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  1. #GasPrices were $4.29, some higher at $4.57 but it was clear $4.19 was supposed to be cheap. This was true in northern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. But over the years I got my favorite spots, where I bought at $4.02 & $3.99 (PA & NJ respectively).
    Last #CampingTrip, I got gas for $3.69 if not less.
    (When the nearest grocery [sorry, "supermarket"] is 25 minutes each way, you start thinking gas cost.)
    #camping #chronicles #grocery v. #supermarket #nearby #amenities #shopping #restaurant

  2. Announcing Our Guests of Honor for Norwescon 49

    Are you excited for Norwescon 49? We are! In case you missed it, here are the guests of honor we have lined up for 2027:

    • Writer Guest of Honor: Seanan McGuire (aka Mira Grant) is an author of speculative fiction who has released over 100 books, comics, and collections since her first publication in 2009.
    • Artist Guest of Honor: Todd Lockwood is a renowned American artist known for his exceptional contributions to fantasy and science fiction illustration, particularly in the realms of Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
    • Science Guest of Honor: Erin Macdonald is an award-winning writer, sciencecommunicator, producer, and science advisor, with a doctorate in astrophysics. She is most well known for her work on the Star Trek franchise.
    • Spotlight Publisher: DAW Books, represented at Norwescon by Betsy Wollheim, was the first publishing company ever to be devoted exclusively to science fiction and fantasy. It has published over 2,000 titles over 50 years.
    • Special Guest of Honor: Matt Dinniman is a New York Times bestselling author, best known for the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. In addition to writing, Matt is an artist, a musician, and pet lover.

    Join Us for the Norwescon Camping Trip

    Spend some time in nature with fellow fans! The Norwescon Camping Trip is open to all past members of Norwescon.

    This year we have reserved the group camp site at Bay View State Park, near Mount Vernon, on July 10–12. The site can accommodate up to 24 tent campers, with a mix of sunny and shady sites. There are picnic tables and a main campfire ring. Recreation around the park includes light hiking and metal detecting, and the beach area is great for swimming and small watercraft such as kayaks and paddle boards. Of course, there will be tabletop games and marshmallows! Full bathrooms with showers are available nearby.

    Cost depends on the number of campers on our site, but it generally runs $10–$15 per person for the weekend, which includes admission and parking (no Discover Pass required). RVs and sleeping trailers will require a separate reservation. Check in on Friday begins at 3 p.m. To RSVP or ask for more information, please email us.

    Hope to see you there!

    July 10–12, 2026
    Bay View State Park
    10901 Bayview Edison Rd
    Mount Vernon, WA 98273

    Explore the Past in Pixels

    Norwescon’s online historical archives continue to grow! Norwescon historian Michael Citrak has been collecting physical artifacts from every year of Norwescon, and assistant historian Michael Hanscom digitizes them to add to the online archives. Here are some things we’ve added recently:

    Norwescon 48: This collection has all the archives from the most recent year. We’d like to highlight two items of note:

    • The Norwescon 48 Masquerade. If you would like to revisit your favorite costumes and presentations, the full masquerade video is available, with optional captions and transcript.
    • Panel: Norwescon: Local but Not Little. Recorded live at the 2025 Seattle Worldcon, panelists Salt Hale, Michael Hanscom, Taylor Tomblin, and Tim Bennett discuss Norwescon’s past, present, and future. (Audio with transcript.)

    Westwind: Westwind was the newsletter of the Northwest Science Fiction Society (NWSFS), Norwescon’s original parent organization. We currently have 23 issues archived, ranging from issue 22 from November 1978 to issue 140 from May/June 1989. Obviously there are missing issues, but Michael H. has a large stack he’s working on, thanks to Julie Zetterburg Sardo and Doug Booze for the donations. All are screen-reader accessible PDFs with text on the webpage as well.

    You can browse through so many more items. Want to see old badges? Program books? Videos? Pick your path and enjoy exploring 48 years of Norwescon!

    If you have memorabilia or ephemera from Norwescon’s past,we’d love to hear from you! You can check this master spreadsheet to see if it’s something we’re missing, and reach out to us at [email protected].

