This month we are focusing on the beautiful, diverse Northeast region, one of the most popular destinations to witness the changing of the seasons. Below, we’ve rounded up some unique ways to experience the fall foliage in the northeast, of course, all nearby the Thousand Trails and Encore campgrounds! New York View the foliage from … [Read more…]
If you haven’t already knocked the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta off your bucket list, this year is your year. The 44th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest hot air balloon festival in the world. Spanning over 9 days, you can see over 500 hot air balloons launched into the sky. This years festival … [Read more…]
This fall visit the National Apple Harvest Festival in Pennsylvania. The Apple Harvest Festival debuted in 1965 as a fundraiser for Upper Adams Jaycees, the organization for the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce. This volunteer-run festival expanded to two weekends in 1975 and now comprises the first two weekends of October. It’s become such a … [Read more…]
Summer is just about over and for some Thousand Trails campgrounds, that means an end to the season. Here’s a list of TT campgrounds worth your visit before they close for 2015! Green Mountain Park (NC) The final celebration at Green Mountain will be a spooky halloween! Closing weekend is Nov 10. Lake Gaston (NC) … [Read more…]
It’s always a good idea to cook with ingredients that are in season. Fennel is a bulb vegetable that is just about to come into season -fall through early spring. Fennel is an excellent source of Vitamin C and fiber, so it’s no surprise that this veggie is a member of the carrot family. … [Read more…]