Cars honking. Crowded commutes. Constant construction. Long hours in the office… City life can be loud, crowded, and stressful. According to this study from the American Institute of Biological Sciences, living in an urban environment increases stress levels. When stress levels go up, the risk of developing anxiety and depression can also increase. As the … [Read more…]
Gear up for the season and learn to make this super fun and delicious campfire recipe! “The Walking Taco” is a kid-friendly favorite because it’s eaten right out of a chip bag! Just open, assemble, and eat. Bring this recipe to your campfire when you go camping this season. The key to this one is … [Read more…]
When pioneer, nature-lover, and journalist J. Sterling Morton arrived with his wife in the Nebraska Territory in 1854, he found it to be a treeless plain. Noting the importance of trees for many reasons including fuel, building materials, and shade from the hot summer sun, Morton set about to do something about the lack of … [Read more…]
To a baseball fan, the sounds of spring include more than birds chirping. They just might include the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the vendors walking the stands hawking their ballpark fares, and the walk-up music preferred by each batter. Those are the sounds that let a baseball fan know that … [Read more…]
Did you know that Oregon is the third-highest producer of sweet cherries in the country? And the majority of the cherry crop grows in the shadow of Mt. Hood? And that Bing cherries, which are the most popular variety of cherries, were first developed by a pioneer grower in Oregon and named after one of … [Read more…]
Get ready to hit the road with these spring cleaning tips that any RVer and camper can use! Get rid of the trash This may seem like a no-brainer, but when you have a heap of spring cleaning tasks to go through, the easiest thing to do first is to tackle the trash. Go through … [Read more…]
At Thousand Trails, we love to get together with family and friends for good food, good music, and a good time! We’ve rounded up some festivals happening this year near Thousand Trails campgrounds. Check ‘em out below! Reno Jazz Festival, Reno, NV, April 26-28, 2018 Reno, NV, “The Biggest Little City in the World” is … [Read more…]
The folks of the Skagit Valley in Washington rely on Mother Nature to determine when the start of their annual Tulip Festival can begin! For over 34 years, visitors from around the United States and all over the world journey to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The festival spans the month of April, but that … [Read more…]
This savory and succulent cauliflower dish is a great way to incorporate a vegetable that is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K and is shockingly easy to prepare. Whether you’re a carnivore or a vegan, roasted cauliflower is a tasty dish that you and your family will want to eat every week! … [Read more…]
Whether you’re just getting started with a brand new rig or a seasoned veteran looking to get back to the basics, you always need some essentials stocked in your RV. We’ve rounded up a list of the top essentials for your RV! First Aid Kit A first aid kit should be the standard in every … [Read more…]