    Register Now!

    You can register now for Norwescon 49 from our Membership page. Just $80 until the next rise in registration rates.

    Reserve Your Room and Save

    Our room block is now open. Register here to make the most of your time at Norwescon 49, whether you’re planning to stay late for a dance, or get up extra early for a must-see panel. Visit the hotel page of our website for more information describing our flat rate of $174 per night and other benefits like free parking.

    Suggest Guests of Honor for Norwescon 50 and Beyond!

    Our guest of honor selection committee is gearing up and wants your suggestions for people you’d like to see as future Norwescon guests of honor. Who should we get next? You can check out the guidelines we use on our FAQ page. To send your ideas, email the committee.

    https://www.norwescon.org/2026/07/04/news-from-norwescon-july-2026/ #CampingTrip
  3. Spend some time in nature with fellow fans! The Norwescon Camping Trip is open to all past members of Norwescon.

    This year we have reserved the group camp site at Bay View State Park, near Mount Vernon, on July 10–12. The site can accommodate up to 24 tent campers, with a mix of sunny and shady sites. There are picnic tables and a main campfire ring. Recreation around the park includes light hiking and metal detecting, and the beach area is great for swimming and small watercraft such as kayaks and paddle boards. Of course, there will be tabletop games and marshmallows! Full bathrooms with showers are available nearby.

    Cost depends on the number of campers on our site, but it generally runs $10–$15 per person for the weekend, which includes admission and parking (no Discover Pass required). RVs and sleeping trailers will require a separate reservation. Check in on Friday begins at 3 p.m. To RSVP or ask for more information, please email us.

    Hope to see you there!

    https://www.norwescon.org/2026/06/30/join-us-for-the-norwescon-camping-trip-on-july-10-12/ #CampingTrip
  4. So…… no live post tonight. “Gasp”

    Yes. Game 7 tonight.

    However tonight I’m camping with limited cell service.

    It’s being recorded on DVR so I will live post it tomorrow.

    #campingtrip #onhiatus

  5. So…… no live post tonight. “Gasp”

    Yes. Game 7 tonight.

    However tonight I’m camping with limited cell service.

    It’s being recorded on DVR so I will live post it tomorrow.

    #campingtrip #onhiatus

  6. Is Peter's friend group falling apart? One impulsive camping trip could be their last chance to reclaim what's lost... or confirm his worst fears. Find out in "The Last Photograph"! #FriendshipGoals #Anxiety #Reunion #CampingTrip

    artsincubator.ca/bl-stories/ci

  7. Is Peter's friend group falling apart? One impulsive camping trip could be their last chance to reclaim what's lost... or confirm his worst fears. Find out in "The Last Photograph"! #FriendshipGoals #Anxiety #Reunion #CampingTrip

    artsincubator.ca/bl-stories/ci

  8. Science Guest of Honor—Summer Ash

    Summer Ash is an astrophysicist, rocket scientist, and freelance science communicator. She enjoys Jupiter, Orion, supermassive black holes, and advocating for equity, accessibility, and inclusion across all STEM fields.

    As a self-professed space cadet, Summer grew up dragging friends and family out at all hours of the day or night to look up at the sky. She has a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Stanford University and a master’s in space studies from the International Space University, and she worked as an aerospace engineer on the X-34 Program at Orbital Sciences Corporation (now Orbital ATK) before making the jump from low-earth orbit to intergalactic scales. Summer did graduate research at the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge on the evolution of radio galaxies and the effect of active galactic nuclei (aka AGN or supermassive black holes) on galaxies and galaxy clusters.

    After academia, Summer transitioned to education and outreach and has worked for the World Science Festival, Columbia University, and the Very Large Array (VLA) at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO). Her written work has been published online in The Atlantic, Smithsonian, Scientific American, Atlas Obscura, Slate, Nautilus Magazine, SyFy.com, and Now.Space. She has hosted web videos for NBC.com, science videos for the Science Forward program at CUNY’s Macaulay Honors College, and NRAO’s Baseline video series. She moderated Virtual Astro Live for the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum from 2020 to 2023 and was the in-house astrophysicist for The Rachel Maddow Show from 2009 to 2016. Summer is also a consultant for the Science & Entertainment Exchange, an arm of the National Academies of Science.

