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Heidi & Troy Vail; Rick & Cheryl Carmichael, Host and Cohost
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Williams Railside RV Ranch Rally
August 12th thru 15th, Williams Arizona
Cruise down memory lane on Route 66, take the scenic train to the Grand Canyon and hang out with our group at a downtown restaurant for the best western meals ever.
Visit Bearizona Wildlife Park, Ride the Route 66 Zipline, see vintage cars at Pete’s Route 66 Gas Station, bike, hike and wash your dog at the free on-site spa (if it smells funny after your hike). (Williams "Things to Do")
Railside RV Ranch has level, full hook-up pull-thru sites.
Hosts: Heidi and Troy Vail
heidivail@ymail.com
(480) 734-0701
Co-hosts: Rick and Cheryl Carmichael
rick@carmichael.be
(480) 231-7925
Our tentative plans are subject to modification due to COVID. Grand Canyon Railway is currently open now but may be closed. Restaurant selection and availability is dynamic.
Our Ace in the Hole, the best proprietors are drumin' up business:
Heidi's Events and Catering are givin' us burgers, dogs, chicken and a big ol' breakfast on Saturday.
Pine County Restaurant are fixin' sum sweet welcome pies,
"We Are Airstream of Chandler" purveys happy hour food and drinks at South Rims Wine and Beer Garage.
Registration Process:
1) - Register for a campsite with Railside RV Ranch
877 E Rodeo Rd Williams, AZ 86046
(928) 635-4077
Identify as an Arizona Airstream Club Rally Participant!
Arizona Airstream Club attendees get special group campsite rates ($50.66/night).
IMPORTANT: Have your America the Beautiful, Annual US Park Passes, Armed Forces ID, First Responder ID, and AAA cards on hand when registering to determine and receive your best price.
2) - Register for the train or other tours with Railside RV Ranch.
Your tour prices will vary based on your personal discounts.
For the Grand Canyon Railway tour, reserve seats in the Arizona Airstream Club Coach Rail Car on Friday August 13th. We chose the ADA accessible “Coach” car because it has authentic vintage 20’s seating and décor. Seats can flip toward each other. (I plan to bring my stadium cushion in case the seat is too firm). We will be seated together even if we half fill the rail car. Ask about additional guided bus tours at the RIM if those are of interest to you.
After securing a campsite and Grand Canyon tours at Williams Railside RV Ranch
3) - Register with Arizona Airstream Club
Our hosts need to know if you registered for the Friday Grand Canyon Railway tour and whether you plan to join us on Saturday at the restaurant downtown. Also, we are collecting $8.50 per person for rally fees (includes processing fees).
Railside RV Ranch
877 E Rodeo Rd Williams, AZ 86046
(928) 635-4077
Williams 2021 Rally Schedule:
8/12 Thursday check in
4:00PM -Happy Hour –
5:00PM - Welcome Potluck at big barn clubhouse up front next to the Doggy doo Ranch!
We will grill burgers, chicken breast and dogs (Compliments of Heidi’s Events and Catering)
- Feel free to Bring the sides (Suggestions – pasta or potato salad, baked beans, cob corn, marinated vegetable salad, deviled eggs, chips and dips, vegetable trays)....and your drinks!
- Remember we have delicious pies for desert from Pine country Restaurant. https://pinecountryrestaurant.com/
- Join in on a game of ...Putt-putt golf, horseshoes, lawn pool outside
Upstairs in game room darts, board games, pool, ping pong, shuffle board, connect four - Hang out for fireside tall tales at the group campfire.
8/13 Friday
Today we take the train to the canyon!
- You can pick up your tickets at the train depot any time after noon on Thursday or after 8 am Friday morning. Have your ID and your park passes or whatever you used for a discount.
- Be at Depot by 9:00 am for the Wild West show. Train boards at 9:15.
