New to the TrailBlazer App? Follow these tips to hit the trail like a pro. Log in with Facebook or Twitter: Logging in with your favorite social network allows you to keep all of your friends updated on your achievements. Let your friends know when you’ve become a regional ambassador or won 10 games of … [Read more…]
The beta version of the TrailBlazer Network app is here and we want you to join us! Available on all iOS, Android and desktop devices, the TrailBlazer Network keeps you connected to your camping friends, whether you’re out at a preserve or cuddled up on your living room couch. Earn badges, share photos, check in … [Read more…]
Alcatraz, San Francisco, California While Alcatraz no longer houses human prisoners, apparitions still cannot escape its formidable grasp. Certain blocks of the federal prison mysteriously remain 20 degrees colder than other areas. Some people believe the sudden temperature drops indicate tortured spirits lingering in sequestered cells. Queen Anne Hotel, San Francisco, California The Queen Anne … [Read more…]
Seguin Island Lighthouse, Popham Beach, Maine On a small rocky island in Maine, the Seguin Island Lighthouse is said to be haunted by the former keeper. The story goes that former keeper murdered his wife with an ax and then committed suicide. Supposedly, the keeper’s wife had driven him insane by playing the same song … [Read more…]
The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas If anyone remembers the Alamo, it’s the sentries who died protecting the mission. In fact, ghosts of these brave guards are said to haunt the Alamo grounds, which prompted the city of San Antonio to abandon its plans to turn the Alamo into a prison in the late 19th century. … [Read more…]
Liberty Theater: Astoria, Oregon This old movie theater is said to be haunted by a woman who is mainly seen in the upstairs women’s bathroom, wearing Victorian era clothing. The ghost is usually visible when looking at yourself in the mirror. She likes to stand behind you and look into the mirror as well. But … [Read more…]
Last month we announced the TrailBlazer Network , our online game and application for iPhone, iPad, Android and desktop devices. Now, we officially have some of our members on the TrailBlazer Network as beta testers! Badges have been earned, photos have been shared, Bingo games have been won and postcards have been sent. We challenge … [Read more…]
October is here and fall is officially upon us. What’s a sure way to tell? Take a moment and look up! The leaves are changing and bringing bright, burning colors to many of our locations. Maine Visitors to Portland, ME, are welcomed by the jaw-dropping foliage, Portland Head Light and boutiques in the Old Port … [Read more…]
Our preserves just love to celebrate Halloween. We’ve got haunted trails, haunted barns, haunted forests and everything haunted that you can imagine. Costume and decorating contests are big too so we thought we’d provide you a few new ideas for decorating your site as well as yourself! Site Decorations Just because you’re on the road, … [Read more…]
Did you know… that aside from the stage stealing holidays this month – Halloween and Columbus Day – October is National Popcorn Month? Grab your favorite kernels and get ready to celebrate! For more than 30 years, October has been recognized as National Popcorn Month. However, it wasn’t made official until 1999, when Secretary of … [Read more…]