    If she has any time left over after that, Summer spends it bringing astronomy and fashion together as a cofounder of STARtorialist.

    Summer also enjoys communicating solely in GIFs whenever humanly possible. Find out more about her at summerash.com.

    Register for Norwescon NOW!!

    We’re coming up on the end of the year, which means it’s time to get your membership before rates increase at the start of next year! Right now only $95 gets you access to four full days of the convention, which include hours of panels, readings, dances, workshops, concerts, and our exclusive special events such as the masquerade and the Philip K. Dick Award. Looking to bring family or friends? Visit the Memberships page of our website for the link to register and instructions on how to register others. Any questions? Reach out through our email at [email protected].

    And if you haven’t made a room reservation yet, consider taking care of that too! Visit our Hotel page for more information!

    Labyrinth Shadow Cast Auditions!

    Auditions open this December!

    All roles in our 2026 Norwescon shadow cast production are now open for auditions! Whether you’re hoping to step into the shoes of Sarah, Jareth, Hoggle, Ludo, or Sir Didymus, we want to see your talent on stage. We’re also seeking stagehands, tech crew, prop builders, and costume creators—if you love working behind the scenes, this is your moment to shine. Visit the Labyrinth Shadow Cast page on the website to access and submit the special events audition form.

    We welcome participants of all backgrounds. Norwescon and the Special Events Department encourage involvement from individuals of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, creed, and cultural background. Inclusivity is a core value of our community, and all are invited to audition and participate.

    Brought to you by the Special Events Department, Norwescon.

    Teen Engagement Is Returning for NWC48!

    All teens ages 13 to 18 are encouraged to participate in activities all weekend long. Our focus is on teaching life skills and how the convention works, with the goal of getting teens to interact with each other in an analog environment. They will be operating out of the Shire, aka the Teen Lounge.

    This year’s hands-on activity is origami, so we are looking for origami paper and instruction books. We also need prizes, such as Nerf and Lego toys and full-size candy bars. Just like last year, we are planning a “Learn To Play Magic: The Gathering” class, so we need donations of Magic cards to make teaching decks that the teens can take home with them.

    Hey Cosplayers and Costume Wizards!

    Dust off your glue guns and fire up those sewing machines—this year’s Norwescon Masquerade is going full-on legendary! We’re talking next-level prizes, including free passes to Norwescon 49.

    But wait, there’s even more sparkle! Thanks to our amazing workmanship judge, Barnkow, and their convention-powered magic with Costume College, we’re also adding the following bonuses:

    • A Costume College scholarship with hotel stay
    • A full year of Costumer’s Guild West membership

    And because feedback is the ultimate XP boost, you’ll also get insightful, encouraging notes from our superstar panel of judges to help you level up your costuming skills.

    Bring your brilliance, your boldness, and your best builds—this masquerade is going to be unforgettable! Sign up online today!

    Single Pattern Contest!

    Each year, the Single Pattern Contest challenges creative, sewing, and crafting skills by choosing one pattern as the basis for your creativity! The object of the competition is to construct a one-of-a-kind creation using this pattern. Some adjustments or changes to the pattern are allowed as long as the end product reflects the original pattern.

    Norwescon is excited to announce the two pattern options for this year’s Single Pattern Contest: this Hooded Duster Coat or McCall’s Misses’/Men’s Lined and Unlined Cape (M4139).

    Competition awards will include, but are not limited to, best workmanship, best use of convention theme, and best in competition. Awards will be given out during the masquerade halftime.

    Interstellar Encounters & Enchanted Evenings—Dance Norwescon-Style

    Join us for NWC48 in the Grand Ballrooms for three nights of dance favorites and fun!

    1. Thursday: First Contact Galactic Gala—Leap into the cosmos and celebrate the thrill of discovery! Dress stellar, dance interstellar.
    2. Friday: Black Light Rave—Glow under the neon lights and dance wild through the night.
    3. Saturday: The Goblin Ball—Enter the realm of fantasy and mischief where masks, magic, and music collide.

