People from around the country and Canada traveled to Sweetwater County to participate in the Tiffin RV Rally, which took place at the Sweetwater County Events Complex.
Sweetwater County Events Complex marketing and events coordinator Lena Warren said the complex has been trying for four years to get the Tiffin rally to come to Rock Springs. The Tiffin company hosts three to four rallies a year. This is the first year they decided to make a stop in Sweetwater County. With the complex having 1,235 RV spots with complete electrical and full hookup facilities, they have made a name for themselves as one of the top 10 stops in the country.
The weeklong event brought in 325 RVs and more than 700 people to participate in seminars, display coaches, trade shows and local tours. Many of the participants took advantage of the convention to look at local scenery and wildlife. While they travel around the country in RVs, almost everyone also had a tow car. This extra vehicle allows them to explore the community they are visiting.
For Lynn Earnest of Blairsville, Ga., a first time rally participator, she had a chance to explore a large portion of Sweetwater County.
“We were able to see Wild Horse Loop (Tour), the Flaming Gorge Dam and Green River,” Earnest said. “It’s a beautiful part of the country.”
While Earnest gushed about the surrounding area, Judy Talley from Dotham, Ala., talked about how lucky we are to live in a place that has such a great events center.
“The facilities here are great,” Talley said. “I’ve tried to tell everyone here they are wonderful. They’ve just gone above and beyond. We have no complaints.”
The Kohler and Spencer families came all the way from Texas to join in the fun. They where a top runner for the decorating contest. At each rally, the Tiffin company comes up with a theme. This year’s theme was wild west happy trails. Karen and Joe Kohler and Julie and Marc Spencer took this theme to heart in their collaborated western themed decorations, including a wanted sign selfie station.
The rally has been a huge economic benefit to not only the complex, but to the cities, county and the state. Warren said when the people travel to a rally like this, they spend about a month in the area. She said they spend their money on gas, food and local goods. With Yellowstone to the north and Mount Rushmore to the east, many have plans to travel through the rest of Wyoming later this month. Some are thinking about a return trip as well.
“Whatever happens is good and it’s been fun,” Karen said. “We want to come back because we just couldn’t see everything.”
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