Northern Oregon Coast. It's the fourth year for this popular midwinter event. In whatever weather, from sunshine to snow, the WetWesties always have a good time.

Register: call 1-800-452-5687 to reserve spots on the A Loop (main VW loop from previous Nehalem campouts), or just show up and get what's available. The park does not fill up during "discovery season" so, there should be a lot of room for
everybody. It will be 16$ per night for camping (which includes electrical hookups), better than the 20$ summer rate.

You can also log on to oregonstateparks.org to register for A Loop campsites (note that A49 is closest to meeting hall)

Host: Jeremy Norris

This will be a regular Wetwesty event to include all the regular stuff. Camping, hiking, food, drinks and good people. Tenative plan is to meet at Westfalia Acres on Thursday night and caravan down Friday morning. Any questions, concerns or suggestions, contact Brent, goodolevolkswest@yahoo.com.


Host: Brent

Help Carol fix up her new ride, eat, drink, and socialize. For more details or to RSVP, email Carol

Western Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup, WA. Overnight on the 27th at Dash Point State Park. Carabus to the show the next day. Reservations must be made at Dash Point individually. More Spring Meet info here.

Host: Josh

Beverly Beach is a few miles north of Newport, OR (and South of Depot Bay). The closest camping loop to the meeting hall is Loop B. All but one of the hookup sites on B are reserved, but the outer sites (no hookup) are much
more available. Loop A has lots of nice no-hookup (tent) sites (VW vans are welcome in
Tent Sites). Loop C has many available hookup sites. There are also many Yurt sites available.

Host: Jon Kenneke
Pictures

Come on over to Alki Beach for a good 'ol fashon beach party - WetWesties style!

Meet up at the Boeing Flight museum at 0900 Hrs at the parking lot next to the flight line for a carabus to the beach. Or just meet us at the beach. Arrive early to get a good spot!

Possible run to the Folklife Festival after enjoying the beach. Bring something for a BBQ style potluck if you want. Don't forget the sunblock (we hope!).

More info on Alki: http://www.cityofseattle.net/parks/parkspaces/alki.htm

Host: Brian

What I am proposing is a salute to barley malt & hops! (Ok it's a cheap excuse to quafe cereal malt beverage and gab).

Gustav's Tel: (503) 653-1391

Good German grub and nice thick strong brew and a big parking area for busses-o-plenty
It's very easy to get to as it is right off of I-205. If comming from the south take the Sunnyside exit and it sits right on the corner next to the 76 station on your right. From the north, again, the Sunnyside exit and take a left and it's just over the highway.

Info Host: Jasan Carsley

Memorial Day weekend invitation

Undecided about what to do for a holiday weekend? Tired of fighting crowds or not getting a space?
Open house style camping at Westfalia Acres friday, saturday, sunday, and monday. No host, no reservations required, no fees, potluck on saturday, sunday morn and sunday eve. Fields for dogs (or cats), trails mowed for people, creek accessible, no schedules.

I will be having a garage/farm sale that weekend so will only be at the campground after 5pm but anyone is welcome and if you feel so inclined bring stuff for a garage sale! There is always extra room. (I will be closing the gates at 5 so if you plan on arriving after that let me know so i can tell you where the secret passage is! :-) does not prevent you from coming down the driveway.)

Email me for directions or just brave it and show up. I have a for sale sign with my name on the western driveway.

Susan
Westfalia Acres

This will be a fun co-campout with the Cascade Kombis.
"Camano Island State Park is a 134-acre camping park with 6,700 feet of rocky shoreline and beach. The park provides sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and offers opportunities for shellfish harvesting. "
No reservations - they don't take them. Show up early to get a spot! Email me if you want to go, but can't arrive on friday.
Camano Island is about 40 miles north of Seattle and then 20 miles west of I-5.

http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Camano+Island&pageno=1

Host: Josh
Pictures

Springfield German Import Presents -Northwest BugFest and Swapmeet
Sunday June 20 Located at 3520 Olympic Street Springfield Oregon
$5 entry fee for car show -- No fee for swap meet
Swapmeet area starts at 9:00am, car displays setup at 10:00am
Trophies for Best of Show in your category, car displays open to all VW's. All cars judged by owners and spectators. Bring them all-from bugs, busses, to VW's of all kinds.
For more info: (541) 741-1842

Admission includes 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. Over fifty exhibitors show tools for energy and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind, biofuels and agricultural resources. A special exhibit and keynote this year cover 50 years of solar history. An Electrathon race highlights efficient, lightweight vehicle technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and senior discounts, volunteers and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers). **Update** The planners of Solwest have granted us an exclusive Wetwesties only area for camping. Space is limited, so you need to make "reservations" by sending email to Jon

Info Host: Jennifer Barker
SolWest/EORenew
PO Box 485
Canyon City, OR 97820
phone 541-575-3633
Email: info@solwest.org Web: www.solwest.org

Friday July 16th - Burger Meet: Eat burgers, checkout hot VDubs. Starts at 5:00 pm at the University Burgermaster - 3042 NE 45th Street, Seattle. A show and shine for all VWs. Get there early for a good spot.

Saturday July 17th - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Shoreline Community College is the Vintage VW Show and Swap Meet. Admission is $5 per person with a $5 per car fee to show your Volkswagen. Buses, bugs, ghias, Things - we even had Snow Cats and Kübelwagens! You never know who will show up. Maybe you'll even see a Hebmüller at this year's NW Vintage VW Meet.

