National Parks Week was established to celebrate the over 400 national parks we have here in the United States. We’ve rounded up a quick list of national parks near our Thousand Trails campgrounds and Encore RV Resorts that guests can enjoy. Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, North Carolina: 76 miles to our Green Mountain Park Experience … [Read more…]
If you’re driving along one of Texas’ many highways this month (to visit a Thousand Trails or Encore campground, no doubt) peer out your window and you may see little blue, fuzzy flowers peeking through the ground. Those flowers are the Bluebonnets – the state flower of Texas. Bluebonnet season is in full bloom by … [Read more…]
On April 22, people all over the country will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of Earth Day to help raise awareness of the importance of taking care of our environment. After the publication of Rachel Carson’s New York Times Bestseller, Silent Spring, people became very concerned with the state of our environment, living organisms, and … [Read more…]
When you’re on the road, it’s easy to take advantage of the conveniences of our modern world. But with springtime putting everyone in the mood to take care of our environment, you may want to amp up your own Earthy friendly habits. Composting is a great way to contribute organic, natural materials back into the ground for … [Read more…]
Ramps are the first root vegetable to burst through the soil come springtime. Ramps have a garlic and onion flavor that is similar to leeks. They can also be grilled or sautéed similarly to leeks however, this recipe calls for something a bit different – pickling! Pickling is great for preserving vegetables all year round, which is especially … [Read more…]