May was originally the third month of the year named after the Roman goddess Maia, the goddess of spring and growth. Aptly the emerald (green) is the birthstone. When the Romans named January as the first month, May became the fifth.

The Empire State Building opened on May 1, 1931 and Lewis and Clark began their exploration up the Missouri River on May 14, 1804. Other days celebrated in May: May 1- Workers Day and May 31- Memorial Day. Between these dates the Kentucky Derby is run, the Golden Gate Bridge opened, George Clooney, Tina Fey and Brooke Shields were born, and Skin Cancer Awareness, Zombie Awareness and National Military Awareness are celebrated. People born in May are often optimistic, energetic, creative and adaptable.

Time to Travel will celebrate May with a campout in Baker City, Oregon, visiting the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center among other fun activities.

RVers of Idaho annual Summer Campout is in early June. Registration forms are on the state web site. Be sure to get registered soon! The Chairman is our own Tim Haskell who has brought a lot of new ideas and activities to the program.

Happy Spring!

Suzanne