Sunday July 18 - BugNationals VW Drag Racing at Pacific Raceways. See some wickedfast VW's scream down the track. Or get some friends and start your own class!!! '68-'71 Stock Westfalia class anyone???

More info: http://www.cascadekombis.org/vintagemeet.shtml

Extending an invite to join me in my back yard for an August camp out. The 6-7- 8th.
A week end of good food, great company, & river rafting. Bring your kayaks, bikes, kids, & dogs.
Mt Hood is 45 minutes from Maupin if anyone wants to ski.

http://www.highdesertriver.com/maupin-oregon.htm

I have no affiliation with the rafting outfitter mentioned in the link.

More info: Terry

Several WetWesties and Bus Pilots will be camping on the Lochsa River in Northern Idaho, hiking in to three nearby hot springs. We will be staying at Colgate Licks Campground which is 1/2 mile east of milepost 147 on highway 12, just 15 miles from the Montana state line.

The most strenuous hike would be into Stanley Hot Springs which is 5 miles each way from the Wilderness Gateway campground. Matthew intends to lead a day hike to these springs on Friday the 13th, leaving the campground early in the morning.

The other two springs, Weir and Jerry Johnson, are much easier to get to, and is probably where most folks will spend their time. Jerrry Johnson is just over a mile in from the highway, Weir perhaps a quarter mile, but more of a scramble.

The campground has a concrete building with a pit toilet, but no water or other services, so plan to bring what you need. Back country hot springs are generally clothing optional and nudity is common.

Area information -
www.fs.fed.us/r1/clearwater/VisitorInfo/Assets/pdfs/hwy12_corridor.pdf

Hot Springs Information -

http://www.soak.net/

http://www.idahohotsprings.com/

Mike Finkbiner
mike_l_f@hotmail.com

A WetWesties tradition. See previous years for pictures.

Hosts: Jim & Lisa
I sure hope we can have a campfire this year!
'United we camp' article from the 9/19/03 La Grande Observer
Pictures : Trip Report

Email Peggy Day for sign up. When this event is full, you may also reserve a space in the regular campground area with Washington State Parks. There is a $16.00 reservation fee for 2 nights. Very private, covered picnic area, water, fire ring w/benches, vault & flush toilets. Park has showers. Group area is away from the campground next to grassy day use area with shade & tables. Great view of the sound.

Park Info: http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Penrose%20Point&pageno=1
Host: Peggy Day
Pictures | Trip Report

The Apple Valley Volkswagen Association is proud to host "Volksfest 2004" on September 19th at Applewood Park in Naches Washington, with a Show & Shine, Swap Meet, BBQ Lunch, Valve Cover Racing, and our unique hand-crafted trophies. Bring the family, as there is a nice playground for the kids.

The fun actually begins the day before, on Saturday September 18th, with all kinds of VW activities – beginning with a Cruise-In and ending with Drag Racing!

Website: http://www.avva.us/

Join us for 3 days of fun and entertainment with German delicacies in Odessa, WA (70 miles SE of Spokane). Activities include: flea market, arts and crafts vendors, art show, used book sale, historical museum, horseshoe tournament, browsing the shops in town (including a quilt store).... (more)

Host: Georgia Miller

Removal of Mr Bubblehead from the barn and the official sign taking down and
potluck on Saturday evening. Property has been sold and it has officially closed. I live in the
apartment but the new owners were happy to let everyone come back for a final campout. Sandy
(the wife) even said she might come down as Ron should be hunting.

So if you never made a campout here or you have been putting off coming back down (or up) this is
the official last chance. Arrive anytime, no fees, no real campground amenities but there is a
shelter, fire pit, creek, trees, field for the dogs, good food, and yes a request.......
I have several non running or should be running buses that need to come out and play. they have
to get out of the barn and I need help to do so. I can pull with the tractor (some of you know
that isn't always an easy thing....) to break loose the brakes. but they need to become rollers.
not drivers fortunately!! the Thing has never recovered from the attempted hotwire and needs
something cuz it needs to drive to Washington.

So come one come all. It might rain so bring a tarp. Ihave a Ton of firewood ...easier to burn
than transport!! Bring your own drinking water and if possible potty facilities. There is an
outhouse but it is getting full.......... might take one last campout!!

Please note.... rsvp is not necessary. If you do please email my real address
a451301@access4less.net
better yet call me if you have questions.
360-969-2352

sold the apple press so there will be no cider whether we want to or not....

Campout saturday night at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way. No need to make reservations, just pick a spot and pay at the station. Non-plug-in sites are $15. Plug-in sites are $21. Be advised you need an RV type of adapter to plug in. Sunday morning we will carabus to the show - a very scenic and pleasent 30 min drive with good views of the sound.
Oktobugfest General admission - $6.00 per person.
Car show Entry fee $15.00 per car Prereserved / $20.00 at the gate.
Swap - $20.00 per pre-reserved 10X12 space includes 1 exhibitor pass.
Cars for Sale - $10.00 per car includes 1 exhibitor pass.
Info Host: Josh

Champoeg State Park is off I-5 exit 278 approx. 20 miles south of Portland.
Follow signs. Meeting hall has been rented -- cost will be $10 per night per bus.
State Park Info
Host: Bev Beam