    Three nights. Three worlds. One epic weekend of Norwescon dances! Check the schedule for times and locations.

    Would you like to help shape the playlists for our dances? Visit our Dances page and fill out the NWC48 Song Suggestion form!

    Interested in Running a Game at Norwescon?

    If you are interested in running a special event including wargaming, trading card games, large learn-to-play events, tournaments, or multi-table tabletop role-playing game events, please send the following information to Gaming:

    1. GM name
    2. Type of event
    3. Estimated table size
    4. Number of players you can accommodate
    5. Day you want to run the game on
    6. Time you’d like to run the game
    7. Estimated time run
    8. Printouts or materials required

    Norwescon Welcomes Volunteers!

    Norwescon is truly a labor of love. Every one of us, from our Chair on down, volunteers their skills and time to make this convention happen. And we welcome your presence! If you have any time and skills you enjoy using that might benefit Norwescon, please visit our Volunteer page to check out our open positions. And if you aren’t sure what you would enjoy doing, email us at [email protected], and we’ll happily answer your questions!

    Upcoming Norwescon 48 Volunteer Meeting Dates:

    • November 1st, 2025
    • December 6th, 2025
    • January 10th, 2026 (online only)
    • February 14th, 2026
    • March 14th, 2026
    • April 2nd, 2026 (exec meeting)
    • May 9th, 2026

    The Norwescon Camping Trip Is Back!

    Join us for a weekend in the woods at the Bay View State Park group campsite, near Mount Vernon, over the weekend of July 10 to 12. Cost will depend on how many people join us, but it typically runs between $15 and $20 per person for the weekend.

    The site features tent camping for up to 24 people, with picnic tables, fire rings, charcoal grills, full bathrooms, and showers. The park includes light hiking and biking trails, fishing with permit, and an area for metal detecting. Non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks and paddleboards may be used on the Sound.

    No RVs or trailers are allowed at the group site, and open fires, including the grill, will depend on conditions. Check-in on Friday begins at 3 p.m., and a Discover Pass is required for vehicles. Passes are $10/night or $45/annually.

    To RSVP or ask questions, email Todd at [email protected].

    Moderators Needed!

    Have you been to a panel and thought the moderator job would be interesting and fun? Then Programming would love to hear from you. The moderator is the backbone of the panel. It is a great opportunity to work with our amazing panelists. Here are some things that are required:

    • Email the panelists in advance to outline the structure of the panel.
    • Introduce the panel and move the panelist introductions along smoothly.
    • Keep the panel on the right track.
    • Move the topic along and allow all the panelists equal time to speak.
    • Control the audience Q&A.
    • Handle any media that is needed.
    • Fill out the feedback form after the panel is finished.

    If this sounds like a job for you, please contact [email protected]. We would love to talk to you and answer any questions.

    Meetup Sign-Ups Are Open!

    Got a great idea for a meetup during the convention? Anything from a fandom hangout, industry mixer, writers’ lounge, or just finding other fen like you. Visit our Meetups page for more information and the link to the application.

    Bookshelves Overcrowded? We’ll Take Them!

    The Norwescon Little Free Library is once again collecting donations for the convention book table. If you’ve received books that aren’t quite your style, or you simply have extras to share, consider passing them along! Email us at [email protected] to arrange a pick-up, or bring your donations directly to the convention.

    https://www.norwescon.org/2025/12/03/news-from-norwescon-december-2025/

    #CampingTrip #Labyrinth #LittleFreeLibrary #Meetups #SummerAsh

  9. Overnight Camping at Dawki Shnongpdeng

    Enjoy an overnight camping experience at Shnongpdeng with Saiyyaraa Travels.

    Starting at just ₹400 per person (Stay Only)

    Why Choose Saiyyaraa’s Dawki Camping?
    Comfortable riverside tents
    Clean and peaceful surroundings
    Perfect for couples, friends, backpackers and big groups

    Spend a beautiful night by the Dawki River.

