity Leaders
Robin and Darrell Melton (Alumni)
Email: rangerrobin40341@gmail.com
The RV group was formed in late 2020. The group shares information on all things RVing and Camping. Group members do not have to have an RV. We have social gatherings to talk all things RVing and share out RV adventures. We plan short trips to nearby points of interest in North Carolina and surrounding States. Members of the group vary in RV experience.
To Attend:
Contact the group leader to be added to the RV group email.
Seeking new activity leaders for  2024-2025
As Darrell and I have been doing this for 5 years it is our intention to step down as activity leader for the RV Group in the Fall of 2024. At this time we have no one who has expressed interest in taking over the group. Our membership is currently approx 25 couples/singles. Will keep trying. We had a successful social on Feb. 22nd at Blackbeards - 20 people attended mostly new folks from Newcomers. Raised our desire to pass on the responsibilities for this group this Fall, but did not get anyone interested in coordinating at this gathering. Currently planning a July and a Nov 2024 trip - but these will be the last trips we plan..
Robin Melton--
RECENT ADVENTURES
December 2023
Kentucky Derby Trip
Date - May 3-11
The RV Group's May trip was to Louisville KY - we attended the Kentucky Derby. Only two couples from the group did this trip. We had a blast. During the trip we attended both Oaks Day and Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, we visited the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, we did Bourbon tastings and Tours at Angels Envy, Makers Mark, and Evan Williams. We did a Ghost Tour in Old Louisville, and we tried the famous Hot Brown Sandwich!
First Camping Trip of 2023
Date:Â March 12-16
Location: Outer banks
Oregon Inlet Campground - Group members received an email with detailed information.
SocialÂ
Date: January 25th, 4-6 PM
Location:Â Freshwater Brewing Company
This was a gathering for folks to meet and to discuss upcoming trips.
RV Trip to the Biltmore in December
Date: December 4-8
Location:Â Biltmore Estate
Hi all,
I would like to share some of the activities from our most recent trip to Christmas at the Biltmore in Ashville, NC. The RV group members who attended, Elkins, Garneys, and the Meltons stayed at the KOA in East Ashville. It was a rainy 4 days but jam packed with activity!
Some highlights:
- Dinners out at Wicked Weed Brewing and Tupelo Honey
- International Gingerbread Contest Winners review at the Omni Grove Inn - some amazing Gingerbread creations. (The winner was from NC!)
- Evening tour of the Biltmore all decked out for Christmas - stunning!
- North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights - beautiful!
- Biltmore Gardens and Winery along with a little Christmas shopping in Biltmore Village.
It takes a village to plan these trips! Cathy E. found the Gingerbread information and winter lights, Mary G. hosted our final evening cocktail and nibbles gathering.
Great campground, fun area, and wonderful travel companions!
Attached are some photos you might enjoy!
Robin and Darrell Melton
Local Camping opportunity - Goose Creek State Park (September 11-14, 2022)
Explored the Washington and Bath areas.
Chinese Lantern Festival - Cary, NC (January 5-6, 2022)
Trip to Murrell's Inlet, SC and Night of a Thousand Candles (December 15-17)
Mt. Airy, NC - Boyhood home of Andy Griffith and inspirations for MayBerry!
Upcoming RV events 2024
Robin and Darrell Melton      rangerrobin40341@gmail.com
If folks are interested in getting on my email list, they just need to drop me an email and I will add them to the group.Â
Date:Â July 25-29 ( 4 nights)Location:Â Bandits Roost Campground is located on the south side of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir in western North Carolina.
This puts us in close proximity to Boone, NC, Blue Ridge Parkways, Grandfather Mountain, and numerous wineries and distilleries.
Reservations are made at Recreation.Gov
Group Members have received this information already. If you wish to join us, make your reservations and let me know you will be attending.
The RV Group is for travel enthusiasts that enjoy traveling by recreational vehicle. ( Although if you are a tent user and wish to join us you are most welcome.) In the past year we did trips to Asheville, The Kentucky Derby, and had a trip planned to the Outer Banks that was cancelled due to weather conditions.  Not everyone goes on every trip - if a trip fits in your schedule you are welcome to sign-up for that trip. Sign-up generally means making your camping reservation at the designated campground, and letting the group leader know you plan to attend the outing. We usually plan one or two activities as a group at our destination and the rest of the time is yours to do as you like.  We also occasionally have local socials to discuss future trips and RVing relevant topics.