Winners will receive a $50 American Express® Prepaid Gift Card. Each issue, we will select ONE “winning” photo from the submissions received (all submissions must be received by midnight on the last day of the month). The winning photo will be posted on the TrailBlazer website as well as in the magazine. Photo submissions should include a brief description, … [Read more…]
November is the season to eat all the pumpkin things! Instead of a typical pumpkin pie, this month’s News from the Trail “test kitchen” has a savory pumpkin scone recipe ready for all you turkeys to gobble up this holiday season! This recipe is a doubled recipe and yields about 2 dozen scones, give or … [Read more…]
Retreat to the Sunshine State this winter! Three Flags RV Campground is located in Wildwood, a location that is called “the crossroads” because of its easy access to both coasts. Three Flags RV Campground provides a more urban vibe while Peace River RV Campground, which is about a two-hour drive south, is nestled among orange groves … [Read more…]
When Harry Richman recorded the song “I Love a Parade” in 1932, he was pretty spot on with the lyrics which spoke to the excitement of a parade from the beat of the drums to the cheering crowd. Who doesn’t love a parade? If you do, or maybe don’t, there’s no denying this time of … [Read more…]
November is Native American Heritage Month and although President George H.W. Bush made it official in 1990, efforts to have a nationally recognized celebration honoring Native Americans can be traced as far back as 1915. It was then that Red Fox James, believed to be from the Blackfoot Tribe of Montana, rode from state to … [Read more…]
November is National Gratitude Month and this month we are giving thanks for all of the beautiful places where Thousand Trails can take us! From the fun packed summers to winter adventures, Thousand Trails campgrounds has something for everyone all year-round. The Pacific Northwest is a perfect adventure destination thanks to its natural boundaries of … [Read more…]
Donna & Steve enjoyed a 7-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Pearl! Check out some of the photos from their trip and a little bit about their vacation. “We had a great time! We were very happy that my sister and her husband cruised with us as they are experienced cruisers and they showed us a … [Read more…]
Potato skins are delicious, filling, and budget-friendly food that can be served at almost any gathering. You can mix and match delicious topping combinations and as a finger food, these are great to bring to a tailgate, a party, or just as a fun snack! Baking the potatoes before anything else is an important … [Read more…]
Did you know that by definition an arboretum is a garden solely devoted to trees? Across our country, there are plenty of these “living museums” where can you marvel at the wonder of all types of trees, both indigenous and imported. Of course, we all know what happens to a tree’s foliage in the … [Read more…]
California is most certainly the land of plenty. With its snow-capped mountain ranges, deep lush valleys; big cities full of culture and small cities chock-full of charm. There really is no place in the Golden State that doesn’t offer something to see and do. Experience the California sunshine all year ’round! Throughout the month of … [Read more…]