    📞 +91-9862204771
    🌐 saiyyaraa.com/trip/camping-at-

    #dawki #camping #meghalayatourism #travel #campingtrip #dawkiriver #riverside #shillong

  10. 🔥That moment when the sun hits the horizon and everything turns to fire and shadow. Out here, sunsets aren’t just beautiful—they’re sacred.
    campingemporium.com

    #WanderMore #SunsetViews #sunsetcamping #camping #sunset #campingtrip #camplife #forestfriday #campingnight

  11. 8 miles, 4 squirrels, 103 interesting sniffs. My four-legged hiker crushed it today—and definitely deserves an extra treat. 🐕🥾
    campingemporium.com

    #adventuredog #campingwithdogs #camping #campinglife #campingtrip #dogsofinstagram #hikingwithdogs #campingvibes

  12. Ich wünsche euch einen guten #Wochenstart ! Zum Glück geht´s Mittwoch wieder auf einen #Campingtrip !
    I wish you a good #startoftheweek! Luckily I'm going on another #campingtrip on Wednesday
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    🌐 Blog: www.rund-europa.de
    🎥 rund-europa.media
    🎬 YouTube: Rund Europa
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    #rundeuropa #reisemobil #wohnmobil #nature #dogs #dogsofpixelfed #dogsofmastodon #greyhound #greyhoundrescue #camping #camper #travel

  13. News from Norwescon July 2024: The NWC47 Executive Team, our Volunteer Picnic and Camping Trip are coming up, we’re looking for panelists and panel ideas, we’ve started onboarding volunteers, submissions for the Speculative Film Festival are open, our registration price increases August 1, where to find us on social media, the Little Free Library is acce… (#CampingTrip #LittleFreeLibrary #SpeculativeFilmFestival #VolunteerPicnic)

    Full post: norwescon.org/2024/07/18/news-

  14. News from Norwescon July 2024: The NWC47 Executive Team, our Volunteer Picnic and Camping Trip are coming up, we’re looking for panelists and panel ideas, we’ve started onboarding volunteers, submissions for the Speculative Film Festival are open, our registration price increases August 1, where to find us on social media, the Little Free Library is acce… (#CampingTrip #LittleFreeLibrary #SpeculativeFilmFestival #VolunteerPicnic)

    Full post: norwescon.org/2024/07/18/news-

  15. Norwescon 47’s Executive Team!

    Chair – Rob Stewart
    Vice Chair – Shawna Batty
    Business – Tim Ketron
    Convention Services – Felice Nightengale
    Member Services – Alex Demboski
    Personal – Wm Salt Hale
    Programming – Peggy Stewart
    Publications – Kat Marier
    Secretary – Michelle Morrell
    Special Events – Tonya Clark
    Treasurer – Jenn Baker

    Volunteer Picnic on July 28th!

    Please join the Norwescon team for the volunteer appreciation picnic event.

    Steel Lake Park in Federal Way, 11 am until 2 pm. People are welcome to arrive a little early to help with set-up and stay a little late for clean-up! We look forward to seeing many of you there.

    Picnic Area #1

    Park Map

    Volunteer Camping Trip

    The Norwescon camping trip is back! Join us for a weekend in the woods. We’ve reserved a group camp site at Kitsap Memorial State Park, outside of Poulsbo, for the weekend of July 26–28. Cost varies, depending on how many people attend, but typically runs $15-20 per person for the weekend.

    To RSVP, or to just ask questions, email SunnyJim at [email protected].

    Convention Planning Starts Soon
    Send Us Your Ideas!

    Do you have an idea for a panel? Let us know now as planning begins for Norwescon 47 this summer. We want to make sure our program is as engaging to our members as possible, and will gladly consider your suggestions as we work with our pros and panelists to craft our programming each year.

    Please send us your ideas via our Panel Suggestion page.

    Norwescon is also looking for panelists! If you are interested, let us know in detail who you are, your area of expertise and why you would be a great fit for us. Programming can’t do what it does without our fabulous panelists.

    Please fill out our panelist application form to be considered for this coming year. Even if you have been a pro before, please fill out the form anyway!

    Norwescon Volunteer Onboarding has Begun

    We have begun onboarding people for Norwescon con com. Keep an eye on our Volunteer Positions page.

