Yucaipa Regional Park in San Bernadino County

SUBMITTED BY RON GUIDOTTI:

Monday, June 12, found us heading a short distance for us, to a very nice Regional park in Yucaipa, CA. We had heard about how nice the park is from fellow RVers for years now. Elaine and I had checked out the park on the Saturday prior to arriving and found out first hand how nice and big the park actually is.  The RV sites were huge, on asphalt with concrete patios, with lots of space between the sites. There were several triple pull thru sites that were quite large. https://parks.sbcounty.gov/park/yucaipa-regional-park/

It was actually drizzling when we arrived, but soon subsided and got cool. It did not, however deter us from having a great Happy Hour as six other Shanty Shakers rig participants huddled around our propane fire pit and enjoyed campfire camaraderie. 

Tuesday morning allowed many of our participants to once again, huddle around the fire pit to enjoy coffee and a variety of warm muffins, fresh fruits, yogurt and great conversation. The following days were the same in the mornings, as was the overcast dreary weather. Long pants and jackets were the morning attire norm. Exploration via foot, bicycle and car of the park and surrounding area transpired we waited and welcomed our last two Shanty Shakers rigs to arrive. Our group was scattered from both ends of the campground, but it worked as we were in the middle.

Tuesday afternoon offered brief sunshine, prior to a most wonderful pot-luck dinner, huddling around the fire pit campfire. Stories were shared that were rewarding and humorous. 

Wednesday took a long time for the sun to break thru, and departure time to the Lavender Festival was altered several times and we finally made our way to the event. The festival was much more than just lavender. My favorite was the 1000-year-old Oak tree. It appeared that those who participated,  enjoyed the event. 

On Thursday we carpooled to Oak Glen only a short winding distance from our campground. First stop was Snowline where apple donuts and apple cider were made and served fresh. We then headed to Riley's Farm for a patio lunch with a vantage point to watch young children participate in a mock-up Revolutionary war battle. The directors and officers were attired in colonial dress. The Colonial house and battle grounds are renowned for their pot pies and apple cuisine. 

Following  our lunch and show, we headed over to the Oak Glen Preserve and Botanical Gardens for a very unique walk thru some huge 130 year old trees and California wildflowers.

Returning to camp, we were early enough to cram in one more Happy Hour. Later that evening we ventured down the road to try the unique Mexican take-out joint, Acocotli, that Jim and Sharan Harrison had told everyone about.

Thanks Ron and Elaine for hosting yet another fun rally !!