- Dog kennel opens at 7:00am
- We should return to Williams at 5:45
Might I suggest we meet at the Historical Brewing company/ Station 66 Italian Bistro. https://www.historicbrewingcompany.com/barrel-house-williams and https://www.thestation66.com for a quick drink/light dinner after the train ride.
It’s within walking distance of the depot. You can eat there or order a pizza to take back to camp. They have a dog friendly patio and good view of Route 66.
Join us back at Railside around the campfire 8:00pm until whenever for s’more tall tales!
8/14 Saturday
8:00AM - Join us for a Big Breakfast at the Big barn Clubhouse compliments of Heidi’s Events and Catering. https://www.heidisevents.com
- Come hungry! Eggs, bacon, pancakes, fresh fruit, biscuits and sausage gravy, pastries, coffee and juice.
- The day is yours to enjoy.
- Might I suggest
- A drive through Bearizona.
- A visit to the Grand Canyon dear farm,
- A drive to the top of Bill Williams look out,
- A round of golf at the Elephant rocks golf course,
- A picnic at Caterac lake,
- or shopping downtown Williams.
4:00PM to 6:00PM - We meet for happy hour and light Hors d ouerves at South Rims Wine and beer garage. 514 E Route 66. (Compliments of “We are Airstream” in Chandler).
I highly recommend you stay and order dinner. They have a good menu and really good food.
8:00 ish - Back at the campfire for more stories...
8/15 Sunday
8:00AM - Join us for pastries (from Brewed awakings) and coffee at the clubhouse...Say your good buys and hit the road again!
These are my notes and contacts for your information.
Karenbrooks@pinecountryrestaurant.com
Judy Curnes info@wildwestjunction.com or Dan Wild West junction
Nice western experience for dinner.
Jacque Bessler owner of copper canyon and colors of the west gift shops info@colorsofthewestusa.
Greg and Sheraton owners of south rims wine and beer garage
Food was really good. Good wine beer and craft cocktails.
Kristen was our server. (Request)
Cruisers66 and Grand Canyon brewery same owner.
Elephant Rocks Golf course. Very nice course.
Beautiful fairways amongst the pines. Check out the “Elephant rocks” at the entrance. Call ahead for t-time
Cataract county park and lake.
Nice place to picnic, kayak run your dogs.
Playground. East entrance day use area nicest side for picnic and fishing. Copper ranch road and cataract rd.
Awesome drive! To the top Bill Williams lookout. 9242 ft high! View is unbelievable! It’s dirt all the way but we never had to engage 4 wheel drive until the end
Forest service road 111 off of Perkinsvile road.
It ends at the radio cell towers.
Brewed Awakenings coffee co.
326 W Route 66
Gave us $2 off coupons. Use them!!!
Delicious coffee
Hot flaky croissants, puffins and pastries.
Brooklyn was super nice.
Grand Canyon deer farm Awesome!
6769 E Deer Farm Rd
Williams, AZ 86046
Seniors $12.50
They have fallow deer, sika deer in the main walk through, as well as mule deer, coues deer, reindeer, an elk, bison, African crested porcupines, wallabies, Patagonian cavies, mini horses, mini donkeys, llamas, alpacas, coatimundis, talking birds, peacocks, even a zonkey.
Dog owners
There is a pet spa at the RV park
Great big sink, warm water with hand held shower head, doggy soap and blow dryer. It is awesome. Bring a towel.
There are lots of burrs and sticky little things that covered my dogs daily. Bring your dog combs to get them out or better yet doggy boots and shirts to cover their bellies.
If you’re going on the train ride we will be gone 8 to 6:00. Long time to be in a trailer. I looked for options. No dog walkers available at this time.
Grand Canyon Kennel
I toured the facility and asked al ot of questions.
The dogs all have a cage with a door to go outside. They supply a bed and bowls, but you can take your own. They do walk them once or twice during the day. They are never in contact with other dogs directly.
The rate is $29 for the day $19 for second dog in same kennel.
Ok this is long enough contact me with Questions.
Sincerely,
Heidi Vail
480-734-0701