    Norwescon’s Film Fest has Begun Accepting Submissions

    Norwescon’s Speculative Film Fest will begin accepting submissions on July 1st; submissions will close on Dec 15th.

    Norwescon’s Speculative Film Fest is a celebration of science fiction, fantasy, horror and other speculative fiction films. This is a juried festival with over 10 judges representing a wide range of people in the science fiction community. The festival screens about 8 hours of short films each year.

    Norwescon’s Speculative Film Fest wants to embrace and foster new voices in speculative fiction, including those of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ creators. We will have judges who represent these voices. BIPOC directors can submit their films to the festival at no charge.

    For more details on how to submit your film, visit our submissions page.

    Membership Update!

    Summer is here and memberships to Norwescon 47 are hot! Register today for a full four-day membership for $80, the lowest price of the season. The rate will increase to $95 for a four-day membership on August 1, 2024. Share Norwescon with family and friends and register soon! Information on how to register multiple people, connect youth and adult memberships, and other frequently asked questions can be found on the Memberships page of our website.

    Norwescon has joined Threads

    Our social media presence is growing! You can now find and follow us at @norwescon on Threads, in addition to our other social media options: our Facebook page or group, @norwescon on Instagram, and @[email protected] on Mastodon (part of the Fediverse). Pick your preferred platform, give us a follow, and keep up with us throughout the year!

    The Little Free Library is Open for Business!

    Our librarians are accepting donations of SF/Fantasy/Horror/Graphic Novels and all associated genre books!! We can arrange a pickup anywhere from Olympia to Bellingham. Contact us at [email protected] for details!

    Norwescon 46 Came Under Budget

    Budget items that came in over budget can be attributed to the increase in prices in the economy or, in the case of credit card fees, an increase in paid memberships over NWC 45 (a good thing!).

    DepartmentBudgetSpentChair$11,620.00$8,183.45Vice Chair$34,575.00$24,317.91Business$12,040.00$12,153.39Member Services$7,150.00$5,477.49Publications$24,360.00$17,921.97Convention Services$50,752.00$50,791.52Programming$13,350.00$9,066.18Personnel$7,565.00$2,492.57Special Events$2,380.00$3,133.44

    Capital Expenses (Clover Devices)

    $1,803.42 (6 of 36 payments)

    Norwescon 46 books are with our accountant and expected to be finished by July 15th. Corrections in these numbers may occur.

    https://www.norwescon.org/2024/07/18/news-from-norwescon-july-2024/

    #CampingTrip #LittleFreeLibrary #SpeculativeFilmFestival #VolunteerPicnic

  16. A mountain is a mountain, right? 😉
    Not so high but being directly on the shores, lower sea #mountains have a steep and "high" character.

    We were enjoying the "mer et monts" at the #CoteDAzur 😎

    And many more things are to explore there, like nice beach hikes, kayaking, snorkeling,...

    #holidays #vacanze #urlaub #SouthernFrance #Mediterranean #Camping #CampingTrip

  17. A mountain is a mountain, right? 😉
    Not so high but being directly on the shores, lower sea #mountains have a steep and "high" character.

    We were enjoying the "mer et monts" at the #CoteDAzur 😎

    And many more things are to explore there, like nice beach hikes, kayaking, snorkeling,...

    #holidays #vacanze #urlaub #SouthernFrance #Mediterranean #Camping #CampingTrip

  18. Ich suche eine App unter #ios / #iPadOS mit welcher ich eine Reise durch Frankreich bis nach Nazaré planen kann.
    Ich möchte hier gerne z.b. von Stuttgart nach cognac und meiner Frau Remy Martin/Hennesy zeigen, von da nach Pilat > Messages > Hossegor > Biarritz … Nazaré

    Es gibt ja ADAC und Konsortien.
    Für den Weg in Frankreich brauchen wir noch reine Übernachtungsplätze

    Wir sind mit dem Camper unterwegs.
    Plätze mit Strom wären super

    Danke euch ❤️

    #campingtrip #surfen

  19. Just a few more pictures of our #CampingTrip in #SaskParks. Made a cheese burger where the buns where garlic bread, was pretty good. #Food #RVing #Camping #Saskatchewan