Rally in the Valley 2024
Thursday, February 15 – Monday, February 19, 2024
Usery Mountain Regional Park, Mesa, AZ
The Rally
The Rally in the Valley 2024 was a five-day gathering at Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa — the desert backdrop setting the tone for a week of hiking, biking, outdoor talks, and campfire socializing. Greg Bond kicked off the welcome Thursday evening before the group settled into four days of activities across Usery’s group pavilions and trails.
Schedule Highlights
Friday featured a Tacos & Tequila dinner and a Security for RV Travelers talk by Derrick A. Denis, plus a Discovery Station with live desert creatures at the visitor center. Saturday brought mod tours, a SOG System presentation by Peter Lehmann, wine tasting, and a raffle. Sunday rounded out the weekend with an Alaska travel presentation by Noel Fleming and Chris Miller, a knitting workshop, and a Mala Bead Workshop. Yoga sessions, group hikes, and guided bike rides ran across multiple days with options for all skill levels.
Talks & Presentations
- Security for RV Travelers — Derrick A. Denis
- SOG System — Peter Lehmann
- Alaska Travel — Noel Fleming & Chris Miller
- Discovery Station — live desert creatures, Usery Visitor Center