Thinking of the tropics for a winter getaway? Think Encore’s Fiesta Key and you’ll be about as close the tropics as you can get while staying stateside. In fact, Encore’s newest Florida location provides the feel of the tropics thanks to the moderate temperatures and lush greenery. Situated on 28 acres on Long Key, Fiesta … [Read more…]
Take a trip on the modern marvel that is Overseas Highway and explore the Florida Keys in the November/December issue of TrailBlazer. This great double issue provides not only a great guide book to the Keys but also plenty more in the way of Keys-style cooking in your Dutch oven, Global Noble and Dean’s adventures … [Read more…]
Make your reservations now for a stay at Soledad Canyon, because once work is completed on the more than $1 million in renovations and upgrades, this place is going to be more popular than ever. Check out the November/December issue of TrailBlazer to see architectural renderings of the project, but we can tell you that … [Read more…]
Ok, so you’ve got your pumpkins all carved and a big bowl of seeds waiting to be baked up. Why not try a twist on the traditional pumpkin seed recipe and try one of these tasty tricks from chow.com. Basic Pumpkin Seeds Roasting: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Toss cleaned/washed seeds with 2 teaspoons vegetable … [Read more…]
In addition to being a great place to camp, our preserves are certainly considered home away from home for staff and guests alike. So it’s no wonder that the campgrounds are also caring communities willing to lend a hand to a cause. Here are some highlights of recent events that bring that concept to … [Read more…]
Don’t miss the fun at our preserves as they celebrate Halloween. No matter your choice of preserve, there’s something planned to celebrate this ghoulish (and sometimes not so ghoulish) holiday. California Lake of the Springs hosts a Monster Mash Dance and Costume Contest on October 26. Events also include a kids’ fishing derby, trick or … [Read more…]
What do you get when you take an old badminton court, improvised badminton racquets and a perforated plastic ball? Pickleball! At least that’s what happened back in 1965 when Joel Pritchard, a Washington State congressman along with friend and successful businessman, Bill Bell, brought all that together to come up with a game for their … [Read more…]