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…]
It may be a new year, but we are bringing to you a classic soup recipe that is so classic, it’s almost forgotten! Potato Leek Soup is a hearty, warming soup that can be made gluten and/or dairy-free to suit whatever dietary needs you want to abide by this year or anytime. We love … [Read more…]
By Joan Rykal This year, the Thousand Trails’ member magazine, TrailBlazer Magazine, will feature special stories throughout the year to tell the story of Thousand Trails’ 50-year history! Check out this story from the upcoming issue of TrailBlazer Magazine and be sure to come with us on an historical journey with our interactive timeline! Once … [Read more…]
If having more fun was any part of your New Year’s resolution, then consider checking out some of these super fun events in sunny southern California. Of course, simply spending the winter months exploring all that SoCal has to offer is fun, in and of itself, but these events will round out that resolution and … [Read more…]
Plan to head south to Florida this season and don’t miss these events that are near to our three Florida campgrounds, Orlando RV Campground, Peace River RV Campground, and Three Flags RV Campground. Gasparilla Pirate Fest This Tampa event was started in 1904 and celebrates Jose Gaspar, aka Gasparilla, a mythical Spanish pirate who made … [Read more…]
This easy, 5 ingredient cookie recipe is bursting with pecan and almond flavors and is perfect for serving during the holidays! The powdered sugar makes these little cookies look like snowballs, which feels extra festive and cute! You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make these. Here’s what you need… Ingredients: 1 C unsalted butter … [Read more…]
If you feel like celebrating the holidays year-round, consider a road trip to these towns where, thanks in part to their names, it may seem like every day is a holiday. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (74 miles from Circle M RV Campground) Appropriately, this little town of Bethlehem was named by Moravian missionaries who founded a mission … [Read more…]
There are all kinds of museums throughout the world; some dedicated to science, some dedicated to history, and some even dedicated to all things holiday. Check out some of these truly unique museums while you travel this winter and stay at Thousand Trails campgrounds along the way! Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum, Columbus, TX … [Read more…]
Just because it’s cold in some parts of the country, doesn’t mean Thousand Trails campers can’t explore this great country! Check out some activities nearby Thousand Trails campgrounds that are open year-round. Cloverdale, California, home to the Russian River RV Campground, was recently named one of America’s “Coolest Small Towns” by Budget Travel magazine. The … [Read more…]
If you’re traveling during the holidays, it’s important to make sure wherever you’re staying reflects your holiday traditions and decorations, just as if you were spending the holidays at home. Here are a few ideas to take your holidays with you! • Make a playlist of your favorite holiday music. • Have a small portable … [Read more…]